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8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

Released July 2024.7Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240729092919/https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Archived maker page of 28 June 2024 says Pre-order on Amazon. The copy of 29 July 2024 says Order on Amazon now (US) and (UK). The PC line shipped on 15 July 2024. TechRadar of 25 June 2024 gives July 15 for the Ultimate 2C Wireless, which launched with this wired model. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Windows, Android
Stick sensor
Hall effect
Connections
USB (wired)

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General

Series
Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The page describes the pad as redesigned from the Ultimate C series.
Model numbers
82CD03, 82CD04, 82CD02, 82CD015Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Public shop product JSON variant SKUs: Purple 82CD01, Green 82CD02, Mint 82CD03, Peach 82CD04. The barcode cells repeat the SKUs and are not GTINs. The Black Myth: Wukong edition is a separate product and is not included.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$19.996Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240720175006/https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Internet Archive copy of the maker shop page from 20 July 2024, five days after the release. Regular price $19.99 USD. Excl. tax. This is the maker's US price at launch, not a later sale price.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, GB1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Order on Amazon links for the US and the UK.
Colours
Mint, Peach, Green, Purple1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Mint, Peach, Green and Purple.5Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Variant names in the shop: Mint, Peach, Green, Purple.
Form factor
Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Stick layout
Offset3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: joystick positioning Asymmetric, which is the Xbox layout. The maker lists an Xbox layout.
Face button labels
Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Made by the platform holder
No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Compatibility

Platforms
Windows, Android1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
WindowsUSB (wired)
AndroidUSB (wired)
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Windows 10 and above, Android 9.0 and above, connectivity Wired USB. The manual adds that an Android device must support OTG.
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
XInput, DirectInput3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Gamepadla test #2494 (28 January 2025, Windows 10 build 17763, firmware 1.0.6) ran the cable in DInput. It was a polling test and is not used as a latency measurement.4Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:8BitDo_Ultimate_2_ControllerRead 16 October 2026Search excerpt of this PCGamingWiki entry says that for the Ultimate 2C Wired the X button must be held while connecting to the PC to set XInput mode. Direct retrieval returned a bot check and was not retried. This agrees with the manual's X step for Windows.
Mode switching
Button combo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Windows: hold the X button while connecting the USB cable until the status LED stays solid. Android: hold the B button while connecting. The mode is chosen by the held button at connection.
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
Not available
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Comparison table has no 2.4G adapter for this model and connectivity is Wired only.
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: USB interface Type-C. The Includes list names a separate USB cable.
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The Includes list names a separate USB cable next to the controller. The manual diagram shows the cable connector at the top edge of the pad.
Cable length
Not available
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)1,000
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 20261000Hz polling rate, marked as ideal environment data from 8BitDo's lab. Platform is not stated.
Polling rate wired
1,000Hz
Polling rate wireless
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: stick tension No.
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front diagram labels LSB, LTS and RSB, RTS as stick buttons.
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Not available

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: trigger lock No.
Trigger stop positions
Not available
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
Membrane3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: main buttons Membrane.
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
Cross1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Manual diagram and maker photo show one cross-shaped D-pad.
D-pad switches
Membrane3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: D-pad buttons Membrane.
Rear grip buttons or paddles
01Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Comparison table has no Pro Back Paddle Buttons for the 2C Wired. The only added controls are the L4 and R4 Fast Bumpers.
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Two remappable Fast Bumpers, R4 and L4, next to the standard bumpers and triggers.
Additional remappable buttons
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Remappable Fast Bumpers R4 and L4, no software needed.
On-controller remapping
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Page says Custom button mapping without using software. The manual gives the L4/R4 steps.2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold L4 or R4 plus the button to configure, then press the Mapping button. The mapping indicator blinks when a mapped button is used.
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
Turbo
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Special Features list Turbo function.2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Turbo and Auto Turbo with the Star button. D-pad, View, Menu and Home do not support turbo. Settings reset after power off or disconnect.
Macros
Not available
Share or capture button
Not available

Feedback

Rumble
Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Special Features list Rumble vibration.
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
03Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: trigger vibration No.
Adjustable rumble
Not available

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The comparison table has no 6-axis motion control for the 2C Wired.3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: gyroscope function No.
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete front and rear control diagram has no touchpad.
Touchpads
02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete front and rear control diagram has no touchpad.
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: NFC support No.
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: display No.
Light bar
Not available
RGB lighting
No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The comparison table has no RGB Fire Ring for the 2C Wired.
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

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Measured input latency
Not available
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Measured stick tests
Not available
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The comparison table has no 3.5mm audio jack for the 2C Wired.3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: audio port No.
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
None3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: battery life hours No battery. The pad is USB powered.
Batteries
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Longest claimed battery life
Not available
Charging connector
None3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026No battery, so no charging connector.
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
None3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: charging dock No.
Dock
Not available
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
Not available

Build

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Shell material
Not available
Grip texture
Not available
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software V28Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 16 October 2026Support matrix row Ultimate 2C Wired Controller has only the Firmware column marked. Mapping, joystick, vibration, trigger, macro, RGB and motion are not supported. The app is a firmware utility for this pad.
App platforms
Windows, macOS8Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 16 October 2026Release notes for the Windows and the macOS builds both say support for the Ultimate 2C Wired Controller was added.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Firmware Update section sends the user to app.8bitdo.com for Ultimate Software V2.8Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 16 October 2026Firmware column is marked for this pad.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
Width147Height103Depth61.4mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Current page: 147*103*61.4mm. The 28 June 2024 launch copy on the Internet Archive said 145.81*103.57*62.29mm. The current maker figure is stored. Stored as width x height x depth in the front-face orientation.
Weight (claimed)
206.7g(7.3 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Current page: 206.7g. The launch copy said 200g. The current maker figure is stored.

Certifications

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FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Includes list: controller, USB cable, instruction manual.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB cable1
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026One USB cable. Its length is not stated.
Carrying case
None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The complete Includes list has no case.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year9Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 16 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy: free maintenance within one year for quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller.
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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Model numberColours
82CD01Purple
82CD02Green
82CD03Mint
82CD04Peach

Sources

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