8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter 2 for Switch/Switch 2, Windows PC, Mac & Raspberry Pi, Compatible with Xbox Series X & S Controller, Xbox One Bluetooth Controller, Switch Pro and PS5 Controller (Brown)

i use PS5 dualsense controllers on switch and PC. here’s what i like about this adapter:-controller pairing is saved on the adapter’s local memory, not the host device. you can swap one controller between PCs/switch/etc by simply moving the adapter between their ports.-controller mapping and emulation is done onboard. on windows, it automatically converts my DS5 inputs to xbox inputs, which provides maximum compatibility. on switch, it converts them to a switch pro controller.-pairing is fast. really fast. the DS5 is my favorite controller ever, but the pairing (and re-pairing) process with it for windows bluetooth can be…frustrating. incredibly so. this removes that issue entirely. it automatically finds the closest controller in bluetooth pairing mode and snatches it up, no weird extra drivers (or sudden and mysterious lack thereof) to worry about.-plug and play. literally no setup required other than the pairing process. at least on switch and PC.-mapping software. i have yet to use this, but will very soon and will update this review asap. i’m hoping it saves the settings to the adapter itself, not the PC. i imagine it does.-no noticeable difference in latency between the 8bitdo’s bluetooth connection (and subsequent input processing) and a direct bluetooth connection via windows settings.this thing is awesome and it’s a ton of functionality, quality of life, and compatibility packed into a small red or brown plastic brick. it’s more than fairly priced considering the ease of use, reliability, and performance. if you have any issues with your PC’s onboard bluetooth and your controller, or want to use an unsupported controller for the switch, this is all you need. the design is also unique, and it stands apart from similar adapters.

My son really got used to using Wii U Pro controllers with the Wii U. He likes the Wii U Pro controller a lot and I found a controller on clearance so I didn't care much that he got his grimy. Grimy controllers are one of my pet peeves. But now that we have the switch, my son always want to use my Switch Pro controller. I don't want to pay for another Switch Pro controller, but he's already gotten my Switch Pro controller gross once! This solved all my problems. He now can use the Wii U Pro controller and I can have the Switch Pro controller all to myself!It's not perfect. It does have some pros and cons. Here they are:Pros:-lets me use a Wii U Pro controller or a Wiimote, or a PS3 controller, or a PS4 controller with my Switch. (one controller at a time per 8Bitdo adapter)-sync was easy--press the button on the 8bitdo adapter and then press the sync button on the Wii U Pro controller. It's slightly different for other controllers except for PS3 (see cons).-Just works. I've had zero issues playing games this way. It does not seem to add lag or any other issues.Cons:-pairing a PS3 controller requires a windows or mac computer and a program from the 8Bitdo website (included in the firmware download). It works, but it takes work.-can't turn the Switch on when the Switch is asleep in the dock. The home button on a real Switch controller will turn on the docked Switch but no buttons on a controller connected to the 8Bitdo receiver wake the Switch up.-no rumble except for PS4 controllers for some reason-no motion controls except with a PS4 controller. (This is sometimes expected since the Wii U controller doesn't have motion controls built in).-can only use in dock mode. Well, actually I tried with a USB-C to USB adapter in portable mode and it works, but you'll need a stand or something and you can't plug in your battery charger. I also assume it will affect battery life, but I assume not too much. (I won't be testing because I won't be using it in docked mode)-no manual except the barest instructions on the back of the box. It at least should tell you to go to their website for the full manual!Concerns:-I've had no problems with the adapter interfering with Switch controllers, but it is a a bluetooth adapter when the Switch connects to the official controllers with bluetooth too. I'm thinking about getting a second 8Bitdo adapter, but I wonder when too much bluetooth interference might cause problems.I know I'm not saying it's the most amazing thing ever, but it really does solve a problem and make controllers I already have useful with the Switch. So I'm really happy with it. I don't care about motion controls and I can live without rumble. As far as actually working with the controllers, it's perfect. I really do suggest this as a way to get controllers working with your switch.

Super easy to set up and start working. Waaaaayyy more reliable than typical bluetooth. Connects to Xbox One and PS4 controllers really easily. I use this with a Batocera set up and it works pretty much perfectly out of the box. It connects both Xbox and PS controllers as 8bitdo Pro 2 Controllers, and seems like your controller doesn't work at first, but it's because Batocera doesn't have a controller mapping set up for the 8bitdo controller yet. Once you get a mapping set up (Hit Space on a connected keyboard and go to Controller&Bluetooth Settings > Controller Mapping), Xbox/PS work great on the same configuration. Highly recommend it for a similar set up!