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Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows is an identified arcade stick from 8BitDo. The table below contains only relationships recorded with official source links through 2026-10-31. A platform missing from the table has not been verified here; absence is not a negative compatibility result.
What matters for this exact model
- Documented with conditions on Nintendo Switch for Controller-supported games via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB. Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode.
- Documented with conditions on Nintendo Switch 2 for Controller-supported games via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB. Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode.
- Documented with conditions on Windows PC for Controller-supported games via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB. Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode.
Compatibility by platform and game context
| Platform | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB | Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode. | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB | Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode. | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Windows PC | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB | Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode. | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
Published specifications
| Specification | Officially documented value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, 2.4G receiver, USB-C | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Input Modes | Switch, X-input | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Extra Buttons | P1, P2 | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Receiver Storage | Yes | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
Check before buying or connecting
Match the model label, game or app context, connection path, and required firmware in the table above. For powered accessories, follow the maker’s supported part and safety instructions. Missing fields are unknown, not zero or automatically incompatible.
Official sources and review date
- Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30
Model record reviewed: 2026-10-30. Linked sources have their own check dates. No physical test, live price, stock, or sales ranking was recorded.