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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Released April 2025.8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review introduction states April 2025 launch. Contemporary May 6 press confirms the dedicated Bluetooth model was already available. Stored month is approximate. Exact retail day and reference colour first-sale day are not established. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows
Stick sensor
TMR
Connections
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)

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General

Series
Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
Not available
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Available2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Marketed model already sold and reviewed in 2025. This is product availability, not a claim that every colour is currently in stock.
Predecessor
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-gets-a-Bluetooth-version-with-Nintendo-Switch-compatibility.999854.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller the predecessor of the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White, Yellow2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current official store selector lists Black, White and Yellow. The NES40 gift bundle is not included in this standard-package record.
Form factor
Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact dedicated Bluetooth model with Nintendo face layout. It is not the Ultimate 2 Wireless Windows/Android model.
Stick layout
Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker photos and comparison table show the offset Switch layout.
Face button labels
Nintendo1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table explicitly says Switch layout. Right A, bottom B, left Y and top X are visible.
Made by the platform holder
No9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Ultimate 2 Bluetooth hands-on review explicitly describes it as a third-party Nintendo Switch alternative.

Compatibility

Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current maker requirements: Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ with controller/receiver updates, Windows 10 version 1903+. Companion-app support on macOS is not a gameplay compatibility claim.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionAll features
Nintendo SwitchBluetoothNot available
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHzNot available
Nintendo SwitchUSB (wired)Not available
Nintendo Switch 2BluetoothNot available
Nintendo Switch 22.4 GHzNot available
Nintendo Switch 2USB (wired)Not available
Windows2.4 GHzNo
WindowsUSB (wired)No
Source5Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current product page identifies Switch 1/2 compatibility and Switch Bluetooth, 2.4G and USB routes. Switch 2 requires updated controller and adapter firmware. Windows is explicitly 2.4G/USB and lacks the maker-promised Switch-only motion control. No Windows Bluetooth, mobile gameplay, macOS gameplay or universal full-features claim is added.
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
XInput, Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verified hardware test identifies XInput over cable/dongle and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller protocol over Bluetooth. A Windows hardware-test host does not establish manufacturer-supported Windows Bluetooth gameplay.
Mode switching
Hardware switch3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear mode switch selects Bluetooth or 2.4G. Wired use follows the selected host-mode instructions.
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2 Bluetooth entry: controller firmware 2.00 adds Switch 2 shake-to-wake, 2.01 improves wake stability. Earlier launch firmware did not offer Switch 2 wake. Both controller and adapter should use current firmware.
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Receiver connector
USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the included USB-C 2.4G adapter. No USB-A converter is listed in the box.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete controller top view labels its USB-C port.
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual wired instructions connect the controller with a separate USB cable.
Cable length
Not available
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
Not available
Polling rate wired
Not available
Polling rate wireless
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
TMR1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
12bits1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Published 12-bit ADC sampling chip. Reviewer movement-based resolution steps are a different measurement, stored separately.
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explains enabling zero-dead-zone mode using Ultimate Software V2. Default dead zone percentage is not stated.
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
Not available
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete front control diagram labels left/right stick buttons LS/LSB and RS/RSB.
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Concave1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Concave fitted caps on both sticks in maker photos. Spare caps are not listed in the standard package.
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
On the device3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual joystick/trigger calibration uses L1+R1+Minus+Plus, then full stick rotations and trigger travel. FAQ confirms the same on-device process.

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
Yes9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review describes Hall Effect analog triggers with physical trigger stops. No unverified internal click-switch mechanism or numerical travel is added.
Trigger stop positions
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Two published trigger modes: linear Hall Effect and non-linear tactile. These are the two physical gear positions including full analog travel.
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Membrane9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Yellow Bluetooth edition review explicitly identifies membrane face buttons.
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
Cross1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or paddles
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Rear grip input type
Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Removable rear paddles
No8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly contrasts fixed integrated rear paddles with replaceable professional-controller paddles.
Additional shoulder buttons
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Additional remappable buttons
41Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Complete extra-control inventory: PL/PR rear paddles and L4/R4 extra bumpers. Four additional remappable gameplay inputs, excluding normal shoulders and system/profile controls.
On-controller remapping
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English L4/R4/PL/PR configuration allows single or multiple buttons to be assigned with button combinations. Stick clicks are excluded from this hardware mapping.
Custom onboard profiles
31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls these three custom profiles.
Profile switch control
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Turbo
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Turbo Function gives manual and auto-turbo combinations. Home, D-pad, stick clicks and the four extra controls are not supported for turbo. Settings reset after power off or disconnect.
Macros
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Share or capture button
Not available

Feedback

Rumble
Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly limits motion control to Switch mode. Windows XInput gameplay does not promise gyro.
Combined motion sensor axes
61Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table: Ultimate 2 BT column explicitly marks support for 6-axis Motion Control. Original HTML row was inspected to verify its positive-circle cell, which plain text extraction omits. Motion control remains Switch-mode-only.
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete front/rear/top physical control diagrams contain buttons and two sticks, no touchpad.
Touchpads
03Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete physical control inventory has no touchpad. Zero counts controller pads, not touch input on a connected console.
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete controller layout uses named status, profile, player and power LEDs, not a display.
Light bar
No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller lighting inventory is two stick rings and point LEDs. The separate dock charging strip is excluded.
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Lighting zones
23Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two controller Fire Rings, explicitly labelled Left and Right. Status/profile/mapping LEDs and dock charging strip are not counted as RGB zones.

