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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

Mode switch: S·BT·2.4G

Steps

  1. 1Power off, then set the back Mode switch to the connection you want.
  2. 2S = Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
  3. 3BT = Bluetooth (phones, tablets, PCs).
  4. 42.4G = the included 2.4G adapter (Windows; lowest latency).
  5. 5Press HOME to power on; pair once the first time you use a mode.

LED states

  • Fast blink—New mode selected, ready to pair
  • Solid—Connected in the chosen mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth uses a three-position Mode switch (S / BT / 2.4G) rather than the S/D/X slider on some older 8BitDo controllers. S is for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, BT is general Bluetooth, and 2.4G uses the bundled adapter for the lowest-latency wireless link on Windows. Set it before powering on with HOME, and pair once per mode. A USB-C cable also works for wired play.

FAQ

Is there a separate X-input or D-input position?
No. This model uses S / BT / 2.4G. On Windows it works as an Xbox-style controller over the 2.4G dongle or USB-C; on Bluetooth use the BT position.
Do I have to re-pair when I change the switch?
Only the first time you use a given mode. After that, each mode remembers its host, so HOME reconnects.

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