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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.

G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker names the model line G8: G8 Galileo here, G8 Plus for the wireless sibling.

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.

GSG8001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Variant G8 has SKU GSG8001-1. The bundle G8 + Carring Bag has SKU GSG8001+WCRBD001 and the same barcode. It is not stored as a variant because the page does not describe the bag. Alltron (retailer) lists GSG8001 with EAN 6936685223004 for the grey USB-C model.

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.

69366852000431Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Barcode of the G8 variant, shared with the bundle variant on the maker page.

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

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker store lists the product as in stock.

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.

$79.995Press releasefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-the-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Launch release reprint dated 2023-12-04: "now available for purchase for $79.99".12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Review of 2024-01-12, spec box: "USA RRP $79.99" and UK RRP £79.99. The same page lists weight 253 g from its own spec box, which is not a stated measurement. The maker value 252 g is kept.

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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€89.996Press releasegamesmea.com/gamesir-launches-next-generation-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Launch release dated 2023-11-30: "$79.99/ £79.99/ €89.99/ JP¥11,182". The tax treatment of the euro price is not stated.

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.

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Form factor

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

Mobile clamp2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Phone is clamped between two grips on a stretchable bridge.

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.

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons.

Face button labels

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

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout names A/B/X/Y, View, Menu, LB/RB/LT/RT.

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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026GameSir product.

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.

Android, iOS3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: "iPhone 15 series and Android." The buy page spec table says Android only. The FAQ and the launch release both name the iPhone 15 series, so iOS is stored.

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 G8 Galileo

Platform	Connection	All features
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 2: "Built-in wired Type-C to your phone". iOS is marked without full features because the GameSir App is Android only.

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.

DirectInput7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tested over the cable in DInput on Windows 11.

Mode switching

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

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold View + Menu for 2 s to switch modes: white for PS mode, green for Android mode, blue for G-Touch mode.

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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185mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Compatible Device Length 110-185mm / 4.3 - 7.3 in".3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: 110-185 mm long, 13 mm or below deep, camera depth 5 mm or less, measured without a phone case. FAQ 7 does not recommend a phone case and allows one under 1 mm.

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)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Built-in wired Type-C to your phone".

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

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired controller with no wireless link.

Receiver connector

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

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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-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in movable Type-C plug that connects to the phone.

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

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Cable length

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

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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.

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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 G8 Galileo

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Polling rate wired

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

200Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Hall Effect 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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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Use GameSir App for firmware upgrade, button testing, sticks & triggers zones adjustment".

Adjustable response curve

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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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Stick tension: No.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS and RS as the sticks pressed down.

Swappable stick tops

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"You can interchange the thumbsticks according to your preferences."12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026"Those analogue sticks can be replaced by lifting off the G8 Galileo's magnetised face plates, with three different stick options supplied in the box."

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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Small thumbstick, High thumbstick, Round thumbstick2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: Small Thumbstick x1, High Thumbstick x1, Round Thumbstick x1. The manual does not say which style is fitted at purchase.

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 device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold View + Menu + Home for 5 s to enter the stick and trigger calibration mode on the controller.

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-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Hall Effect analog triggers".

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Trigger lock: No.

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same app sentence: sticks & triggers zones adjustment.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M + LT/RT for 2 s to enable or disable hair trigger.

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.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026ABXY: "Membrane, 5 million-click lifespan".

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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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.

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a plus-shaped D-Pad.

D-pad switches

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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

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Back Buttons 2" and "Extra Buttons 2 Back Buttons".

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.

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view drawing shows two round buttons labelled L4 and R4.

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.

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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.

22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. They can be mapped to A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT/LS/RS/View/Menu/Capture/D-Pad. The M button is a function key and is not counted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M + L4/R4, then press the button to map. No app is needed.

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

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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.

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M, then press the button that needs turbo. Configurable buttons: A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT.

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.

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists a Capture 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.

