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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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Rated: Adults Only

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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 16,443 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#22,810 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#867 in Nintendo Switch Controllers

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 highest 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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4.4 out of 5

16,443 global ratings

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Customers like the ease of use of the adapter. For example, they mention it's easy enough to set up, pair, and work with. That said, some complain about the instructions being unintuitive and unclear. Opinions are mixed on value, quality, lag, compatibility, and connectivity.

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648 customers mention503 positive145 negative

Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. They say it works well, is easy to set up, and works perfectly with any game that supports Xbox controllers. The device is great, packaged really well, and is overall very responsive. It's a very useful little tool that works for PC and the six axis motion controls work perfectly.

"...this thing is awesome and it’s a ton of functionality, quality of life, and compatibility packed into a small red or brown plastic brick...." Read more

"...No latency issues, no controller issues, nothing. It works as expected, and it works and feels just as it does when it is wired...." Read more

"...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." Read more

"The device is great, packaged really well, and is overall very responsive...." Read more

171 customers mention160 positive11 negative

Customers find the network interface controller adapter easy to set up and pair with their PS4 controller. They also say it's plug-and-play and ready to use. Customers also mention that the adapter is convenient and makes it easy to play Switch, Xbox One, and PC titles all with one.

"...-plug and play. literally no setup required other than the pairing process. at least on switch and PC.-mapping software...." Read more

"...It's quick to get the controller on and working with the system and nice.Tips:Update the device's firmware...." Read more

"...Pairing was simple and my operating system recognized it immediately. I’ve tested it with MS Game Pass as well as Steam with no issues...." Read more

"...That also was easy enough to set up. Then the problems happened. The input sent to the computer can be erratic...." Read more

215 customers mention84 positive131 negative

Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the adapter. Some mention it works great with the PS4 controller, and many kinds of other controllers. However, others say that it won't connect to their controller, the Wii motion controller, or the PS3 controllers are a massive pain to connect to it.

"...I most was disappointed to find out is that the adapter only supports one joy-con at a time, in the sideways mode...." Read more

"...and it’s a ton of functionality, quality of life, and compatibility packed into a small red or brown plastic brick...." Read more

"...It can only connect 1 switch joycon and ps3 controllers are a massive pain to connect to it. Everything else though is an absolute dream to connect...." Read more

"...No latency issues, no controller issues, nothing. It works as expected, and it works and feels just as it does when it is wired...." Read more

178 customers mention88 positive90 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it's an absolute dream to connect, while others say that it sometimes fails to connect. The connection is spotty and the pairing starts having issues if the controller battery is low.

"...-sync was easy--press the button on the 8bitdo adapter and then press the sync button on the Wii U..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...What I do like is that there's no need to pair after you've done it the first time (unless you pair the controller with another device after)...." Read more

"...My first issue was that it wouldn't stay connected, I'd be setting up my emulator for the inputs and the connection would drop and the light on my..." Read more

150 customers mention104 positive46 negative

Customers are mixed about the lag of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it works perfectly with no lag input, while others say that they get very noticeable lag when using their Xbox controller.

"...i imagine it does.-no noticeable difference in latency between the 8bitdo’s bluetooth connection (and subsequent input processing) and a..." Read more

"...No latency issues, no controller issues, nothing. It works as expected, and it works and feels just as it does when it is wired...." Read more

"...a tplink dongle and with the 8bitdo dongle plugged in, my Internet speed goes to crap. Once it gets unplugged, it's goes back to normal...." Read more

"...-Just works. I've had zero issues playing games this way. It does not seem to add lag or any other issues.Cons:..." Read more

132 customers mention70 positive62 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the adapter. Some mention it's worth the price, and a cheap solution to using stuff they already have in other, better ways. However, others say it'll disconnect for no reason and is unreliable.

"...it’s more than fairly priced considering the ease of use, reliability, and performance...." Read more

"...'s pro controller had that hefty of a price tag and the dpad is apparently not great- I wasn't about to buy that...." Read more

"...And Honestly this thing is cheaper and more reliable that the official Sony made Dual Shock 4 receiver for PC." Read more

"...don't know if I got a defective adapter, but as far as I can tell it's just junk...." Read more

80 customers mention51 positive29 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's a great piece of hardware, reliable, and well-made. However, others say that the material feels cheap, the button feels shaky, and it'll wobble when you press it. Some say that it'd get bricked if they accidentally dropped it.

