This review is for the new (Amazon date first available 12/6/2021, version 2) “8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2”.
Short version:
Confirmed, as of 1/20/2022, the new “8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2” completely supports Xbox Series X|S controllers in Bluetooth BLE wirelessly on Nintendo Switch. Bluetooth pairing is under 3 seconds. Reconnection is about 2 seconds after the initial pairing. No lag from what I could experience. All buttons, including the new Share button, can be remapped by using 8bitdo Ultimate Software. However, profile needs to be reactivated every time Switch wake up from sleep. Which is a bit troublesome.
Long version:
I have been using four 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ and Pro2 controllers on my two Nintendo Switches for almost two years. SN30 Pro’s are great controllers. 8bitdo has great after sale support especially frequent firmware upgrades to fix problems. Things changed over Thanksgiving time. I bought my first Metrodvania 2D side scroll platform game, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The left stick of SN30 pro2 hurt my left thumb after long play because of its position. BTW, I am 60 years old, most players are younger than me and most likely won’t have my problem. I also have four Playstation 4 controllers but they have the same left stick position. Xbox controller should help because left stick is on top and closer to edge so my left thumb does not have to extend wide as on the SN30 Pro2 and Dualshock4.
Bought a Xbox Series X|S controller over black Friday sale from COSTCO and discovered it does not work with the Mayflash Magic-NS and Magic-N I already have. Though Mayflash adaptors claimed they work with all Xbox controllers. Later found out this was because Xbox Series controllers now use Bluetooth BLE instead of the Classic mode. I spent days researching and couldn’t find much information other than everybody just reported how they couldn’t use Xbox series control on Switch. BTW, there are cumbersome or expensive (more than $30) way to do it but I don’t want to either use two adapters in serial, nor pay more than $30 to buy another adaptor, so this new Xbox Series controller can only be used to play Dolphin emulator games on PC. BTW, it works great with Dolphin emulator on PC.
I regain hope after reading someone in different item review on Amazon mentioned the 8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2 works with his Xbox Series controller. I decided to give it one more try. I don’t want to bore you with how difficult is was for me to finally receive this adaptor 14 days after ordering with Prime shipping, just hope your purchase experience will be easier than mine.
Today I am playing Ori on switch with Xbox Series X|S controller WIRELESSLY. Happy ending.
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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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Solid product
My girlfriend stole my Pro Controller and was tired of using my joycons to play Tears of the Kingdom. Heard good things about 8bitdo products and had a PS5 Dualsense I use for my Steam Deck so I figured the controller should pull double duty. Adapter works great for an updated Dualsense (I hear Sony screwed up the firmware to actively inhibit your ability to use the controller with adapters such as this, so beware purchasing this if you updated your controller's firmware on the PS5) and haven't had any issues even despite using a USB extension as a passthrough to hide the chunky adapter inside the switch dock. I have to knock off a point because the Switch recognizes it as a wired controller while using the 8bitdo adapter so you won't get any notifications when the controller battery is running low as well as the dongle being too big to fit in the internal USB port without using an aforementioned USB extender. Past that, the thing works great with very few notable issues.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
Style: USB Adapter 2Verified Purchase
My PS4 controller works on my NES classic mini
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
I read the reviews saying this was not compatible with the nes/snes classic mini. I am stubborn and decided to try it anyway. I did not update the firmware on the 8bitdo usb. I never plugged anything into my computer. I just plugged the adapter into my OTG cable and my Pas4 controller synced. It thinks it’s an Xbox 360 controller and the light is green on the controller instead of blue or red. Both analog buttons work. Both bumpers work, the L2 is Z and R2 changes to c buttons and both analog sticks work. I was going to send this back, but if it’s working, I’ll keep it. I also played N64 Super Smash Bros. The d pad don’t work, but left stick does and seemed fully playable. Playing Link, I can even do special attacks and pull out bombs and throw them. Anyone else had luck with this and is there anything negative I need to know about this before I make a final decision on it?
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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Adrián
Excelente compatibilidad PC/Switch... no es necesario actualizar firmware.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 27, 2024Style: USB Adapter 2Verified Purchase
Josh
Easy plug-and-play, works perfectly.
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2023Style: USB Adapter 2Verified Purchase
Thomson Richards
Works flawlessly
Reviewed in India on October 21, 2023Style: USB Adapter 2Verified Purchase
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Nintendo SwitchでXbox Series Xコントローラーが使える！
Reviewed in Japan on May 3, 2024Style: USB Adapter 2Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in Japan on May 3, 2024
Xboxコントローラーは、Switchでは有線接続のProコンとして認識されるので、刺す前にSwitch本体の設定→コントローラーとセンサーからProコントローラーの有線通信をONにしないと認識しないので注意してください。
端子がUSB-Aなので、テーブルモードだと間にUSB-A to CのOTG対応の変換アダプターを噛ませる必要がありますが、（TVモードならドックの端子にそのまま挿すだけ）無事にペアリングされて、操作も振動も遅延もなく動作しました。
PCでは使えなかったShareボタンも、キャプチャーボタンとしてしっかり機能します。
HOMEメニューはXboxロゴボタンで呼び出せます。
純正Proコンとの同時接続も出来ました。
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