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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.

Backbone Pro1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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.

BB-N1, BB-N1-B-A2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026BB-N1-B-A is the manufacturer part number on the US Apple listing. BB-N1 is the hardware model in its maker safety guide. No other suffix is assigned to this reference.

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.

8500655528112Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026UPC for the listed black BB-N1-B-A reference only.

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.

6 May 20253Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/meet-backbone-pro-open-worlds-awaitRead 8 October 2026Maker introduction dated May 6, 2025. US preorder opens that day, with shipping scheduled for May 20. Stored release month is corroborated by the May hands-on review rather than treating preorder as retail release.

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.

Available2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current exact Apple US listing offers the controller for sale. The product has also had published hands-on reviews since May 2025.

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.

$169.993Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/meet-backbone-pro-open-worlds-awaitRead 8 October 2026US launch price, before tax, for the standard Backbone Pro. Later store prices are not used.

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.

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US2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

Black2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Form factor

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

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026Standard black Backbone Pro, not Backbone Pro Xbox Edition. The phone fits between the grips. Offset full-size sticks and printed Xbox-style ABXY labels are visible in the exact product render.

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.

Offset1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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.

Xbox1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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.

No1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026Backbone Labs is a controller maker, not the mobile or desktop 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.

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Other8Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478576294423-Which-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Native gameplay hosts only. Phones use direct USB-C or Bluetooth. Current phone guide states iOS 17.3+ and Android 10+, while the main product page and safety guide give different minimum iOS versions. No exact shared minimum is inferred. Windows/Mac routes come from the wired and FlowState articles. Other means Apple TV/tvOS and Apple Vision Pro/visionOS named by the exact Apple listing. Xbox and PlayStation cloud/remote services are not native console compatibility. Standard Pro works with official PS Remote Play on iOS, while the maker restricts Android official PS Remote Play to supported PlayStation-edition One controllers.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 202612Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple listing names iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other platform rows mean tvOS/visionOS Bluetooth hosts, not every smart TV or VR platform.24Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13658801741847-Which-Backbone-models-can-I-use-PlayStation-Remote-Play-onRead 8 October 2026Standard Pro supports official PS Remote Play on iOS. Current Android Sony app support is confined to listed Backbone One PlayStation Editions. Neither service support nor desktop remote-play restrictions establish a native PS5/PS4 controller connection.

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.

BBackbone Pro

Platform	Connection	All features
iOS	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Phone handheld mode uses the integral USB-C plug. Laptop/tablet Wired Mode uses a data cable in the bottom USB-C receptacle. Current general Wired Mode guide explicitly names Mac and PC. FlowState supports iOS/Android/Mac/PC Bluetooth, and Apple lists Apple TV/Vision Pro. All Bluetooth rows mark incomplete features because profile/remap/dead-zone configuration requires an inserted phone. The bottom port supports controller data but not video/audio pass-through for screen mirroring. No subscription is required for Wired Mode. No native console routes are stored.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026Current shared One/Pro guide explicitly names iPad, tablets, Mac and PC. It allows USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C data cables. No wireless receiver or USB generation is inferred.12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 202625Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026An applied profile remains active when the phone is detached. Profile creation, selection and remapping require the phone inserted in the app, and cannot be changed in Bluetooth mode. No numerical onboard slot count is stated, so it remains unavailable.

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.

Yes18Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Pro has two removable magnetic sets. Smaller fitted adapters fit supported phone cases, larger ones fit bare phones. Removing both can accommodate some larger cases. This is conditional compatibility, not every case. No maximum phone length is inferred.

Connectivity

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Connections

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

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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

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5.0 LE4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026English BB-N1 specifications identify Bluetooth 5.0 LE. This is the controller radio, not a host minimum.

Wireless receiver

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

None2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple box list names the controller, two adapter sets and documents. No receiver or dongle. The Pro connects by Bluetooth LE or USB-C cable, per the maker FlowState and Wired Mode guides.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478499092375-FlowState-Wireless-Gameplay-with-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker describes approximately 30 feet in a typical environment. Exact unit conversion is 9.144 m. This is a typical claimed range, not a guaranteed maximum.

Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026

Potentiometer7Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Exact May 25, 2025 Pro review explicitly identifies ALPS potentiometer sticks and the absence of Hall effect sticks. The Windows Central review heading says Hall Effect sticks, but its own body explicitly says Hall Effect triggers, not sticks. The direct Android Authority sensor statement is used.

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

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Full-size ALPS joysticks6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker names full-size ALPS joysticks. That name is not itself the sensor-technology evidence.

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.

Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

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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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.

Yes22Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397843282967-Are-the-thumb-sticks-joysticks-clickableRead 8 October 2026Current maker guidance explicitly states Backbone controllers have clickable L3/R3 thumbsticks. Availability of a game action depends on the game.

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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App16Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/33802785959191-Joystick-Calibration-on-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Backbone app Settings > Controller > Calibrate and test controller, with recalibration and restore commands. No on-controller-only procedure is stated.

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

Hall effect6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026The Pro column expressly states Hall effect triggers. This is separate from its potentiometer sticks.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026Maker calls the trigger dead-zone adjustment virtual trigger stops. It changes the activation threshold in software, not physical travel. An inserted phone and app are needed to configure it. No mechanical stops, travel length or number of fixed positions is inferred.

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Software15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

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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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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

Cross20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact physical review and product image show the continuous cross-shaped direction pad. Its switch mechanism is not inferred from subjective button feel.

D-pad switches

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Enhanced Features and Special Features: 2 Pro back paddle buttons. The manual labels them P1 and P2.

26Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Pro has two custom-function back buttons. Standard shoulders and triggers are excluded.

