Portable Gaming Controller 8BitDo Ultimate 2C User Manual

Instruction Manual for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Specifications

Type: Gamepad
Model: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C
LED backlight: No
Compatibility
Supported platforms: Android, PC
Connection
Connection type: Wireless/Wired
Connection interface: Bluetooth, USB Type-A, 2.4 GHz wireless channel
Controls: 2 sticks
Stick layout: Asymmetric
Stick type: Hall sensor
D-Pad (cross-shaped control): Yes
XYBA button layout: Xbox-like
Bumpers: Yes
Triggers: Yes
Additional paddles: No
Trackpad: No
Phone holder: No
Turbo mode: Yes
Programmable buttons: Yes
Controller body ports: USB Type-C
Power source type: Rechargeable battery
Battery capacity: 480 mAh
Battery life: 32 hours
Height: 103.5 mm
Width: 145.8 mm
Depth: 62.3 mm
Controller weight: 200 g
Country of manufacture: China

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Package Contents

Gamepad
Adapter
USB cable

Device Layout and Gamepad Control Buttons

Top Side

1. Home button
2. View button
3. LSB, LTS
4. Display button
5. 4-way D-Pad (directional pad)
6. Mode display indicator
7. Status indicator
8. Menu button
9. STAR button
10. RSB, RSS (Right analog joystick)

➠ Press the Home button to turn on the controller
➠ Hold the Home button for 3 seconds to turn off the controller
➠ Hold the Home button for 8 seconds to forcefully power off the controller (in case of freezing).

Bottom Side

11. Power indicator
12. RB
13. RT
14. R4
15. Mode switch
16. Type-C port
17. Pairing button
18. LB
19. LT
20. L4

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2.4G Adapter

Windows

➠ System requirements: Windows 10 (1903) or higher.

Wireless Connection

1. Set the mode switch to the 2.4G position.

2. Connect the 2.4G adapter to the USB port of your Windows device.

3. Press the Home button to turn on the controller, and the status indicator will light up, indicating a successful connection.

Wired Connection

Connect the controller to your Windows device using a USB cable.

Wait until the Windows device successfully recognizes the controller; the status indicator will light up, indicating a successful connection.

Android

➠ System requirements: Android 9.0 or higher.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Set the mode switch to the BT position, then press the Home button to turn on the controller.

2. Hold the pairing button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode; the status indicator will start flashing rapidly (this is required only for the first use).

3. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your Android device and pair it with the controller [8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless]. The status indicator will light up, indicating a successful connection.

Turbo Function

➠ The D-pad, View, Menu, and Home buttons are not supported.

➠ Turbo settings will not be saved permanently and will return to default after the controller is powered off.

Turbo Mode

Enable: Hold the button to which you want to assign the turbo function, then press the STAR button to enable Turbo mode; the display indicator will flash rapidly.

Disable: Hold the button you want to disable, then press the STAR button to disable Turbo mode; the display indicator will turn off.

Automatic Turbo Mode

Enable: Hold the button to which you want to assign the turbo function, then double-press the STAR button to enable Turbo mode; the display indicator will flash rapidly.

Disable: Hold the button you want to disable, then press the STAR button to disable Turbo mode; the display indicator will turn off.

L4 / R4 Configuration

➠ The display indicator will continuously flash when the configuration button is pressed.

Hold the L4 / R4 button together with the button you want to configure, then press the display button to complete the configuration. Repeat the same procedure to cancel the configuration.

Battery

➠ Up to 32 hours of continuous operation via Bluetooth and 19 hours via 2.4G wireless connection, thanks to a built-in 480 mAh battery that can be fully charged in 2 hours.

LED Indicator

Low battery mode: Red LED flashes
Charging: Red LED stays on
Battery fully charged: Red LED turns off

➠ The controller will automatically power off if it fails to connect within 1 minute after startup or if no operations are performed within 15 minutes after connection.

➠ The controller will not power off during wired connection.

Safety Precautions

➠ Always use batteries, chargers, and accessories provided by the manufacturer.

➠ The manufacturer is not responsible for any safety issues arising from the use of accessories not approved by the manufacturer.

➠ Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device yourself. Unauthorized actions may result in serious injury.

➠ Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modify the device or its battery, as these actions may be dangerous.

➠ Any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the device will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Re-pairing the Controller and Adapter

If the connection is lost or the adapter needs to be reconnected, you can perform the following steps to restore communication between the controller and the adapter:

1. Set the mode switch to the PC/2.4G position.

2. Press the Home button to turn on the controller.

3. Hold the pairing button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode; the LED indicator will flash rapidly.

4. Connect the 2.4G adapter to the Windows device.

5. When the connection is successful, the LED indicators on both the controller and the receiver will light up.

Firmware Update

➠ Please visit support.8bitdo.com to access the final version 2 firmware.