I have been sending emails back and forth with 8bitdo tech support and have not been able to figure this out. Your video solved my problem in a matter of minutes! Thank you!!
I need HELP, I've paired my ps4 controller and it connects to my pc but the controller has no functionality. The blue led light on the controller is on and the adapter is showing a solid color. I've already updated it to the newest firmware which is currently V1.32.
Thanks. It worked with retro classic adapter using the same method. Weirdly though if you plug it in without holding down the sync button windows set it up as an Xbox 360 controller. It also confuses the hell out of Steam.
Thanks for your tutorial and link, I went and downloaded the newest version of the updater; the page is updated again btw, so there are a little different steps now, but the overall process looks almost the same.
Been looking for the way to update the firmware (on a Mac) for almost an hour now before finding your old video which directed me to this new one. Thanks for the help! I'd already downloaded the firmware tool but the adapters didn't show up until I held the button down while plugging them in like you said. 8bitdo's support page is really not that userfriendly for macusers right now x)
I can't get the 8bitdo pro plus 2 to connect to it. It won't search in x mode. I can do binds for the first 2 modes when they connect. But I can't bind the sticks clicks and the guide button.
Does my PS4 controller need to be updated also? I have an old ps4 controller laying around and I can't get it to work at all it pairs but does nothing. I've did everything Updated the 8bitdo enable pro wired controller option. It works on my pc which idk I might of got a faulty device. I don't have a ps4 to update the controller also.
I think if you don't update it will still work just fine, because I kept playing without noticing there's an update as well. But there are some nice features to be had by updating such as the PS4 vibration customization, and perhaps bug fixes and such. So yeah, don't bother if yours work just fine 😊
Hey man do you have any idea why when I connect my ps4 controller it no longer connects to the ps4? I connected it and played some smash on the switch then I tried to play on the ps4 with my controller again. And it could not connect. The sub has literally just stole my controller. 😓
The update app isnt working for me, it detects the adapter but then doesnt find any updates, just says reload, and I know the adapter is on an old version. Been looking for a fix.
So when ever you start up crash bandicoot no matter what controller you use it just rumbles non stop and won’t stop until you go to the switch menu or close the application
Oh wow that’s the first time I hear that, you know you can turn the rumble off right? Maybe you can try that and see if it works (just now there’s no rumble at all while playing the game)
Kenneth Tanaka I tried turning the rumble off on the console it’s self but still no such luck or are you talking about a way for the 8bitdo it’s self to stop receiving rumble?
Is there a way I can use this on my TV? If not is there anything I can use to stream games and have a wireless controller connected to it? EDIT: It does Work on the TV after Updating FYI
Phew, thought I got a broken dongle from amazon! Baffles the mind there is no mention anywhere on the box/ the app or even the web site that the pairing button needs to be pressed when connecting the dongle to laptop...
What about the Gbros adapter? I have the thing and when i select update it tells me how to connect it and it never works. Could someone tell me what I’m doing wrong?
I am sooooooooooo frustrated, please help!!!! I have TWO DIFFERENT 8 bitdo adapters. each one works fine separately, but when I connect both to two DIFFERENT controllers...one controller will keep disconnecting. basically I cant enjoy local multiplayer with 2 players. please help!!!!
Hey! Uh I runned into a problem that I had since day 1 of owning this thing. The update process was quick and with no problem but when I try to sync a controller the led blinks for just a second and then immediately turns red. It doesn't connect to any controller. I have tried everything to troubleshoot but I can't get it to work Pls help cuz 8bito themselves just say "make sure pro controller option is on and try with other controller" -____-
@@namedkenn The controller I want to connect (or sync) is an xbox S controller. If I'm not wrong, its the model that supports bluetooth connection. I have tried with 3 different controllers of that model and also an ps4 controller. I have plug the adapter on the switch when dock and also on handheld using the USB to C plug that came with the adapter. Neither of those methods had work. Also explaining the problem with more detail; When I plug the 8bito to the switch, the led turns ON and blinks, not even a second passes when the led turns completely red. If I click the bottom on the 8bito nothing happens. If I click the bottom after plugging it to put it in pair mode, it starts to blink really fast, but again not a second passes and the led turns bright red. I noticed that the switch recognizes a "pro controller" but nothing has actually paired. Also thanks for replaying, I really want to use this u - u
Okay so I see your problem, the switch itself may detect the adapter as a pro controller because it seems like it translates everything into a ‘pro controller’, but that has no connection with the problem that is nothing will connect to the adapter as it always immediately turns out red yeah? So the first time you get it out of the box did you ever try it or you just immediately update it? You can try ‘updating’ the adapter once again to the latest firmware, or maybe try downgrading to any old firmware by using my old guide here ruclips.net/video/zAb5eEFQPtE/видео.html, but maybe the next problem will be is the old firmware still available to download. Anyhow I think there’s some problem with the adapter itself so it’s worth to try these things.