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
USB (wired)Button6.314.149.341.28218.33Windows
USB (wired)Stick16.2112.3820.352.19218.33Windows
BluetoothButton11.064.9320.833.9198.96Windows
BluetoothStick29.6823.5940.993.6798.96Windows
2.4 GHzButton8.365.7112.121.64209.23Windows
2.4 GHzStick18.113.8823.772.45208.07Windows
Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026John Punch, Prometheus 82 v5.2.0.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100. Rows 1-2: USB XInput tests 5600/5601, June 12, 2025, firmware 1.04. Rows 3-4: Bluetooth Switch protocol tests 5611/5612, same date and firmware, Windows host rather than a Switch console. Row 5: dongle XInput test 5562, June 5, firmware 1.03. Row 6: dongle XInput test 5603, June 12, firmware 1.04. Report rate is measured separately. Stick test uses movement to 99% deflection. Selected standard setups only.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
6.31ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
8.36ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
11.06ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
16.21ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
18.1ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
29.68ms
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%5.7%6302.9%
Right0%5.9%6302.1%
Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Single-unit Stick Tracer results, April 16, 2026, John Punch. Windows build 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 1.04. Left/right circle error 5.7/5.9%, centering error 2.9/2.1%, 630 full-range positions each. Inner dead zone explicitly absent. Calibration and circle-mode settings unstated. Effective positions differ from the maker 12-bit ADC rating.
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
5.9%
Measured battery life
ConnectionRumbleLightingHours (h)
2.4 GHzYesYes12
Source8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Full charge lasted 12 hours in Middle-earth: Shadow of War through the 2.4 GHz dongle. Default vibration intensity and RGB rings on. Firmware, timing equipment, session schedule and exhaustion endpoint unstated. Reviewer gameplay observation, not copied maker claim.
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
No9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review explicitly says it lacks a headphone jack. Windows/Android sibling comparisons are not used as device evidence.
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery type
Built-in3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section identifies a built-in pack.
Batteries
13Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One built-in battery pack described in the Battery section, not a count of unknown internal cells.
Batteries included
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly identifies the pack built into the supplied controller.
Battery capacity
1,000mAh3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly states built-in 1000 mAh battery pack. Voltage and Wh are not published.
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth12
2.4 GHz12
Source3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section publishes 12 hours via Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless. Rumble, lighting, game and firmware conditions are unstated, not assumed disabled.
Longest claimed battery life
12h
Charging connector
USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Full charge time (claimed)
180min3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section publishes three hours charging time, exactly 180 minutes. Fully charged LED state is defined. Adapter and controller power-state conditions are unstated.
Charging dock
Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Dock
Not available
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power LED blinks for low battery, stays solid during charging and turns off when full.

Build

Shell material
Plastic8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Exact dedicated Bluetooth review identifies lightly textured plastic body. Polymer grade unstated.
Grip texture
Textured grips and triggers8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Hands-on review explicitly describes coarser texture on triggers and grips. No rubber coating inferred.
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
Windows, macOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker page specifies wired USB or 2.4G configuration on Windows or macOS. These are app platforms, not additional gameplay platforms.
User firmware updates
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 8 October 2026Exact controller and adapter firmware changelogs, with official Firmware Updater and pairing tool. Switch 2 was added in controller 1.04 and adapter 1.03.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
Width147Height103Depth61.3mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 147 x 103 x 61.3 mm for the controller. Front width, front height and thickness are stored in that order. Dock and package excluded.
Weight (claimed)
246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker tech specs publish 246 g for the controller with its built-in pack. Dock and receiver are separate included items.

Certifications

FCC ID
2AOWF-ULT2N10Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/2AOWF-ULT2NRead 8 October 2026Public equipment grant names 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, grantee 2AOWF, product code -ULT2N, approved March 28, 2025. Controller certification excludes the receiver. Model/SKU and Bluetooth version are not inferred from the code or radio band.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Cables included
Not available
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year12Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official shop Warranty Policy in the United States storefront context. One year of manufacturer service for product-quality defects with dated receipt from an authorized reseller. Policy exclusions and service instructions apply. This does not replace statutory consumer rights or assert a different regional period.
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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