Button Layout

1. What is the difference between Ultimate 2 Bluetooth and Ultimate 2 Wireless 2.4G?
1) Compatibility
Ultimate 2 Bluetooth:
Switch 1/2, Windows, Steam Deck.
Ultimate 2 Wireless 2.4G:
Switch 1/2(Latest firmware), Windows, Android, Steam Deck.
2) Colors:
Ultimate 2 Bluetooth:
Yellow (AKNES), Black, White.
Ultimate 2 Wireless 2.4G:
Green(AKNES), Black, White, Purple, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers(Official Collaboration).
3) Price:
Ultimate 2 Wireless 2.4G: $59.99.
4) ABXY buttons layout.
2. How to turn off the controller?
1) Press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds to turn off.
2) Press and hold the Home button for 8 seconds to force turn off.
3) If the device is not connected after powering on, it will automatically turn off after 1 minute.
4) It will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no operation.
5) It cannot be turn off when connected by a wire, and it will not turn off automatically as well.
3. Battery information.
1) Battery capacity: 1000mAh.
2) Charging time: About 4 hours.
3) Battery life: About 20 hours.
4. How do I re-pair my 8Bitdo controller with its 2.4G receiver?
1) Turn the Mode switch to "2.4G" position.
2) Press the Home button to power on.
3) Hold the Pair button for 3 seconds to enter its paring mode, the Status LED will start to blink rapidly.
4) Connect the 2.4G adapter to the the USB-C port of your Windows device.
5) Wait for auto-pairing, the Status LED will remain solid to indicate a successful connection.
5. How do I configure Turbo modes on this controller and what are the limitations?
⚠️ Limitations:
• D-pad, Home, LS/RS, L4/R4, and PL/PR buttons are not supported for turbo.
• Settings will revert to default settings after the controller is powered-off/disconnected.
• The Mapping LED will blink continuously when the configured button is pressed.
🎮 Configuration:
① Enable Turbo (e.g. Y button):
Hold Y → Press ★ once → Release → Slow blink
② Disable Turbo:
Repeat step ① → LED off
③ Enable Auto Turbo (e.g. Y button):
Hold Y → Double-press ★ → Release → Rapid blink
④ Disable Auto Turbo:
Hold Y → Press ★ once → Release → LED off

6. What are the configuration rules for L4/R4/PL/PR buttons?
1) Single/multiple buttons on the controller can be mapped to L4/R4/PL/PR buttons.
2) LS/RS are not supported.
3) The Mapping LED will blink continuously when the configured button is pressed.
🎮 Valid Configuration Examples (e.g. Y button):

7. Why can't I adjust brightness?
1) Applicable modes:
i, Light-tracing mode.
ii, Rainbow Ring mode.
2) Adjust:
Press and hold ★ + ▲/▼ on D-pad.

8. How do I cycle through the different light modes on this controller?
Press the Star button to toggle between modes in this order:
- Light-tracing Mode →
- Fire Ring Mode →
- Rainbow Ring Mode →
- Off
9. How do I change the controller's lighting colors?
1) Applicable modes:
i, Light-tracing.
ii, Rainbow Ring.
2) Method:
Hold ★ + ◀/▶ on D-pad.

10. How to enable the zero-dead zone mode on the joysticks?
1) Controller in the powered-on state, press and hold the [LB + RB + Minus + Plus] buttons for 8 seconds to enter the calibration mode, the Status LED will start to blink.
2) Push the joysticks to the edge and rotate them slowly 2–3 times.
3) Slowly press the triggers to the bottom 2–3 times.
4) Press the same [LB + RB + Minus + Plus] buttons combination again to complete the calibration.

11. How to enable the zero-dead zone mode on the joysticks?
In power-on state, press and hold the Minus (-) and Plus (+) buttons for 5 seconds to toggle the zero-dead zone mode on/off.

12. Are the RGB lighting effects adjustable?
Yes, you can customize the RGB lighting effects using Ultimate Software V2.
Visit https://app.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2 download the software to make adjustments.
13. Is it possible for multiple controllers to pair and connect with one adapter?
No, each adapter can only support one controller connection at a time.
14. Does it support the mobile version of the software?
No, it only supports the Windows/macOS version of Ultimate Software V2.
15. What joysticks are equipped on the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller?
HallPi TMR joysticks.
16. Is the Motion Control available on both Windows and Android?
Yes, it can be configured as the left joystick / right joystick through the Ultimate Software V2.