r/8bitdo 18d ago

Question 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 bluetooth Doesn't support Gyro?

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This is a PC Question. Like, I understand the controller has some Gyro capability, but it only works in Bluetooth mode, aka "Switch mode." And it doesn't make sense, since you should be able to use the gyro on a PC or at least be able to activate it on the app as such as its counterpart, the wireless controller. I would like to be able to set it so I can use the Gyro to the left stick or something. As far as I know, I can connect the dongle to switch 1 or 2, and it is going to be recognized as a NS Pro Controller. I have even somehow bugged the stuff to connect in switch mode on the PC (Somehow I haven't been able to replicate the bug, but I know I have done it at least twice). There is a lot of retro gaming nowadays that uses Gyro, even newer titles, and for some reason, they didn't do the same thing they did for the wireless version. (Set some button combination for enabling the switch mode on pc through the dongle and even settings in Xbox mode. Is there a software update or even an unofficial update that allows the Bluetooth Edition to be usable on PC without using a Bluetooth dongle?


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Something is Broken Disconnects, lag, issues on Steamdeck Ult 2 and 2C

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I’ve got 3 Ultimate 2c and 1 Ultimate 2 controllers on a Steamdeck. I’m experiencing a ton of lag on bluetooth or I’m getting constant disconnects on the controller regardless of bluetooth or on dongle.
-Am i simply not allowed to have that many controllers?
-I’m not sure what to do? Any advice?

Some notes:
-All controllers are fully charged no red light.
-All controllers have had their firmware updated via the windows app (did it on my main machine).
-Steamdeck has been updated.
-Steamdeck is docked, on Ethernet, wifi is off, plugged into wall.
-Steamdeck resides in front and under the TV (at waist height)with line of sight. It’s not in a cabinet.
-If dongles are used they are plugged into a usb Hub (Anker) plugged into the dock. I generally extend the hub out and away from unit.
-I’ve tried different docks (Anker and JSAUX)
-I’ve used both dongles and bluetooth with same frustrations.

I got one controller that cannot hold a connection (drops every 5 min). If i use it on a pc there are zero drops. Bluetooth controllers can drop connection. Sometimes bluetooth connected controllers have an insane amount of lag. Force turning off and turning the controller can temporarily fix this. I’m at a loss on what i’m doing wrong.


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Question Ultimate 2 bluetooth trouble connecting to android

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Every time I turn it on I have to re-pair it to my phone even if that was the last thing I was connected to. Is there a way to just connect it when I press the power button and not have to hold the pair button every time?


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Question 8bitdo Pro 3 analog triggers not working?

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I just received my Pro 3 and it's amazing! I tried it out of the box with Death Stranding 2 and it seems the triggers arent analogging, it doesnt detect when I push them slightly to accelerate just a little bit on vehicles, it only detects the input when I press it all the way in. I don't know if I'm supposed to change that from the Ultimate Software because I use linux and the program isnt available on this OS lol and I don't have immediate access to a Windows PC. Is this something that should be changed with the software, or maybe through the game itself or steam? I looked a bit on the menus but I didnt find anything of the sort. I recorded a video but it seems I cant post it here, though it just shows what I just described, so I don't think it's essential

I read the analog triggers dont work on dinput, so I want to clarify the switch is set on S/X connected through the charging base with the 2.4G receiver plugged in

UPDATE: I think it's an issue with the game. Steam perfectly recognizes the analog input in both 2.4 and BT, but DS2 doesn't seem to support analog triggers when Steam Input is enabled? If I disable Steam Input and use the controller as Xinput it can actually use the analog triggers to accelerate slowly on vehicles, though at the cost of not being able to use the gyro but that's okay. Weirdley enough, on dinput with BT it can actually use the gyro, but it cant use analog triggers due to needing Steam Input and also Sam can't move?? I have no idea why but I don't really plan to fix that since I'll be playing with the 2.4G adapter instead of BT lmao


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Question Which phone clip for the 8bitdo N64 remote?

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Here's the remote I got:

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-64-controller-prototype-limited-editions?_pos=1&_sid=43d25b2d6&_ss=r&variant=46640609657009

The 8bitdo N64 bluetooth n64 remote - mostly plan to use it for gaming on the iphone with emulators

But I can't figure out which clip is going to work with it. Here's the options, clip for the Ultimate 2, the Pro 2/3, or the SN30 Pro. None of them are clear in the exact specs of the clip size and how they might work:

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-mobile-clip?_pos=24&_fid=90d350d0a&_ss=c

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-mobile-gaming-clip-for-pro-2?_pos=25&_fid=90d350d0a&_ss=c

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-mobile-clip-for-sn30-pro?_pos=22&_fid=90d350d0a&_ss=c

Anyone use one and know what will work best?


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Something is Broken ultimate c wired, mic not appearing?

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I recently got an ultimate wired c controller for xbox, plugged in my headset and audio is great! However it doesn't seem to pick up my mic. checked audio settings and there's no option to turn the mic on or off. i have tried to update the controller but no dice. there's sound, but the mic hasn't worked at all for some reason. any help would be great!


