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Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Released July 2024.5Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:8BitDo_Ultimate_2_ControllerRead 5 October 2026Public indexed retrospective exact entry says PC-only Ultimate 2C Wired/Wireless were released July 15, 2024. Direct retrieval returned unavailable. Read the indexed public text. Separate original launch press stated planned July 15 shipping, not used alone as actual retail proof. Later Switch Bluetooth December 8 model excluded. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Windows, Android
Stick sensor
Hall effect
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth

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General

Series
Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
81HD03, 81HD04, 81HD02, 81HD01-GL, 81HD08G, 81HD07, 81HD06, 81HD2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Public store product JSON variant SKU cells: Mint 81HD03, Peach 81HD04, Green 81HD02, Purple 81HD01-GL, Transparent Black 81HD08G, Blueberry 81HD07, Brownie 81HD06. Barcode cells repeat alphanumeric SKUs and are not GTINs. Exact current Wireless PC product, not the Bluetooth Switch sibling.20Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF24GULT2C/Label/ID-Label-Location-Info-7617817.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact OEM label names model 81HD, also confirmed in original FCC radio report. Existing colour-specific maker 81HDxx SKUs retained. Radio filing model 24GULT2C identifies certification record, not a different marketed controller.
GTIN / EAN
6922621505945, 6922621505990, 6922621505983, 69226215088098Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde_menta-440285Read 7 October 2026Exact Mint Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly gives EAN/GTIN 6922621505945. Maker Mint variant SKU is 81HD03 and retailer maker images identify 81HD03. Current distributor identifier RET00471 is not added as a maker model. This barcode applies only to the Mint colour, not every listed colour.23Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde-440283Read 7 October 2026Exact Green Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly prints EAN/GTIN 6922621505990. Source colour is retained. Distributor RET identifiers are not maker model numbers and are not added.24Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_viola-440282Read 7 October 2026Exact Purple Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly prints EAN/GTIN 6922621505983. Source colour is retained. Distributor RET identifiers are not maker model numbers and are not added.25Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_nero_trasparente-440286Read 7 October 2026Exact Transparent Black Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly prints EAN/GTIN 6922621508809. Source colour is retained. Distributor RET identifiers are not maker model numbers and are not added.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, GB, IT9Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 7 October 2026Maker exact product page has separate Order on Amazon now (US) and Order on Amazon now (UK) links for this PC/Android Wireless model. These are regional sale links, not language inference. US exact Mint 81HD03 is independently available at Best Buy.10Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde_menta-440285Read 7 October 2026Exact Mint Wireless model is available for immediate delivery in 3-5 working days on the explicitly selected Country Italy storefront. Supports IT availability, not a worldwide marketplace union.
Colours
Mint, Peach, Green, Purple, Transparent Black, Blueberry, Brownie1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker-named finishes. Special editions do not add a bundle or platform configuration.2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Stick layout
Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Face button labels
Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Made by the platform holder
No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

Platforms
Windows, Android1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
WindowsUSB (wired)
Windows2.4 GHz
AndroidBluetooth
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact Wireless PC/Android model. Windows 10+ accepts wired and 2.4 GHz. Android 9+ uses Bluetooth. Switch-only Ultimate 2C Bluetooth and wired-only 2C have different hardware and are excluded.
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
XInput, DirectInput4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Windows 11 tests use XInput for cable/dongle and DInput for Bluetooth. Windows Bluetooth is an observed laboratory route, not added to maker-supported platform_connections.
Mode switching
Button combo12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly says Home with X or B switches common XInput and older DInput. Stored enum describes protocol selection. The separate physical Bluetooth/2.4G slide switch selects the connection. It is not the only protocol selection route.
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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Receiver connector
USB-A1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Comparison table explicitly identifies USB-A adapter, distinct from controller USB-C socket.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Cable length
1m12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review overview table states 1.0 m supplied cable. No exact tolerance or optional replacement cable is claimed.
Cable type
USB-C to USB-A12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact standard Ultimate 2C Wireless package caption identifies the supplied USB-C-to-A cable. The unbraided descriptor is omitted because its literal observation came from a Wukong-edition sample.
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPlatformPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)Windows1,000
2.4 GHzWindows1,000
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker 1000 Hz on Windows PC under wired and 2.4 GHz, ideal laboratory data. No Bluetooth claimed rate inferred from measurements.
Polling rate wired
1,000Hz
Polling rate wireless
1,000Hz
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Yes12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact review Haltbare Technik describes disabling the joystick dead zone with Plus and Minus held five seconds to enable Raw Input. This is an on-device toggle, not a measured default percentage or an adjustable numerical curve.
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Stick Tension No.
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Circular14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete controller drawings show circular stick openings and wear-resistant rings. Exact maker product photos and FCC opened front housing independently show circular gates. No octagonal option inferred.
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front diagram explicitly labels LSB/LTS and RSB/RTS stick buttons.
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
2 fitted standard stick caps14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete maker front drawing shows one fitted cap on each of two sticks. Package list has no spare cap set. Stored description counts the two fitted standard caps without guessing concave/convex classification or optional caps.16Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 7 October 2026Complete maker Includes list has no additional stick-cap set. Maker photos show the same two fitted stock caps as the manual drawing.
Replaceable stick modules
Soldered17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Main board front and rear photos show both stick mechanisms attached through soldered PCB pins and mounting joints. No plug-in consumer module socket. Removing the modules requires desoldering, not merely taking off a cap.
Stick calibration
Not available

