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8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller
A wired controller with extra shoulder controls, selected by its exact platform support.
Ultimate 2C Wired is useful when a stable cable connection and remappable L4/R4 shoulder buttons suit your games. Hall-effect sticks and triggers describe the sensing mechanism, not a guarantee of permanent fault-free operation. Keep the wired model separate from the Wireless and Bluetooth editions when checking features or setup instructions.
Consider it when
- Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or supported Android 9.0-and-later use.
- A user who prefers not to manage a controller battery or wireless receiver.
Look again when
- A console or operating system not listed for this exact model.
- Expecting wireless operation from the Ultimate 2C family name.
The checks that can change your choice
Follow the platform’s connection procedure
Use the included USB cable and the instructions for your host. Confirm that the game recognizes the intended input mode, then test triggers and both sticks before assigning extra controls.
Make L4/R4 serve a real action
Remap the shoulder buttons to a task that is awkward on the ordinary layout and check the assignment in the game. Extra controls are useful when they reduce effort; they do not add support for an otherwise unsupported platform.
Published specifications
Game controller with wired USB connection; Windows 10 version 1903 or later and Android 9.0 or later; Hall-effect sticks and triggers; remappable L4/R4 shoulder buttons.
| Brand | 8BitDo |
|---|---|
| Exact model | Ultimate 2C Wired Controller |
| Connection | Wired USB; USB cable included |
| Sticks and triggers | Hall-effect sticks and triggers |
| Extra controls | Remappable L4/R4 shoulder buttons; no software required |
| Polling rate | Up to 1,000 Hz; manufacturer laboratory figure |
| Platforms | Windows 10 version 1903 or later; Android 9.0 or later |
| Dimensions | 147 × 103 × 61.4 mm |
Wired Ultimate 2C model, not the Wireless or Bluetooth edition. The manufacturer lists a USB cable in the package. Follow its platform-specific connection instructions.
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