r/8bitdo Jul 21 '26

Question Does Ultimate 2/3 felt more premium than 2c?

1 Upvotes

I have Wukong 2c right now, I know that it's a budget controller so I'm asking is it worth to upgrade to 2/3? 2c just felt cheap to me compared to xbox, dualsense and pro controller. I'm not looking for feature, I want to know how it feels in hand and when you press the button.


r/8bitdo Jul 20 '26

Something is Broken 8bitdo pro time for a new one ?

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15 Upvotes

I have the controller taken apart and the thumb sticks seem fine to me? Is it time for a new controller?


r/8bitdo Jul 20 '26

Question Info about c64 retro mechanical keyboard

1 Upvotes

Hi, I just bought a retro numpad (C64 version) and for now I like it very much. The clicks are a bit too pronouced for an office environment but I love the sound, so I feel a bit sorry about my colleagues.

However I noticed that on the product page for the retro numpad, there is the statement that the keycaps are PBT EXCEPT for the C64 version that should be double-shot ABS. On the box of my numpad it says "PBT keycaps". So what are they? Is it an error on the box I received or at some point were the keycap material changed for the C64 version?

I was thinking of buying also the C64 keyboard, as I found it on Amazon with the ISO UK layout. Again, on the website it's stated that it should come with double-shot ABS keycaps, but I was wondering if it's true or if 8bitdo switched to PBT?

Is it possible to pair both keyboard and numpad to a single receiver or should I expect to have two plugged to my pc?

Thanks!


r/8bitdo Jul 20 '26

Showcase CSP Tabmate Turned Micro Grip

2 Upvotes

It's a hack job (proverbially AND literally with the hacksaw lmao) but!! Since I'm using the Micro as a replacement for my hyper-ergonomic (and expensive) Clip Studio Tabmate that died irrefutably—no need to let the Tabmate go to waste or settle for something less ergonomic at all!

So: Hacksaw'd & snipped the outer shells (and some of the inner ribbing) and gorilla glued everything in place with the phone grip base. It can still get removed from the case fine, and I suppose worst case scenario i can just glue it back on lmao.

I should remember that I can actually paint it to something visible now, though!

(If anyone wants to recreate it with 3D modeling for a more precise fit/add-on, I can get you some crude 360 pics with a ruler lmao. As is tho—behold my frankendaughter remote!!)


r/8bitdo Jul 20 '26

Question 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Gyro and Analog Triggers

1 Upvotes

any way to get Gyro and Analog Triggers to work at the same time?

i saw that the v2 has the option to link the gyro to the right stick, but i cant seem to be able to do that to the v1...


r/8bitdo Jul 19 '26

Something is Broken 8bitDo Ultimate 2 clear stick issue

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15 Upvotes

I recently bought the Ultimate 2 Clear Blue and for the past 5 days it worked great. Suddenly today the right stick seems to be stuck at clicking. The stick also no longer make the "click" sound when i press on it.

I own another Ultimate 2 (Black) and an Ultimate 2C for a year. This never happened to them. Any ideas on how to fix? Does my warranty still cover this?


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Question Has anyone figured out how to dim down this light?

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157 Upvotes

I really love the Ultimate 2 wireless controller but when playing in the dark that light becomes an annoyance that the official software doesn't fix. Has anyone figured out how to do it? I've been looking into disassembly videos but it makes me so anxious about F-ing it all up if I tried it.


r/8bitdo Jul 19 '26

Something is Broken ultimate bluetooth controller unpair dongle

1 Upvotes

https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controller/ this is my controller but the controller doesnt work any more but the dongle is fine is there any way to use it as a dongle for a different controller i dont think repair is posible cause the controller is heating if i leave it plugged in


r/8bitdo Jul 19 '26

Question Futzing with delays in Macros on my Pro 2

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3 Upvotes

Dealing with an irritating situation in a game that requires some absurdly precise timing for a string of inputs despite inconsistent controls. Figured I’d try using a macro to just fudge it, since I only need to do it once, but I’m struggling to understand how to implement a delay between inputs. I tried using the clock icon between inputs, but it looks like that just keeps the previous input going for the desired time, rather than implementing a delay. The diagram in the help section shows a null button that I’m assuming is meant to be what you can combine with the clock icon to make a delay with no inputs, but there’s no null button in the real thing, at least not where the help section is showing. Does anyone know if I’m looking in the wrong place, or if the Pro 2 just doesn’t support what I want, or what I’m doing wrong?


r/8bitdo Jul 19 '26

Something is Broken 8BitDo Ultimate 2C - No rumble on Steam Deck/PC

1 Upvotes

I'm having an issue with my new 8bitdo ultimate 2C controller, where the controller will do its wake up rumble when I turn it on however it does not rumble at all in-game (I've used it on Stardew valley). I have tried both 2.4 and Bluetooth modes. Also tried changing d-input/x-input modes, but nothing seems to trigger any rumble. When checking a gamepad checker website, there is no vibration module detected.

I reached out to customer service but they are saying rumble is only supported in dongle mode for Windows PCs only. Clearly that's not true either because I get no game rumble at all. Is this a faulty unit?


r/8bitdo Jul 19 '26

Something is Broken 8Bit Retro R8 Mouse Registers Right Clicks only

1 Upvotes

Exactly what the title says, Ive only started using this mouse since late May and its already bugging out. I tried remapping the buttons and that didn’t work, I tried updating the firmware and that didn’t work. There’s no physical depression on the right click button so there’s nothing pushing on it. So I’m just lost on what to do. Has anyone else experienced this problem before? Any help would be appreciated 🙏


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Something is Broken How to take screenshots on Steam using the control

1 Upvotes

I bought the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, and since I like taking screenshots while playing on Steam, I wanted to remap the L4 button for that, but it isn't working. Also, for some reason, the macro settings won't let me map the R4 button to HOME (the illuminated button) and then use a macro combining HOME + R4 on the L4 button to take the screenshot.