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified 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
No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete trigger assemblies have Hall sensing and return mechanisms, with no motor-driven resistance assemblies. Motorized adaptive resistance absent in this exact opened model, separate from generic vibration.

Buttons

Face button switches
Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications Main Buttons Membrane.
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Micro switch13Reviewfaz.net/kaufkompass/test/der-beste-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2C Wireless section explicitly says bumpers and fast bumpers use Microswitches. This is separate from the face-button and D-pad switch types. Yokos teardown independently describes mechanical bumper switches.
D-pad
Cross3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or paddles
06Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Nailing the Basics explicitly says rear grip buttons were removed. L4/R4 are extra shoulder bumpers, not rear grip inputs.
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Additional remappable buttons
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026L4/R4 Fast Bumpers are the two additional remappable shoulder inputs. Ordinary controls are excluded.
On-controller remapping
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hold L4/R4 plus desired control then Mapping button. No PC customization software required.
Custom onboard profiles
06Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Opening explicitly says the 2C removes the ability to store three configuration profiles on the controller. L4/R4 direct mapping is retained, but no selectable custom profile bank.
Profile switch control
Not available
Turbo
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual states Turbo and Auto Turbo. D-pad/View/Menu/Home excluded. Turbo settings reset on power-off or disconnect.
Macros
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications explicitly Macros No. Remapping is not a macro.
Share or capture button
No27Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete maker front/back control diagram and assigned button instructions name Home, View, Menu, Star, Mapping, pairing and mode controls, with no stock dedicated Share or Capture function. A user host remap is not a stock Share button.

Feedback

Rumble
Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Rumble motor type
ERM17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 complete uncovered views show two rotary grip motors with exposed eccentric shaft weights. This is the ERM mechanism, not an inference from generic rumble marketing.
Rumble motors in grips
217Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 uncovered views show one vibration motor in each grip, two total. Trigger assemblies are excluded from this count.
Trigger rumble motors
017Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened controller shows only the two grip motors and no trigger motor. Gamepadla exact verified Trigger vibration No independently corroborates zero dedicated trigger rumble motors.
Adjustable rumble
Not available

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Gyroscope Function No, distinct from Switch-only 2C Bluetooth.
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
No14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete front/back physical-control drawings enumerate both sticks, D-pad, face and function buttons, shoulders, pairing and mode controls. No touchpad surface. Exact FCC opened hardware and PCB photographs independently show the same physical controls.
Touchpads
014Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026No touchpad in the complete maker control diagram and opened hardware, so count zero. This is a physical input count, not a claim about touch simulation in host software.
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified NFC Support No.
IR camera
No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened unit and physical diagrams have no camera/lens/optical capture assembly. A pairing LED and wireless RF antenna are not an IR camera.
Built-in display
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Display No.
Light bar
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
USB (wired)Button5.122.167.91.57942.51Windows
USB (wired)Stick1.921.172.880.36942.51Windows
2.4 GHzButton5.122.458.171.43959.69Windows
2.4 GHzStick4.13.035.170.48959.69Windows
BluetoothButton15.1610.3320.342.4143.86Windows
BluetoothStick8.613.9613.672.3143.86Windows
Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Selected Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.5 tests #8415/#8417/#8419/#8420/#8421/#8423, March 30, 2026, John Punch, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 1.09. XInput cable/dongle, DInput Bluetooth. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling median is a separate software test, not a latency estimate.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
5.12ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
5.12ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
15.16ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
1.92ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
4.1ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
8.61ms
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%13.3%1135.3%
Right0%12.1%1013.9%
Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stick Tracer April 2, 2026, John Punch, Windows 10.0.26200, cable XInput, firmware 1.09, polling 724.045 Hz. Published full-range 113/101 steps, not half-range 56/50 SFC or ADC bit depth. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Outer 0.4 mm is omitted because schema expects percent. One tested unit, centred small-angle release method.
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
13.3%
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
220g(7.8 oz)13Reviewfaz.net/kaufkompass/test/der-beste-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact comparison column identifies Ultimate 2C Wireless, box ID46, and Gewicht 220 g. Publisher So haben wir getestet explicitly says controllers are weighed and measured at the end of its tests. Full controller with installed built-in pack. Scale model and separate cable/dongle inclusion are not restated for this cell. Maker claimed 217.5 g remains separate.

