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8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 1 for Switch, Switch OLED, Windows, Mac & Raspberry Pi, Compatible with Switch Pro, Joy-con, PS5 PS4 Controller and More

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System compatibility: Switch, Switch OLED, Windows PC,macOS & Raspberry Pis and more.
Controller compatibility: all 8BitDo Bluetooth Controllers and Arcade Stick, PS5 PS4 PS3 Controller, Switch Pro, Switch Joy-con, Wii Mote, Wii U Pro and more.
Supports ultimate software - customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and create macros with any button combination.
Support 6-axis motion on Switch and Vibration on X-input mode.
Note: Xbox Bluetooth controllers on the latest firmware released in Sep, 2021 are NOT supported any longer, due to their bluetooth change from Classic to BLE.

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ASIN

B0786JC6VW

Release date

April 1, 2020

Customer Reviews

4.4 16,015 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#15,774 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#620 in Nintendo Switch Controllers

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The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price.

Product Dimensions

5.12 x 9.84 x 6.3 inches; 0.8 Ounces

Type of item

Paperback

Language

English

Rated

Adults Only

Item model number

6922621500285

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Item Weight

0.8 ounces

Manufacturer

8Bitdo

Batteries

1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.

Date First Available

December 11, 2017

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8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 1 for Switch

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Note: ultimate software is compatible with PS5, PS4, Xbox One S/x Bluetooth Controller and Switch Pro only.

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8Bitdo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers.

Renowned for producing the high quality retro controllers on the market,

8Bitdo’s controller line has been referred to as, “a range of excellent retro-style game controllers” by The Verge.

8Bitdo’s goal is to produce premium quality game controllers with ultra-compatibility at economical prices.
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Robbie

Worked on the first try

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Worked on the first try connecting my Stadia controller to my Nintendo Switch and was fairly straight forward.

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Michael

It works great! PS3 controller takes extra work but will work--read for info

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

My son really got used to using Wii U Pro controllers with the Wii U. He likes the Wii U Pro controller a lot and I found a controller on clearance so I didn't care much that he got his grimy. Grimy controllers are one of my pet peeves. But now that we have the switch, my son always want to use my Switch Pro controller. I don't want to pay for another Switch Pro controller, but he's already gotten my Switch Pro controller gross once! This solved all my problems. He now can use the Wii U Pro controller and I can have the Switch Pro controller all to myself!

It's not perfect. It does have some pros and cons. Here they are:

Pros:
-lets me use a Wii U Pro controller or a Wiimote, or a PS3 controller, or a PS4 controller with my Switch. (one controller at a time per 8Bitdo adapter)
-sync was easy--press the button on the 8bitdo adapter and then press the sync button on the Wii U Pro controller. It's slightly different for other controllers except for PS3 (see cons).
-Just works. I've had zero issues playing games this way. It does not seem to add lag or any other issues.

Cons:
-pairing a PS3 controller requires a windows or mac computer and a program from the 8Bitdo website (included in the firmware download). It works, but it takes work.
-can't turn the Switch on when the Switch is asleep in the dock. The home button on a real Switch controller will turn on the docked Switch but no buttons on a controller connected to the 8Bitdo receiver wake the Switch up.
-no rumble except for PS4 controllers for some reason
-no motion controls except with a PS4 controller. (This is sometimes expected since the Wii U controller doesn't have motion controls built in).
-can only use in dock mode. Well, actually I tried with a USB-C to USB adapter in portable mode and it works, but you'll need a stand or something and you can't plug in your battery charger. I also assume it will affect battery life, but I assume not too much. (I won't be testing because I won't be using it in docked mode)
-no manual except the barest instructions on the back of the box. It at least should tell you to go to their website for the full manual!

Concerns:
-I've had no problems with the adapter interfering with Switch controllers, but it is a a bluetooth adapter when the Switch connects to the official controllers with bluetooth too. I'm thinking about getting a second 8Bitdo adapter, but I wonder when too much bluetooth interference might cause problems.

I know I'm not saying it's the most amazing thing ever, but it really does solve a problem and make controllers I already have useful with the Switch. So I'm really happy with it. I don't care about motion controls and I can live without rumble. As far as actually working with the controllers, it's perfect. I really do suggest this as a way to get controllers working with your switch.

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Eric WIlliams

Works Quickly

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

The product is great and works as described. Plug n play and ready to use. No delay in controller, no drifting as well.

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Amazon Customer

Dualsense on Nintendo Switch

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Haptic feedback transferred on Dualsense, no lag playing Tears of the Kingdom input registers perfectly.

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Dustin

Doesn’t work with my PlayStation controllers

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Bought this so I can still play my switch while the joycons are out for repair. I purchased with the hopes of being able to use my ps4 or ps3 controllers. I spent a couple hours trying to pair them with no luck. I even updated and downgraded the firmware to different versions to see if that was the issue. I was only able to pair a series x controller with it. Also I can’t turn on the switch with the dongle-connected controller. I have to pick the switch up off the dock then put it back to wake it up, then the controller can be used.

Overall it does work, but I bought it only because I had a surplus of PlayStation controllers, which I can’t use with it for some reason.

