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

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How to connect the PS4 controller to the switch

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018

I was skeptical at first with using a PS4 controller on the Nintendo switch. But, after a little research reading through the reviews, the instructions were found. Ignore the packaging and follow the instructions below to get the PS4 dual shock controller to pair with the Nintendo switch.
Under setting on the switch, enable Pro Controller/Wired Controller. Plug in the device to one of the USB ports on the switch dock. Click the sync button on the adapter until it flashes quickly and then click and hold the Share AND PS buttons (At the same time) on the Dualshock until the light flashes on the PS4 controller. Once the controller stops flashing and is paired, it turns blue.

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Awful on a PC

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020

I bought this so that I could use my PS4 controller on my Windows 10 PC. I read many reviews that recommended a firmware upgrade before pairing controllers, so I did that before pairing. I also figured that I should make the PS4 forget this controller so that I wouldn't be activating my PS4 by mistake, so I did that as well.

I managed to pair the controller easily to the adapter. I don't think it was mentioned anywhere that in order for it to be detected as an X-Input device you also have to run another software from their website. That also was easy enough to set up. Then the problems happened. The input sent to the computer can be erratic. For example, say you are playing a platformer. If after you jump you press any of the directional or analogs, then the adapter will stop sending the jump signal and send the directional/analog signal followed by jump again. In plain English, it will cancel your jump and then make you move in the direction, then send the jump command again (making you in some ocassions jump just as you land). This wasn't even the most frustrating part. I had to re-pair the PS4 controller every time I started windows, otherwise the adapter wouldn't see it. And then something even worse happened, the PS4 controller seems to be connected to the adapter, however Windows doesn't detect any input coming from the controller.

I then tried to connect a Switch Pro Controller to the adapter to see if that would work under Windows, but I guess it's still looking for the PS4 controller and I can't figure out a way to make the adapter "forget" my PS4 controller. I couldn't find any information about this in the manual, so I assumed it wouldn't be an issue.

Now I don't know if I got a defective adapter, but as far as I can tell it's just junk. I guess I could try to salvage this buy by trying to see if it works for connecting the PS4 controller with my Switch. But for PC I would highly advice against going this route. You're better off connecting the PS4 controller to the computer with a USB cable and using something like DS4Windows (which is what I was doing but wanted to go wireless).

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How to connect the PS4 controller to the switch

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

I was skeptical at first with using a PS4 controller on the Nintendo switch. But, after a little research reading through the reviews, the instructions were found. Ignore the packaging and follow the instructions below to get the PS4 dual shock controller to pair with the Nintendo switch.
Under setting on the switch, enable Pro Controller/Wired Controller. Plug in the device to one of the USB ports on the switch dock. Click the sync button on the adapter until it flashes quickly and then click and hold the Share AND PS buttons (At the same time) on the Dualshock until the light flashes on the PS4 controller. Once the controller stops flashing and is paired, it turns blue.

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The instructions are vital to make this work and I hope this helps someone else out.

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

Took a minute to figure out but once I did it works flawlessly. Don't bother with the box instructions, just read the reviews and you too can set this up. I compiled all the instructions found in the amazon reviews posted before me and I thank them for the help and want to share what I did to get the receiver to work. I'm using a extra PS4 controller that I had laying around.

1. First things first before you do anything with this device, UPDATE it. You will have issues if you do not. Go to the website and download the update (support(dot)8bitdo(dot)com) (1.14 at post time). When you connect it to your PC, make sure to hold the connect button on the back of the device while plugging it in so the updater will recognize the device. Once you are done updating, you can plug it into the Switch Dock.
2. Use an existing Switch controller to turn on "Pro Controller Wired Communication" in the System Settings
3. Plug adapter into console (Plug it into the usb on the outside bottom of the Dock. Not the inside, this was my mistake)
4. Press the PAIR button the receiver, it will start to flash very quickly
5.Press and HOLD the PS BUTTON + SHARE for a couple of seconds to start syncing the controller.
6. Once the controller pairs with the receiver, the controller LED will become solid Blue when they are successfully paired.
7. Success!

Note I did not have to hold the Left D-Pad for my DS4 to connect and everything works as it should.

I do hope these instructions help someone else as this device has saved me from having to buy a pro controller.