Audio

3.5 mm jack
No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Audio Port No.
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened hardware and both faces of both PCBs show no speaker driver or speaker assembly. The two grip transducers are explicitly rotary rumble motors, not audio speakers.
Microphone
No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened hardware and both faces of both PCBs show no microphone assembly. Maker complete external-control inventory has no microphone or microphone aperture.
Microphone mute control
No14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete labelled button inventory contains Home, View, Menu, Star, Mapping, stick clicks, shoulders and pairing/mode controls. No dedicated microphone-mute control. Function buttons retain their actual mapping/turbo meanings.
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery type
Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Batteries
117Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact released OEM internal photos show one complete battery pack. No pair or multi-cell arithmetic.
Batteries included
Yes14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly describes the built-in 480 mAh battery pack as part of this controller.
Battery capacity
480mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Battery energy
1.776Wh17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 BATTERY photograph explicitly prints 1.776 Wh and 3.7 V 480 mAh. Original OEM pack rating, not calculated from voltage/capacity. Photo extracted and viewed at original size.
Claimed battery life
ConnectionHours (h)
2.4 GHz19
Bluetooth32
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 202619 h on 2.4 GHz and 32 h on Bluetooth are maker claims. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. Generic rechargeable in two hours lacks independently verified empty-to-full scope and is omitted.
Longest claimed battery life
32h
Charging connector
USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
None4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications explicitly Charging Dock No.
Dock
Not available
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Red LED blinks at low battery, solid while charging, off when fully charged.

Build

Shell material
Plastic6Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Nailing the Basics explicitly says both reviewed 2C models use smooth matte plastic.
Grip texture
Slight dotted texture on the back grips6Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Same paragraph states a slight dotted texture on the back grips.
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software V221Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 7 October 2026Maker utility is named Ultimate Software V2. For this exact model the original manual directs it for firmware updates and ComputerBase and John Punch firsthand reviews explicitly say it can only update firmware, not configure mappings or profiles. Stored as companion firmware utility with that limited role.22Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact review says software for 2C can only update firmware and that graphical configuration is reserved for more expensive models. Do not infer customizable stick curves or profile banks from updater name.
App platforms
Windows, macOS21Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 7 October 2026Maker model-specific support matrix includes Ultimate 2C Wireless in both Windows and macOS firmware columns. Windows download requires Win 10+, macOS requires 13.0+. macOS v1.0.4 explicitly added this model and v1.0.14 fixes its updater. These are firmware-utility host platforms, not gameplay or mobile customization claims.
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Firmware Update section refers to support site Ultimate Software V2. This utility is not proof of customization app support.

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker body 147×103×61.4mm, front width×height×thickness. Packaging and dock excluded.
Weight (claimed)
217.5g(7.7 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker controller 217.5 g with built-in battery. PC Gamer repeats 200 g without a documented scale test, so no measured weight is inherited.

Certifications

FCC ID
2AOWF-24GULT2C18Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF24GULT2C/Label/ID-Label-Location-Info-7617817.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact OEM ID label explicitly names Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller, model 81HD, FCC ID 2AOWF-24GULT2C. Receiver and Switch-only Bluetooth sibling IDs not substituted.
Other certifications
CE, ISED IC 29401-24GULT2C, RoHS compliant18Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF24GULT2C/Label/ID-Label-Location-Info-7617817.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact OEM label carries CE conformity mark and ISED IC 29401-24GULT2C. Japan 201-XXXXXX is a placeholder and is omitted. Radio report independently confirms the same IC record and tested standards.19Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde_menta-440285Read 7 October 2026Exact Mint Wireless EU listing explicitly says RoHS conforme. This is an EU product compliance statement, not an inferred certification from CE.

In the box

In the box
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB cable11
Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 202626Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review table states 1.0 m and its package caption names the included USB-C-to-A cable. Only one cable is in the complete maker package list. Wukong-edition material observations are not transferred.
Carrying case
None15Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 7 October 2026Complete maker Includes list has controller, receiver, USB cable and instruction manual only. No carrying case. Optional aftermarket cases are not included.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year11Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 7 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy explicitly provides free maintenance within one year for product quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller. This is the manufacturer quality-service policy for eligible purchases, not a statutory consumer-rights term or a wired Wukong seller promise.
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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  24. Read 7 October 2026Backs 1 field
  25. Read 7 October 2026Backs 1 field
  26. Read 7 October 2026Backs 1 field
  27. Read 7 October 2026Backs 1 field

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