@@interpolchan604 Hello! I'm having the same issue as yours, I tried to downgrade to firmware 1.18, but still not success pairing an Xbox One S Controller. I don't know what to do next...I'm searching for older firmware than 1.18 so I can try it. Just to clarify on v1.18 the dongle when I press the sync button it starts to blink fast, but it doesn't find the Xbox One S Controller :(.
If it works fine I don’t think you really should 🤣 but I remember it adds nice features like you can set the vibration intensity for PS4 controller, but see the changelogs and see if you need it
I have a question, Is the 8bitdo compatible with the new Xbox one Bluetooth controllers? Because I've updated the firmware and have been trying to connect my Xbox controller for the past 30-40 minutes and nothing is happening
Okay I’m not very experienced outside of using this with a switch and pc, but I know if you want to connect 2 ps4 controllers you need to have two of these 🤔 other than that I can’t help much sorry
Thank you, the instructions on the installer made no sense, like unplugging receiver, pressing until the led light up and then connecting the USB cable. I was like, what?
This is one of the rare times I use computer to reply to comments so, make sure to hold the button on the adapter before plugging it in to your computer. asegúrese de mantener presionado el botón del adaptador antes de enchufarlo a su computadora
Kenneth Tanaka no it's chasdi they make knock off controllers which are actually pretty nice for about half the price... It works on my phone and Nvidia shield but won't with the 8bitdo though, I have an Xbox controller that does though for some reason with no problem
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I have been sending emails back and forth with 8bitdo tech support and have not been able to figure this out. Your video solved my problem in a matter of minutes! Thank you!!
I need HELP, I've paired my ps4 controller and it connects to my pc but the controller has no functionality.
The blue led light on the controller is on and the adapter is showing a solid color.
I've already updated it to the newest firmware which is currently V1.32.
Im having the same problem, would be nice if someone could help
change the mode by pressing either select+left (dinput), select+up(xinput) or select+right(wireless mode) for at least 3 seconds
@@nhs.14 sorry but what button is "select"
Jordan Kim depends, on switch pro controller is - and for ps 4 select is select...
Thanks. It worked with retro classic adapter using the same method. Weirdly though if you plug it in without holding down the sync button windows set it up as an Xbox 360 controller. It also confuses the hell out of Steam.
Thankyou :) Didnt realise it needed an update
You're welcome!
Can I update the black usb adapter to make it work on the PS Classic I can’t find ps classic version anywhere online?
I have same adapter, can i update it and use it for play station classic with ps4 controller?
Thankyou so much couldn't find anywhere how to get it to show up in the updater software
Thanks youre a life saver! Great video!
You’re welcome 😊 by the way don’t forget to subscribe! See if there’s any other tutorials I can make haha
Наконец-то нормальный обзор, кто смог показать если не работает , или как правильно подключать. Буду пробовать ! Спасибо ( thanks;)
Thanks for your tutorial and link, I went and downloaded the newest version of the updater; the page is updated again btw, so there are a little different steps now, but the overall process looks almost the same.
Been looking for the way to update the firmware (on a Mac) for almost an hour now before finding your old video which directed me to this new one. Thanks for the help! I'd already downloaded the firmware tool but the adapters didn't show up until I held the button down while plugging them in like you said. 8bitdo's support page is really not that userfriendly for macusers right now x)
I know right sometimes instruction manuals might be confusing. Anyways, I’m glad these videos could help!
Thanks for making a very simple process seem very difficult
he's just being detailed, I guess.
What’s different between classic and that one
I can't get the 8bitdo pro plus 2 to connect to it. It won't search in x mode. I can do binds for the first 2 modes when they connect. But I can't bind the sticks clicks and the guide button.
thanks for making a video on mac for once :} this helped so much
Couldn't for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong. Forgot to hit the button before plugging it in >_
I thought my receiver was broken! Thanks a lot holding the button did the trick!
Does my PS4 controller need to be updated also? I have an old ps4 controller laying around and I can't get it to work at all it pairs but does nothing. I've did everything Updated the 8bitdo enable pro wired controller option. It works on my pc which idk I might of got a faulty device. I don't have a ps4 to update the controller also.
Is this necessary for connecting to the Nintendo switch?
I think if you don't update it will still work just fine, because I kept playing without noticing there's an update as well. But there are some nice features to be had by updating such as the PS4 vibration customization, and perhaps bug fixes and such. So yeah, don't bother if yours work just fine 😊
Question do I need a Mac or can u use a windows laptop to update it?
