8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Black - Android

Touchscreen controls are convenient, but they rarely feel as precise or comfortable as a proper gamepad. The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller gives compatible Android phones physical buttons, analogue sticks and triggers in a secure telescopic design, making it ideal for controller-supported mobile games, cloud gaming, remote play and Android emulation.

The smooth telescopic mechanism fits devices measuring between 100mm and 170mm in length. Once fitted, the enhanced grips and familiar asymmetrical dual-stick layout give the phone the balanced feel of a dedicated handheld gaming system without requiring a physical connection to its charging port.

Hall Effect joysticks and triggers provide accurate analogue control while reducing the mechanical contact and wear associated with conventional potentiometer-based components. Wear-resistant metal joystick rings, tactile shoulder bumpers and a responsive directional pad further improve control across platform games, racing titles, action games and compatible retro game emulators.

Two programmable Pro back paddle buttons provide additional inputs without requiring you to remove your thumbs from the analogue sticks. The profile button, turbo function and 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 support button remapping alongside joystick and trigger-range adjustment on compatible Android devices.

The built-in 300mAh rechargeable battery provides up to 13 hours of wireless play and takes approximately 1.5 hours to recharge. Because gameplay is transmitted through Bluetooth, the phone’s own charging connection is not used by the controller.

Finished in Black, this 8BitDo telescopic Android gaming controller is supplied from UK stock with fast delivery and a 12-month Retrolize warranty.

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Brand: 8BitDo
Product Name: Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
Product Type: Bluetooth Telescopic Android Gaming Controller
Platform Compatibility: Compatible Android Devices
Operating-System Requirement: Android 13.0 Or Later
Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
Compatible Device Length: 100–170mm
Controller Layout: Asymmetrical Dual-Stick Layout
Joysticks: Hall Effect
Analogue Triggers: Hall Effect
Back Controls: 2 Pro Back Paddle Buttons
Directional Pad: Tactile D-Pad
Shoulder Bumpers: Tactile
Joystick Rings: Wear-Resistant Metal
Profile Button: Supported
Turbo Function: Supported
Configuration Software: 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
Button Mapping: Supported
Joystick Adjustment: Supported
Trigger-Range Adjustment: Supported
Battery: Built-In 300mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Life: Up To 13 Hours
Charging Time: Approximately 1.5 Hours
Charging Connection: USB-C
Dimensions: 198 × 103 × 53.5mm
Controller Weight: Approximately 236g
Colour: Black
SKU: 8BD-UMGC-BLK
GTIN/EAN: 6922621506096

Android Device Compatibility

Android Phones Running Android 13.0 Or Later: Supported
Android Tablets Running Android 13.0 Or Later: Supported via Bluetooth; mounting requires a device within the 100–170mm length range

Physical Compatibility & Software

Mobile Devices Measuring 100–170mm In Length: Supported by the telescopic mount
Games & Applications With Bluetooth Controller Support: Supported
Cloud-Gaming Services With External Controller Support: Supported
Remote-Play Applications With External Controller Support: Supported
Compatible Android Emulators With External Controller Support: Supported
8BitDo Ultimate Software V2: Supported on compatible Android devices

Android Version: This Retrolize listing is for Android-compatible boxed stock. Apple, iPhone, iPad, Mac and console compatibility is not advertised or guaranteed for this product.

Phone Or Device Not Included: The controller and listed accessories are supplied. Any phone or other device shown in the product images is for demonstration only.

Android Requirement: Compatible devices require Android 13.0 or later.

Controller-Supported Software Required: Games, applications, emulators and streaming services must support external Bluetooth controllers. The controller cannot map physical controls onto touchscreen-only games.

Bluetooth Connection: Gameplay input is transmitted through Bluetooth. The supplied USB-C cable charges the controller and does not create a direct wired connection to the phone.

Physical Device Fit: The telescopic mechanism accommodates devices measuring 100–170mm in length. Bulky cases, unusual camera housings and other accessories may prevent a secure fit.

No Charging Dock Or Phone Charging: A charging dock is not included, and the controller does not charge the connected Android device.

Firmware Compatibility: Only install official firmware intended for the 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller. Incorrect, incompatible or interrupted firmware updates may render the controller inoperable.

1 × 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller In Black
1 × USB-C Cable
1 × Instruction Manual
1 × Retail Box

This 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is covered by a 12-month Retrolize warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware faults arising during normal use from the date of delivery.

The warranty does not cover accidental damage, liquid damage, misuse, excessive force applied to the telescopic mechanism, damaged charging connections, unauthorised modification, normal cosmetic wear or the expected reduction in rechargeable battery capacity through normal use and ageing.

Damage, loss of function or bricking caused by installing incorrect, incompatible or unofficial firmware, interrupting an update or carrying out an update incorrectly is not covered by the warranty.

Compatibility differences caused by unsupported Android versions, touchscreen-only games, third-party software, unusual device designs or devices outside the specified physical dimensions are not considered product faults.

Warranty claims remain subject to the full Retrolize warranty terms and are additional to the customer’s statutory rights.

Android Compatibility: Compatible phones and devices require Android 13.0 or later.

Game Compatibility: The game, application, emulator or streaming service must accept external Bluetooth gamepad input.

Touchscreen Mapping: Physical controls cannot be mapped onto games that only support touchscreen input.

Cloud Gaming: Compatible with cloud-gaming services where the Android application supports an external Bluetooth controller.

Remote Play: Compatible with remote-play applications where external Bluetooth controller input is supported.

Android Emulation: Compatible with Android emulators that provide external gamepad support. Individual button mapping may need to be configured within the emulator.

Device Cases: Slim cases may fit, but bulky cases and prominent camera housings may need to be removed before mounting the phone.

USB-C Connection: The controller’s USB-C port is used to recharge and service the controller. Gameplay input is transmitted through Bluetooth.

Phone Charging: The controller does not provide power or pass-through charging to the mounted Android device.

Ultimate Software V2: Compatible functions include button mapping, joystick adjustment and trigger-range configuration on supported Android devices.

Firmware Updates: Use only official firmware released specifically for this controller and maintain a stable connection throughout the update.