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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.

Nova5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release calls it the Nova Series with the GameSir Nova and Nova Lite.

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.

GST4NLB002-1, GST4NL004-2, GST4NL002-3, GST4NL001-3, GST4NLW003-1, GST4NL003-2, GST4NL005-3, GST4NL007-31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists one SKU per colour. These are the maker's SKU codes. Retailers call the product T4NL (Amazon manufacturer part number).

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.

6936685220966, 69366852209591Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The store lists barcodes 6936685220966 for Midnight Blue and 6936685220959 for Domino White. The other six colours share the barcode 6936685221710, which is a placeholder, so no GTIN is stored for them. Retailer EANs for the same colours differ by market, for example Stellar White 6936685221406 on a distributor listing.

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.

15 April 20245Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release date 15 April 2024. An earlier unveiling in March 2024 was reported by TechPowerUp, which this run does not open.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 24.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in eight colours. The price matches the launch price.

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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GameSir Nova 2 Lite13Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/say-goodbye-to-stick-drift-gamesirs-nova-lite-2-gamepad-is-less-than-usd25-right-now-on-prime-dayRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer calls the Nova Lite 2 a new and improved version of the original Nova Lite and the Nova Lite its predecessor.

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.

$24.995Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release gives 29.99 GBP / 24.99 USD. The US price is before sales tax. TechRadar also gives 24.99 USD.

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.

Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Colour option names verbatim: Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black. The 2024 launch release named Stellar White and Space Purple. No model number links those names to the current ones, so they are not stored.

Form factor

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

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows one-piece gamepad body with two sticks, D-pad and four face buttons.

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.

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric and Button layout Xbox.

Face button labels

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

Xbox3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout and connection diagram show A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond (Y top, X left, B right, A bottom). M + A for 2 s swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

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.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

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, SteamOS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Platforms: PC, Steam, Android, iOS, Switch. The Amazon store page and TechRadar name Windows and Steam Deck, stored as Windows and SteamOS. Switch 2 is not named, so it is not stored.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: Switch, Windows 7/10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. The Amazon store page says Windows 10/11.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.

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 Nova Lite

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tutorials: PC wired and PC Bluetooth, receiver pairing for PC, and Bluetooth for Switch, Android and iOS. The Home button status table lists the receiver mode for Windows and Android 8.0 or above. Wired and receiver on Switch are not stated, so they are left out. Full-features cells are left out because features differ by mode.

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 HID3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Home button table: DS4 mode (blue, Bluetooth, Windows and iOS), Receiver (green, Windows and Android), NS Pro (red, Switch) and Android (yellow). Button combinations: wired and receiver switch among XInput, NS Pro and Android mode. XInput is stored as xinput, NS Pro as switch_pro, DS4 as ps4_mode and Android as android_hid. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support. Gamepadla also tested DInput, which the manual does not name.

Mode switching

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

Button combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold Menu and View for 2 s in wired or receiver mode to switch modes. For Bluetooth, hold Home plus B, Y, A or X (receiver) from the powered-off state to pick the mode.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button and press Start and Select to switch between XInput, Switch and Android modes, over USB-C only.

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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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Bluetooth, Wireless Dongle, Wired.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth, wireless dongle and USB-C.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Wireless USB Dongle x1. The maker FAQ says dongle sold separately in one answer, but the box list and the printed manual both list the receiver, so included is stored.

Receiver connector

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

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Receiver Pairing: insert the Nova Lite-Dongle into the USB port. The drawing shows a USB-A plug. Reviewed also says USB-A dongle.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.4GHz wireless over a USB-A dongle, included with the Nova Lite.

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Type-C Port on the top edge.

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 Nova Lite

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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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Hall Effect Sticks.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Hall Effect sticks with optimized algorithms.

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 Hall Effect sticks4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name GameSir Hall Effect sensing sticks. It does not name the component maker.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button combinations: hold M + LS or RS for 2 s to enable or disable the stick's 0 dead zone mode. The launch release, the Amazon store page and TechRadar describe adjusting the stick dead zones with the M button. No percent value is stated.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button, move a stick, then release to adjust each stick's dead zone.

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-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: 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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS (Left stick pressed down) and RS (Right stick pressed down).

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 device3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sticks and Triggers Calibration: hold View, Home and Menu, press LT and RT to full travel 3 times, rotate the sticks 3 times, then press A.

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

Analog, sensor not stated1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers. No source names the sensor, so analog is stored.

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-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No. The manual shows no trigger stop switches.

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.

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers, and the only motors are in the grips, so no motor-driven trigger resistance. Gamepadla lists Trigger vibration No.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Buttons: Membrane.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes the face buttons as short throw, matching the maker's membrane listing.

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.

Cross3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing and the connection diagram show a four-way cross D-pad. Reviewed calls it cross-style and iFixit calls it cross-shaped.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the face buttons and the cross-style D-pad have a short throw.

D-pad switches

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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: D-pad buttons type Membrane.

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

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The rear drawing shows triggers, bumpers, the Type-C port and a Reset button only. No rear 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.

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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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No. The manual shows only LB, RB, LT and RT.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT.

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.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026No rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button is a function modifier only.

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.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Turbo Settings: speed 20 Hz on A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, LT and RT. Hold M and press the button to set it.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Turbo at 20 Hz.

