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8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

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Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Released June 2024.11Press articleneowin.net/news/8bitdo-has-revealed-its-latest-game-controller-that-works-on-xbox-pc-and-android-platformsRead 8 October 2026April 2024 exact standard-family launch report schedules Black/White shipments June 13. The matching Black retailer product metadata separately gives June 13, 2024. Family month precision is June 2024. This is not April preorder or the later Jade colour release. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Other
Stick sensor
Hall effect
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth

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General

Series
Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Standard Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox family. Current maker page groups Jade, White and Black under one common Hall-effect hardware specification. Ultimate 2, Ultimate 3E and the separately documented Rare edition are not included.
Model numbers
81HB, 81HB03, 81HB03D, 81HB01D, 81HB02D8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Public maker product.js variant data: Jade 81HB03, White 81HB01D, Black 81HB02D. Exact Jade sheet uses 81HB03D and its back label uses hardware 81HB. No suffix cause or extra revision is inferred. This is one standard family with colour references, not duplicate product records.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-wireless-gaming-controller-for-xbox-one-xbox-xs-pc-transparent-jade/CZY3JSJS4ZRead 8 October 2026Exact US Transparent Jade listing names Model 81HB03 and retailer SKU 6649548. Maker sheet calls the same Jade controller/dock configuration 81HB03D. Retailer SKU is not stored as a maker model.
GTIN / EAN
69226215074207Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Maker Jade sheet explicitly gives 6922621507420. It is a valid 13-digit GTIN despite being labelled UPC. The eShop barcode fields repeat SKU text and are not accepted as GTINs.
Announced
25 April 202410Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2024/04/8bitdo-unveils-budget-friendly-xbox-controller-with-hall-effect-sticksRead 8 October 2026Dated April 25 update specifically names Ultimate 3-mode at 69.99 USD and embeds the maker announcement that day. Its original Ultimate C story and Fire Ring claims are not this model.
Status
Available8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Standard family is released and sold. The exact Jade US retailer has an active purchase offer. Maker eShop Jade is currently sold out, while White/Black are offered. Stock status is not cancellation or an unreleased announcement.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-wireless-gaming-controller-for-xbox-one-xbox-xs-pc-transparent-jade/CZY3JSJS4ZRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$69.997Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker sheet MSRP 69.99 USD, corroborated by dated Jade preorder reporting. Original Black/White launch announcement also gives 69.99 USD. Later discounts are excluded.10Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2024/04/8bitdo-unveils-budget-friendly-xbox-controller-with-hall-effect-sticksRead 8 October 2026Standard Black/White US launch price 69.99, separately corroborated for Jade by the maker sheet. No 34.99 Ultimate C price is used.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact US maker Amazon purchase link and current Best Buy 81HB03 Jade listing establish the US reference. The Finnish source is only used for a body-width label, not a global warranty union.
Colours
Jade, White, Black1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current standard palette only. Jade is the verified photograph/reference colour. Rare and later Ultimate 3/3E colours are other configurations or products.
Form factor
Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Stick layout
Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact standard maker front render places the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below ABXY.
Face button labels
Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Made by the platform holder
No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Made by 8BitDo and licensed by Xbox. The Xbox licence does not make this Microsoft-made hardware.

Compatibility

Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One use USB only. Windows 10/11 uses USB or the included receiver. Android and Apple use Bluetooth. Other means tvOS/visionOS from the current exact-model Apple requirements, not every TV or headset.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 3-mode Xbox entry requires iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, visionOS 2.2. The generic older Apple minimum and the newer Ultimate 2/Pro 3 OS 26 rows are not inherited.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionAll features
Xbox Series X|SUSB (wired)Not available
Xbox OneUSB (wired)Not available
WindowsUSB (wired)Not available
Windows2.4 GHzNot available
AndroidBluetoothNo
iOSBluetoothNo
macOSBluetoothNo
OtherBluetoothNo
Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Three selector positions: Xbox/USB, PC/2.4G and Mobile/Bluetooth. Xbox wired only. Windows USB and receiver. Android 9+, Windows 10 build 1903+ and Apple minimums are stated. Bluetooth has no headset audio, and maker vibration/impulse features are limited to Xbox/Windows. Windows Share requires Windows 11, so universal full-feature parity is not asserted for its rows.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact entry explicitly supports Bluetooth only. No Apple USB or PC-receiver transport is claimed. Current common Apple FAQ excludes rumble/motion. Host OS requirements are separate from the configuration app minimums.
Official licence
Designed for Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Input modes
XInput, DirectInput18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stock standard-family hardware tests directly identify XInput USB/receiver and DInput Bluetooth. No GIP enum is guessed solely from Xbox licensing. Bluetooth Windows is the reviewer lab DInput route, not the maker advertised Windows XInput support transport.
Mode switching
Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Receiver connector
USB-A1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Cable length
2.5m1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Cable type
USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact wiring diagrams show the host USB-A plug and controller USB-C end. Length comes from the standard maker specification. A separate optional cable or PSU is not included.
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPlatformPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)Xbox Series X|S250
USB (wired)Xbox One250
USB (wired)Windows250
2.4 GHzWindows200
Source6Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current standard-family comparison explicitly claims wired 250Hz and wireless 200Hz. Transport/platform mapping follows its Xbox/Windows table. These are maker claims, not actual latency or measured rates. A Windows Central April 2026 deal calls this 1000Hz PC, which conflicts with the explicit maker table. No Ultimate 2 or 3E rate is transferred and no cause is guessed.
Polling rate wired
250Hz
Polling rate wireless
200Hz
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Yes14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade hands-on software section directly says stick dead zones can be adjusted on Xbox/PC.
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family moderator-verified specification says no stick tension adjustment.
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front diagram explicitly identifies LSB and RSB stick-click buttons separately from the stick surfaces.
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
On the device, App3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ gives Ultimate Software X Calibrate under Sticks/Triggers on Xbox/Windows, or powered-on LB+RB+View+Menu held 8s followed by stick rotations and trigger presses. No calibration tool was run.

