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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless — Pairing

Quick answer

Button combo

Home(3s)+2.4G dongle in USB

Steps

  1. 1Pop the 2.4G dongle out of the charging dock and plug it into a USB port on your Windows or Android device.
  2. 2Slide the Mode switch to the 2.4G position.
  3. 3Press Home to turn the controller on.
  4. 4Hold Pair for 3 seconds until the Status LED blinks rapidly; it pairs to the dongle automatically.
  5. 5The LED goes solid when connected.

LED states

  • fast blink—Pairing / searching for the 2.4G dongle
  • solid—Connected
  • blinking—Low battery
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The Ultimate 2 Wireless connects mainly over its bundled 2.4G dongle (stored inside the charging dock) or by USB-C cable. Set the Mode switch to 2.4G, plug the dongle into your PC or Android device, power on with Home, and the controller links automatically. Dropping the pad into its dock also reconnects it instantly when you lift it back out.

FAQ

Where is the 2.4G dongle?
It is stored in the charging dock — remove the dock's bottom cover to take it out.
Can two controllers share one dongle?
No. Each 2.4G dongle pairs with only one controller at a time.

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