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Works well after the Firmware Update

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

It works wonderfully well. It took me a while to understand how to update the firmware however. The first thing you'd want to do is:

- Visit the website and Click on "Support" and click on "Firmware" towards the Center-top of the page. Scroll down and find the adapter (as of this writing, the firmware update is 1.12.
- Download the Firmware Update tool and open up the app
- Hold down the Pair button on the adapter and plug it into your USB port (while holding down the button!)
- The tool should now see your adapter and allow you to update

I didn't know you had to hold the button down while plugging it into your computer. After doing so, I'm now able to pair my Dualshock 4 to my Switch as well as use my 8bitdo Zero controller that I couldn't use on my PC before. Hope this helps!

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**Update** Works perfectly when you update the firmware...

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

Update 2: Updates to the firmware have since come out and my previous problem has gone away. This is a really awesome little device, just make sure you have access to a computer and check to see if the firmware is up to date before using.

Update 1: Now I get very noticeable lag when using my xbox controller. Not sure why that's a thing but it's super obvious and makes this thing unusable.

As soon as you open it, update the firmware to 1.16 (or newer if available). This thing didn't work very well with my switch and an Xbox One controller but I updated and it works like a dream. Forget the Pro Controller and buy an Xbox One controller and this thing to use with your Nintendo Switch, waaaay better.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

I bought this so that I could use my PS4 controller on my Windows 10 PC. I read many reviews that recommended a firmware upgrade before pairing controllers, so I did that before pairing. I also figured that I should make the PS4 forget this controller so that I wouldn't be activating my PS4 by mistake, so I did that as well.

I managed to pair the controller easily to the adapter. I don't think it was mentioned anywhere that in order for it to be detected as an X-Input device you also have to run another software from their website. That also was easy enough to set up. Then the problems happened. The input sent to the computer can be erratic. For example, say you are playing a platformer. If after you jump you press any of the directional or analogs, then the adapter will stop sending the jump signal and send the directional/analog signal followed by jump again. In plain English, it will cancel your jump and then make you move in the direction, then send the jump command again (making you in some ocassions jump just as you land). This wasn't even the most frustrating part. I had to re-pair the PS4 controller every time I started windows, otherwise the adapter wouldn't see it. And then something even worse happened, the PS4 controller seems to be connected to the adapter, however Windows doesn't detect any input coming from the controller.

I then tried to connect a Switch Pro Controller to the adapter to see if that would work under Windows, but I guess it's still looking for the PS4 controller and I can't figure out a way to make the adapter "forget" my PS4 controller. I couldn't find any information about this in the manual, so I assumed it wouldn't be an issue.

Now I don't know if I got a defective adapter, but as far as I can tell it's just junk. I guess I could try to salvage this buy by trying to see if it works for connecting the PS4 controller with my Switch. But for PC I would highly advice against going this route. You're better off connecting the PS4 controller to the computer with a USB cable and using something like DS4Windows (which is what I was doing but wanted to go wireless).

21 people found this helpful

Works great with Duelshock 4 controllers!

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

This adapter seems to work great, I can't notice any type of input delay! I tested the adapter with a Dualshock 4 controller by playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Enter the Gungeon. Needless to say it worked just like an official Nintendo controller would. I had quite the struggle figuring out how to use the adapter though. Most of the problems were my fault but I was unaware that you must enable wired controller connection in controller settings in order to use this adapter. 8Bitdo mention this on their website but not on the box. No matter how hard I tried though I just can't seem to get my Xbox One controller to work with it. I went on the 8Bitdo website and downloaded the latest firmware and that still didn't solve my problem. I know some of the older Xbox One controllers do not have bluetooth capability in them but mine does, that was the sole purpose I bought the controller (I wanted to controller to use on my PC). It's probably something I'm doing wrong but at least it works with my DualShock 4 controller. I recommend this product!

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Works great for what it supports. Lacks features compared to its competitors

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

Update May 2018
As of firmware 1.15, some issues I had with the device have been fixed. The review has been updated to coincide with the changes.

I have a similar product to this from Mayflash, ( Mayflash Nintendo Switch Magic-NS Wireless Controller Adapter . I have two computers so I decided I'd try out the 8Bitdo adapter this time around.
For what it supports, everything works perfectly, pairs nice and easily.

Pros over the Mayflash Magic-NS
-Supports 8BitDo's line of controllers (multiple at once)
-Supports Wiimotes
-$5 cheaper (as of writing)

Cons compared to the Magic-NS
-Single Joy-Con mode only
-Doesn't support attaching it to a PS3 (untested but not listed as supported)
-Can't swap button mapping between XBOX and Nintendo mapping
-Doesn't support wired passthrough (used for both pairing and for allowing some extra controllers Switch support on the Magic-NS)

The thing I most was disappointed to find out is that the adapter only supports one joy-con at a time, in the sideways mode. This isn't listed on the product page, and it's not listed in the manual either. The product page says "Nintendo Switch Joy-cons" which implied to me that it worked with both at once, due to the use of the plural form, alongside the fact that the Mayflash one has proper support for dual Joy-Cons.