You should be able to just use the windows updater
Hey man do you have any idea why when I connect my ps4 controller it no longer connects to the ps4? I connected it and played some smash on the switch then I tried to play on the ps4 with my controller again. And it could not connect. The sub has literally just stole my controller. 😓
I’m on Mac, I’ve download the tool but can’t open it for some reason????
Thank you! I could not figure this out for the life of me!
I wanna ask, is it possible to connect to my wireless earphones using this adapter?
No
You saved my adapter!!!!
thanks for the tutorial it help me a lot love it😍👍
Gracias Rey maquina, te mereces el olimpo hermoso te mereces que messi te regale uno de sus balones de oro y un saludo.
Спасибо, дружище! Я бы в жизни не разобрался без твоего видео. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video!
The update app isnt working for me, it detects the adapter but then doesnt find any updates, just says reload, and I know the adapter is on an old version. Been looking for a fix.
Do you use this with the switch and if so do you know how to fix the problem with crash bandicoot
Yes I use it with the switch, but I don’t have crash unfortunately, what is exactly the issue?
So when ever you start up crash bandicoot no matter what controller you use it just rumbles non stop and won’t stop until you go to the switch menu or close the application
But the controls are still working just the rumble goes crazy
Oh wow that’s the first time I hear that, you know you can turn the rumble off right? Maybe you can try that and see if it works (just now there’s no rumble at all while playing the game)
Kenneth Tanaka I tried turning the rumble off on the console it’s self but still no such luck or are you talking about a way for the 8bitdo it’s self to stop receiving rumble?
does anyone know if this will work for their Retro receiver for SNES?
This video really helped, thank you!
Happy to help!
@@namedkenn 😁😁
Is there a way I can use this on my TV? If not is there anything I can use to stream games and have a wireless controller connected to it?
EDIT: It does Work on the TV after Updating FYI
Mine says it updates but then doesn't when I plug it in again all the updates are still there and it still doesn't work on my switch
1st.
Ohayo Kenneth Tanaka.
Hello, uhh, Troll? Hahaha
yesterday I bought this miracle and I don't want to pair with any pad .. help
I updated to 2.00 and now its stuck on this red light, any fix?
I bought the grey because it was cheaper. Just realized that it's for PS
Hope it works with the other ones firmware.
Unfortunately... I don't think that will work...
I trying to update but it still won't show the firmware is updated?
Phew, thought I got a broken dongle from amazon! Baffles the mind there is no mention anywhere on the box/ the app or even the web site that the pairing button needs to be pressed when connecting the dongle to laptop...
Hahaha well, at the very least I’m glad I could assist!
What about the Gbros adapter? I have the thing and when i select update it tells me how to connect it and it never works. Could someone tell me what I’m doing wrong?
Unfortunately I don’t own it so I don’t know how to update that one, maybe it is in the manual book?
Will try this tomorrow 🙂👌 hopefully the wii u pro will connect to my switch
Thanks
No problem
thanks, i didnt understand why the tool didt read the adapter, i had to connect it pressing the button, cheers!
Yeahh that’s the most important thing!
Definitely a life saver!
Glad it helped! 😁
I am sooooooooooo frustrated, please help!!!! I have TWO DIFFERENT 8 bitdo adapters. each one works fine separately, but when I connect both to two DIFFERENT controllers...one controller will keep disconnecting. basically I cant enjoy local multiplayer with 2 players. please help!!!!
You can only do that with the 2nd version of the adapter
Hey! Uh I runned into a problem that I had since day 1 of owning this thing.
The update process was quick and with no problem but when I try to sync a controller the led blinks for just a second and then immediately turns red. It doesn't connect to any controller. I have tried everything to troubleshoot but I can't get it to work
Pls help cuz 8bito themselves just say "make sure pro controller option is on and try with other controller"
-____-
Hello, so first what controller are you trying to connect? And to where are you connecting the adapter? And is the red LED on the adapter? 🤔
@@namedkenn The controller I want to connect (or sync) is an xbox S controller. If I'm not wrong, its the model that supports bluetooth connection.
I have tried with 3 different controllers of that model and also an ps4 controller.
I have plug the adapter on the switch when dock and also on handheld using the USB to C plug that came with the adapter.
Neither of those methods had work.
Also explaining the problem with more detail;
When I plug the 8bito to the switch, the led turns ON and blinks, not even a second passes when the led turns completely red. If I click the bottom on the 8bito nothing happens. If I click the bottom after plugging it to put it in pair mode, it starts to blink really fast, but again not a second passes and the led turns bright red.
I noticed that the switch recognizes a "pro controller" but nothing has actually paired.
