Still, it's good to have more choices for Apple-friendly input - particularly if you like 8BitDo's priorities. The 8BitDo Pro 2 improves an already good controller with new features such as customizable rear paddles, a better grip, and an easy way to swap between custom profiles on the fly. And if you want a makeshift Switch or Steam Deck, the Razer Kishi is your pick. SteelSeries' Nimbus and Stratus models are well-suited to enthusiasts who want an Xbox-style pad.

These aren't the only strong options for mobile controllers. That makes them particularly handy if you're playing action games away from home, or just don't want to poke at a touchscreen. It's relatively easy to switch between your Apple devices and other hardware, such as consoles and PCs. They promise good ergonomics, substantial customization and (in some cases) a tinge of nostalgia. The company's offerings are already some of our favorite mobile gaming controllers, and for good reason. The compatibility is limited to the Lite SE, Pro, Pro 2, SN30 Pro+, SN30 Pro for Android and Ultimate Controller 2.4g, but more models are 'incoming.' 8BitDo has confirmed that its controllers now officially support iPhones, iPads and Macs thanks to both firmware upgrades and Apple's recent iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 updates. Services=00001124-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb 00001200-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb Īlso, in-case relevant, I have re-mapped the buttons to have A, B and X, Y reversed in the Steam Link menus.You no longer need to pass on 8BitDo's gamepads if you use Apple products.

Here is the bluetooth info file contents from /var/lib/bluetooth for two 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ controllers in Switch mode: However, the buttons still do not work in-game or in the regular Steam Link menus.Ĭombinations of attempting to re-pair the 8bitdo controller multiple times by pressing the small round button on the top of the controller and removing the controller from the Steam Link Bluetooth menu is the only way I've been able to get an 8bitdo controller to work again in Switch mode. In-case it helps, here are some additional observations when an 8bitdo controller in Switch mode is in the state where it shows connected on the Steam Link and the controller, but no button presses are registered.īy using a Steam controller to connect to a PC running steam in this state, holding the select button on the unresponsive 8bitdo controller does bring up the Steam Link overlay successfully and the left, right, up, down buttons as well as A and B do function in the overlay.

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