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Ritz

Dont Buy a Generic USB Dongle

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

TLDR: It works, though it might require some configuration. I did not use this with anything other than a 8bitdo controller.

If you're using an 8bitdo controller make sure to run the firmware updater, this dongle works fine under windows 10 and X-Input. No latency issues, no controller issues, nothing. It works as expected, and it works and feels just as it does when it is wired. Barring extreme latencyphobes I saw no noticeable lag, it felt no different to my DS4 in these regards. I am generally sensitive to latency, but in the world of wireless controllers you adapt quick since its not 'heavy' or sluggish anymore. The advancements of modern technology, yada yada.

That said you need to run steams identify config to make it work properly with no latency and no button issues. For some reason prior to doing this I could only use the left analog stick and like 1 button. The analog stick would jump 2-3 options, and the button had dire input lag. When running identify it lets you map all of the buttons on the controller, and then you can label it as whatever you please (I just left it default to Xbox One Controller, its fine). Funny thing is, all you're doing is mapping the buttons and viola no pain or suffering.

Reason for not using generic usb bt dongle? For one I dont know if it even works with the 8bitdo controller. Secondly you need very good line of sight, a leg, an arm, or even a wire can hamper your connection. Thirdly latency when using them, since they need perfect line of sight can go from 5ms to 50ms(DS4Windows Latency Meter) in a heart beat resulting in noticeable input lag. I got a generic dongle for my DS4 controller since the official dongle broke, and hooo boy was I a sad sad panda. (PC's and BT, something that never developed properly. Maybe some laptops have good BT receivers). This 8bitdo dongle should work with a DS4, but I couldn't be arsed to test that, simply because I find the SN30 Pro+ to be quite a bit superior in many ways other than rumble. Also this dongle doesn't let you use motion controls wirelessly, the official Sony BT Dongle does. Motion control might not seem important, but when you find a game that you can map it to, you'll miss it(like ED). If I do connect my DS4, because curiosity always bites, i'll update if there are any problems.

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Takec

評価通り

Reviewed in Japan on June 17, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

PS4のコントローラをスイッチで使用したくこちらを購入
問題なく使用でき、操作に慣れてるPS4のコントローラでゲームが更に楽しくなりました

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Panette

Dongle

Reviewed in France on July 31, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Très ouvert sur sa compatilité, un must

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Kyle Wood

Works with newest Xbox controllers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

I have the 8bitdo version 1 and I couldn't get it to pair with my Xbox controllers, that one worked fine with my ps4 controllers and Xbox controllers predating a certain update or model using a certain type of connection.

This version 2 works flawlessly with the newer Xbox series X controller with no issues. Great little device.

La meilleure que j'ai testé

Reviewed in France on July 6, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Très facile à utiliser pour connecter une manette Xbox sur Switch et sur PC. Appairage rapide. Design sympa. Mieux qu'une Magic NS.

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FlaW313

Au top (ou presque) !

Reviewed in France on October 1, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

> Le positif :
- Pour commencer, cette clé a une compatibilité assez large : Windows (7 et 10 dans mon cas) - RasPI - Nintendo Switch...
Compatible avec toutes les manettes de jeu "8BitDo" à ce jour, mais aussi avec les manettes de PS3 - PS4 - XboxOne - Wii (Wiimote) - WiiU (WiiU Pro Controller) et Switch Pro Controller.
- Hors manettes de chez "8BitDo", elles sont reconnues comme étant des manettes de "Xbox360" sous "Windows7 & 10".
- Sur PC (Windows7 & 10) avec une manette de chez "8Bitdo", il est possible de faire la connexion en "Dinput" ou en "Xinput" (au choix).

> Différents tests :
- Les manettes : "WiiU Pro Controller", "XboxOne", "M30" (de "8BitDo") et "SF30 Pro" (de "8BitDo").
- Plusieurs jeux : Darksiders 1 & 2 - Don't Starve - ELEX - FlatOut 2 & 4 - Hard Reset Redux - LEGO City Undercover - Batman Arkham City - THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII Galaxy Edition - No Man's Sky... et bien d'autres.
- Les programmes : VisualBoyAdvance - Nestopia - Kega Fusion...
En bref, tout fonctionne sans le moindre problème, et je n'ai eu aucun constat de lenteur de communication ou autre problème.

- !!! - Pour info :
Sur ce dongle, il est possible de régler la puissance des vibrations de la manette.
Une fois la manette allumée et connectée, il faut appuyer et maintenir R2 + L2, puis appuyer sur SELECT (plusieurs fois) pour choisir la puissance de vibration. Il y a trois niveaux de vibrations (Fort / Faible / Rien).

> Le négatif :
- L'adaptateur ne fonctionne qu'avec une manette la fois.
- La clé est large, et peut "manger" de la place pour les branchements USB d'un PC (de même pour une console).

> En résumé :
C'est un super produit qui fonctionne bien, et ayant un look "Big N" rétro.
Pensez à aller sur le site internet du fabricant - 8Bitdo - pour télécharger la mise à jour de la clé, puis de l'installer (les indications sont fournies) si besoin est.

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