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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs Sony DualSense Wireless Controller
Product A: 8BitDo
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88 of 151 known
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller
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8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
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Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra
8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
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Compare the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller
PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
GameSir G7 SE
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra
8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
GameSir Tarantula 8K PC78 of 142 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 44 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 43 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Rear grip buttons or paddlesA: 2B: 08BitDo has 2 more.
- Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 18.06msB: 13.6msSony is 4.46 ms lower.
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 16.42msB: 12.58msSony is 3.84 ms lower.
- Button latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 10.11msB: 7.81msSony is 2.3 ms lower.
- Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 11.54msB: 9.03msSony is 2.51 ms lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- A8BitDo: 147 × 104 mm
- BSony: 160 × 106 mm
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (claimed)
A245g
B280g
All 151 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Colours
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.
White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage, Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Teal, Techno Red, Remix Green, Rhythm Blue1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Standard colours listed under "Choose your style". Limited editions (Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel's Wolverine, 007 First Light and others) are left out
Form factor
Stick layout
Face button labels
Made by the platform holder
Not available
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.
PS5, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Connect using a USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth technology and easily play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac computers, and Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets". Apple devices need macOS 11.3 or iOS/iPadOS 14.5 or later. PS4 is only mentioned for PS Remote Play streaming, so it is left out7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Linux comes from gamepadla's verified platform list. All other platforms are on the maker page10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Compatible devices table: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS and tvOS. Other represents tvOS. Linux remains a verified Gamepadla community compatibility claim.
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 |
BSony DualSense Wireless Controller
| Platform | Connection | All features |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | USB (wired) | Not available |
| PS5 | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Windows | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Windows | Bluetooth | No |
| macOS | USB (wired) | No |
| macOS | Bluetooth | No |
| Android | Bluetooth | No |
| iOS | Bluetooth | No |
| Android | USB (wired) | No |
| iOS | USB (wired) | No |
Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PS5 pairing uses the USB cable, then Bluetooth. Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers "may require USB connection" on PC, so full_features is left out10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Official support documents USB and Bluetooth on listed PC/Mac/mobile devices. Mac and mobile lack haptic feedback, built-in microphone and speaker. Headset jack audio requires USB on PC/Mac and is unsupported on mobile. PS5 Bluetooth controller jack audio is a separate native-console route. Haptic support is game-dependent. Unknown full-feature cells remain omitted.
Official licence
Not available
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Input modes
Mode switching
Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Yes19Maker product pagesteamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/2924487488167580236Read 7 October 2026Official Valve November 2020 Steam Input API Adds PS5 Controller Support announcement: full LED, trackpad, rumble and gyro support. Actual public announcement body read from guest page event-store JSON, saved steam-public-body.json. Original post announced public beta rollout, current Steamworks input-source documentation separately includes DualSense gyro. Official integration, not a claim every game calls Steam Input API or that Sony hardware outputs XInput.20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve input-source documentation explicitly identifies PS5 DualSense gyroscope for motion controls and aim assist. Confirms current controller-specific inputs in native Steam Input integration.
Wakes the supported console
Max phone length
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Works with phone case
Not available
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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
Controller Bluetooth version
Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wired connector
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Cable length
Not available
Not available
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
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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
Stick module name
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Stick resolution (claimed)
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Default dead zone (claimed)
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Adjustable dead zone
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Adjustable response curve
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Adjustable stick tension
Tension levels
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Stick throw
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Stick gate
Not available
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Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
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Stick tops included
Not available
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Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Soldered16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Steps 15/18 explicitly identify joysticks soldered to mainboard. Original first-generation controller scope. Normal DualSense, not Edge user-removable modules.17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original DualSense joystick replacement guide explicitly requires intermediate soldering and desoldering the module. Current guide step 30 identifies 14 solder joints per module. Factory module replacement, not aftermarket TMR performance or a manufacturer user-swappable module.
