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How to Connect 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Controller to Nintendo Switch

Learn how to quickly connect your 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G controller to the Nintendo Switch using the USB receiver and pairing mode.

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To connect your 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G to a Switch, follow these steps: 1) Ensure the controller is in 'Switch Mode' by holding the Y+Start buttons. 2) Insert the 2.4G USB receiver into a USB port on the Switch dock. 3) Press the pairing button on the receiver. 4) Press the pairing button on the controller. Your controller should now be connected and ready to use.

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  1. How do I put my 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G controller into Switch Mode?

    Hold the Y and Start buttons simultaneously on the controller to enter Switch Mode before pairing.

  2. Why isn’t my 8BitDo controller connecting to the Nintendo Switch?

    Make sure the USB receiver is properly inserted into the Switch dock, the controller is in Switch Mode, and both pairing buttons are pressed.

  3. Can I use the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G controller wirelessly with the Switch?

    Yes, by pairing the controller with the 2.4G USB receiver while it’s plugged into the Switch dock, you can use the controller wirelessly.

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