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A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

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General

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Series

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Standard Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox family. Current maker page groups Jade, White and Black under one common Hall-effect hardware specification. Ultimate 2, Ultimate 3E and the separately documented Rare edition are not included.

Cyclone1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 family title.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

81HB, 81HB03, 81HB03D, 81HB01D, 81HB02D8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Public maker product.js variant data: Jade 81HB03, White 81HB01D, Black 81HB02D. Exact Jade sheet uses 81HB03D and its back label uses hardware 81HB. No suffix cause or extra revision is inferred. This is one standard family with colour references, not duplicate product records.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-wireless-gaming-controller-for-xbox-one-xbox-xs-pc-transparent-jade/CZY3JSJS4ZRead 8 October 2026Exact US Transparent Jade listing names Model 81HB03 and retailer SKU 6649548. Maker sheet calls the same Jade controller/dock configuration 81HB03D. Retailer SKU is not stored as a maker model.

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GTIN / EAN

69226215074207Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Maker Jade sheet explicitly gives 6922621507420. It is a valid 13-digit GTIN despite being labelled UPC. The eShop barcode fields repeat SKU text and are not accepted as GTINs.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 April 202410Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2024/04/8bitdo-unveils-budget-friendly-xbox-controller-with-hall-effect-sticksRead 8 October 2026Dated April 25 update specifically names Ultimate 3-mode at 69.99 USD and embeds the maker announcement that day. Its original Ultimate C story and Fire Ring claims are not this model.

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Status

Available8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Standard family is released and sold. The exact Jade US retailer has an active purchase offer. Maker eShop Jade is currently sold out, while White/Black are offered. Stock status is not cancellation or an unreleased announcement.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-wireless-gaming-controller-for-xbox-one-xbox-xs-pc-transparent-jade/CZY3JSJS4ZRead 8 October 2026

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$69.997Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker sheet MSRP 69.99 USD, corroborated by dated Jade preorder reporting. Original Black/White launch announcement also gives 69.99 USD. Later discounts are excluded.10Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2024/04/8bitdo-unveils-budget-friendly-xbox-controller-with-hall-effect-sticksRead 8 October 2026Standard Black/White US launch price 69.99, separately corroborated for Jade by the maker sheet. No 34.99 Ultimate C price is used.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact US maker Amazon purchase link and current Best Buy 81HB03 Jade listing establish the US reference. The Finnish source is only used for a body-width label, not a global warranty union.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Jade, White, Black1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current standard palette only. Jade is the verified photograph/reference colour. Rare and later Ultimate 3/3E colours are other configurations or products.

Phantom White, Shadow Black2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Dated maker blog names exact two colorways.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Standalone full-size controller product image and title.

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact standard maker front render places the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below ABXY.

Offset4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Device Layout front drawing: left stick upper, right stick lower.

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Xbox4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front drawing ABXY Xbox orientation. Software can interchange A/B and X/Y values, not removable physical labels.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Made by 8BitDo and licensed by Xbox. The Xbox licence does not make this Microsoft-made hardware.

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Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One use USB only. Windows 10/11 uses USB or the included receiver. Android and Apple use Bluetooth. Other means tvOS/visionOS from the current exact-model Apple requirements, not every TV or headset.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 3-mode Xbox entry requires iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, visionOS 2.2. The generic older Apple minimum and the newer Ultimate 2/Pro 3 OS 26 rows are not inherited.

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Switch, Android, iOS, PC and Steam. PC means Windows per manual. Steam app compatibility does not prove SteamOS.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Cyclone 2 support, System Requirements, explicitly names Switch/Switch 2 via Bluetooth. This is current support, not a launch firmware claim.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Three selector positions: Xbox/USB, PC/2.4G and Mobile/Bluetooth. Xbox wired only. Windows USB and receiver. Android 9+, Windows 10 build 1903+ and Apple minimums are stated. Bluetooth has no headset audio, and maker vibration/impulse features are limited to Xbox/Windows. Windows Share requires Windows 11, so universal full-feature parity is not asserted for its rows.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact entry explicitly supports Bluetooth only. No Apple USB or PC-receiver transport is claimed. Current common Apple FAQ excludes rumble/motion. Host OS requirements are separate from the configuration app minimums.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Windows, Switch, Android and iOS tutorial sections. Full-features cells omitted because audio/gyro support varies by mode.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Switch 2 is expressly Bluetooth. Analog triggers and 3.5 mm audio are not promised in Nintendo Switch mode. Windows, Android and iOS routes remain sourced by the original manual. No Switch 2 wake claim or numerical minimum firmware is added.

