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8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller vs ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

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ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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A8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

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General

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Series

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026The maker page says the design is inherited from 8BitDo flagship Ultimate series. Ultimate is the series name used for the other Ultimate products.

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

80LB01, 80LB026Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026The shop's public product data (the page's products JSON feed) lists the White variant with SKU 80LB01 and the Black variant with SKU 80LB02. The Xbox Edition is a different product with SKUs 80LA01 and 80LA02.

GU200A, 90GC01D0-BGP0003Maker product pagerog.asus.com/tw/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Taiwan spec page gives SKU 90GC01D0-BGP000. The regulatory model GU200A comes from the quick start guide.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page lists the model as GU200A (Korea KC number R-R-MSQ-GU200A).

GTIN / EAN

6922621506089, 692262150609610Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Product data embedded in the page has barcode 6922621506096 for the Black unit. A Latvian retailer listing for RET00491 shows the same code. The check digit is valid.11Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerwhiteRead 15 October 2026Product data embedded in the page has barcode 6922621506089 for the White unit. The check digit is valid. Both codes use the 8BitDo prefix 692262150.

471138716791512Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-tessen-4711387167915Read 15 October 2026Price comparison page lists EAN 4711387167915 with reference 90GC01D0-BGP000. Other European retailers list the same EAN. A Toronto retailer lists a UPC for North America that is not stored.

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

25 October 20248Press articletheverge.com/2024/10/25/24279435/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller-android-hall-effectRead 15 October 2026The Verge, 25 October 2024: 8BitDo has announced the controller.

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Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026The maker page is live with Amazon US and UK order links. Amazon US shows the item in stock on 2026-10-15.

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Buy Now link.

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.

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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.

$49.998Press articletheverge.com/2024/10/25/24279435/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller-android-hall-effectRead 15 October 2026Available for preorder for $49.99 in US dollars at launch. The 8BitDo US shop price is still $49.99. No tax is included in the maker price.

$109.9910Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/asus-rog-tessen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2024-09-21: "$109.99 / £109.99 / AU$179". A US maker launch price was not found. Tom's Guide also lists $110 on asus.com. US price excludes sales tax.

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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€124.97Press releasemynewsdesk.com/se/asus-nordic-ab/pressreleases/nordic-launch-for-asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controller-3333178Read 15 October 2026ASUS Nordic launch release dated 2024-07-10, availability 29 July: "939 DKK, 124,9 Euro, 1490 SEK/NOK". This is the Nordic euro price with local VAT, and the release does not say which country. A German maker price was not found. A smartworld.it review lists 119.99 EUR and a German review 120 EUR UVP.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Black6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Colour option values are White and Black.

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Form factor

Mobile clamp1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Foldable telescopic bridge that holds the phone in landscape.

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front diagram: left stick above the D-pad and right stick below the A B X Y buttons.

Offset6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"an asymmetrical layout using console-grade sticks".

Face button labels

Xbox2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front diagram labels the face buttons A, B, X and Y in the Xbox arrangement.

Xbox5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features list "Action buttons (A, B, X, Y)", Options, Menu and Home buttons.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Made and sold by 8BitDo. It is not a Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo or Valve product.

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS product, not a platform holder.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Android, iOS, macOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatibility lists iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, tvOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, visionOS 2.4 and Android 13.0 and above. The platform list has no iPadOS, tvOS or visionOS option, so only iOS, macOS and Android are stored. At launch in 2024 the maker and press said Android only, with Android 9.0 and above. The current page replaces that.

Android2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: Android.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Connectivity row says Bluetooth for every listed platform. Per-platform full feature support is not stated, so full_features is left out.

BASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired, I/O port USB-C, Android.

Official licence

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Input modes

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Mode switching

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

170mm1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: fits mobile devices ranging from 100mm to 170mm in length. Only the maximum is stored.

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Works with phone case

Yes12Reviewpockettactics.com/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Callum Self, updated 19 March 2025: a Galaxy S25 Ultra with a sturdy case fits in the clamp. This is one reviewer with one phone and one case. The maker only states the 100 mm to 170 mm length range.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"ROG Tessen can support phones with cases, up to a thickness of 7-14.5 mm. Certain cases featuring ring holder or strap design may not be compatible."

Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

USB (wired)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

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

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Wireless receiver

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Connectivity is Bluetooth only. The Includes list has no receiver.

None2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired only. No receiver or wireless link is listed.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026I/O port: USB-C.

USB

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Detachable cable

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

A8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

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BASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Android	500

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"500 Hz polling rate inputs via wired USB Type-C".

Polling rate wired

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500Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

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

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ALPS joystick6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's 18mm ALPS joysticks allow for 22° angled movement". The sensor type is not stated. TechRadar says the sticks do not use Hall effect and a smartworld.it review calls them conventional, so stick_technology is left out.

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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Customize each stick in Ultimate Software V2. The V2 Mobile page states joystick range and dead zone adjustment.3Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2-MobileRead 15 October 2026Sticks: adjust the joystick range and dead zone.12Reviewpockettactics.com/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026The app can adjust each stick's dead zone.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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22°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"22° range of movement". The page does not say whether the angle is measured from the centre or across the full sweep. Stored as published.

Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram and turbo text name LSB and RSB (LS/RS) stick buttons.

Yes5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Clickable left/right analog stick".

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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Triggers

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

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

Analog, sensor not stated6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's analog triggers". No sensor is named.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 20263Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2-MobileRead 15 October 2026Triggers: adjust the trigger range and dead zone. The supported device table marks Trigger Adjustment for Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller on Android and on iOS.

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Special metal dome mechanical switches for the face buttons and D-pad". Metal dome fits none of the schema options, so Other is stored.

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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Metal dome mechanical switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker wording: metal dome mechanical switches.

Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front diagram and maker photo show a plus shaped cross D-pad.

Cross5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features drawing shows a plus-shaped Directional Pad (D-Pad).

D-pad switches

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Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same metal dome mechanical switches as the face buttons. Stored as Other.

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-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Enhanced Features and Special Features: 2 Pro back paddle buttons. The manual labels them P1 and P2.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two aluminum rear paddles.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"M1 / M2 rear paddles".

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-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

Paddles1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aluminum rear 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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Yes11Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: the two metal paddles M1 and M2 can be removed with a screwdriver.

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-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The labelled diagram has only LB, RB, LT and RT on the shoulders.

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Only the two back paddles P1 and P2 are additional remappable controls. The manual shows no other extra buttons.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two paddles programmed on the fly or in Armoury Crate. The ROG button is a system button and is not counted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026P1/P2 Buttons Configuration: hold P1 or P2 with a button and the star button to copy that button to the paddle. Fast Button Swap swaps A and B style pairs the same way. Settings are not saved after power off.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Paddles are "programmable on the fly" with the ROG button, no app needed.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press the ROG button and one rear paddle (M1/M2), wait for the LED to flash blue, then press the button to assign within 10 seconds.

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.

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Enhanced Features and Special Features both list a Profile button. The manual labels only a Profile LED next to the star button and does not describe profile switching. How many profiles it stores is not stated, so onboard_profiles is left out.

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Turbo

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Special Features list Turbo. The manual has a Turbo Function section.

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Macros

No3Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2-MobileRead 15 October 2026The desktop Ultimate Software V2 table has a Macro column and it is blank for Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller. The maker feature list has Turbo and no macro. The Verge and Retro Handhelds mentioned macro buttons at launch.

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Share or capture button

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The labelled diagram has Select, Start, Home, Turbo and Pair buttons and no capture or share button.

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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.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: "Non c'è vibrazione" (there is no vibration).

Trigger rumble motors

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011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same review statement: no vibration at all.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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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

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The labelled diagram and the maker photo show no touchpad.

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Input device, built-in touchpad: No.

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

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The labelled diagram and the maker photo show no screen on the controller.

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Built-in display: No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

No3Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2-MobileRead 15 October 2026The RGB column is blank for Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller in the mobile and desktop tables. The maker feature list names no lighting.13Reviewlootlevelchill.com/reviews/8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Mick Fraser, 17 May 2025: the controller is no frills and has none of the RGB lighting that budget controllers add.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aura RGB lighting" with up to seven preset effects.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The labelled diagram shows only a Type-C port at the top edge and no 3.5 mm jack.

