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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
Product A: 8BitDo
77 of 151 known
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DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
87 of 151 known
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller
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8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
GameSir G7 SE
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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
GameSir G7 SE
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller
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 PC76 of 142 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 44 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 16.42msB: 3.46msSony is 12.96 ms lower.
- Button latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 10.11msB: 3.46msSony is 6.65 ms lower.
- Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 18.06msB: 6.76msSony is 11.3 ms lower.
- Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 11.54msB: 6.65msSony is 4.89 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
B325g
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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)
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Colours
Form factor
Stick layout
Face button labels
Made by the platform holder
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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-edge-wireless-controllerRead 28 September 2026PS5 and PC ("included USB cable or Bluetooth technology"). macOS, Linux, Android and iOS come from gamepadla's verified platform list8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense-edge.htmlRead 30 September 202610Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-edge-other-devicesRead 30 September 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 Edge 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 | USB (wired) | No |
| Android | Bluetooth | No |
| iOS | USB (wired) | No |
| iOS | Bluetooth | No |
| Other | Bluetooth | No |
Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-edge-wireless-controllerRead 28 September 2026Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers "may require USB connection on PC", so full_features is left out10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-edge-other-devicesRead 30 September 2026Official support documents USB and Bluetooth on listed PC/Mac/mobile devices. Mac and mobile lack haptic feedback, microphone and speaker. PC Bluetooth audio requires a wired connection. PC haptic feedback depends on the game and may require USB. Unknown full-feature cells remain omitted.12Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-edge-other-devicesRead 8 October 2026Current exact Edge support specifies Windows 10 64-bit/11, macOS 13.3, iOS/iPadOS 16.4 and tvOS 16.4 or later. Other represents tvOS 16.4+ Bluetooth only. Android is named in the introduction without a current version minimum. Haptics are unsupported on Mac/mobile. Microphone/speaker are PC game-dependent and unsupported on Mac/mobile. Android lacks adaptive triggers. No blanket USB feature parity is asserted.14Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 8 October 2026PC configuration and firmware support through USB/Bluetooth do not remove game-dependent haptics/adaptive-trigger or USB-only audio restrictions. Function buttons on PC switch stored profiles, as the current exact maker product page states.
Official licence
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Input modes
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 support
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Wakes the supported console
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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
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C7Reviewign.com/articles/dualsense-edge-reviewRead 28 September 2026"a 9.1-foot-long, braided USB-C cable"10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-edge-other-devicesRead 30 September 2026Supported USB connections use a USB Type-C cable. Sony manual identifies the same port for charging.
USB
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Detachable cable
Cable length
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Cable type
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
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Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
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 type
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Shortest trigger travel
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Adjustable trigger dead zone
Hair trigger mode
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Adaptive triggers
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Buttons
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Face button switches
Face button switch name
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Swappable face buttons
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Bumper switches
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D-pad
Not available
D-pad switches
Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
02Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-edge/CFI-ZCP1_PS5_Wireless_Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controller diagram shows standard L1/R1 and L2/R2 only. The front Fn buttons are not shoulder buttons.8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense-edge.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
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Custom onboard profiles
Profile switch control
Macros
Share or capture button
Feedback
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Rumble
Rumble motor type
Not available
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
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Trigger rumble motors
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Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
Yes4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2022/08/23/introducing-the-dualsense-edge-wireless-controller-the-ultra-customizable-controller-for-playstation-5Read 28 September 2026Keeps the DualSense features, including motion controls8Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense-edge.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Gyroscope function: Yes"
Combined motion sensor axes
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Gyro as mouse
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Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
Light bar
Lighting zones
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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 Edge Wireless Controller
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 3.46 | 2.79 | 4.43 | 0.39 | 1,000 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 3.46 | 2.71 | 4.32 | 0.34 | 1,001 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 6.65 | 4.22 | 27.94 | 4.06 | 689 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 6.76 | 4.56 | 26.56 | 3.92 | 743 | Windows |
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
10.11ms
3.46ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
9.75ms
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
11.54ms
6.65ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
16.42ms
3.46ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
12.55ms
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
18.06ms
6.76ms
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 Edge Wireless Controller
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 7.8% | 239 | 3% |
| Right | 0% | 6.7% | 239 | 3.4% |
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
7.3%
7.8%
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), Bluetooth12Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-edge-other-devicesRead 8 October 2026PC and Mac require a USB wired controller connection for the headset jack. Mobile devices do not support jack audio. Bluetooth in this field refers only to paired PS5 use, as documented by the Edge PS5 operating manual and pairing guide. It does not claim PC/Mac Bluetooth audio.13Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-edge/CFI-ZCP1_PS5_Wireless_Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact CFI-ZCP1 English manual permits wireless PS5 use after disconnecting the initial pairing cable, identifies the headset jack, and gives Fn+directions headphone volume/audio-balance controls in the same normal operating instructions. USB is only required for the separately described wired-play mode. No mobile or PC Bluetooth audio route is inferred from those PS5 instructions.
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available
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Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries
Not available
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Batteries included
Not available
Battery capacity
Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 22 |
BSony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
Not availableLongest claimed battery life
22h
Not available
Charging connector
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
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Charging dock
Dock
8BitDo charging dock1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Battery indicator
LED, App13Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-edge/CFI-ZCP1_PS5_Wireless_Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Charge the controller section: orange light bar during charging in rest mode, off at completion. LED means controller charge indication. The Windows app level is separately sourced.14Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 8 October 2026PlayStation Accessories screen section C displays Controller battery level. The same guide explicitly supports Edge and explains its added settings on the screen. This is Windows host-app indication, separate from charging LEDs.
Build
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Shell material
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Grip texture
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Swappable grips
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Swappable faceplate
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User-replaceable parts
Not available
Stick module, Stick cap, Back button2Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-edge/CFI-ZCP1_PS5_Wireless_Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Feature list: stick cap, stick module (sold separately) and back button are changeable
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
Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-edge-wireless-controllerRead 28 September 202614Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current app 2.2.1 supports firmware updates for both DualSense and Edge. It explicitly allows USB or Bluetooth controller connection. PS5 updates are separately documented in the exact Edge pairing guide. No firmware was installed.
Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
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.
Width160Height106Depth66mm(6.3 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)9Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0711719593072_f_0Read 30 September 2026Sony-branded Midnight Black product sheet gives approximately 160 x 66 x 106 mm. Reordered from lying-flat manufacturer orientation to front-face width 160, front-face height 106, thickness 66. Excludes packaging dimensions listed separately.
Weight (claimed)
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.
DualSense Edge wireless controller, USB braided cable, 2 Standard Caps, 2 High Dome Caps, 2 Low Dome Caps, 2 Half Dome Back Buttons, 2 Lever Back Buttons, Connector Housing, Carrying Case1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-edge-wireless-controllerRead 28 September 2026
Cables included
A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C cable | 1 |
BSony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB braided cable | 2.8 | 1 |
Carrying case
Not available
Hard7Reviewign.com/articles/dualsense-edge-reviewRead 28 September 2026"two-toned hardshell case". GamesRadar also calls it "an excellent hard case"11Reviewgadgets360.com/games/reviews/ps5-dualsense-edge-wireless-pro-controller-review-playstation-sony-3801954Read 30 September 2026Unboxing section explicitly identifies the supplied hardshell carrying case.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Stick drift warranty
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Links
Not compared
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
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-edge/CFI-ZCP1_PS5_Wireless_Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdf2Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-edge/CFI-ZCP1_PS5_Wireless_Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 30 September 2026
EPREL registration number
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