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
No14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade review explicitly says no trigger stops and explains the lack of physical locks. Ordinary software sensitivity/range settings are not asserted as a published virtual-stop mode.
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/ultimate/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model software page explicitly offers adjustable trigger ranges, separate from motor intensity. This is the programmable activation/dead-zone range, not shorter mechanical travel or adaptive resistance. The exact Jade hands-on review independently confirms adjustable trigger sensitivity. No numbered default dead zone or claim about an unread UI control is added.
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Membrane14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026July 30, 2026 exact Jade hands-on review explicitly identifies membrane ABXY. It does not establish D-pad membrane switches.
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Micro switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family comparison row says Micro-switch bumpers. It does not identify the D-pad mechanism or transfer Ultimate C tactile switches.
D-pad
Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front diagram shows the standard continuous four-arm cross. No Rare golden metal D-pad is inherited.
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or paddles
21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Rear grip input type
Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker calls P1/P2 Pro back paddle buttons. This does not establish removability.
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete labelled hardware has ordinary LB/RB/LT/RT only. P1/P2 are rear grip extras, not additional shoulders.
Additional remappable buttons
22Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Counts only the two additional P1/P2 rear inputs. Ordinary buttons, Star, Share, profile and mode controls are excluded.
On-controller remapping
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026P1/P2 plus the target gameplay button, then Star, saves a single-button assignment directly. Temporary Fast Button Swap is separately supported. Multiple-button assignments are explicitly unsupported.
Custom onboard profiles
31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Profile switch control
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated profile button activates, changes or disables the three customized profiles. Default operation has no active custom profile, not a fourth custom bank.
Turbo
No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly says neither turbo nor macros are supported. Star-button remapping is not turbo.
Macros
No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model FAQ says no macros, consistent with the manual single-button P1/P2 restriction. Generic Ultimate Software features for other controllers are not transferred.
Share or capture button
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Share is labelled. Exact FAQ qualifies operation to Xbox and Windows 11. It does not work as Share on Windows 10.

Feedback

Rumble
Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly limits grip vibration and impulse-trigger feedback to Xbox and Windows. No HD haptics or motor-driven adaptive resistance is claimed.
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
214Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade review calls out dual body rumble actuators visible through the shell and four integrated motors including impulse-trigger feedback. Two grip actuators are counted here, not all four.
Trigger rumble motors
214Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026The four-total grip/impulse layout contains two grip and two trigger actuators. The maker separately states four vibration sets and names impulse triggers. The grip pair is not counted again. This does not claim motor-driven adaptive resistance.
Adjustable rumble
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified spec explicitly says no gyroscope. No Ultimate 2/3E motion features or unsupported gyro-as-mouse scalar are inherited.
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified NFC support No.
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified Display No. Status LEDs and host-app screens are not built-in displays. Its unmethoded 15h community runtime and unverified D-pad mechanism are not measurements used here.
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)Button7.494.0411.351.59250Windows
USB (wired)Stick11.957.1816.632.02250Windows
BluetoothButton16.486.9828.255.1166.67Windows
BluetoothStick21.4412.2630.74.4866.67Windows
2.4 GHzButton18.3611.3926.943.97247.52Windows
2.4 GHzStick19.1913.1824.832.68247.52Windows
Source18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only PRIMARY standard-family stock tests from Game Tech Talk on August 27, 2025, Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, reported firmware 2.3.2. Cable button/stick 6363/6357, Bluetooth 6365/6359, DInput, receiver 6364/6358, XInput. Corresponding software Polling v1.3.1.1 runs 6360/6362/6361 provide median report rates. They are separate from hardware latency, with stick latency at 99% deflection. Unit colour/SKU is unpublished. These represent the maker/shared-manual standard Hall family, not an asserted Jade-only sample. Current maker groups Jade/White/Black under the same standard specification and update target. Rare, Ultimate 2 and 3E are excluded. Measured receiver 247.52Hz differs from maker claimed 200Hz, with no firmware cause invented.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
7.49ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
18.36ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
16.48ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
11.95ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
19.19ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
21.44ms
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%7.1%4,0960.7%
Right0%8.4%4,0961.1%
Source18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Separate stock standard-family Cable/XInput run on April 16, 2026 at 12:22 by John Punch using Stick Tracer, Windows build 10.0.26100, firmware 4.2, system Controller (Xbox One For Windows). Left/right rows correspond to published panels. Inner dead zone explicitly absent is zero. Movement-derived 4096 steps is reviewer output, not a claimed ADC bit depth. Small-angle deflection/release method applies to centering. Colour/SKU and calibration history are unpublished. This does not assert a Jade-only unit or combine the April firmware with the August latency run.
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
8.4%
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Jack works over
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Volume section explicitly excludes 3.5 mm earphones over Bluetooth. Current product specifies headphone use on Xbox/Windows, whose documented transports are USB and PC2.4G. Includes CTIA headset support, not a built-in controller microphone.
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact rear diagram labels a dedicated microphone mute switch beside the headset jack. The schema counts this physical control. No built-in microphone or phone-microphone mute feature is inferred.
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery type
Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Batteries
Not available
Batteries included
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026The exact manual describes the rechargeable battery built into the controller. No AA cells or optional battery pack are required.
Battery capacity
1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current maker standard-family specification explicitly gives 1000 mAh. Original and updated exact manuals agree. Jade launch press instead says 500 mAh without a supporting hardware document. That conflict is retained without guessing a different revision or cause.
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
ConnectionHours (h)
2.4 GHz20
Bluetooth25
Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Updated manual explicitly rates 20h on 2.4G and 25h on Bluetooth. Current maker page separately gives generic 20 play hours. These are maker claims with unspecified activity, rumble and lighting conditions, not reviewer runtimes. Both manuals give generic 4h recharge without an empty start, so no 0–100 scalar is stored.
Longest claimed battery life
25h
Charging connector
USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller Type-C interface and USB charging, with dock contact charging separate. No USB data generation or charging-power scalar is inferred.
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026
Dock
Not available
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller low-battery red blink, charging green blink, full green steady. Dock amber charging and white full are separate indicators. No host-app battery meter is assumed.