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The device features list shows 15 numbered parts and none is an audio jack. The maker spec page lists USB-C as the only I/O port.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The controller does not contain a battery. It can be powered by the phone, or by the charging port when the phone is charging."

Batteries

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05Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

Battery capacity

300mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026300mAh Li-on battery, rechargeable. The launch coverage by The Verge and KitGuru said 350 mAh and 15 hours. The maker page and the German, Italian, Spanish, French, Japanese and Korean manual panels say 300 mAh and 13 hours. The current maker page is used.

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

A8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	13

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 202613 play hours with 1.5 hours charging time. The English and Chinese manual panels say about 15 hours and 30 minutes. The product page, the other six manual languages, Pocket Tactics (13 hours) and Loot Level Chill (a little over 12 hours measured by feel) agree on about 13 hours, so 13 is stored.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram labels a Type-C port. Battery section describes charging.

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery. The USB-C port is an 18 W pass-through port that charges the phone, not a battery.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

90min1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 20261.5 hours charging time, stored as 90 minutes. The German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Korean manual panels say about 90 minutes. The English and Chinese panels say 30 minutes and are not used.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Battery section: the Power LED blinks red on low battery, blinks green while charging and stays green when full.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Raised micro-triangle texture on the rear surface8Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"the rear surface features raised, micro triangle textured markings to improve grip".

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Rubber support pads5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The user selects and installs the rubber support pads (L-1 to L-4 left pads and a right pad).

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Support for 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 on mobile. The V2 Mobile page and the manual name the same app.

Armoury Crate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate app.

App platforms

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2-MobileRead 15 October 2026The supported device tables for Android and for iOS list Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller with Button Mapping, Joystick Adjustment and Trigger Adjustment. The desktop Ultimate Software V2 page lists it for Firmware only on Windows 10 and above and macOS 13.0 and above.

Android5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate is offered on Google Play, with an APK for China. The maker spec lists Android as the only platform.14Maker product pageasus.com/support/FAQ/1053809Read 15 October 2026ASUS support FAQ Armoury Crate Mobile App: Compatible Devices lists Mobile Controller: ROG TESSEN (Android only).

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says to get the latest firmware from app.8bitdo.com through Ultimate Software V2.4Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 15 October 2026Supported device table has a Firmware mark for Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller. The FAQ says to hold LB and RB and connect over USB to be recognised.5Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 15 October 2026Support list shows Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller with Firmware v1.03, an update log (v1.03 fixes issues on some Samsung devices) and a Firmware Updater link.

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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.

Width198Height103Depth53.5mm(7.8 × 4.1 × 2.1 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Published as 198.0*103.0*53.5mm without axis names. Stored as width, height and depth by the common front-face rule. The maker does not say whether the clamp is retracted or extended.

Width191.5Height92Depth40mm(7.5 × 3.6 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026"191.5 x 92 x 40 mm (When folded: 94 x 92 x 85 mm)". The press release labels the open size W x L x H. Stored as front width x front height x thickness for the open controller.

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.

236g(8.3 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight row says 236g. The maker does not state a tolerance. The Verge also reports 236 grams.

136g(4.8 oz)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Weight: 136 g.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, UKCA, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page: FCC Part 15 with a Class B digital device statement, CE mark warning, UKCA, ISED CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC Korea.

In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Includes: controller, USB cable, instruction manual.

ROG Tessen, Rubber support pads, Reusable controller stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Contents row: ROG Tessen, rubber support pads, reusable controller stand, quick start guide, warranty card.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

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USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Includes lists one USB cable. Length and connector type are not stated.

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Carrying case

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026The Includes list has no case.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 15 October 2026The page titled Warranty Policy on the official US shop gives free maintenance within one year with a dated sales receipt for product quality problems. Applied to the US reference. It is not a statutory term.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026

Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two page multilingual quick guide dated 2026-08 in the PDF metadata. It is a scanned layout with no text layer and was read visually.

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manual4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manualRead 15 October 2026Maker support page for the product. Its document list loads by script. The Quick Start Guide E22982 was read from a retailer-hosted copy, see the guide entry below.

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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