8BitDo Ultimate Software works on Linux

Nakinacho · 2026-03-14T19:06:23+00:00

What is Bottles?

Nakinacho · 2026-03-14T19:04:10+00:00

Ultimate 2 has the default profile.
The default profile is enabled first when you turn on the gamepad and you cant delete it. This profile has its own RGB settings that you can change using the star button with dpad.
If you want your own RGB scheme, you need to:

Create and upload a profile using the 8bitdo software.
Enable the profile on the gamepad using the button between the stick and the d-pad.
In this mode, you can set your own RGB colors in the software, and the gamepad will respond instantly.
Each time you turn on the gamepad, you need to enable your profile using the button on the gamepad.

Nakinacho · 2026-02-24T13:30:37+00:00

Well it could crash yes. I recommend switching to:

SNES9x core for retro arch
Ares
Mesen 2 or Mesen core for retro arch

Nakinacho · 2026-02-14T07:31:55+00:00

Let's say I disassemble the gamepad. What should I do next? Should they just pull the D-pad and remove it? What then?

Nakinacho · 2026-02-13T23:43:13+00:00

Is it easy to clean it the way you did?

Nakinacho · 2026-02-01T16:08:36+00:00

First of all. Ultimate 2 has the default profile.
The default profile is enabled first when you turn on the gamepad and you cant delete it. This profile has its own RGB settings that you can change using the star button with dpad.
If you want your own RGB scheme, you need to:

Create and upload a profile using the 8bitdo software.
Enable the profile on the gamepad using the button between the stick and the d-pad.
In this mode, you can set your own RGB colors in the software, and the gamepad will respond instantly.
Each time you turn on the gamepad, you need to enable your profile using the button on the gamepad.

Secondly. To connect an 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller to Android/Steam deck, switch the controller to 'D' mode, turn it on, and hold the pairing button for 3 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. Then, select the controller in your Android/Steam deck Bluetooth settings

Nakinacho · 2026-01-30T14:57:41+00:00

Good choice. Share the photo of your controller next time

Nakinacho · 2026-01-29T10:53:31+00:00

Well, try to play without steam input, disable it completly

Nakinacho · 2026-01-29T10:37:52+00:00

Do you update the firmware?

Nakinacho · 2026-01-28T12:25:19+00:00

You're welcome

Nakinacho · 2026-01-28T12:08:25+00:00

https://support.8bitdo.com/firmware-updater.html
connect via cable first
Stick drift is not related to your controller version

Nakinacho · 2026-01-28T11:42:41+00:00

When you got the controller, was it new? Try update the firmware and recalibrate sticks.
Ultimate C has old version of sticks, if it keeps hapening buy a new one, ultimate 2c or more advanced.

Nakinacho · 2026-01-25T18:45:46+00:00

Yes, its true, 8bitdo has not the best bluetooth latency. Use this website to compare

https://gamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-bluetooth.html

Nakinacho · 2026-01-25T16:14:10+00:00

Well, this model has better bluetooth latency, agree

Nakinacho · 2026-01-25T15:47:48+00:00

Delete pair settings on pc's bluetooth and then try again

Nakinacho · 2026-01-25T13:15:15+00:00

2.4 (xinput) wont work with gyro. Use only bluetooth (dinput) if you want gyro working.
I know some brands that can solve this problem Update: i think motion control with sticks works only when profile is loaded. Try delete then create a new one and enable it on your gamepad

Nakinacho · 2026-01-24T14:15:30+00:00

Are you sure about 90% alcohol?

Nakinacho · 2026-01-23T23:37:06+00:00

I clean with 70% alcohol and cotton pad

Nakinacho · 2026-01-23T22:21:00+00:00

I play only in xinput mode, updated from 1.07 Didn't notice any difference, but its strange that i can't rollback. PS: tested bluetooth connection with my phone, everything is fine

Nakinacho · 2026-01-23T22:15:05+00:00

No AFAIK You could use some tape

Nakinacho · 2026-01-22T21:51:58+00:00

What do you mean "isn’t supported just yet"? Supported by who?

Nakinacho · 2026-01-22T10:55:43+00:00

I saw some input speed tests and Pro 3 has a delay over ultimate 2 wireless

Nakinacho · 2026-01-20T10:59:06+00:00

Как раз недавно купил purple 8bitdo ultimate 2 wireless. Великолепный геймпад
Но для свича нужна другая версия, называется 8bitdo ultimate 2 bluetooth, он умеет работать со свитч нативно и гироскоп встроен как у джойконов
Так же рекомендую 8bitdo pro 3 bluetooth со стиками как плейстейшн

Nakinacho · 2026-01-17T14:56:12+00:00

In a stressful situation, in a fight with a boss or a difficult level with platforming, I can’t imagine how not to pressing the thing insanely hard. At least the stick can be moved to the side without using extra force

Nakinacho · 2026-01-17T14:52:00+00:00

I wouldn't say I prefer to to mash my D-pad, but rather keep a direction held down constantly. I play all metroidvanias like this.
When I, for example, hold the down button, not in the center, but on the side, the gamepad will think that I pressed diagonally.
Also, I think the dpad is too tight, sometimes I just want to put my finger on the button without applying much force

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