Build

Shell material
Not available
Grip texture
Subtle textured rear grips14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software X (Xbox/Windows), Ultimate Software (Android/iOS)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Product page names Ultimate Software X for Xbox/Windows. The exact-model software support page separately supplies Android/iOS Ultimate Software links. No Mac configuration app is inferred from Mac gameplay support.
App platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/ultimate/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-controller support page links Microsoft Store plus Google Play and App Store. FAQ expressly supports mobile Ultimate Software and Xbox firmware updating. Its Android-only Bluetooth answer conflicts with the current exact product and updated Apple chapter. Current Apple gameplay support is used, with no invented firmware cause or minimum version.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

Body dimensions
Width147mm16Retailer pageverkkokauppa.com/fi/product/993127/8BitDo-Ultimate-3-mode-peliohjain-Xbox-Jade-GreenRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade GTIN 6922621507420 body table explicitly labels width 147mm and 250g. Maker sheet gives the unlabelled 147×104×61.5mm tuple. Retailer labels depth 104/height 61.5 but publishes no orientation establishing their relationship to the schema front-face height/thickness. Only the clear width is stored. Other axes remain unknown instead of guessing from the render. Box dimensions and 715g gross mass are excluded.
Weight (claimed)
250g(8.8 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker body weight 250 g, including its built-in battery, excluding dock, receiver, cable and packaging. Exact Jade sheet separately gives 250 g net and 715 g boxed gross mass.

Certifications

FCC ID
2AOWF-ULT3MX7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker back render names hardware MODEL 81HB and FCC ID 2AOWF-ULT3MX. Public FCC entry names the standard Ultimate 3-mode Xbox device and June 2024 grant. Receiver and Rare identifiers are not transferred. Public internal-document requests returned 403, so no unread battery label or component fact is claimed.
Other certifications
CE7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026CE mark is visible on the exact Jade hardware label. This is a maker mark, not an independent declaration of every regional certification or a guessed FCC test-class detail.

In the box

In the box
Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox, Charging Dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker inventory. Jade has a black dock, as the sheet and exact hands-on review show. The review also received a new-user Game Pass code, but its regional package eligibility is not proved for every stored reference, so no code is promised here.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C cable2.51
Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year17Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official US eShop Warranty Policy gives one year for covered defects with a dated authorized-reseller receipt. Applied to the stored US reference, not a worldwide or statutory term. Finnish retailer 24-month wording is not applied to the US reference.
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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Variants

Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.

Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Colours
81HB036922621507420$69.99Jade
81HB01DNot available$69.99White
81HB02DNot available$69.99Black

Sources

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  7. Read 8 October 2026Backs 6 fields
  8. Read 8 October 2026Backs 4 fields
  9. Read 8 October 2026Backs 3 fields
  10. Read 8 October 2026Backs 3 fields
  11. Read 8 October 2026Backs 1 field
  12. Read 8 October 2026Backs 1 field
  13. Read 8 October 2026Backs 1 field
  14. Read 8 October 2026Backs 6 fields
  15. Read 8 October 2026Backs 4 fields
  16. Read 8 October 2026Backs 1 field
  17. Read 8 October 2026Backs 1 field
  18. Read 8 October 2026Backs 3 fields

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