Getting My 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller to Work on Linux
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CuriousCat42
I'm new to Linux—just a week in—and I'm running Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.2. I've been able to navigate most issues I've encountered with some decent guides, but I've hit a wall with my 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller. I bought the Nintendo Switch version that doesn't have a specific PC mode, and while I can connect it via Bluetooth, it doesn't get recognized as a controller in any games or emulators. On Windows, it connects perfectly fine.
I've tried using joycond and joycond-cemuhook, but the command just hangs on 'Looking for Nintendo Switch controllers...' unless I connect it with a USB cable, which works fine and gets detected. I've even checked the firmware through the 8BitDo software on Windows, but it claims it's all updated. I really want to use it wirelessly instead of being tethered. The only other option I see is to buy a dedicated 8BitDo wireless adapter, but I'm uncertain if that will solve my issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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From my experience, if you’re still having issues after trying everything, maybe consider switching to a different controller. I ended up getting an original Xbox controller and it worked flawlessly with Linux. Just a thought!
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Don’t forget to update the firmware on the controller! That resolved similar issues I had with other brands, but I’m not certain about 8BitDo specifically.
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Have you checked out this guide? It helped me get my OG 8BitDo controller working on Debian. I think it outlines some useful steps that might work for your model too! [See the guide here](https://gist.github.com/superjamie/8617d4db2c0cd31904e23466ea6b9800).
CuriousCat42: Tried it, but I think my controller is being seen as a Switch controller instead of an 8BitDo one. Thanks anyway!
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CuriousCat42: I did try updating it via Windows, but it says the firmware is already up to date.