8BitDo's first Hall-effect-stick controller ships with a charging dock that doubles as the carrying enclosure for the bundled 2.4GHz USB-A dongle — the dock connects to the host PC over a captive USB-A cable, the dongle clips inside it, and the controller charges by sitting on top via pogo pins. The controller itself only exposes a single USB Type-C port on the top edge for charging and wired play. There is no 3.5mm headset jack and no Bluetooth on the standard 2.4G SKU (a separate 'Ultimate Bluetooth' model adds BT). Latency is rated at 1 ms over 2.4G, with 22 hours of battery life.
8BitDo’s Hall-effect controller — single USB-C port, 2.4G USB-A dongle in the bundled dock, 1 ms latency, no headset jack.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- 8BitDo
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- 81HA08
- Category
- Gaming Controller
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-C (top edge) | Charging and wired play. USB 2.0 data only. |
Notes & Compatibility
Controller has a single USB Type-C port (top edge) for charging and wired play. Bundled charging dock contains a slot for the included 2.4GHz USB-A dongle and connects to the host PC over a captive USB-A cable. Charging pogo pins on the back of the controller mate with the dock — they are not a discrete cable port. No 3.5mm jack, no Bluetooth (Bluetooth is a separate ‘Ultimate Bluetooth’ SKU). 22 hr battery, 1 ms 2.4G latency, Hall-effect joysticks.