"...this thing is awesome and it’s a ton of functionality, quality of life, and compatibility packed into a small red or brown plastic brick...." Read more

"...+ latency is pretty goodNeutral:| It's a bit chunky if you look at my pictures, one of them the 8bitdo is connected to my computer..." Read more

"This little device is very well made and pretty awesome. I purchased this to pair with a PS5 controller and use with my gaming PC running Windows 11...." Read more

"...It exceeded my expectations and then some! This adapter is AMAZING, and you will not regret buying it!" Read more

55 customers mention7 positive48 negative

Customers find the instructions for the network interface controller adapter to be unintuitive and unclear. They also mention that there are no troubleshooting steps on the 8Bitdo support page. Customers also say that the correct mode is not intuitive or easy to find. They say that it takes seconds to reset and that the ability to install updates is required.

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

"...-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!..." Read more

"...Smooth sailing after this.The set up seems a bit crazy but it's simple, and once you're done? You're done.Conclusion:..." Read more

"...Stadia and Swtich connection... It's super easy, but no instructions come with the device for this setup." Read more

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Noah Clark

amazing for dualsense controllers.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

i use PS5 dualsense controllers on switch and PC. here’s what i like about this adapter:

-controller pairing is saved on the adapter’s local memory, not the host device. you can swap one controller between PCs/switch/etc by simply moving the adapter between their ports.

-controller mapping and emulation is done onboard. on windows, it automatically converts my DS5 inputs to xbox inputs, which provides maximum compatibility. on switch, it converts them to a switch pro controller.

-pairing is fast. really fast. the DS5 is my favorite controller ever, but the pairing (and re-pairing) process with it for windows bluetooth can be…frustrating. incredibly so. this removes that issue entirely. it automatically finds the closest controller in bluetooth pairing mode and snatches it up, no weird extra drivers (or sudden and mysterious lack thereof) to worry about.

-plug and play. literally no setup required other than the pairing process. at least on switch and PC.

-mapping software. i have yet to use this, but will very soon and will update this review asap. i’m hoping it saves the settings to the adapter itself, not the PC. i imagine it does.

-no noticeable difference in latency between the 8bitdo’s bluetooth connection (and subsequent input processing) and a direct bluetooth connection via windows settings.

this thing is awesome and it’s a ton of functionality, quality of life, and compatibility packed into a small red or brown plastic brick. it’s more than fairly priced considering the ease of use, reliability, and performance. if you have any issues with your PC’s onboard bluetooth and your controller, or want to use an unsupported controller for the switch, this is all you need. the design is also unique, and it stands apart from similar adapters.

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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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Ennima

Impresionante!

Reviewed in Mexico on September 2, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Hace unos días, compré en una tienda departamental un control supuestamente para nintendo Switch, pero... No funcionó. Entonces ví que esté dispositivo me ayudaría.

Funciona perfectamente, es sencillo de usar y ya lo probé hasta con un control de Xbox Series S/X y funciona bien.

Lo malo con el mando de Xbox es que el giroscopio no funciona.

También lo probé con un viejo y gastado Dualshock 4, con drift en los sticks. Y me sorprendió, el giroscopio funciona de maravilla para splatoon y el drift casi no se siente.

Valió la pena cada centavo de éste dispositivo.

Ahora me declaro fan de 8BitDo y su excelente calidad y precio.

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Alex

Great to use with Nvidia Shield TV

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

I bought this because the Nvidia Shield TV seems to have really poor Bluetooth performance (had fairly high latency) which was exacerbated by the fact I use GeForce Now to stream all of my games so any reduction in latency is very welcome. When I switched over to using my Xbox One controller with this gizmo it solved all of my latency issues. Cloud gaming is now a much better experience thanks to this.

Really simple pairing process as well: just press and hold the pair button on the Xbox controller then press the pair button on the 8bitdo and boom its connected.

I think its well priced considering it just works without any faff.

Rajesh

Super Mario, Super Game

Reviewed in India on March 18, 2024

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Super game. My son and friends loved it very much.

Alex

Perfekte Lösung für kabelloses Gaming

Reviewed in Germany on February 11, 2024

Style: USB Adapter 2 BrownVerified Purchase

Ich bin absolut begeistert vom 8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter! Ich habe ihn gekauft, um meine kabellosen Controller mit meinem PC zu verbinden, und er funktioniert einwandfrei. Die Installation war kinderleicht - einfach einstecken und loslegen! Ich habe verschiedene Controller ausprobiert, von verschiedenen Konsolenmarken, und der Adapter hat sie alle problemlos erkannt.

Die Verbindung ist stabil und zuverlässig, ohne jegliche Verzögerungen oder Aussetzer während des Spielens. Ich kann jetzt meine Lieblingsspiele auf meinem PC mit dem Komfort meiner bevorzugten Controller genießen, ohne mich mit Kabeln herumärgern zu müssen.

Für Leute mit einem Xbox Controller bitte updated die firmware des Sticks dann wird dieser auch erkannt. :)

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iker

De lujo

Reviewed in Spain on December 8, 2023

Style: USB Adapter 1Verified Purchase

Va de lujo ningún problema y llega el día indicado

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