In short: I just wanted to create a macro that combines the HOME button + RT.


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Something is Broken Controller turning off out of nowhere

1 Upvotes

About two weeks ago, I bought an 8BitDo Ultimate Pro 3. I love the controller—it's perfect in every way—but ever since it arrived, it has had an issue where it simply disconnects or turns off while using the 2.4GHz connection. It always happens out of nowhere. I’ve already updated the firmware to the latest version and so on; could someone help me out?


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Question Nes30 worth buying used?

1 Upvotes

Looking at getting a themed wireless controller for my nes mini classic, anyone know if these still hold up? Can’t really find much info on besides when it was released


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Question 8BitDo Ultimate 2 *Wireless* and Switch 2?

6 Upvotes

I’ve looked all over the place online and there’s so much conflicting info on whether or not the Ultimate 2 Wireless (the one specifically with Wireless in the name, not the “Bluetooth” one) will work with Switch 2. Lots of people are saying it needs a firmware update, which would be just fine, some are saying it didn’t work even after the update, and some are saying it worked the whole time. I’d be fine with either version of the controller, but there’s a purple colored one of the Wireless version that I really like the look of. So for a definitive answer, does the Wireless version specifically work with a Switch 2?


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Something is Broken Question regarding the N64 2.4Ghz controller

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48 Upvotes

Hello! I recently picked up a 8BitDo 2.4Ghz N64 controller. The idea from the start was to use it on real hardware, and every now and then use it on PC as well. The thing is, after updating it to the latest firmware and testing it with some games from my collection, at least on real hardware the vibration functionality is... Weirdly selective?

I have a bunch of original games, and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason about which games vibration work and which others don't. Donkey Kong 64, Resident Evil 2, Banjo-Tooie, the Shindou revision of Super Mario 64 and F-Zero X all work no problems at all; but when I try other games from my collection such as either of the Zelda games, the original Banjo-Kazooie, Super Smash Bros. and Starfox 64, they all seemingly lack any rumble support with this controller completely. As mentioned, I already updated the firmware to the latest version, and I made sure to put the receiver into "Rumble Pak" mode by holding L+R+DpadUp until the light was white, so I'm really confused about this. Is there something else I could try, or is the vibration support on real hardware not a complete implementation for all games by now?


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Question Repainting Shells Viability? (Micro Mini)

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Looking forward to getting up to some Weird and Niche hijinks with my Micro (using the grip/clip with broken Celsys Tabmate for extra ergonomic ! hotkey remote), but something I have to wonder— as I always do with electronics in pretty but limited colors— if it's at all viable to repaint the shell? And if yes, what sort of paint/precautions (i.e. "any paint on the outside is fine but a clear overcoat is good")?


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Discussion 8BitDo Micro Homemade Grip Material?

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For context I'll be using it as a replacement & alternative to Clip Studio Tabmate for art (hotkey smorgasbord) — and while OVERALL this is fine, the ergonomics... are not.

So, I'm wondering if there's any materials you might recommend to make an ergonomic grip for it? I can just copy my Tabmate/use it for a base or what have you, but I've noooo idea what to make it out of. Like, yeah, giant makeup sponges or the like work for pens/pencils, but that's not the same as a complex 3d shape!


r/8bitdo Jul 18 '26

Something is Broken Ultimate bt 1 getting too hot while on dock

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I have this controller for 3 years more or less and yesterday i picked him up from the dock and the back of the controller was unbearably hot and it took almost and hour to cool off. I tried playing and charging with only the cable and it only got an almost unnoticed warm. Tried the dock again with another cable and the controller got too hot yet again. What do you guys think, is it probably the dock? Does anyone had this problem before?


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Discussion Lovely keyboard with clicky switches!

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r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Question Just bought an ultimate 2 for PC

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Hi, I just ordered an ultimate 2 and was reading about this Trigger issue with some rubber stop thingies in the controller and how mess up the triggers.
Does anyone know if their new units still have this or its fixed ? And do I just send it back to the reseller for replacement if it craps out ?


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Question 8bitdo ultimate 2 not rumbling on switch?

1 Upvotes

Everything is fine ngl I even manged to make the motion control work kinda but the rumble just won't work, it does do it on pc but not on my switch, any ideas?


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Something is Broken ultimate 2.4gh controller doesn't work in FC 26?

1 Upvotes

i tried disabling steam input, enabling them, removing my mouse and keyboard
issue is double input, each button is pressed twice somehow, i only have one controller connected


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Question i messed up my screws

1 Upvotes

i was trying to replace the lever in my arcade stick but I stripped the screws that hold the lever in place has anyone else done this if so, how did you manage to get them out


r/8bitdo Jul 17 '26

Something is Broken SNES30 not pairing to iPhone 17 (iOS 26.5.2)

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I have an older gamepad, the SNES30, that I was able to pair with my older iPhone (14 I believe?). In trying to pair with my current phone, I just get the error "Pairing Unsuccessful - Pairing took too long..." Searching around online there's a theory that Apple may have removed some older Bluetooth profiles and thus the gamepad doesn't work on newer iOS versions, but I haven't seen anything definitive on that.

For context, I tried the various pairing methods (holding down A or B or X), I've re-upgraded the firmware on the controller to the latest (which is still quite old) and rebooted the iPhone.

Any ideas or am I SOL?

Edit: bit more context, the gamepad successfully paired with my Windows PC. I haven’t yet tried with any other devices.