Official licence

Designed for Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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Input modes

XInput, DirectInput18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stock standard-family hardware tests directly identify XInput USB/receiver and DInput Bluetooth. No GIP enum is guessed solely from Xbox licensing. Bluetooth Windows is the reviewer lab DInput route, not the maker advertised Windows XInput support transport.

XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Home Button Status table: XInput, NS, DS4 and HID. DS4/iOS mode does not prove compatibility with a PS4 console.

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Button combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Mode Switching: View + Menu 2 seconds, receiver/wired XInput/NS/DS4. Bluetooth platform modes selected with button combos.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Bluetooth, wired, wireless dongle.

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Box list includes one Wireless Receiver.

Receiver connector

USB-A1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

USB-A4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiver connection diagram shows USB-A receiver. Dock USB-A expansion port is not a controller port.

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and included cable setup.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Diagram separate Type-C cable/controller port.

Cable length

2.5m1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Packaging Contents explicitly 1 m Type-C cable.

Cable type

USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact wiring diagrams show the host USB-A plug and controller USB-C end. Length comes from the standard maker specification. A separate optional cable or PSU is not included.

USB-A to USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device diagram Type-C cable with Type-A host plug.

Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
USB (wired)	Xbox One	250
USB (wired)	Windows	250
2.4 GHz	Windows	200

Source6Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current standard-family comparison explicitly claims wired 250Hz and wireless 200Hz. Transport/platform mapping follows its Xbox/Windows table. These are maker claims, not actual latency or measured rates. A Windows Central April 2026 deal calls this 1000Hz PC, which conflicts with the explicit maker table. No Ultimate 2 or 3E rate is transferred and no cause is guessed.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000

Source2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker paragraph explicitly 1000 Hz both wired and wireless dongle. PC/Windows path verified in guide. Bluetooth maximum not published by this source and omitted.

Polling rate wired

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

200Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same maker-branded mechanism, not a named component vendor.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade hands-on software section directly says stick dead zones can be adjusted on Xbox/PC.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Stick Dead Zone combo enables/disables zero-dead-zone mode, plus Connect effective-range adjustment. No default percent inferred.

Adjustable response curve

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Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 review, Design and features: GameSir Connect provides curve and dead-zone adjustments for sticks and triggers.

Adjustable stick tension

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family moderator-verified specification says no stick tension adjustment.

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front diagram explicitly identifies LSB and RSB stick-click buttons separately from the stick surfaces.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout LS and RS pressed-down labels.

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device, App3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ gives Ultimate Software X Calibrate under Sticks/Triggers on Xbox/Windows, or powered-on LB+RB+View+Menu held 8s followed by stick rotations and trigger presses. No calibration tool was run.

On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Stick & Trigger Calibration button sequence in English column.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Hall Effect analog or micro-switch modes.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade review explicitly says no trigger stops and explains the lack of physical locks. Ordinary software sensitivity/range settings are not asserted as a published virtual-stop mode.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker dual trigger modes and physical switches in manual.

Trigger stop positions

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27Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026FAQ specifies changing trigger gear between Hall Effect analog and micro-switch trigger. Two physical gear positions, corroborated by the exact manual rear drawing. Software hair-trigger mode is separate.

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Hall analog versus micro-switch trigger mode.

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/ultimate/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model software page explicitly offers adjustable trigger ranges, separate from motor intensity. This is the programmable activation/dead-zone range, not shorter mechanical travel or adaptive resistance. The exact Jade hands-on review independently confirms adjustable trigger sensitivity. No numbered default dead zone or claim about an unread UI control is added.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section adjusts trigger effective range.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker blog explicitly Hair Trigger Mode.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026July 30, 2026 exact Jade hands-on review explicitly identifies membrane ABXY. It does not establish D-pad membrane switches.

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Micro Switch.

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly says face buttons cannot be swapped to match the platform. Software button-value interchange is a separate feature.

Bumper switches

Micro switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family comparison row says Micro-switch bumpers. It does not identify the D-pad mechanism or transfer Ultimate C tactile switches.

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front diagram shows the standard continuous four-arm cross. No Rare golden metal D-pad is inherited.

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout front drawing one-piece four-arm cross.