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Screenshot 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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Rumble Motors: Yes, one motor in each grip. No trigger motors are listed.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026One motor in each grip is two motors.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: 2 in total, one motor in each grip.

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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Only grip motors are listed. Gamepadla also lists Trigger vibration No.

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026M + D-pad up or down sets 5 gears: off, 25%, 50%, 75% (default) and 100%.

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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Motion Control: No. The 2024 launch press copy lists a 6-axis gyro as Yes, which conflicts. The current maker page, Gamepadla and TechRadar all say no gyro.

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-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: 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-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the controller lacks RGB lighting.

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 Nova Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.81	2.52	5.26	0.54	941.83	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	16.68	11.23	27.38	3.06	120.66	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	15.29	6.83	24.54	4.58	59.14	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026GPDL tester v3.0.83, tester John Punch, 2024-09-21, Windows 11 build 10.0.22631, firmware 6900, one unit. Button latency only, the page has no stick latency test. Cable in XInput mode is test #2438. Dongle in XInput mode is test #2446. Bluetooth is the same tester's Sony mode test #2434, since the manual's Bluetooth mode on PC is DS4. The page's own primary Bluetooth row is another tester's XInput test #4436 (17.67 ms, firmware 4200), which is not stored. The same tester also measured the cable in Switch mode at 3.77 ms and in DInput at 3.82 ms. Polling is the site's separate software measurement. Status shown as Verified.

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

3.81ms=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

16.68ms=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

15.29ms=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

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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 Nova Lite

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	1.5%	294	0%
Right	1.5%	294	0%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, tested 2026-04-16 on Windows 10.0.22631 with the dongle in XInput mode, firmware 6900, one unit. Circle error 1.5% on both sticks. Centre error 0.0%, but the site warns this is masked by an active inner dead zone (rated moderate, no percent given), so no inner dead zone value is stored. Resolution 8.2 bit, 294 steps per stick. Outer dead zone 0.8 mm is not converted to percent.

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

1.5%=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.

A8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

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BGameSir Nova Lite

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	10

Source8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer wrote that over 2.4GHz he managed just 10-11 hours from a full charge, in line with the maker's estimate. The test method, rumble and lighting settings are not stated. The lower end, 10 hours, is stored. The review also says up to 15 hours may be possible on Bluetooth, which is an estimate and is not stored.

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

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Audio: No. PC Gamer also says there is no 3.5 mm jack.7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no 3.5mm jack.

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-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 mAh. The manual describes charging it over the Type-C port.

Batteries

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The 600 mAh battery is built in and part of the controller, so it is included.

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.

600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 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 Nova Lite

Hours (h)
10

Source6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026GameSir Store listing bullet: built-in 600mAh battery, lasts for up to 10 hours of playtime when fully charged. The conditions are not stated. PC Gamer's spec line and TechRadar repeat the 10 hour figure.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says around 10 hours of battery life. The reviewer's own use gave around nine hours, which is a usage note and not stored as a test.

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port. Operating Instructions describe the Home indicator while the controller is charging.

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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120min6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026Same bullet: fully charged in 2 hours, stored as 120 minutes. The charger and the controller state are not stated. Reviewers call charging slow.

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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Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says charging takes a few hours, adds another if you play while it charges, and the reviewer kept it plugged in.

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.

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low Battery Warning: below 10% the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second. While charging with the controller off the indicator breathes through red, orange, yellow and green.

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

Textured rear grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: effective textured grips on the rear of the gamepad.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: textured grips on the back.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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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 app4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ names the GameSir app, used for firmware upgrades. The buy page lists Customization Software as No, so the app is not a button remapping tool for this model.

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.

Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the GameSir app on phones. The GameSir app is published for Android and iOS.

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ troubleshooting: upgrade the controller firmware through the GameSir app on a phone, and the dongle firmware if needed.

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.

Width155Height104Depth61mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 205 g / 155 x 104 x 61 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth, like the Nova 2 Lite entry. Launch press copy and iFixit repeat 155 x 104 x 61 mm.

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.

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 205 g. Launch press copy calls it Net Weight 205 g. Reviewed lists 203 g. TechRadar lists 300 g and PC Gamer 309 g, which look like shipping weights and are not used.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: 7.16 ounces / 203 grams for the Nova Lite, which supports the maker's 205 g.

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, ISED licence-exempt RSS, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC warning: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class B digital device. IC caution: licence-exempt transmitter and receiver that comply with ISED licence-exempt RSS. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

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, Wireless USB dongle, Protective carrying case1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Packaging x1, Controller x1, Wireless USB Dongle x1, Protective Carrying Case x1. Packaging is left out. The printed manual's package list differs: Nova Lite, USB Receiver, Certification, PP box, with no case. The Amazon store page says no data cable is included, so no cable row 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 Nova Lite

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Carrying case

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Hard1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Protective Carrying Case. PC Gamer describes a small plastic shell, so hard is stored.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a small plastic shell for the controller that keeps dust off, which the reviewer would not call protective.

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.

1year12Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: 12 months, covering abnormal product function and manufacturing defects. General to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

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-nova-lite2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir Nova Lite Multiplatform Controller. The spec data sits on the /buy 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.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs and What's in the Box sections of the buy page.

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/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual foldout, PDF created 2025-03-20. The text is outlined, so the English side was 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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