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A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

General

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Series

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

Stealth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 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.

TBS-0710-051Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact maker product structured data names TBS-0710-05. Original black Stealth Ultra with included dock, transmitter and case. Stealth Pivot and Victrix are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

Not available

7318550071035Retailer pagephotopoint.ee/en/gaming-consoles-and-accessories/4869990-turtle-beach-wireless-controller-stealth-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact original Black manufacturer code TBS-0710-05 and published EAN/UPC 731855007103. No retailer identifier is substituted for a maker code.

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.

30 November 202312Press releasemarkets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/bizwire-2023-11-30-turn-your-controller-into-a-command-center-introducing-turtle-beachs-groundbreaking-designed-for-xbox-stealth-ultra-wireless-controllerRead 8 October 2026Original Turtle Beach announcement syndicated from Business Wire. Initial announcement, separate from December 15 retail launch.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Original reference remains available in the exact US storefront. Current $219.99 offer is not original MSRP.

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.

$199.9913Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2023/12/06/holiday-favorite-designed-for-xbox-thingsRead 8 October 2026Xbox platform holder December 6, 2023 announcement names original Stealth Ultra preorder 199.99 USD and December 15 launch. Current 219.99 store price is not launch MSRP.

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026US maker-store purchase reference. Regional warranty terms are not merged.

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.

Black5Retailer pagephotopoint.ee/en/gaming-consoles-and-accessories/4869990-turtle-beach-wireless-controller-stealth-ultraRead 8 October 2026

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact maker front render and guide layout show left stick above D-pad and right stick below ABXY.

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.

Xbox1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

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No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Turtle Beach-produced, Xbox-licensed hardware. Licensing does not make it Microsoft-produced.

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, Windows, Android, Other1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Windows 10/11 and Android 12.0+ are stated. Other means supported Bluetooth smart TVs without invented TV operating systems. iOS phone notifications do not establish iOS gameplay.

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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker connection table additionally names Windows Bluetooth. Xbox gameplay uses included 2.4 GHz USB transmitter or USB cable, not direct Xbox Wireless. Bluetooth gameplay is Windows, Android and supported smart TVs. Guide excludes headset audio controls over Bluetooth. Separate APP LINK to iOS/Android purely relays phone notifications and is excluded from gameplay rows.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

On-device menu2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in Command Display CONNECT menu selects and pairs Wireless Xbox/PC or Smart Devices. This is a display menu, not companion app or direct mode-button combination. USB cable takes priority when attached.

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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

Included1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

USB-A1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m9Maker product pageuk.turtlebeach.com/blog/ultimate-couch-gaming-setup-wireless-controllers-with-30-foot-rangeRead 8 October 2026Exact Stealth maker UK October 28, 2025 article claims 30-foot range. Exact unit conversion 30 ft x 0.3048 m/ft = 9.144 m. Nominal claimed distance, not guaranteed achieved range. Transport/environment unspecified. Generic Bluetooth/2.4 GHz rates are not exact-controller polling claims.

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-C2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 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

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

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3m2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly states 3 m. Maker also markets 10 feet. Explicit metric value is used, without an exact conversion 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.

USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Hall effect1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 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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AntiDrift1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker-branded AntiDrift stick mechanism. Internal component supplier and part number are unknown.

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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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable response curve

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026AXIS MAPPING documents Standard, Precision and Fast responses. No custom curve editor or default percentage is invented from example screens.

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

Yes15Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-review-style-and-substance-with-superfluous-social-featuresRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies L3 and R3 as clicking the sticks and documents their addition to remapping through firmware. Physical stick click is separate from firmware-qualified button assignment.

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 device2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026SYSTEM Calibration explicitly performs stick and trigger calibration on the controller.

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 effect4Reviewgamesradar.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact original-controller review explicitly identifies Hall Sensor triggers separately from Hall sticks. No sensor from another Turtle Beach model is transferred.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

Yes3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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23Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly states full deep travel and one shallower setting, with no intermediate setting. No travel millimetres are published.

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Physical switches alter trigger depth. No click-trigger conversion or adaptive motor resistance is claimed.

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.

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026AXIS MAPPING explicitly applies dead zones to both sticks and triggers, separate from physical trigger stops.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes16Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes shorter hair-trigger locks. This means the physical short-travel setting, not a digital click-trigger conversion, virtual zero dead zone or adaptive resistance.

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.

Micro switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 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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Micro switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

D-pad

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

Disc3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review identifies concave disc. Current maker images match. Guide schematic uses a cross icon, which is not treated as a distinct physical variant.

D-pad switches

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

Micro switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

41Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 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.

Buttons1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker names four mappable quick-action buttons. Guide shows integrated rear inputs, distinct from removable Elite levers. Reviewers also call these 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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No3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly states rear paddle buttons cannot be removed by the user. Repair disassembly is a separate operation.

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.

02Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original top/front/back inventory shows normal LT/RT and LB/RB, physical trigger-lock switches and four rear inputs. Locks and display/system controls are excluded.

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.

41Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Four extra rear gameplay inputs. Normal face buttons, system controls and display focus are excluded.

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 manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 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.

101Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Ten custom onboard slots, 1 through 10. The guide identifies no separate default bank.

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

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated input-focus button transfers controls to dashboard, then LB/RB switch profiles. Same dedicated button returns focus to gameplay. No standalone profile button is asserted.

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 manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide front layout and dashboard distinguish standard Xbox share/capture and the separate display-focus control.

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)2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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22Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide VIBRATION states four motors and individually labels Left Side, Right Side, Left Trigger and Right Trigger. This field counts only the two grip motors.