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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.

08Reviewexpertreviews.co.ukRead 15 October 2026Review: "there's no support for any haptics or rumble". Gadgetmatch's G8 Plus comparison table also lists Rumble Motor: No for the G8 Galileo.

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.

08Reviewexpertreviews.co.ukRead 15 October 2026Same review statement, no haptics or rumble of any kind.

Adjustable rumble

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

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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.

No9Reviewgadgetmatch.com/gamesir-g8-plus-review-specs-price-mobile-bluetooth-controllerRead 15 October 2026G8 Plus vs G8 Galileo comparison table: 6-axis gyroscope: No for the G8 Galileo. The same table lists no battery, no rumble motor and a headphone jack.

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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Gyro as mouse

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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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: NFC support: No.

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Display: No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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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 G8 Galileo

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	4.28	2.09	6.53	1.16	457	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.82	4.8	10.38	1.28	457	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tests #6591 (button) and #6600 (stick) on 2025-09-28 by JayBee. Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, cable, DInput, firmware 129.60. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate comes from the site's software test. Page status is Not verified yet and it lists 5 more tests that were not stored.

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

4.28ms=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

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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

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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

7.82ms=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

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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

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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 G8 Galileo

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

8.4%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Audio 3.5mm Audio Jack".12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026"You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C port on the bottom of device for pass-through phone charging."

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.

USB (wired)11Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026The 3.5 mm jack sits on the controller bridge. The only data connection is the built-in wired Type-C plug, so the jack works over USB wired. The maker does not state this in words.

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

None3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 4: "No, it's a wired controller, no need for charging and just powered by your phone."

Batteries

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03Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Same FAQ 4 answer.

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.

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Same FAQ 4 answer.

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.

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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 G8 Galileo

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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

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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.

None3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026No battery. The Type-C port on the controller is a pass-through charging port for the phone (maximum input 9V/3A), not a battery charger.

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

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Dock

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Play while charging

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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.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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

Laser-engraved texture grips5Press releasefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-the-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Laser-Engraved Texture Grips ensure a secure and comfortable hold". The same release also names exclusive impulse triggers through the Android app. No trigger motors are published, see rumble_motor_count.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The faceplates of the GameSir G8 are magnetic and swappable."

User-replaceable parts

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Magnetic faceplates, Thumbstick caps2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Interchange Parts section shows the faceplates and the thumbstick caps coming off.

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 App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Customization Software GameSir App". The page spec table lists the platform as Android only, which is narrower than the maker FAQ.

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.

Android2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Customization via GameSir App (*Exclusive Android system support)". The maker product page also shows the generic GameSir App on iOS and Google Play. The G8 manual and FAQ say Android only.

User firmware updates

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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

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.

Width217Height107Depth54mm(8.5 × 4.2 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Physical Specs cell "252 g / 217*107*54 mm", normalized to front width x front height x thickness. The 217 mm figure is the maker body size and does not state the stretch state.

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.

252g(8.9 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Physical Specs cell: 252 g. Gadgetmatch lists 242.9 g in a comparison table. The maker value is kept.

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, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. Class is not 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, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 3, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Box list on the buy page: Controller x1, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x3, Card x1, Sticker x1, User Manual x1.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: GameSir-G8 x1, Small Thumbstick x1, High Thumbstick x1, Round Thumbstick x1, User Manual x1, Thank You & After-sale Service Card x1, GameSir Sticker x1, Certification x1. The buy page list is stored.

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 G8 Galileo

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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.

1year10Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker warranty policy: 12-month replacement with the same model for abnormal function and manufacturing defects. The Australian clause says "1 year warranty from the date of purchase".

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-g8-galileo1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page.

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/G8_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual manual linked from the maker's support manuals page https://gamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g8-galileo. The English column is titled GameSir Galileo, Type-C wired mobile gaming controller. It requires Android 8.0 or above and a Type-C connection.

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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