Connect DualSense to Switch with 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter 2

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8BitDo documents DualSense input through USB Wireless Adapter 2 on the original Switch. The conversion omits the headset jack and several DualSense features.

What this procedure covers

This route is a conversion through the named 8BitDo adapter, not native Nintendo support for DualSense. Confirm the adapter revision and its current firmware before pairing. Test buttons first; haptics, adaptive triggers, headset audio, and console wake require separate evidence and should not be assumed from ordinary game input.

Setup steps

1. Confirm that your exact DualSense and the USB Wireless Adapter 2 appear in 8BitDo’s support list.
2. Enable Pro Controller Wired Communication in Switch settings.
3. Connect the adapter to the dock, pair DualSense to it, and verify input; review audio and advanced-feature exclusions.

Related exact models

Official sources

• USB Adapter 2: DualSense on Switch — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30