Trigger rumble motors

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22Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two individually named trigger motors. Four total is not stored as the grip count. Actuator type and adaptive trigger resistance are not inferred.

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

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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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

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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.

A8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

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BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Hours (h)
18

Source8Measurementwindowscentral.com/accessories/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-review-style-and-substance-with-superfluous-social-featuresRead 8 October 2026Jennifer Young January 12, 2024 review explicitly says she clocked around 18 h with ECO mode. Approximate reviewer-observed runtime. Article discusses Xbox games and firmware 1.06, but does not state exact runtime transport, firmware, clocking endpoints, rumble state, brightness, or continuous versus accumulated sessions. Conditions are unknown, not disabled. No maker claim or other-model result transferred.

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Xbox/PC setup provides game sound and microphone through the jack during receiver/cable use. Dashboard audio options are unavailable in Bluetooth mode. Xbox game/chat mixing and PC game/microphone routes remain distinct.

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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No2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dashboard microphone mute uses ordinary A gameplay button after input focus changes to display. Complete layout has no dedicated physical mute button/switch. Software mute is excluded under this field definition.

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

Built-in2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly describes an internal battery, charged via dock or USB-C. This is not an externally swappable pack.

Batteries

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16Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Exact TBS-0710-05 guide and original Step 11/12 pictures show one installed pack. Internal cell count is not claimed.

Batteries included

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

Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

1,500mAh6Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Original high-resolution Step 12 installed battery label states 1500 mAh, 3.7 V and 5.55 Wh. Original image URL is exposed in public guide HTML. Component label rating, not reviewer energy measurement. No generic maker 2000 mAh blog headline or distinct controller revision is inferred.

Battery energy

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5.55Wh6Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Directly printed 5.55 Wh on installed original-model pack. No calculation from guessed voltage/capacity.

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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Hours (h)
30
7

Source7Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/blog/why-2000mah-rechargeable-battery-changes-gamingRead 8 October 2026Maker February 27, 2026 article explicitly names Stealth: up to 30 h Eco mode, or 7 h with all features maxed out. Transport, active rumble and lighting conditions are not separately specified, so omitted. Generic 2000 mAh headline is not exact battery capacity. EU couch-gaming article says 40 h, conflicting with current exact product and original launch 30 h. Cause unknown, 40 h excluded.

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

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Included1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Dock

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

Rapid Charge Dock1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Play while charging

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Yes2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly states USB cable operation takes priority and internal battery charges in that state. Docked gameplay is not claimed.

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.

LED, Display2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026CHARGING states red low-battery and green full-charge LEDs. Dashboard diagram shows battery icon. Generic 2-hour rapid charge and fully recharges wording lack an explicit empty-start endpoint, so claimed 0-to-100 duration is omitted.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Ribbed handles with soft-touch finish3Reviewpcgamer.com/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review names ribbed handles and maker names soft-touch finish. No shell polymer composition is inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Internal battery (requires disassembly), Thumbstick grip caps6Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Turtle+Beach+Stealth+Ultra+Battery+Replacement/199148Read 8 October 2026Guide explicitly removes bracket and cable connector after controller disassembly, without soldering. Actual repair access with tools, not a hot swap.16Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker includes two additional pairs of thumbstick grip caps for tactile preference. These externally fitted grip overlays are separate from the internal battery repair recorded by iFixit. No replaceable stick module is inferred.

Software

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Companion app

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

Turtle Beach Control Center 21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker lists Xbox, Windows, Android and iOS apps. Mobile notification/configuration support is separate from gameplay. Firmware update routes are specifically Xbox/Windows in the review.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 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.

Width160Height120Depth64.2mm(6.3 × 4.7 × 2.5 in)5Retailer pagephotopoint.ee/en/gaming-consoles-and-accessories/4869990-turtle-beach-wireless-controller-stealth-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact TBS-0710-05 body table labels Width 160, Height 120 and Depth 64.2 mm, with controller 246 g. Establishes maker unlabelled tuple axes. Separate 19 x 17.8 x 7.8 cm package dimensions and contradictory 0.12 kg gross entry are excluded.

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.

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker controller body weight including internal battery. Excludes dock, case, receiver, cable and packaging.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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XGB-STEALTHULTRA11Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/XGB-STEALTHULTRARead 8 October 2026Public original controller filing names STEALTH ULTRA. Transmitter separate identifier ending D is excluded. Direct internal/label PDF requests returned 403. No unread component or CE declaration from those files is claimed.

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.

Stealth Ultra controller, Wireless USB-A transmitter, Rapid Charge Dock, 3 m USB-A to USB-C cable, Four additional thumbstick grip caps, Hard-shell carrying case, Quick Start Guide, Turtle Beach sticker1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026Original standard configuration. Four spare grip caps are overlays, not replacement stick mechanisms. Case has charge-through access.

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

BTurtle Beach Stealth Ultra

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

Source2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Carrying case

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Hard1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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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1year10Maker product pagesupport.turtlebeach.com/articles/en_US/Knowledge/218427478-RMA-Return-Merchandise-Authorization-for-Defective-ProductRead 8 October 2026Maker retail policy states one year from original purchase and explicitly includes USA. Applied to new US reference. Used, refurbished 90-day, retailer extended and statutory regional terms excluded.

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.turtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controller1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-ultra-controllerRead 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.

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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.

s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdf2Owner's manuals3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.markselectrical.co.uk/manuals/10400650.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker 17-page Product Guide TBS-0710-05-PG-EN-A hosted by the exact retailer. All pages read. Layout, dashboard, axis and vibration sections visually inspected. Maker support landing pages did not expose readable document links.

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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