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8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

ModeBT·Home·Pair(3s)

Steps

  1. 1Slide the Mode switch to the BT position.
  2. 2Press Home to turn the controller on.
  3. 3Hold Pair for 3 seconds until the Status LED blinks rapidly.
  4. 4Open your device's Bluetooth menu and select [8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless].
  5. 5The Status LED stays solid when connected.

LED states

  • fast blink—Bluetooth pairing
  • solid—Connected
  • blinking—Low battery
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The Ultimate 2C does offer a BT switch position for Bluetooth, useful for Android. Set Mode to BT, power on with Home, hold Pair until the LED blinks fast, then pick the controller in your phone or tablet's Bluetooth list. For lowest latency on a PC, the 2.4G dongle is still the better choice.

FAQ

Should I use BT or 2.4G?
Use BT for Android convenience; use the 2.4G dongle on PC for lower latency.
It won't appear in the Bluetooth list — why?
Make sure the Mode switch is on BT and the LED is blinking fast before scanning.

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