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Easy Setup
Customers have reported that setting up the 8Bitdo Retro Wireless Controller Adapter Receiver is straightforward and effortless, as they were able to pair it with their devices quickly and easily using the included cable. Some customers also appreciated the convenience of being able to use their existing controllers for multiple platforms, such as PS2, PS5/PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch Pro Controller. However, a few users noted that the length of the USB cable was not long enough to power the device from the PS2 USB port on fat model PS2. Overall, customers are pleased with the ease of
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Quality
Despite these minor hang ups, this is a great device once it’s updated, and works incredibly well.
The device works great, with some caveats.
Note the length of the included usb cable is not long enough to power the device from the ps2 usb port on fat model ps2.
You hold the connect button until it starts flashing and then you do the same on the controller.
Price
Nor was it worth while to buy 2 wired controllers.
It's a little pricey, but it does what it's designed to do.
Competitiveness
Nearly half the price of some other ps retro controller convertors (ps-ps3) and all you give up is pairing with a cable and may... Read More
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 152 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 26 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I didnt notice any lag or anything while using it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bought two of these and a ps4 controller 2 pack
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Struggled a bit getting the first controller to pair for the first time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Nearly half the price of some other ps retro controller convertors psps3 and all you give up is pairing with a cable and maybe some turbo functions depending on the convertor brand
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I needed to update the firmware due to the fact that the device doesn’t initially let you switch between the digital and analog modes for playing ps1 games
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However this update is only available if you directly contact 8bitdo and ask for it due to the fact that this update is currently in beta development
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Otherwise it won’t recognize the device and can’t update
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are no real instructions for this device
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