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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs GameSir G7 SE

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A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

BGameSir G7 SE

General

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Series

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

G71Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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

80NA028Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller-for-switch-and-windows-with-charging-dock-black/CZY3JSJ2V9Read 5 October 2026Exact retailer direct product header identifies 80NA02 Black Ultimate Bluetooth with charging dock, Best Buy SKU 6521146. Sibling Ultimate 2/2C/2.4G-only identifiers and unproved finish SKU numbers omitted.

GSG700SE-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact currently sold White SKU GSG700SE-1 in public embedded product variant data. Blue, Purple and Orange rows repeat one barcode, so those configurations and their GTINs are not inherited.

GTIN / EAN

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69366852206761Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact White barcode 6936685220676. No repeated sibling colour barcode assigned to White.

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

30 August 20226Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2022/08/8bitdo-reveals-new-ultimate-controller-range-compatible-with-switchRead 5 October 2026Contemporary first announcement report. August 30 preorder and October 28 planned shipping are not the stored first retail date.

13 June 20235Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026Maker dated June 13, 2023 explicitly announces launch and opens preorder. This is announcement, not actual first retail.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-gets-a-Bluetooth-version-with-Nintendo-Switch-compatibility.999854.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller the predecessor of the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth.

GameSir G7 HE14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central's review calls the G7 SE the predecessor of the G7 HE.

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

$69.996Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2022/08/8bitdo-reveals-new-ultimate-controller-range-compatible-with-switchRead 5 October 2026Original August 30, 2022 article explicitly reproduces manufacturer Bluetooth model price 69.99 USD. 2.4 G-only 49.99 and wired 34.99 excluded. Not current store price or later Red/Blue launch price.

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

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

US8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller-for-switch-and-windows-with-charging-dock-black/CZY3JSJ2V9Read 5 October 2026Exact Black 80NA02 offered by US retailer. Maker additionally offers other named finishes but their precise regional part numbers are unknown.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Red, Blue1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker Black/White plus named e-shop-only Red/Blue. No Pastel Pink from 2.4 G-only sibling or unseen region SKU invented.

White1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original front drawing has Nintendo X-top, Y-left, A-right and B-bottom order, offset sticks and a cross-shaped D-pad.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

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No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, SteamOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker list: Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 system 20.1.1+ after required firmware update, Windows 10+, SteamOS Holo 3.4+. Steam Deck XInput configuration required. Android/iOS listed only for configuration app, not inferred as native gameplay support.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	No
Windows	USB (wired)	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available
SteamOS	2.4 GHz	No
SteamOS	USB (wired)	No

Source3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ documents Switch Bluetooth/receiver/USB, with Pro Controller Wired Communication setting for receiver/USB and OTG for Lite where needed. Windows only XInput via receiver/USB. SteamOS maker connection guide requires XInput and same transports. Native PC lacks Switch-only motion, so full_features is false. Switch 2 added through producer firmware update. No unverified all-feature flags or receiver/USB paths inherited.

BGameSir G7 SE

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch article title identifies the Controller Designed for XBOX. Its introduction explicitly calls the G7 SE Xbox-licensed. The manual footer lists Microsoft trademarks and is not independently claimed as license wording.

Input modes

Switch Pro, XInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly Switch and XInput modes. Original FAQ identifies Windows USB/receiver as XInput. Other protocols and Bluetooth PC native compatibility not inferred.

Xbox GIP, XInput4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Button combo4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026Exact G7 SE/G7 HE/Kaleid/T7 connection troubleshooting names holding Xbox+Share for three seconds to force switching XInput/GIP. PID switch Xbox+M is a separate operation.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Switch only: previously paired Bluetooth mode, press Home then shake controller to wake. This is not proof of Switch 2 wake, or receiver/USB wake.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact G7 SE tech table explicitly Wired, 3 m detachable USB-C cable. Current overview repeats G7 Pro two-mode wireless text in one section, which is contradicted by its own G7 SE title, exact spec table and full manual. No wireless row stored.

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

5.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker specification 5.0. Contemporary press quoted 4.0, so current producer table takes precedence. Bluetooth gameplay is documented for Switch.

