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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Steps

  1. 1Note: the standard Ultimate 2 Wireless (Windows/Android edition) connects over 2.4G and USB-C, not Bluetooth.
  2. 2For wireless play, use the 2.4G dongle (see Pairing).
  3. 3If you own the Switch-compatible Ultimate 2 Wireless edition, set the Mode switch to BT, press Home, then hold Pair 3s and select the controller in your device's Bluetooth menu.

LED states

  • fast blink—Bluetooth pairing (Switch edition only)
  • solid—Connected
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

Be aware of which model you have. The Windows/Android Ultimate 2 Wireless is a 2.4G + wired controller and does not pair over Bluetooth — use the bundled dongle instead. A separate Switch-compatible Ultimate 2 Wireless edition does add Bluetooth (BT switch position) for Switch, Apple and Android; on that model, switch to BT, power on with Home, hold Pair, and pick it from the Bluetooth list.

FAQ

Why isn't there a BT option on my controller?
The plain Windows/Android edition is 2.4G + wired only. Bluetooth is on the Switch-compatible edition.
Is 2.4G faster than Bluetooth?
The 2.4G dongle offers a 1000Hz polling rate and lower latency, which is why it is the default for PC.

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