BlueRetro PS2 Wireless Controller Adapter Instructions

BlueRetro PS2 Wireless Controller Adapter Instructions
BlueRetro PS2 Wireless Controller Adapter

This device is a wireless controller adapter for PS1 & PS2 consoles, compatible with the best-selling Bluetooth controllers on the market.

Based on the open source project [darthcloud] (https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro), built using the popular ESP32 Chip.

Support PS3 / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox One S / Xbox Series X|S / Wii / Wii U Pro / Switch Pro / Switch Joycon / 8bitdo / Retro-Bit Wireless Controller, etc.
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  • Darthcloud GitHub

Features

  1. Only suitable for PS1 & PS2 consoles.
  2. Support Firmware updates and rumble.
  3. Almost zero latency, the PS4 & PS5 controller less than 6ms of latency using BlueRetro.
  4. Compatible with Xbox One S / Xbox Series X|S / Wii / Wii U Pro / Switch Pro / Switch Joycon / 8bitdo / Retro-Bit / PS3 / PS4 / PS5 Wireless Controller.
  5. Supports Keyboard / trackball / mouse console accessories.
  6. Button mapping can be configured via Google Chrome Plugin.

Instructions

Button Usage
  • “BOOT” Button:
    • Under < 3 sec hold: Disconnect all Bluetooth devices.
    • 3 sec ~ 6 sec hold: Start the new pairing.
    • 10 sec hold: Restore to default configurations and clear BT pairing keys.

SYNC” LED Status

“RED LED” FULLY ON: Bluetooth failure
 “RED LED” Pulsing: Searching wireless controller
 “BLUE LED” FULLY ON: Bluetooth connected successfully

Pairing with PS4 or PS5 controller

First time pairing
  1. Boot up BlueRetro and make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” RED LED pulsing).
  2. Hold down “Share” button (PS4) or “Create” button (PS5) and “PS” button of the controller simultaneously until the light bar flashes/blinks.
    (Press and hold “Share” or “Create” & “PS” button to enable Bluetooth Inquiry Mode)

Successful pairing
  1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
  2. For PS4 or PS5 controller: The light bar fully on.

Reconnect

Simply hold down the “PS” button on the PS4 or PS5 controller until the Bluetooth function is activated. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.

As of v1.2.1 the minimum required Xbox FW for controllers are:
  • Xbox One S: 4.8.1923.0
  • Adaptive: 4.5.1680.0
  • Series X|S: 5.9.2709.0

Update via the Xbox accessories Win10 app: (microsoft.com) For details of the update procedure, please visit: (xbox.com)
First time pairing
  1. Boot up BlueRetro and make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” RED LED pulsing).
  2. Power on controller via “Xbox” button and then hold the black “SYNC” button until the LED of the “Xbox” button flashes rapidly. (Press and hold Black “SYNC” button to enable Bluetooth Inquiry Mode)

Successful pairing
  1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
  2. For Xbox One S, Series X|S & Adaptive controller: The LED of the “Xbox” button becomes constant.

Reconnect
Simply hold down the “Xbox” button on the controller to power on. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.

Pairing with Wii & WiiU Pro controller

First pairing
  1. Boot up BlueRetro and make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” RED LED pulsing).
  2. Press red “SYNC” button, then the four lights flash.
  3. LEDs will stop blinking on the controller once pairing is complete.
    (Press and hold red “SYNC” button to enable Bluetooth Inquiry Mode)

Successful pairing
  1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
  2. For Wii & WiiU Pro controller: The first light fully on.

Reconnect
Simply press the power button on the controller. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.

Pairing with Switch Pro & Joycon

First time pairing
  1. Boot up BlueRetro and make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” RED LED pulsing).
  2. Press and hold the “SYNC” button on the top of the gamepad until the indicator on the underside of the pad starts flashing back and forth.
    (Press and hold black “SYNC” button to enable Bluetooth Inquiry Mode)

Successful pairing
  1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
  2. For Switch Pro & Joycon controller: The first light on the left fully on.

Reconnect
Simply press any button on the controller. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.
As of v1.2.1 the minimum required 8bitdo FW for controllers are:
  • SF30: v1.37
  • Gbros adapter: v2.25

Update via the 8bitdo Win10 app: (microsoft.com) For details of the update procedure, please visit: (8bitdo.com)

First time pairing

  1. Boot up BlueRetro and make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” RED LED pulsing).
  2. Power up 8bitdo controller in Xinput mode, then LED 1 will start to blink. (“Start + X” button or set switch to X)
  3. Press and hold “SYNC” button until LED starts flashing back and forth.
    (Press and hold “SYNC” button to enable Bluetooth Inquiry Mode)

Successful pairing
  1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
  2. For 8bitdo controller: The first light on the left fully on.

Reconnect
Simply press the start button on the controller. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.

Pairing with Retro-Bit controller

First time pairing
  1. Boot up BlueRetro and make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” RED LED pulsing).
  2. Power up Retro-Bit controller in Xinput mode (“Home + X”), then the LED starts flashing back and forth. (Only supported in Xinput mode!).

