8BitDo USB Adapter Issues - Fix

Hello all,

I have seen a lot of posts about the 8BitDo adapters not showing the controller on PC correctly.

Make sure your adapter is in the correct mode. I am not talking about your 8BitDo controller or other controllers, I am saying your adapter needs to be set to the right mode so Windows can access the controller properly.

Please check the instruction manual for the adapter you purchased. I was told many of them do not come with a printed copy of the manual. Here is the website, click the adapter, then click the link for the Manual.

The short version is, once your controller is paired hold the following key combinations to change the adapter"s mode:

• Select + UP for 3 seconds: X-Input Mode

• Select + LEFT for 3 seconds: D-Input Mode

• Select + RIGHT for 3 seconds: macOS Mode

• Select + DOWN for 3 seconds: PS Classic mode

I have been seeing about 3-5 posts a week about people saying their controller pairs with the adapter, but does not show up properly in Windows. I would try X-Input mode first. You might have to repair the controller after changing the adapter"s mode.