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A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

General

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Series

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

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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.

1519265-031Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026SKU line: 1519265-03. Only current black SKU is included, no unproved regional or colour variants.

GTIN / EAN

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6178850212441Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Variant data embedded in the page lists page_id_variant 1519265-03 with upc 617885021244 (Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S - Black). Stored as published UPC-A.

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.

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Status

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Available1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Current US store offers Add to Cart on 2026-10-07.

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.

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

$69.996Press 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.

US1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026PowerA US store page for SKU 1519265-03 shows a USD price and Add to Cart on 2026-10-21. No other market is proved for this SKU.

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.

Black1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Style: Black. Only exact black reference hardware included.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Current exact SKU 1519265-03 maker photograph shows a conventional two-grip gamepad with offset sticks and face/shoulder controls. No mobile clamp or detachable pair.

Stick layout

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

Offset6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual cover diagram has left stick above D-pad and right stick below face buttons. Same arrangement visible in current black SKU03 maker photo.

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.

Xbox6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual front diagram labels A/B/X/Y Buttons. Same labels visible on current SKU03 maker photo.

Made by the platform holder

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No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Made and sold by PowerA, a brand of ACCO Brands. Not made by Microsoft. Licensed by Xbox.

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 pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Officially Licensed feature: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows. Connectivity: Wired. Cell-level full-feature support is not stated, so full_features is left out. Impulse Trigger compatibility varies by title per maker footnote.

Official licence

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Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Officially Licensed feature: Xbox Series X|S.

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.

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Mode switching

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

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 SET UP step 1: press Xbox Button until console powers on, after wired connection. Applies to supported Xbox console.

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 pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications: Wired. Global manual describes USB connection to Xbox.

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

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Specifications list Connectivity: Wired only. Maker comparison chart Wireless row is blank for the Wired column.

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

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USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 contents: Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Cable Length (ft/m): 10 ft / 3 m. Published metric 3 m is retained, not 3.048 m derived from rounded feet.

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.

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Polling rate wired

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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

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

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Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Stick Settings: inner and outer dead-zone sliders for each thumbstick. Exact-model product page links this app.

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.

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

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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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App3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Calibration at your fingertips section: analog sticks and triggers can be calibrated. Compatibility explicitly includes all Series X|S PowerA Xbox controllers and Wired Controllers for Xbox.

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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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart 3-way Trigger Locks row is blank for the Wired column.

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 pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Trigger Settings: start and end level sliders for each trigger. Compatibility covers this wired controller.

Hair trigger mode

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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.

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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

Cross6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual front diagram: continuous four-arm D-Pad. Current SKU03 maker photo shows same cross. This historical document is not proof of SKU03 internal hardware.

D-pad switches

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

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Mappable Buttons row is blank for the Wired column. The mappable buttons on other PowerA models are rear buttons, and this model lists none.

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.

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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/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.

01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Mappable Buttons row is blank for the Wired column. Other columns show 2 or 4.

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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No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026No mappable buttons in the maker comparison chart for this model. Button remapping on Xbox is a console feature, not a controller feature.

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.

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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

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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

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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 manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 labeled Share Button and USING THE SHARE BUTTON section.

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)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Feature list names Dual Rumble Motors and Immersive Impulse Triggers. Trigger feedback compatibility varies by title.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Dual Rumble Motors: two grip rumble motors. Trigger motors are not included in this count.

Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

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

Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Vibration Strength: intensity slider for each rumble or vibration motor. Compatibility covers this wired controller.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart RGB LED Lighting row is blank for the Wired column.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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

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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

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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.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

7.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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 pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Feature list: 3.5 mm stereo headset jack.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Wired-only controller, headset jack works during documented wired use.

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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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 pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Rechargeable Battery row is blank for the Wired column. Wired-only controller. Global manual contents list no batteries.

Batteries

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Batteries included

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

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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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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

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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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Plastic7Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: lightweight yet sturdy plastic body. Corroborated by the eBay catalog entry Material: Plastic.8Retailer pageebay.de/p/13052556983Read 10 October 2026eBay product catalog entry for PowerA Wired Controller Xbox Series X|S black (MPN 151926501): Material Plastic. Also lists EAN/UPC 0617885021244, matching the maker UPC.

Grip texture

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Textured rear grip7Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: a textured grip on the rear. The maker page lists no grip material.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS: Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable. The cable is the only part the maker describes as detachable.

Software

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Companion app

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

PowerA Gamer HQ1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Exact-model feature list names PowerA Gamer HQ App.

App platforms

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Exact-model Gamer HQ section: Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC. App download page names Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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.

Yes4Maker product pagepowera.com/en-gb/product-support/xbox-pc-support/wired-controllers-xbox/wiredRead 7 October 2026Exact Wired Controller support page lists black 1519265-01/02/03 and Firmware Update through Gamer HQ App.

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.

Width155.9Height107Depth65mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Metric body dimensions: 15.59 cm L x 10.7 cm W x 6.5 cm H. Manual/front image confirms maker L is side-to-side width, W is front-face height, H is thickness.

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.

286g(10.1 oz)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Weight row: 0.286 kg. Stored as 286 g. Maker does not qualify fitted cable or explain difference from older retailer weights.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual English regulatory text: FCC STATEMENT, tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B). The same page explains CE, UKCA and RCM marks, but does not show which marks are on the product, so they are not stored. The 2025 manual has no regulatory section. No FCC ID is printed for this wired device.

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.

PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox, Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable, User Manual2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 complete CONTENTS list.

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

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	3	1

Source2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS names one detachable USB cable. Maker page publishes metric length 3 m. Connector type omitted due to conflicting manuals.

Carrying case

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None2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS lists the controller, a detachable cable and a user manual. No case.

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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2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Two-year limited warranty on US maker page. 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.

www.powera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-031Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications or exact-model feature list.

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.

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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.

www.powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdf2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026Current exact-family support manual, model XBGPOPWI. Its Micro-USB connector conflicts with current SKU03 page and 2023 USB-C manual, so disputed wired_connector is omitted.

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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