D-pad switches

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Other1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Tactile Switch. Exact mechanism subtype not specified, other retained rather than inventing micro-switch.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout two rear grip buttons R4/L4, excludes normal shoulders.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker calls P1/P2 Pro back paddle buttons. This does not establish removability.

Buttons4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026R4/L4 Back Button labels and rear drawing.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete labelled hardware has ordinary LB/RB/LT/RT only. P1/P2 are rear grip extras, not additional shoulders.

011Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact full device-layout diagrams enumerate LB/RB/LT/RT, two rear grip buttons L4/R4 and system controls. No additional shoulder controls. The LT/RT gear switches select modes, not extra gameplay inputs.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

22Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Counts only the two additional P1/P2 rear inputs. Ordinary buttons, Star, Share, profile and mode controls are excluded.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting remaps only two extra rear buttons. Ordinary inputs excluded.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026P1/P2 plus the target gameplay button, then Star, saves a single-button assignment directly. Temporary Fast Button Swap is separately supported. Multiple-button assignments are explicitly unsupported.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hold M plus L4/R4, program desired button or combination, then confirm rear button.

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

34Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Configuration Switching names Default configuration plus Configuration 1, 2, 3. Three custom banks beyond default.

Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated profile button activates, changes or disables the three customized profiles. Default operation has no active custom profile, not a fourth custom bank.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026M function button plus right-stick up/down switches configurations.

Turbo

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly says neither turbo nor macros are supported. Star-button remapping is not turbo.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Turbo section 8/12/20 Hz and off, button combinations and persistence described.

Macros

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model FAQ says no macros, consistent with the manual single-button P1/P2 restriction. Generic Ultimate Software features for other controllers are not transferred.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting: multi-button sequence records time interval between each programmed operation.

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Share is labelled. Exact FAQ qualifies operation to Xbox and Windows 11. It does not work as Share on Windows 10.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout explicitly Share Button.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly limits grip vibration and impulse-trigger feedback to Xbox and Windows. No HD haptics or motor-driven adaptive resistance is claimed.

Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs asymmetric motors in each grip.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

214Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade review calls out dual body rumble actuators visible through the shell and four integrated motors including impulse-trigger feedback. Two grip actuators are counted here, not all four.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Asymmetric motors in each grip, two grip motors. No trigger motors inferred.

Trigger rumble motors

214Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026The four-total grip/impulse layout contains two grip and two trigger actuators. The maker separately states four vibration sets and names impulse triggers. The grip pair is not counted again. This does not claim motor-driven adaptive resistance.

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Adjustable rumble

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Vibration Level: off 25/50/75/100% grip-motor intensity.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified spec explicitly says no gyroscope. No Ultimate 2/3E motion features or unsupported gyro-as-mouse scalar are inherited.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Motion Control 6-axis gyroscope.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same six-axis combined motion-sensor maker wording, gyro/accelerometer split unstated.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows GameSir Connect can substitute motion input for mouse movements. The reviewer’s first unit failed this function. A replacement unit worked. Software and hardware setup matter. No native mouse mode on Switch or Switch 2 is claimed.

Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified NFC support No.

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified Display No. Status LEDs and host-app screens are not built-in displays. Its unmethoded 15h community runtime and unverified D-pad mechanism are not measurements used here.

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact product description customizable RGB.

Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.49	4.04	11.35	1.59	250	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	11.95	7.18	16.63	2.02	250	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	16.48	6.98	28.25	5.11	66.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.44	12.26	30.7	4.48	66.67	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	18.36	11.39	26.94	3.97	247.52	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	19.19	13.18	24.83	2.68	247.52	Windows

Source18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only PRIMARY standard-family stock tests from Game Tech Talk on August 27, 2025, Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, reported firmware 2.3.2. Cable button/stick 6363/6357, Bluetooth 6365/6359, DInput, receiver 6364/6358, XInput. Corresponding software Polling v1.3.1.1 runs 6360/6362/6361 provide median report rates. They are separate from hardware latency, with stick latency at 99% deflection. Unit colour/SKU is unpublished. These represent the maker/shared-manual standard Hall family, not an asserted Jade-only sample. Current maker groups Jade/White/Black under the same standard specification and update target. Rare, Ultimate 2 and 3E are excluded. Measured receiver 247.52Hz differs from maker claimed 200Hz, with no firmware cause invented.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.4	1.83	3.03	0.29	1,000	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	6.51	5.7	7.44	0.38	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	7.4	4.86	10.85	1.4	999	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	16.97	14.2	21.4	1.46	999	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	6.01	2.94	26.39	3.85	399.2	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.31	7.27	29.42	3.75	399.2	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Browser-visible hardware tests, direct CLI challenge not bypassed. All rows John Punch, Prometheus 82 v 5.2.4.5, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 3.5.2, Apr 21, 2026. Rows 1-2 USB XInput 8661/8660. Rows 3-4 dongle XInput 8662/8664. Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol 8667/8666, Windows host not actual Switch. These are selected standard rows, not raw-circle mode tests. Report-rate measured separately.