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Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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Receiver connector

USB-A2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original dock/receiver diagram shows included USB-A receiver stored underneath charging dock. Host plug differs from controller USB-C.

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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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Cable type

USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full connection drawing shows one USB-A host to USB-C controller/dock cable. Exact length unproved and omitted.

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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 Bluetooth Controller

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BGameSir G7 SE

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
USB (wired)	Xbox One	250

Source4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026Maker General FAQ says Xbox consoles enforce a 250 Hz limit, with 1000 Hz only on PC. Current G7 SE overview claims PC 1000 Hz but includes erroneous 2.4 GHz copied wording. Exact G7 SE wired manual/spec restrict this row to USB wired. Intermediate claimed 500 Hz mode omitted because an exact maker cell was not located.

Polling rate wired

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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 sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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.

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Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Nexus section and FAQ 7 explicitly joystick zones and zero-deadzone/Raw mode. Does not establish a numeric factory default.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified hardware table states Stick Tension: No.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified 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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device layout labels L3 and R3, mapping list explicitly includes LS/RS.

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

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On the device, App2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026Exact G7 HE/G7 SE/Kaleid/T7 issue section explicitly app or manual calibration. Manual requires faceplate installed. No unproved Steam-native API or firmware version stored.

Triggers

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

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Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Trigger lock No. Maker electronic hair-trigger mode is not a physical stop.

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker trigger-range control allows the active analog range to be shortened. The illustrated 50% software range is not a physical trigger-stop position.

Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Nexus explicitly trigger zones, not inferred from hair-trigger mode.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Pre-sale FAQ 4 explicitly says hold M+LT/RT until vibration to switch hair-trigger mode. This is electronic threshold adjustment, not physical trigger stops.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified hardware table says main buttons and D-pad membrane. Analog triggers alone do not identify their sensor type, which is omitted.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D-pad switches

Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified 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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker calls two P1/P2 Pro back paddle buttons. Built-in buttons with paddle-shaped faces, not removable Elite-style accessories.

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker/manual call R4/L4 back buttons, with separate ON/OFF quick latches. They are not removable paddles.

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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete diagram contains standard L/R/R2/L2 and two P1/P2 rear controls. No extra shoulder inputs. Pair/profile/star/home are system controls, not extra 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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Two P1/P2 back paddles explicitly remappable through Ultimate Software.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Two additional mappable back buttons R4/L4 only. Ordinary remappable controls do not increase this count.

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.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Three custom profiles accessed by dedicated button. Default no-LED mode is distinct from a stored custom profile and not counted as a fourth.

32Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual three custom profiles plus separately named fixed Default. M+Y default, M+B profile1, M+A profile2, M+X profile3. Default editability is not asserted.3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Yes10Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Dedicated M function button plus Y selects Default, B selects custom 1, A selects custom 2, X selects custom 3. This qualifies as a profile-switch combination under the schema. Normal ABXY inputs are not four additional dedicated profile buttons.

Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Windows Star defaults to Turbo. Switch Star defaults to Capture and can be changed to Turbo with Ultimate Software. Turbo toggles require configured button+Star, so not automatically enabled for every Switch button.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Macros No. Ordinary button mapping is not a macro.

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Star acts as Switch screenshot by default. Windows default turbo function is different.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026FAQ 7 explicitly configures impulse triggers for all games. Basic grip rumble and trigger impulse feedback are distinct.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ 6 gives four motors in total, explicitly two in the grips and two behind the triggers. This field counts only the two grip actuators. The two trigger actuators are stored separately, not included twice.10Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Exact tutorial Pre-sale FAQ 6 explicitly separates two grip motors from two behind the triggers. Grip count corrected from the total 4 to 2. Trigger count remains 2, so combined physical count is 4.

Trigger rumble motors

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23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Same exact FAQ says two behind triggers, counted separately from two main grip motors.10Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Same exact FAQ gives two behind the triggers. Existing value 2 is unchanged and is not included in the grip-only field.

Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Nexus section explicitly vibration level control.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker motion control for Switch only. Native XInput on PC does not provide motion. No count of individual gyroscope axes inferred.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Gyroscope No.

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

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly NFC/amiibo and IR not supported. HD rumble and notification LED also unsupported. Generic rumble retained separately.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified NFC No.

IR camera

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Built-in display

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Display No.

Light bar

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original controls/LED inventory includes status/profile/power/charging indicators. These are not decorative RGB or a light bar.

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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 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
2.4 GHz	Button	9.75	6.6	12.84	1.55	197.33	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	12.55	9.23	16.16	1.74	197.33	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	10.11	5.56	14.58	2.56	100.44	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	16.42	11.72	20.97	2.68	100.44	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.54	5.08	28.37	4.81	97.77	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	18.06	11.37	36.29	4.93	97.77	Windows

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Ultimate Bluetooth primary P82 tests by John Punch, March 12, 2025. Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 1.10, Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2. Receiver XInput button/stick tests 4686/4687, USB XInput button/stick 4683/4688, Bluetooth Switch-protocol button/stick 4685/4690. Bluetooth was tested using Switch protocol on Windows. This does not establish manufacturer-supported native PC Bluetooth gameplay. Unpublished calibration/settings are unknown. Measured polling is not converted to nominal maker modes.

BGameSir G7 SE

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3	2.44	4.28	0.35	1,000	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	3.23	2.51	3.9	0.31	1,000	Windows

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Selected Prometheus 82 v5.3.0.0 tests #9136/#9138, June 10, 2026, Danny89, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, XInput USB cable, firmware 6.6.4. Button/stick latency measured independently of polling, sticks at 99% deflection. Median polling 1000 Hz from separate polling test.

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.

10.11ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

3ms=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.

9.75ms=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.

11.54ms=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.

16.42ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

3.23ms=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.

12.55ms=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.

18.06ms=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 Bluetooth Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	7.3%	64	4.6%
Right	0%	6.7%	64	4.1%

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Only exact wired XInput cohort John Punch April 16, 2026, Windows 10.0.26100/FW 1.10. Left/right circularity 7.3/6.7%, centering 4.6/4.1%, movement steps 64, inner deadzone explicitly none. Different receiver and Bluetooth mode cohorts not merged into these rows. 64 movement steps is a measured low-resolution result, not nominal ADC bit depth. Outer 0.6 mm is not converted to percent. StickTracer test program. Calibration and other settings are not published and remain unknown.

BGameSir G7 SE

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	4,000	1.8%
Right	0%	0%	4,000	1.7%

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stick Tracer August 24, 2025, John Punch, Windows 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 6.5.6, polling 942.16 Hz. Published 4000 steps on both sticks, circle 0.0%, centre 1.8/1.7%, inner none. Outer 0.6 mm omitted because schema expects percent. Maker later identified firmware 6.5.6 connection problems. Dated test context retained, not a guarantee of current firmware performance.

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

7.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified hardware table Audio Port No, Display No and Trigger Lock No. Generic shoulder buttons No refers to extra shoulder inputs, not absence of ordinary bumpers.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Only wired route exists. Manual volume/microphone sections require plugged-in 3.5 mm headset. Current maker FAQ recommends 250 Hz for headset stability after a polling change.

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.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Tech Specs Power & Charging explicitly says Battery: No.

Batteries

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011Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Power & Charging Battery cell explicitly says No for the pure wired G7 SE. Zero counts physical battery cells/packs, not rumble motors.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

No11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Battery: No specification proves no battery is supplied. No capacity, energy or charging time is invented.

Battery capacity

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker built-in rechargeable 1000 mAh. No cell voltage/Wh inferred. Manufacturer Li-ion vs retailer LiPo wording does not change controller schema built_in. Original maker charging time is a 2-3 hour range with unspecified starting/ending percentages, so a single 0-to-100 time is omitted.

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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 Bluetooth Controller

Hours (h)
22

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker 22 play hours. Connection, rumble, lighting and firmware unscoped and omitted. Other-source 20 h is not a full measured discharge and is not substituted.

BGameSir G7 SE

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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.

22h=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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

None8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Charging dock No. Device has no battery.

