Features
- Bluetooth-to-USB receiver - pairs a wireless controller with a host that doesn't natively support it
- Host support: Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, macOS, Raspberry Pi, PS Classic, Android (via OTG)
- Controller support: PS5 DualSense, PS4 DualShock 4, Switch Pro, Joy-Cons, Wii / Wii U Pro, all 8BitDo controllers
- Plug-and-play on Switch - no PC required for basic pairing
- Configurable via 8BitDo's Ultimate Software on PC (button remapping, turbo, macros)
Description
The 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter is a small Bluetooth-to-USB receiver that lets you use almost any modern Bluetooth controller on a host that wouldn't otherwise accept it. Plug it in, put your controller into pairing mode, and the adapter presents the controller as a standard input device.
The classic use case is the Switch: pair a DualSense PS5 or PS4 controller and the console treats it as a Pro Controller. The same adapter also works on Windows, macOS, Raspberry Pi (great for emulation handhelds and RetroPie builds), and the PS Classic mini-console. Vibration is supported in X-input mode on PC, and the adapter passes through six-axis motion on Switch.
Note that Xbox is no longer supported due to changes by Microsoft from classic bluetooth to BLE.
For advanced users, 8BitDo's free Ultimate Software (PC) lets you remap buttons, set up turbo, build macros and create per-profile bindings. For everyone else, the adapter works out of the box - Ultimate Software is optional, not required.
Compatibility
- Hosts: Nintendo Switch (docked, USB-A), Windows 10/11 PC, macOS, Raspberry Pi, PS Classic mini, Android with OTG cable
- Controllers: PS5 DualSense (BDM-010 / 020 / 030 / 040): yes
- PS4 DualShock 4 (all revisions): yes
- PS3 DualShock 3: yes
- Xbox Series X / Series S Bluetooth controller: no
- Xbox One Bluetooth controller (Model 1708): no
- Xbox One earlier non-Bluetooth controller (Model 1697): no
- Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons: yes
- Wii Remote / Wii U Pro Controller: yes
- All 8BitDo Bluetooth controllers: yes
- 2.4GHz dongle-paired controllers: no - Bluetooth controllers only
- Switch 2: not verified by 8BitDo at time of writing
Origin & Condition
- Condition: New (Genuine 8BitDo)
- Brand-new genuine 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter, retail packaged
- Sourced through verified channels
How to Use
Plug the adapter into the host's USB-A port (Switch dock, PC, Raspberry Pi, etc.), press the pair button on the side of the adapter, then put your controller into Bluetooth pairing mode. The LED on the adapter goes solid when a controller is bound.
- DualSense / DualShock 4: hold PS + Create (or Share) until the lightbar flashes rapidly
- Switch Pro Controller: hold the Sync button on the top edge until LEDs cycle
- Wii Remote: press 1 + 2 simultaneously
- To change controllers: press and hold the adapter's pair button to clear pairing, then re-pair the new controller
Full button-mapping and Ultimate Software documentation is published at support.8bitdo.com.
Further Info
- Brand: 8BitDo
- Connection: USB-A (male)
- Wireless: Bluetooth (controller-side)
- Motion: six-axis support on Switch
- Vibration: supported in X-input mode (PC)
- Software: Ultimate Software (PC) - optional
- EAN: 6922621500285
FAQ
Q: Will my DualSense's adaptive triggers and haptic feedback work?
A: No. The adapter delivers standard rumble and button/stick input, not the DualSense's adaptive trigger or advanced haptic data. Those features only work on a host that natively supports them (the PS5).
Q: Does it work with Xbox controllers?
A: No. The adapter no longer works wiht Xbox controllers due to the change by microsoft to use BLE instead of classic bluetooth.
Q: Can I use it for emulation on a Raspberry Pi running RetroPie?
A: Yes. Plug it into the Pi's USB port, pair your controller, and RetroPie sees a generic gamepad. Many RetroPie / Batocera builds explicitly support this adapter.
Q: Can I remap buttons?
A: Yes - through 8BitDo's free Ultimate Software on PC. You set up the mapping, turbo and macros via the PC software, then take the adapter back to the Switch / Pi with the profile loaded.
Q: Is this the same as the 8BitDo USB Adapter 2?
A: No. 8BitDo has shipped two generations - the original Wireless USB Adapter and the Wireless USB Adapter 2. This listing covers the original. The two are similar in concept; check the specific SKU on 8BitDo's site if you need fine-grain feature parity.
Q: Will it work on a Mac?
A: Yes. macOS sees the adapter as a generic HID gamepad. Games and emulators that accept generic gamepad input will work; some titles look for specific controller IDs and may need a remapper such as Joystick Mapper or Enjoyable.
This is a genuine 8BitDo third-party product. It is not manufactured, sponsored, endorsed, or licensed by Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, DualSense, DualShock, Xbox, Wii and Raspberry Pi are trademarks of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
