8BitDo USB Adapter User Manual
FAQ – Frequently Asked Question
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.
*Other products which are affected by this change also include: USB Adapter, USB Adapter for PS classic, NES Receiver, SNES / SFC Receiver, Classic Receiver & MD Receiver.
One controller at a time. If you wish to use multiple controllers at a time, you would need to use multiple adapters.
Please make sure the ‘Pro Controller Wired Communication’ is on. If not, go to System Settings on your Switch and turn on ‘Pro Controller Wired Communication’.
It works with DualSense, DualShock 4, DualShock 3, Switch Pro, Joy-Con (including FC, NES, SFC, and SNES versions), WiiU Pro, Wii remote, as well as all 8BitDo Bluetooth controllers.
*Models which are not mentioned above are not compatible with this USB adapter.
It works with Switch, Windows 10, PS Classic, Android, macOS, Raspberry Pi and Retrofreak.
*Systems which are not mentioned above are not compatible with this USB adapter.
Yes, you can. If your device does not have enough USB ports, you can use a USB hub to connect multiple adapters.
*Just remember each adapter can only connect to one controller at a time.
Yes, you can. You can connect any Wii Remote compatible controller to your Wii Remote, and then connect your Wii Remote to your Switch via our USB adapter.
No, it does not work on Windows 10. Our USB adapter only supports Motion controls on DS4 when it is connected to Switch.
No, you can not. No, it does not work.
Press and hold PS button on your PS4 till the controller turns off, then connect the controller to your PS4 via a USB cable, click on ‘OK’ to reconnect them.
A. Download and run “Receiver/USB Adapter Tools for PS3” on your PC/Mac first
B. Take the USB adapter, hold down the pair button and connect it to your PC/Mac
C. Take your PS3 controller and connect it to your PC/Mac via USB
D. Click on ‘Pair’ in the software and wait till the pairing is completed
E. You can now plug the adapter to your chosen device and press the PS button on your PS3 to connect them
F. When connection is successful, LEDs on both USB adapter and PS3 will stay solid
For more detailed information, please see –
https://download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Receiver/usb_adapter/8Bitdo_USB_RR_Manual.pdf
Yes, it does. For instance, SN30 Pro has turbo function when put on X-input mode. So all you need to do is to turn on the controller by X+START key command (X-input mode key command), then press the pair button to pair it with the receiver. Once they are connected, the turbo function is activated automatically.
*Motion censor is not available here on X-input mode.
Yes, it does.
For hand held mode, you just need to use a USB Type-C Male to USB-A Female OTG cable to connect to our USB adapter.
No, it does not.
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