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

Buttons6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The labelled diagram has only LB, RB, LT and RT on the shoulders.

026Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-vs-backbone-proRead 10 October 2026Review lists the shared inputs as two thumbsticks, four face buttons, a D-pad, two triggers and two shoulder buttons. The Pro adds only two remappable rear inputs and a Bluetooth pairing button. The rear inputs are counted under back_buttons, not here.

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.

214Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Counts M1 and M2 only. Normal gameplay and system inputs are excluded. Both are unassigned by default.

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.

No14Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Maker requires the free phone app and an inserted phone to remap M1/M2. Tom’s Guide independently says the rear buttons can only be remapped through the app. No hardware-only remapping route is claimed.25Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 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.

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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.

Yes23Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro specification table identifies the capture button. The exact standard Pro render shows its capture icon. The system menu and Backbone app buttons are not counted as extra programmable controls.

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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07Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no rumble or haptic feedback. No grip rumble actuator is present. The rumble feature list stays unavailable because the schema does not store an empty list.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026The same explicit absence of rumble applies to trigger vibration. Hall sensing does not imply a feedback actuator.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product names its 3.5 mm headset jack. Bluetooth headphones connect to the host device, not through this jack.

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USB (wired)12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Stored USB-wired audio route is handheld phone use through the integral plug only. Neither this listing nor the maker Wired Mode guide proves jack operation through a bottom-port laptop cable or over Bluetooth. Those routes remain unavailable.

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

Built-in4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Batteries

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24Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The English specifications explicitly list two built-in lithium-ion batteries at 3.8 V. The guide gives alternative capacities of 526 mAh ×2 or 660 mAh ×2 without a SKU mapping. Capacity and energy are therefore unavailable rather than choosing or summing one alternative.

Batteries included

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

Yes4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The two batteries are built into the controller. Battery repair is restricted to qualified personnel, not normal user replacement.

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.

BBackbone Pro

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478499092375-FlowState-Wireless-Gameplay-with-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Up to 40 hours of Bluetooth wireless gameplay. The launch post calls this internal testing. No lighting, game, activity, battery condition or independent runtime measurement is published.

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.

13h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=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-Mobile-Gaming-Controller-EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram labels a Type-C port. Battery section describes charging.

USB-C10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 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.

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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Yes10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker expressly says the bottom USB-C cable both controls the laptop/tablet and charges the Pro battery. This is controller battery charging, separate from up-to-30W phone pass-through.

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.

LED, App13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30480000345751-Charging-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Orange LED ring flashes while charging and remains on when full. Battery level appears in the app only with a phone inserted. The maker says full in less than three hours but does not state an empty starting point, charger output or controller state. No claimed 0–100 scalar or measured charge time is stored. Phone pass-through can reach 30 W with a compatible phone/charger. The Pro battery is not a phone power bank.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro hands-on review identifies a predominantly plastic construction. No polymer grade is stated.

Grip texture

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Textured grips with matte finish and high-gloss detailing6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Phone adapters18Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Maker gives tool-free magnetic adapter removal/replacement. The August 2026 change to rubber adapters applies to later Backbone One units, not Pro. Internal batteries or stick modules are not claimed user-replaceable.

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.

Backbone App1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026The configuration app is for iOS and Android phones. Desktop gameplay does not imply a desktop configuration app.

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.

Yes17Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478714958615-How-to-check-and-manually-update-your-Backbone-Pro-s-FirmwareRead 8 October 2026Automatic background updates and manual app Settings > Controller > Update. Firmware version appears in Controller Details. No minimum firmware is invented.

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.

Width180.7Height101.1Depth49.8mm(7.1 × 4 × 2 in)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker axes: contracted width 180.7 mm, height 101.1 mm, depth 49.8 mm. Extended width 280.7 mm is not stored as body width or inferred as a phone-fit limit.

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.

203g(7.2 oz)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker dimensions article gives 203 g. The BB-N1 safety guide and exact Apple listing agree. The May launch post says 199 g without explaining a different weighing condition or hardware revision. The corroborated current value is used, with that conflict retained here.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED licence-exempt RSS, IMDA Standards DA105282, EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) declaration of conformity4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The BB-N1-specific US declaration names Backbone Pro and expressly states compliance with FCC Part 15 Class B digital-device limits. This is the maker declaration, not a radio FCC ID or a claim about all regional approvals. The same sheet also carries an IC statement (licence-exempt transmitter complying with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS), a Singapore note Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282, and a Backbone Labs declaration under Directive 2014/53/EU. CE and UKCA marks are not stored because the sheet does not show them on the product. No FCC ID is printed on the sheet. SAR figures (body 0.10 W/kg per 1 g, 0.04 W/kg per 10 g) have no field.

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.

Backbone Pro controller, Two sets of magnetic phone adapters, Quick Start Guide2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple box inventory. Two adapter sets include the fitted set. The maker safety guide also identifies a safety guide among the supplied documents, but no cable or receiver is listed.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller

Type	Count
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.

None7Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Review identifies the case as a separate $25 purchase, not part of the standard controller package. No case material or optional accessory is included in the box.

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.

1year19Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412063514135-Returns-and-Warranty-PolicyRead 8 October 2026Maker one-year controller warranty from purchase through an authorized reseller, applied here to the US Apple reference. The separate three-month carrying-case warranty and statutory rights are excluded.

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

backbone.com/products/backbone-pro1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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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.

www.easystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdf4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker-authored multilingual Backbone Pro BB-N1 safety guide, hosted by a retailer. Downloaded and read directly. It is a safety/specification guide, not a full gameplay manual.

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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