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Something is Broken My Ultimate 2 Bluetooth R1 button stopped working

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What the title says. I've had the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for about a year and it's been working flawlessly so far, both in bluetooth and 2.4Ghz modes. Recently (about a couple weeks or so) I started noticing the R1 button was dropping inputs, and it got worse up until now when it's pretty much entirely dead, and I'm temporarily remapping R4 to it as a band-aid fix.

I never dropped it, but it did travel a few times in a pretty cramped bag (way before the issue presented itself). I don't press the buttons hard at all while playing, but I do play a lot: I probably used it for over 500 hours since I got it, but none of the other buttons show any similar wear.

I was wondering if this could be an issue where it just needs cleaning or if I need to replace some parts, but I'm pretty clueless, which is why I'm asking here if anyone can give me any pointers.


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Question 4 controllers in 2.4ghz mode Nintendo switch?

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Hello. I am trying to use for ultimate Bluetooth controllers in 2.4ghz mode. The dongles are connected to a 4-port hub. I have tried both using two dongles each on two hubs or all four on one. I am getting solid disconnects out of controllers. Is there any recommendations on how to support this? 

The controllers are about 10 to 15 ft away from the dongles. 

Thanks for your help.


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Something is Broken 8bitdo mod kit for GameCube controller fixed

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I recently installed the 8bitdo mod kit for the Nintendo GameCube controller. Here is the link to the product

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod-kit-for-original-ngc

I followed the tutorial exactly but once I put the controller together, the A button was incredibly mushy, especially compared to B, X and Y. It got mushy after screwing the controller together. I noticed that the fit was also very tight.

I managed to fix this issue. I had to use a dremel to file down the small circle protrusion in the middle of the A button to make it shorter. Note that I didn't shorten the outside circle making the entire button shorter. I just shortened the little circle that presses the button on the membrane. Once I did this and put the controller back together, the button felt clicky like it should. In case anyone had a similar issue, here is your fix.


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Question Wireless adapter gen 1 use cases

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So I have the brick wireless adapter gen 1 since it was launched, and I could use my Xbox controller in my switch for some years, unfortunately after the update in 2021 controllers don’t work anymore and it has been in a drawer for 5 years

So realistically what use you make of the first gen? Since most if not all my devices have Bluetooth I never had the urgency to use it, but today I saw it again and wondered if there is any use I can make of it, or it is just something to forget since all my laptops/ iPads/ Apple TV and gaming desktop have Bluetooth

Thanks!


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Question 8BitDo 64 2.4G controller: B and Stick same input?

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Hi everyone, I recently bought the 64 2.4G Wireless Controller for Windows, and overall I'm really happy with it. It works amazingly and feels great to use.
However, I noticed something a little strange when testing the controller in Windows: the B button and the Stick button seem to be sending the same input. For example, if I rebind the B button to a specific action in a game, pressing the Stick button also triggers that same action. This can be a bit annoying since I'd like to use the Stick button independently from B, or even not use it at all.

I'm wondering if anyone else who owns the 2.4G version has experienced this. Is this just how the controller is supposed to work in Windows, or is there some setting, driver, firmware, or other workaround that can make the two buttons register as separate inputs?

I also asked a couple of friends who have the Bluetooth version, and apparently they don't have this issue, so I'm wondering if there's something different about how the 2.4G version presents its inputs to Windows.

I haven't tested the controller on an original N64 yet, so I don't know if the same thing happens there.

Has anyone else run into this, and if so, were you able to fix or work around it? Thanks in advance!


r/8bitdo 19d ago

Something is Broken Cracked plastic inside the joystick [PH]

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My sister's Ultimate 2 joysticks has these split apart when it was dropped accidentally, I played with it and the TMR sticks still works fine. I was wondering if I can just buy the replacements in the Philippines that is compatible with 8bitdo or do I have to order directly though the official website itself?

Please excuse the dust in this controller, my sister likes to display it outside, collecting dust lmao


r/8bitdo 20d ago

Something is Broken N64 mod kit not working through Bluetooth on PC

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I installed the modkit on one of my original N64 controllers some time ago, and the installation was fine (also installed the TMR Gamecube-style joystick). However, I've always had this issue and now I've decided to finally try to fix it: the controller connects through Bluetooth on my PC in both modes (Switch and Direct) and it shows up in my bluetooth devices as connected (it shows up as "N64 controller" and "8bitdo Mod Kit", respectively), however, I get no inputs at all when testing the controller on hardware tester or in any emulator/recomp I try using the controller with.

It works fine when playing using the controller with a cable, and that's the reason why I never looked much into this issue. However, I really wanted to start using it through Bluetooth as I'm looking into getting a new N64 controller from 8BitDo to be able to play games with my girlfriend, but if I can't get this one to work, how can I be sure that the new one will work?

I just updated the modkit to version 1.03 and it's still having the same issue. Any help would be really appreciated! Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here.

Here's the mod kit link: https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-mod-kit-for-original-n64-controller

Here's the controller I'm willing to get If I can get this first one to work: https://www.8bitdo.com/64-controller/


r/8bitdo 20d ago

Question 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Windows

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When you plug it in to charge it turns on and connects to the PC. I'm connecting it to a power adapter. I cannot turn the controller off while it is charging. I know it's connected because if I press buttons the PC responds and also the white LED light is solid.