Stick calibration
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Triggers
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Trigger sensor
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Trigger resolution
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Trigger travel
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Trigger stops
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
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Hair trigger mode
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Adaptive triggers
Not available
Buttons
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Face button switches
Face button switch name
Not available
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
Not available
D-pad
Not available
D-pad switches
Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controller diagram has only standard L1/R1 shoulder buttons and L2/R2 triggers. No additional shoulders or rear grip inputs.7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification: Shoulder buttons No, referring to additional shoulders beyond the normal L1/R1 and L2/R2. Standard shoulders are physically present.
Additional remappable buttons
On-controller remapping
Not available
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
Macros
Share or capture button
Feedback
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Rumble
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Yes20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve Input Sources explicitly includes the PS5 DualSense gyroscope. Used with Steam Input PC gyro-to-mouse bindings, documented separately in the Gamepad Emulation guide. Host software configuration is required. No controller-native mouse protocol or PS5 desktop mouse feature claimed.22Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/steam_input_gamepad_emulation_bestpracticesRead 7 October 2026Current Valve guide expressly permits PlayStation gyro inputs bound to mouse emulation. Steam Input on PC must be enabled and the gyro mouse binding configured. Gamepad Emulation route is for one local player and requires the game to accept simultaneous mouse and gamepad input. Exact DualSense gyro support is established by Valve Input Sources and original PS5 support announcement. This is a host implementation, not onboard controller tuning.
Touchpad
Not available
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
Light bar
Lighting zones
Not available
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Measured
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Measured input latency
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 |
BSony DualSense Wireless Controller
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 7.81 | 5.83 | 9.85 | 1.07 | 249.92 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 12.58 | 10.18 | 14.76 | 1.15 | 249.92 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 9.03 | 3.81 | 27.71 | 6.82 | 542.42 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 13.6 | 8.1 | 39.35 | 7.37 | 542.42 | Windows |
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
10.11ms
7.81ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
9.75ms
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
11.54ms
9.03ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
16.42ms
12.58ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
12.55ms
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
18.06ms
13.6ms
Measured stick tests
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% |
BSony DualSense Wireless Controller
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 6% | 255 | 1.2% |
| Right | 0% | 6.3% | 255 | 1.7% |
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
7.3%
6.3%
Measured battery life
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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3.5 mm jack
Jack works over
Not available
USB (wired), Bluetooth10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current exact standard DualSense support requires USB for headset jack use with Windows PC and Mac, and excludes mobile headset jack use. Bluetooth jack audio in this connection list applies to PS5 console use, supported separately by Sony UK. It does not mean PC/Mac Bluetooth headset audio works.23Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00302454Read 8 October 2026Sony article updated September 15, 2026 explicitly describes the DualSense Bluetooth connection to PS5 and recommends plugging compatible headphones into its 3.5 mm jack as an audio alternative. This supports the native PS5 Bluetooth controller-to-console route, not direct Bluetooth headphones paired to the console. USB jack support on PC/Mac is covered by the separate standard-controller support page.
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries included
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 22 |
BSony DualSense Wireless Controller
Not availableLongest claimed battery life
22h
Not available
Charging connector
Charging dock
Dock
8BitDo charging dock1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026
DualSense charging station1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED, On screen, App4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charge the controller: light bar slowly blinks orange while charging and turns off when complete. PS5 support separately proves on-screen battery bars. Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C explicitly shows controller battery level in the Windows app.11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-controller-supportRead 7 October 2026Check controller charge status: PS Control Center Accessories shows battery level. Fully charged icon displays three bars. On-screen indication is PS5 host state, separate from controller LEDs and Windows app.12Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C expressly identifies Controller battery level for a standard DualSense. Windows app indicator. Firmware update is supported, Customize column is a dash for basic DualSense and a check for Edge. No Edge profile features inherited.
Build
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Grip texture
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Swappable grips
Not available
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Swappable faceplate
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available
Software
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Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026
App platforms
Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
Weight (claimed)
Certifications
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Other certifications
Not available
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.
Cables included
A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C cable | 1 |
BSony DualSense Wireless Controller
Not availableCarrying case
Not available
Not available
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Stick drift warranty
Not available
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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.
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.
Not available
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.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdf4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026
EPREL registration number
Not available
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