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| Comparison |  8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth |  8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Buying decision | ||
| Retailer listing | Check at store | Check at store |
| Delivery scope | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Price last checked | Current price unavailable | Current price unavailable |
| Retailer availability | Check at store | Check at store |
| Verified delivered price | Price unconfirmed | Price unconfirmed |
| Best suited to | Switch and PC play with a charging dock | Straightforward Switch play with motion controls |
| Compatibility | ||
| PC | Native | Unsupported |
| Xbox | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS5 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Switch | Native | Native |
| Android | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Controls | ||
| Stick technology | TMR | Hall Effect |
| Stick layout | Asymmetrical | Asymmetrical |
| Rear inputs | 2 | None |
| Extra shoulder inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Trigger design | Hair-stop · Hall Effect with tactile mode switch | Standard · Non-linear digital; manufacturer lists Hall Effect sensing |
| Motion controls | Yes | Yes |
| D-pad | Tactile | Tactile |
| Connectivity and ownership | ||
| Connection | Wired, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth | Wired, Bluetooth |
| Power | Rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Headset jack | Not stated | Not stated |
| Remapping | Both | On-device |
| Software | 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 | On-device button mapping |
| Warranty | Check the exact seller’s warranty | Check the exact seller’s warranty |
| View details | View details | |
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