Also thanks for replaying, I really want to use this u - u
Okay so I see your problem, the switch itself may detect the adapter as a pro controller because it seems like it translates everything into a ‘pro controller’, but that has no connection with the problem that is nothing will connect to the adapter as it always immediately turns out red yeah?
So the first time you get it out of the box did you ever try it or you just immediately update it? You can try ‘updating’ the adapter once again to the latest firmware, or maybe try downgrading to any old firmware by using my old guide here ruclips.net/video/zAb5eEFQPtE/видео.html, but maybe the next problem will be is the old firmware still available to download. Anyhow I think there’s some problem with the adapter itself so it’s worth to try these things.
@@interpolchan604 Hello! I'm having the same issue as yours, I tried to downgrade to firmware 1.18, but still not success pairing an Xbox One S Controller. I don't know what to do next...I'm searching for older firmware than 1.18 so I can try it. Just to clarify on v1.18 the dongle when I press the sync button it starts to blink fast, but it doesn't find the Xbox One S Controller :(.
@@PeinArasu ah yeah.. i tried what Kenneth suggested but- nothing worked, so i just ended up buying a pro controller.
I updated to newest version and dosent work
Thanks for the good Video!
You’re very welcome!
Bang... ini bisa muat brp controller untuk 1 receiver?
Satu receiver satu controller aja ya
Didn’t work for some reason, every time i do what you did the application just turns off right away
Hmm can try with another computer? Or restart the computer and all that 🤔
Ok i’ll try it
To do it
My 8BitDo doesn't flash light now
Edit:fixed it now I just updated from the firmware below the latest, then updated to the latest
Glad you got it fixed!
Do you have to update it?
If it works fine I don’t think you really should 🤣 but I remember it adds nice features like you can set the vibration intensity for PS4 controller, but see the changelogs and see if you need it
All the update tool does is get stuck after selecting a version to update to. This thing has just been a nightmare since purchase.
Did you figure this out? Mine gets stuck on prepare for update
It's not working on my Switch,maybe i didn't download the good update,wich one is the good for the switch, there is 4 update now :/ Please help
Hmm I think each and every one of the update should work with the Switch, maybe try re-updating it again to the latest version, and see if it works
Kenneth Tanaka I just forgot to enable a settings on my switch,i'm just stupid
I have a question, Is the 8bitdo compatible with the new Xbox one Bluetooth controllers? Because I've updated the firmware and have been trying to connect my Xbox controller for the past 30-40 minutes and nothing is happening
You're the best.
Appreciate it
Thanks bro. It works.
Welcome 😁
I wanna know how 2 use this 2 use a ps4 controller on my Sega Genesis mini ok thanks .
Okay I’m not very experienced outside of using this with a switch and pc, but I know if you want to connect 2 ps4 controllers you need to have two of these 🤔 other than that I can’t help much sorry
apakah ini bisa di pake buat hubungin xbox one controller (versi pertama) ke pc??
Harus lihat compatibility wireless adapternya dulu, kalau enggak salah Xbox One yang versi pertama enggak support bluetooth kan ya? Itu enggak bisa
Thank you so much!
No worries!
Thank you, the instructions on the installer made no sense, like unplugging receiver, pressing until the led light up and then connecting the USB cable. I was like, what?
It's not working... it just says "prepare to update" and nothing happens...
Hmm maybe try to use another computer?
thanks!!!!
Wow thank you my stick dont make now anything no green ligth nothing
no me funciona en la pantalla de conecte 8bitdo no me sale nada como que no lo reconoce ..ya no se que hacer,alguien me ayuda
This is one of the rare times I use computer to reply to comments so, make sure to hold the button on the adapter before plugging it in to your computer.
asegúrese de mantener presionado el botón del adaptador antes de enchufarlo a su computadora
@@namedkenn ya lo he echo y no lo reconoce no se que mas puedo hacer
Imma check it out ... HOMIE...
Thanks, i almost automatically updated it for PS Classic mode.
Whoa glad I could help prevent that from happening
thanks!
Welcome!
gracias!
Anyone know if this will work for my 8bitdo and a PS4 chasdi controller? I want to play switch with it🤷♂️?
Chasdi? Is there any chance you mean classic? Though I tried regular PS4 controllers they work great!
Kenneth Tanaka no it's chasdi they make knock off controllers which are actually pretty nice for about half the price... It works on my phone and Nvidia shield but won't with the 8bitdo though, I have an Xbox controller that does though for some reason with no problem
makasih bang
things a pain in the ass, went to update it, now the light doesnt even turn on at all, and the computer wont even recognize it, getting a refund
what a bad design
this does help BTW
🤣 glad it helped then
It doesnt work
No sirve
Sorry could you explain?
@@namedkenn lo intente actualizar . Lo reconoce y todo pero le doy a actualizar y no hace nada
Thank you very much!