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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.

NSW-298U2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026SKU: NSW-298U. The Black style of the HORI USA store.

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.

8100509101015Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08FJ7XY3BRead 23 October 2026Amazon US: UPC 810050910101, model number and part number NSW-298U. The same code is the EAN 0810050910101 on European retailer listings. Amazon's Wireless connectivity tag is wrong and is not used.

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.

10 August 20201Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026HORI USA press release dated Los Angeles, August 10, 2020: new Split Pad Pro colors, preorder from 10 August 2020.

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.

Available7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hori-split-pad-pro-for-nintendo-switch-black/J3GTV3L8XJRead 23 October 2026Best Buy US lists model NSW-298U, SKU 10203867, at $46.55 with Add to Cart on 2026-10-23, 1,153 reviews. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model.

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.

$49.991Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) - $49.99 USD MSRP. US price, excl. 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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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.

Translucent Black1Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Release names the new colors Black, Midnight Blue and Volcanic Red. The product page names the Black one Translucent Black.2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Translucent Black design.

Form factor

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

Detachable pair4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included: Controller (L) x 1 and Controller (R) x 1. Each half slides along the rails of the Nintendo Switch console. It only works attached to the console in Handheld Mode, not in TV Mode or Tabletop Mode and not as a wireless controller.

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.

Offset4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout diagram: left stick above the control pad on the left half, A/B/X/Y above the right stick on the right half. This is the offset layout.

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.

Nintendo4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout diagram labels the X, Y, A and B 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.

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Made by HORI, licensed by Nintendo. Not made by Nintendo.

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.

Nintendo Switch1Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Release: Not a wireless controller - only for handheld mode. Nintendo Switch handheld mode only. The product page and Best Buy add the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, which is part of the Nintendo Switch platform.

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.

BHORI Split Pad Pro

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Official licence

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Officially Licensed by Nintendo2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Officially Licensed by Nintendo.

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.

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Connectivity

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Connections

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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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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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.

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout lists L Stick Button and R Stick Button.

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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On the device4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Rotate the sticks two or three times in large circles with the product attached. It does not work with the Calibrate Control Sticks option in the Switch HOME Menu.

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

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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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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.

Cross2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026The maker's product photos show a plus-shaped D-pad. The release and page call it a precision D-pad.

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.

22Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Assignable rear triggers. The manual names them the FL and FR buttons on the grips. The back ZL and ZR buttons are standard shoulder triggers and are not counted.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Back view lists ZL Button, ZR Button, Release Button, FL Button and FR Button. FL and FR are the extra rear buttons.

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

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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.

04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Front and back views show only L, R, ZL and ZR on the shoulders, plus FL and FR on the rear.

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.

22Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Assignable rear buttons FL and FR, set from the ASSIGN buttons (manual).4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Assign Mode: the Controller (L) button function can be assigned to the FL button, the Controller (R) button function to the FR button. Two assignable rear buttons.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Assign Mode is set with the ASSIGN buttons on the controller, with no app.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Turbo and Turbo Hold on the TURBO buttons. Speed steps 5, 10 and 20 times per second. Amazon copy says 5, 12 or 20, and the manual is followed.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout lists the Capture Button on the left half.

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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08Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/hori-split-pad-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026First reviewed February 2025, tested on a special edition with the same hardware: Unlike the Joy-Con, you also don't get HD Rumble (or any vibration for that matter). The review lists 2x remappable rear input and says each half weighs 0.18 lbs / 80 g, which confirms the manual's 80 g and 65 x 110 x 28 mm are per half. No pair weight is published, so weight_g is left out.

Trigger rumble motors

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08Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/hori-split-pad-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026No vibration at all, so no trigger motors.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera. The manual also lists Gyroscope and Accelerometer as unsupported.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: Gyroscope, Motion IR Camera, Accelerometer, Player LED, HD Rumble, HOME Button Notification LED, NFC.

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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No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: NFC.

IR camera

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No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: Motion IR Camera.

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.

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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

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual lists no battery, charger or charging port. The sticks calibrate only while attached and the power supply is on, so the halves take power from the console. This is read from the manual and is not an explicit battery statement.

Batteries

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04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery named in the manual.

Batteries included

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

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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.

BHORI Split Pad Pro

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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.

13h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026No charging connector in the manual.

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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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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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.

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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.

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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.

Width65Height110Depth28mm(2.6 × 4.3 × 1.1 in)4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions (approx) (W)65mm x (H)110mm x (D)28mm. The manual does not say per controller. The pair cannot be 65 mm wide, so the size is read as one half, as for the Joy-Con. Width is the front-face width, height the top to bottom size.

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.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026English FCC note: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. No FCC ID is printed. Manual dated February 2023, code 2033-33U.

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.

Controller (L) x 1, Controller (R) x 1, Instruction manual x 14Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included list, English: Controller (L) x 1, Controller (R) x 1, Instruction manual x 1.

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.

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Included list has no case.

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.

0.25years4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026US warranty: 90 days from the original date of purchase, stored as 0.25 years. The EU text sends claims in the first 30 days to the retailer.

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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

stores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switch2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 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.

stores.horiusa.com/NSW-298U/manual3Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/NSW-298U/manualRead 23 October 2026HORI USA support page: Split Pad Pro Series for Nintendo Switch Instruction Manual, for SKU NSW-298U.

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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