8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter 2 for Switch/Switch 2, Windows PC, Mac & Raspberry Pi, Compatible with Xbox Series X & S Controller, Xbox One Bluetooth Controller, Switch Pro and PS5 Controller (Black)

The 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter 2 was mainly to use my Xbox Series X controller on my Nintendo Switch (and now it works great on Switch 2 too), this tiny black dongle is a game-changer. For around $20, it delivers incredible value and compatibility. Setup is dead simple: Plug it into the USB port on your Switch dock, hold the pair button on the adapter until it flashes, put your controller in pairing mode, and you’re connected in seconds. I especially love that it supports Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Bluetooth, PS5, PS4, Switch Pro, and even some older ones like Wii U Pro. No more buying yet another controller just for one system! Performance-wise, the connection is rock-solid with virtually no noticeable lag—perfect for fast-paced games like Smash Bros., Zelda, or shooters on PC. On Switch, enabling “Pro Controller Wired Communication” in settings (a quick one-time toggle) makes everything work smoothly, including motion controls where supported. Vibration works great in X-input mode on PC too. The 8BitDo Ultimate Software lets you remap buttons, create profiles, and tweak settings if you want more customization (super handy for Xbox or PS5 controllers on Switch).

This works to connect my Xbox Elite 2 controller to both my pc & my switch! Only had to set up the connection once and can switch the adapter between the two systems without having to re-pair my controller. Definitely highly recommend!

When it comes to d-pad based games, Sony's controllers are undefeated. Xbox controller dpads are too clicky and have no feedback. Nintendo's dpads are great, but their controllers lack triggers (ZL/ZR are just buttons), so they don't work well for games that require analog input. I got some wicked deals on PS4 and PS5 controllers, but I don't have a PS4 or PS5 to utilize them. That's where this dongle comes into play. I put the controller into sync mode (Share + PS button), hold the button on the 8bitdo adapter when connected to USB port, and the controller syncs up lickity split! I've updated mine to the latest firmware from 8bitdo and it works perfectly on Switch 2 (make sure you enable the "Pro Controller Wired Communication" setting) as well as PC. Steam still detects it as an Xinput controller, which is fine since Xinput is guaranteed to work on any game that supports a controller. As long as you're not completely smooth brained, you'll know to press X when the game tells you to press X and not the other X. Right? You got this champ. 10/10 adapter, by the way.

Super easy to set up and start working. Waaaaayyy more reliable than typical bluetooth. Connects to Xbox One and PS4 controllers really easily. I use this with a Batocera set up and it works pretty much perfectly out of the box. It connects both Xbox and PS controllers as 8bitdo Pro 2 Controllers, and seems like your controller doesn't work at first, but it's because Batocera doesn't have a controller mapping set up for the 8bitdo controller yet. Once you get a mapping set up (Hit Space on a connected keyboard and go to Controller&Bluetooth Settings > Controller Mapping), Xbox/PS work great on the same configuration. Highly recommend it for a similar set up!

My Switch Pro controller analogs are both shot now, and I figured 20 bucks for a bluetooth adapter to use other controllers on hand was worth trying, compared to the price of replacing the official controller. So far I've used this to connect my Xbox One controller (for the older Xbox, not the current one) and a PS5 controller to my Nintendo Switch. I did not update the 8BitDo2's drivers or change anything on the adapter's settings, and the controllers themselves were both up to date on firmware. So far I've only had connection issues with the Xbox One controller, which I suspect was due to the old AA batteries being low, but the controller worked great for the first 20 or so hours, with the exception of one mid-salmon run match where the controller got stuck and had me running in circles until I was booted. Most buttons on the XB1 were mapped one to one with the Switch, the only buttons I didnt seem to have access to was screenshot and recording. The rumble worked but was a bit too strong for my liking. Then I swapped to using my PS5 controller, and have been keeping the controller's power topped off. Ive had no disconnect issues with the PS5 controller while games were running and the console was powered on. The PS5 controller seems to emulate all buttons as well as motion controls, while using the touchpad button to take screenshots and record clips. Both controllers occasionally have to be reconnected when the console has been off for a while, which is fairly easy to do. I'm not sure why this is, the adapter seems to retain connected devices after being unplugged. Some days I wake up, press the PS or Xbox button to connect them to the adapter, and then press it again and the console wakes up, other days I have to walk over to the docked console and press the power button, and then reconnect the controllers. So far both controllers were very responsive pressing buttons and responding to analog sticks, I have not been able to perceive any delay/latency compared to using the Switch Pro controller. I typically sit between 4 to 12 feet away from the console when I play. Both controllers seemed to have a mildly annoying dead zone on the LR2 triggers though, but it usually doesn't affect anything unless I need to press those triggers rapidly. Either I never noticed this dead zone when using the controllers on their respective consoles, or the *BitDo2 is set to wait until a certain analog distance is pulled before emulating the digital signal to the Switch. Out of the box, this may be annoying depending on what hardware you have to tweak it with, since it requires a compatible smartphone or PC.

I usually don't write good reviews but this device works so well with my steam deck out of the box, plug and play, that i will go out of my way and say this is a great product. I broke line of sight and went about 100 feet away down the hall through the living room into the kitchen and it was still working on my steam deck. Using Xbox x 1408 controller.

I bought this to use with my Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller on my PC, running Windows 11. Previously I had purchased another, cheaper USB dongle to pair this controller to, and it honestly worked great. I bought this 8bitdo dongle when that cheaper dongle bent, as I thought it would be nice to have an upgraded dongle that was not bent. This one had good reviews, so I really looked forward to having a more reliable dongle for my controller when gaming on my PC. Unfortunately, this product is completely useless for my use case, as it simply does not work at all. I am able to pair my controller to the dongle, but the dongle simply does not transmit any controller button inputs to my PC. I have tried updating the firmware to no avail, and I have tried using 8bitdo's software to troubleshoot my issue, but said software is completely unhelpful, and does not seem to do anything at all. I have scoured the internet for troubleshooting tips - most of which come from third party sites, as 8bitdo's website seems to have major issues and mostly doesn't seem to even work - but nothing I have tried has made this 8bitdo dongle function as it is advertised. I have since returned to using my old, cheap, bent USB dongle, which still works great, despite requiring absolutely no drivers or software or firmware updates. This 8bitdo dongle seems to require a lot of software and firmware updates, along with major troubleshooting, and still does not have a guarantee of working. I am incredibly disappointed with this product, and moreover I am disappointed with myself for not returning it within the return window, as this thing is just totally useless. I cannot recommend this product at all, if you intend to use it on a Windows 11 PC with an Xbox Elite Series 2 controller.

Used it on the Switch to play with a Playstation Dual Shock 4 and, while there's a bit of finagling one needs to do (sometimes involving having to pull the dongle out and put it back in), it worked great! I also used it on the PC for the same controller. I read that 2.4ghz polls a bit better than a Bluetooth connection, but the difference was negligible, if there is one. Following the directions made installation and syncing easy.