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

7.49ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

2.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

18.36ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

7.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

16.48ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

6.01ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

11.95ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

6.51ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

19.19ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

16.97ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

21.44ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

10.31ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	7.1%	4,096	0.7%
Right	0%	8.4%	4,096	1.1%

Source18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Separate stock standard-family Cable/XInput run on April 16, 2026 at 12:22 by John Punch using Stick Tracer, Windows build 10.0.26100, firmware 4.2, system Controller (Xbox One For Windows). Left/right rows correspond to published panels. Inner dead zone explicitly absent is zero. Movement-derived 4096 steps is reviewer output, not a claimed ADC bit depth. Small-angle deflection/release method applies to centering. Colour/SKU and calibration history are unpublished. This does not assert a Jade-only unit or combine the April firmware with the August latency run.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	2,048	3.5%
Right	0%	0%	2,048	2%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Single-unit Stick Tracer test John Punch, Apr 20, 2026, Windows 10.0.26200 USB XInput FW 3.5.2. Left/right circularity 0/0%, centers 3.5/2%, 2048 steps each. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Outer DZ 0.5 mm not converted to percent. Circle mode/calibration details not stated, zero circle error is not proof of physical linearity.

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

8.4%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Headphone Jack. USB/dongle/BT audio routing is not specified and not invented.

Jack works over

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Volume section explicitly excludes 3.5 mm earphones over Bluetooth. Current product specifies headphone use on Xbox/Windows, whose documented transports are USB and PC2.4G. Includes CTIA headset support, not a built-in controller microphone.

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact rear diagram labels a dedicated microphone mute switch beside the headset jack. The schema counts this physical control. No built-in microphone or phone-microphone mute feature is inferred.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Built-in12Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026Complete exact Cyclone 2 repair guide opens the controller shell and disconnects its internal rechargeable pack. Not an externally swappable battery bay.

Batteries

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112Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026One physical internal pack in the complete battery-replacement overview, steps 10–12. No grip cells or separate controller packs are shown.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026The exact manual describes the rechargeable battery built into the controller. No AA cells or optional battery pack are required.

Yes12Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026The complete controller repair overview contains its installed rechargeable pack. Dock and receiver are not included in this battery count.

Battery capacity

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current maker standard-family specification explicitly gives 1000 mAh. Original and updated exact manuals agree. Jade launch press instead says 500 mAh without a supporting hardware document. That conflict is retained without guessing a different revision or cause.

860mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 860 mAh.

Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	20
Bluetooth	25

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Updated manual explicitly rates 20h on 2.4G and 25h on Bluetooth. Current maker page separately gives generic 20 play hours. These are maker claims with unspecified activity, rumble and lighting conditions, not reviewer runtimes. Both manuals give generic 4h recharge without an empty start, so no 0–100 scalar is stored.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Hours (h)
10

Source5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 5 October 2026Reviewer reached out to GameSir, which estimated about 10 h. Connection, lighting and rumble conditions unstated and omitted. Not measured: reviewer explicitly did not exhaust battery.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller Type-C interface and USB charging, with dock contact charging separate. No USB data generation or charging-power scalar is inferred.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and charging-status section, plus dock charging contacts.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Reference current box list includes one Charging Dock. Manual makes dock optional by bundle. No inheritance to Standard Edition.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review identifies the USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Does not establish charging wattage or charge time.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly describes a USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Dock charging is separate.

Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller low-battery red blink, charging green blink, full green steady. Dock amber charging and white full are separate indicators. No host-app battery meter is assumed.

LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging and low-battery Home LED table.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Charging Station Edition in Phantom White, hands-on review describes frosted plastic controller body. Polymer subtype is unstated.