Honestly I'd suggest the Magic-NS over this as it does support more features, but at the same time the firmware is more mature. This opinion may change over time if 8Bitdo improves the firmware

Update 2/1
Turns out that DInput is supported and the documentation now details how to swap into DInput mode. I've removed a lack of support as a con. I'll continue to update this review as the firmware matures.

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Original pros and cons
Pros over the Mayflash Magic-NS
-Supports 8BitDo's line of controllers
-Supports Wiimotes
-$5 cheaper (as of writing)

Cons compared to the Magic-NS
-Single Joy-Con mode only
-Can't swap button mapping between XBOX and Nintendo mapping
-Doesn't support attaching it to a PS3 (untested but not listed as supported)
-Doesn't support XBOX One Bluetooth controllers
-Doesn't support wired passthrough (used for both pairing and for allowing some extra controllers Switch support)

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Want this for Switch? Wait.

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

IMPORTANT: Ability to install updates REQUIRED. If you don't have a Mac or PC, you are out of luck.

UPDATE, Aug 13: Finally found reason to try pairing up my Xbox One controller. The adapter (latest firmware) refuses to acknowledge it even after trying the controller update solution you'll see around the internet. Only owners that want DualShock 4 for their Switch will be reasonably satisfied with this half-baked product.

UPDATE 2: Firmware 1.11: Wii U Pro Controller's right stick is correct on Switch. Wii and Wii Classic Controllers still have impractical/incorrect button mapping.

UPDATE 1: Firmware 1.10: Wii remotes now have button response on Switch, including attached Classic Controllers, but the button mapping is wrong. For Wii remote; 1 = Y, 2 = B, A = A, B = X. For Classic Controllers; a = B, b = Y, x = X, y = A. Wii U Pro Controllers are stable and don't send false inputs, while right analog remains incorrect.

ORIGINAL REVIEW: Wii remotes connect to Switch, but buttons remain unresponsive. Wii U Pro controller connects, but it's an unstable connection and will send a ton of false inputs, plus the right analog stick completely wrong: down inputs right, right inputs down, up inputs left, and left inputs up. I didn't bother testing DualShock 3, no reason to use it over DS4. DualShock 4 connects, supports motion, rumble, and the touchpad button functions as the capture button, but it will just disconnect for no reason, an unreliable option. Was this even tested before shipping?

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Did everything right does not work.

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

1. Updated the firmware on the 8bitdo adapter.
2. Enabled Pro wired controller in switch settings.
3. Plugged the 8bitdo adapter into the bottom side USB input on the switch dock.
4. Paired the PS4 dual shock controller. The blue light is solid and seems to be paired.
5. Trying to navigate through the switch menu nothing happens. No input from the controller detected.
6. Powered off PS4 controller. Powered on the PS4 controller. Still the same
7. Unplugged the 8bitdo from the Switch dock then plugged the 8bitdo back into the switch dock. I tried both USB ports on the dock same no input detected from PS4 controller.
8. Powered off the Switch powered on the Switch. Paired but no input detected from PS4 controller.
9. Updated the 8bitdo to latest firmware again. Paired but no input detected from PS4 controller.
10. Plugged the 8bitdo into the computer, PS4 controller syncs and input is detected from the PS4 controller on the computer.

My daughter updated her Switch to Switch firmware 10.0 before we received the 8bitdo. Could that be the problem? I've searched far and wide to figure this out for 4 hrs now I give up.
I will update my review once the problem is solved. I'm very computer savvy. I have Atmosphere and SXOS dualboot setup on my daughters second Switch on Firmware 9.2.0 to play emulators on Lakka with a 500GB micro sd. The 8bitdo does the same on both switches. I've read a lot of reviews here and the help is great I followed everybody's directions to the T, but this ones over my head. I cant figure this one out. If any of you are experiencing this I feel your frustration. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

10 people found this helpful

The adapter works with the PS5 DualSense, as long as you're at least on firmware 1.33.

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

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The adapter works with the PS5 DualSense, provided you're on the latest firmware update. The rumble does not work, but that's extremely minor. Other than rumble, the DualSense works perfectly on the Switch, while on 1.33. The adapter itself is simple to set up, and update, as long as you have a pc with windows 8, or a mac on 10.10 or later.

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