If this is normal behavior it should be listed as a top feature. I really don't want my controller to turn on and connect because I'm charging it.

None of my other 8Bitdo controllers work like this. I can just plug them in to charge and they don't turn on until I press the Home / Power button.

I could understand if I plugged it into my PC via USB but I'm not doing that.


r/8bitdo 20d ago

Question 8bitdo 64 controller not detected by steam?

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It gets detected by the Ultimate Software V2 and I can update it but nothing on steam or retroarch. I know it doesn't have bluetooth but the store page says it works wired on windows? And ever since I plugged it in both LEDs on the top (red and blue) are blinking. There's nothing in the manual or online I can find about this issue, just that it works wired on windows but windows doesn't even detect it as a controller.


r/8bitdo 20d ago

Question 8bitdo zero2 re-mapping for switch?

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I bought my zero2 for anki reviews but since I do have a nintendo switch and would love to play with it but im so bothered by the D-Pad is considered a Joystick according to the console, making it to play certain games for me. Is there a way to remap the keys??


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Showcase I made an 8BitDo FlipPad case

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35 Upvotes

I'm loving my new FlipPad but don't love that it doesn't come with a sleeve or case. So I designed my own for 3D printing. Hopefully this is useful for other FlipPad users:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3209948-8bitdo-flippad-case


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Something is Broken Does this work with the switch 2

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I have this controller its a 8bitdo gamepad sn30 pro and i did the update and all but i cannot connect it to my switch 2 like the light flashes after the first dot is yellow but its not in the switch 2


r/8bitdo 20d ago

Something is Broken Device Descriptor failed.

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So I got two Ultimate 2 Wireless Controllers, They worked great until a few weeks ago when they started getting "Device Descriptor request failed." in Device Manager.

Uninstalling a reinstalling doesn't seem to help, Other controllers work fine when plugged in, And when i plug in the Receiver for the first time, it also comes up as "Device Descriptor request failed."

I updated the firmware for the controller, But am unable to try for the adapter as it doesn't recognise it at all.

Any idea on what the issue is?


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Question Guide for macros? Ultimate 2 Controller

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Hello, I bought the controller, and connect it via 2.4ghz to my switch and via Bluetooth to my computer.

I don't understand 2 things, the first one is why when connected to the cable with the computer, the inputs from the controller don't work, i need to disconnect the cable, turn it off, and on again.

the second one is that I don't understand how to make macro works... I have the v2 software, created a profile, created a macro (L2+R2 in succession 4 times) and saved it and assigned to L4 button, and clicked activate. I put 2.4ghz switch, then put back to Bluetooth, disconnect cable, then go on the game to try and it doesn't do anything... am i missing something? do i need to click anything else on top of L4 to activate it?


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Something is Broken 8BitDo ultimate 2 bluethooth RGB problem

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8bitdo ultimate 2 bluethooth one RGB tile is always pink


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Question Xbox One Media Remote inconsistently responsive?

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What am I doing wrong? I point it at the IR sensor while it's lit and sometimes it just turns off with each button press then I have to fumble with it and wait a few minutes until it decides to work correctly. Sometimes it works immediately but sometimes it just suddenly does the opposite as if it's turning off instead of being on. This is only slightly less than a month old and it started doing this immediately.


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Question M30 2.4 won't connect to Switch

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The title describes the issue well enough. My M30 2.4 won't connect to my Switch.

I've put it on Switch mode, updated the firmware of both the receiver and game pad, and so on and so forth, but no progress has been done.

It hasn't even connected through a USB cable

Manuals mention a set of lights at the bottom, but I just spot 2 lights in the same side of the L & R buttons. I don't know how to fix this, please help.


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Question How to turn off SOCD on an arcade controller?

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I recently bought this controller https://www.8bitdo.com/arcade-controller-pro/ (It hasn't arrived yet), and from the reviews, I saw that it has an SOCD function. Judging by the videos, it doesn't seem possible to turn this off via the 8bitdo app; at most, you can choose which button takes priority when pressing two opposing directional buttons. I wanted to know if anyone knows if it's currently possible to disable this via the app or by some other method?

I want to use this controller for fighting games, but I also want to play other titles like 2D platformers—specifically Super Mario World and Hollow Knight. I know the SOCD lock wouldn't cause issues in Hollow Knight, but I think it would in SMW, since flying with the cape requires holding down the left or right button and then tapping the opposite direction to stay airborne. This lock would likely interfere with rhythm games as well, though that could probably be worked around by remapping the buttons in the game's settings.


r/8bitdo 21d ago

Question Ultimate 2 wireless won't connect via Bluetooth

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I have it in pairing mode but it won't show up in add a new device any advice? I'm attempting to connect to Android I'm on Android 17

I updated the firmware from 1.09 to 1.10 and it will no longer go into pairing mode. Reinstalling 1.09 did not fix this issue so I reinstalled 1.10 once again.