Successful pairing
  1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
  2. For Retro-Bit controller: The LED fully on.

Reconnect

Simply press the “Home” button on the controller. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.

Pairing with PS3 controller

NOTE: Only official PS3 controllers are supported.

First time pairing (Windows)
  1. Download and install Sixaxis Pair Tool: (lo4d.com)
  2. Connect the BlueRetro adapter to a PC or phone to get the BD ADDR (MAC address). (Make sure your converter is plugged into the console or connected to the USB cable for power)
    • Open (blueretro.io) in a Chrome web browser (Windows PC).
    • Navigate to “BlueRetro System Manager”.
    • Click on “Connect BlueRetro”.
      (Make sure your PC has built-in Bluetooth compatibility or a Bluetooth dongle plugged in.)
    • The BD ADDR of your BlueRetro will be displayed when connected. Write it down.
  3. Use a USB cable to connect your PS3 controller to the PC.
  4. Launch Sixaxis Pair Tool and enter the BD ADDR into the “Change Master” field.
  5. Click update. (Once the update is complete, the controller can be disconnected from the PC.)
  6. Insert your BlueRetro adapter into your console to boot up BlueRetro. (Make sure adapter is in inquiry mode (“SYNC” LED pulsing))
  7. Hold down the “PS” button on your controller until the four red lights on top of the DualShock 3 start flashing.
Successful pairing
    1. For BlueRetro adapter: The “SYNC” BLUE LED fully on.
    2. For PS3 controller: The four red lights on top of the DualShock 3 fully on

Reconnect
Simply hold down the “PS” button on the PS3 controller until the Bluetooth function is activated. Then it will reconnect to the BlueRetro adapter automatically.

Firmware update

  1. Download the NodeMCU-PyFlasher and BlueRetro firmware: (github.com)
  2. Execute
Firmware update
  1. Download the NodeMCU-PyFlasher and BlueRetro firmware: (github.com)
  2. Execute NodeMCU-PyFlasher.exe.
  3. Connect the BlueRetro to your computer using a Type-C cable. Select the appropriate COM port for your computer. Select the latest BlueRetro firmware and choose to erase flash.

  4. Connect the BlueRetro to your computer using a Type-C cable. Select the appropriate COM port for your computer. Select the latest BlueRetro firmware and choose to erase flash.

Buttons mapping reference

PSX/PS2 WiiU Pro Switch Joycon Switch Pro Saturn
Left stick left Left stick left Stick left (H) Left stick left Stick left
Left stick right Left stick right Stick right (H) Left stick right Stick right
Left stick down Left stick down Stick down (H) Left stick down Stick down
Left stick up Left stick up Stick up (H) Left stick up Stick up
Right stick left Right stick left – Right stick left –
Right stick right Right stick right – Right stick right –
Right stick down Right stick down – Right stick down –
Right stick up Right stick up – Right stick up –
D-pad left D-pad left D-pad left D-pad left D-pad left
D-pad right D-pad right D-pad right D-pad right D-pad right
D-pad down D-pad down D-pad down D-pad down D-pad down
D-pad up D-pad up D-pad up D-pad up D-pad up
Square Y B or D-pad up Y X
Circle A X or D-pad down A B
X B A or D-pad left B A
Triangle X Y or D-pad right X Y
Start Start “+” or Capture “+” Start
Select Select “-” or Home “-“ –
Analog Home – Home –
L2 ZL SL ZL Analog L
L1 L L or R L Z
L3 Left stick click Stick click Left stick click –
R2 ZR SR ZR Analog R
R1 R ZL or ZR R C
R3 Right stick click Right stick click Right stick click Digital R

PSX/PS2 PS3 PS4/PS5 Xbox One S/XS 8bitdo/Retro-Bit
Left stick left Left stick left Left stick left Left stick left Left trackpad left
Left stick right Left stick right Left stick right Left stick right Left trackpad right
Left stick down Left stick down Left stick down Left stick down Left trackpad down
Left stick up Left stick up Left stick up Left stick up Left trackpad up
Right stick left Right stick left Right stick left Right stick left Right trackpad left
Right stick right Right stick right Right stick right Right stick right Right trackpad right
Right stick down Right stick down Right stick down Right stick down Right trackpad down
Right stick up Right stick up Right stick up Right stick up Right trackpad up
D-pad left D-pad left D-pad left D-pad left Stick left / D-pad left
D-pad right D-pad right D-pad right D-pad right D-pad right
D-pad down D-pad down D-pad down D-pad down Stick down / D-pad down
D-pad up D-pad up D-pad up D-pad up Stick up / D-pad up
Square Square Square X X
Circle Circle Circle B B
X X X A A
Triangle Triangle Triangle Y Y
Start Start OPTIONS Menu Start
Select Select SHARE View Back / Home
Analog PS PS Xbox –
L2 L2 L2 LT Analog LT
L1 L1 L1 LB LB
L3 L3 L3 Left stick click LG
R2 R2 R2 RT Analog RT
R1 R1 R1 RB RB
R3 R3 R3 Right stick click RG

FCC Warning:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

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