Dock

8BitDo charging dock1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual: low battery red blink, charging red steady, full LED off. Charging dock separately uses white charging LED. No screen indicator inferred.

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Build

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Shell material

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Plastic9Reviewwindowscentral.com/best-xbox-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact G7 SE section explicitly says plastic-clad wired controller. The author identifies an original G7 review then revisited the SE hardware. No sibling G7 HE micro-switch claims transferred.

Grip texture

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Laser-etched grips9Reviewwindowscentral.com/best-xbox-controllerRead 5 October 2026Same exact G7 SE section explicitly says laser-etched grips. Gamepadla says no rubber handles, so rubber material is not inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly magnetic paint-friendly swappable faceplate. Only this documented user accessory is listed, not inferred internal component upgrades.

User-replaceable parts

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Magnetic faceplate5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

GameSir Nexus1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 20263Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly names Nexus at Microsoft Store on Xbox/PC. Supported Xbox generations are the exact requirements Xbox One and Series X|S, Windows 10/11.

User firmware updates

Yes5Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker explicitly requires updater via support.8bitdo.com for Switch 2 compatibility. No updater tool or actual external device changed.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

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.

Width147Height104Depth61.5mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker 147 x 104 x 61.5 mm reordered as front-facing width 147, height 104, depth 61.5. Controller only, not charging dock or package dimensions.

Width152Height103Depth63mm(6 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker gives the body tuple 152×103×63mm without axes. Exact G7 SE Idealo technical table labels Width 152, Height 103, Depth 63 mm and 221 g, separate from package data. Those labels support the existing front-face normalized axes. Other retailers label Height 63/Depth 103 without publishing an orientation. That labelling difference is retained here without inferring its cause, a hardware variant or a body-photo axis.13Spec databaseidealo.co.uk/compare/203255943/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact G7 SE Dimensions and Delivery table explicitly Width 152 mm, Height 103 mm, Depth 63 mm, Weight 221 g. These match the maker’s unlabeled body lengths. Other retailers label Height 63/Depth 103, but their orientation is not documented. The cause of that label difference is unknown. No packaging tuple or product-photo estimate is used.

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.

245g(8.6 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 245 g controller body with internal battery. Not package weight 450/610 g or reviewer scale measurement.

221g(7.8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker controller body 221 g, no battery. Retail package weights and G7 Pro body figures excluded.

Certifications

None of 1 known

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, USB cable, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact complete maker Includes list. Optional travel case/thumb grips not included. Red/Blue product page common hardware/box applies unless a separate bundle is explicitly named.

GameSir G7 SE Controller, 3 m USB-C Cable, User Manual, Thank You & After-sale Service Card, GameSir Sticker, Certification, Xbox Game Pass Card1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Current exact White maker buy page names controller, Type-C cable, card, sticker, manual and Xbox Game Pass card. Original manual additionally names certification and identifies the three-metre cable.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual package list: controller, 3 m USB-C cable, user manual, thank-you/after-sale card, sticker, certification. Current exact maker buy box list additionally names Xbox Game Pass card. Regional promotional eligibility is not assumed.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BGameSir G7 SE

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	3	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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1year12Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Official Warranty Policy states 12-month same-model replacement for covered manufacturing defects after original purchase through official sales channels or authorized distributors. Applied to the exact US official-store White reference. Retailer return requirements and statutory rights are separate.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Original 2022 Hall effect Ultimate Bluetooth. Not Ultimate 2, Ultimate 2 C, Ultimate 2.4 G-only, Xbox Wired or TMR successor. Exact current maker technical table and original controller family identification checked.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs table is the specification reference. No separate exact consumer PDF datasheet found. Original maker manual and FAQ read.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer one-page multilingual manual, August 2024 PDF metadata. Text is outlined, so English column rendered and read, including diagram, Switch/Windows connection, Turbo, battery and Ultimate Software sections. No machine-access restriction bypassed.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full two-page multilingual manual opened. English panel visually read: package contents, requirements, device layout, connect, volume, back mapping, calibration, Nexus and profile switch sections.

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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