Grip texture

Subtle textured rear grips14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Smooth shell with textured pitting on the grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on review describes smooth chassis texture with pitting on handles. No rubber or silicone grip material is inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Stick caps13Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-capsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly sells detachable joystick caps for Cyclone 2. The iFixit exact Cyclone 2 cap guide requires opening the shell using seven T6 screws, then removing the face plate before lifting the caps. Service replacement, not a quick swap while playing. Whole stick modules are not claimed.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Joystick+Covers+Replacement/200906Read 8 October 2026Exact cap replacement guide, steps 1–4. Seven T6 shell screws are removed before lifting the face plate and pulling the two caps upward. This supports service replacement only. No swappable_sticks or swappable whole modules value is added.

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software X (Xbox/Windows), Ultimate Software (Android/iOS)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Product page names Ultimate Software X for Xbox/Windows. The exact-model software support page separately supplies Android/iOS Ultimate Software links. No Mac configuration app is inferred from Mac gameplay support.

GameSir Connect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software GameSir Connect.

App platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/ultimate/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-controller support page links Microsoft Store plus Google Play and App Store. FAQ expressly supports mobile Ultimate Software and Xbox firmware updating. Its Android-only Bluetooth answer conflicts with the current exact product and updated Apple chapter. Current Apple gameplay support is used, with no invented firmware cause or minimum version.

Windows4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect downloadable from Microsoft Store, Windows connection tutorial and maker app section describes PC tuning. No Android app support inherited.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section explicitly firmware upgrades.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width147mm16Retailer pageverkkokauppa.com/fi/product/993127/8BitDo-Ultimate-3-mode-peliohjain-Xbox-Jade-GreenRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade GTIN 6922621507420 body table explicitly labels width 147mm and 250g. Maker sheet gives the unlabelled 147×104×61.5mm tuple. Retailer labels depth 104/height 61.5 but publishes no orientation establishing their relationship to the schema front-face height/thickness. Only the clear width is stored. Other axes remain unknown instead of guessing from the render. Box dimensions and 715g gross mass are excluded.

Width156Height103Depth63mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 156 x 103 x 63 mm. Front-facing orientation consistent with controller manual drawing. Weight 306.9 g on same page conflicts with 229 g body reports and is omitted.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

250g(8.8 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker body weight 250 g, including its built-in battery, excluding dock, receiver, cable and packaging. Exact Jade sheet separately gives 250 g net and 715 g boxed gross mass.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AOWF-ULT3MX7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker back render names hardware MODEL 81HB and FCC ID 2AOWF-ULT3MX. Public FCC entry names the standard Ultimate 3-mode Xbox device and June 2024 grant. Receiver and Rare identifiers are not transferred. Public internal-document requests returned 403, so no unread battery label or component fact is claimed.

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Other certifications

CE7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026CE mark is visible on the exact Jade hardware label. This is a maker mark, not an independent declaration of every regional certification or a guessed FCC test-class detail.

FCC Part 15 Class B, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English column of official foldout PDF, Declaration of Conformity at bottom. FCC text explicitly identifies Class B testing under Part 15. CE statement explicitly names the three directives and amendment. No FCC identifier is stated.

In the box

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In the box

Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox, Charging Dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker inventory. Jade has a black dock, as the sheet and exact hands-on review show. The review also received a new-user Game Pass code, but its regional package eligibility is not proved for every stored reference, so no code is promised here.

Controller, Charging Dock, Wireless Receiver, Type-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Current exact buy-page box list. Reference dock bundle, no standard bundle rows.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	2.5	1

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Packaging contents one 1 m Type-C cable. Charging-dock cable is not separately claimed.

Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year17Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official US eShop Warranty Policy gives one year for covered defects with a dated authorized-reseller receipt. Applied to the stored US reference, not a worldwide or statutory term. Finnish retailer 24-month wording is not applied to the US reference.

1year15Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Current maker warranty policy gives one-year replacement for the same model through official GameSir channels and authorized distributors, including the reference dock bundle. Local statutory rights and retailer return policies are separate.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 maker buy page, reference Charging Station Edition. Standard no-dock bundle is not added as a variant.

Spec sheet

files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheet7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Jade data sheet hosted by Best Buy, title 81HB03D. Full sheet and its high-resolution back label were visually read. Model 81HB03D is a maker document identifier for this Jade configuration.

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Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact updated standard manual dated December 27, 2024, downloaded and visually read. It adds an Apple chapter to the original standard booklet. The Rare manual with wireless Xbox instructions is a different model and is excluded.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official 2-page multilingual foldout. PDF page 1 English first column was enlarged, rendered and read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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