8BitDo PS5 Arcade Stick Arcade Fight User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- 8Bitdo
Table of Contents
8BitDo PS5 Arcade Stick Arcade Fight
Product Specifications
- Compatibility: Windows 10, Nintendo Switch, Windows 7 (via 2.4g and USB-C cable), Windows 10 (via Bluetooth, 2.4g, and USB-C cable)
- Not compatible with: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Mac
- Macro Buttons: P1 and P2
- Joystick: 8-way stick with a square gate
- Required Tools for Modification: T10 Torx screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver
- Battery: 1000mAh rechargeable battery pack
- Battery Charging Time: 4 hours
- Battery Life: Up to 30 hours via Bluetooth connection, up to 40 hours via 2.4g connection
Product Usage Instructions
System Compatibility
The Arcade Stick is compatible with the following systems:
- Windows 10
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 7 (via 2.4g and USB-C cable)
- Windows 10 (via Bluetooth, 2.4g, and USB-C cable)
Using 8BitDo Bluetooth Retro Receivers and Adapters
- You can connect the Arcade Stick to multiple systems using 8BitDo Bluetooth retro receivers and adapters.
Wired Usage via USB-C Cable
- The Arcade Stick can be used wired by connecting it with a USB-C cable.
- You can use it via Bluetooth, 2.4g, and a USB-C cable.
P1 and P2 Macro Buttons
- The P1 and P2 buttons on the Arcade Stick are dedicated macro buttons.
- You can create macros by using the 8BitDo Ultimate Software.
- Visit https://support.8bitdo.com/ultimate-software.html to download the software.
Using the 2.4g Receiver
- The Arcade Stick comes with a 2.4g receiver that works only with the Arcade Stick itself.
- To use it, plug in the receiver to your PC or the USB port on the Switch Dock.
Joystick Information
- The Joystick on the Arcade Stick is an 8-way stick with a square gate.
Mac Compatibility
- The Arcade Stick is not compatible with Mac.
- However, you can connect it to a Mac using the 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter.
Modifying the Arcade Stick
- If you wish to modify the Arcade Stick, you will need a T10 Torx screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver.
Charging the Arcade Stick
- We recommend charging the Arcade Stick using a phone power adapter and the provided USB cable.
- The Arcade Stick uses a 1000mAh rechargeable battery pack that takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge.
- When fully charged, the battery can last up to 30 hours via Bluetooth connection and up to 40 hours via a 2.4g connection.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Q: What systems does the Arcade Stick work with?
- A: The Arcade Stick works with Windows 10 and Nintendo Switch. It can also be connected to Windows 7 via 2.4g and a USB-C cable, and to Windows 10 via Bluetooth, 2.4g, and a USB-C cable.
- Q: Can I use it with 8BitDo Bluetooth retro receivers and adapters?
- A: Yes, you can connect the Arcade Stick to multiple systems with 8BitDo Bluetooth retro receivers and adapters.
- Q: Can I use it wired, via a USB-C cable?
- A: Yes, you can use the Arcade Stick via Bluetooth, 2.4g, and a USB-C cable.
- Q: Does it work with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series?
- A: No, it does not work with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series.
- Q: What are the P1 and P2 buttons used for?
- A: The P1 and P2 buttons are 2 dedicated macro buttons. You can create macros by using the 8BitDo Ultimate Software. Visit https://support.8bitdo.com/ultimate-software.html to download the software.
- Q: How do I use the receiver? Is it the 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter?
- A: No, it is not the 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter. It is a 2.4g receiver that only works with the Arcade Stick it comes with. To use it, plug in the receiver to your PC or USB port on the Switch Dock.
- Q: Is the Joystick an 8-way stick or a 4-way stick? Square gate or Octagonal gate?
- A: The Joystick on the Arcade Stick is an 8-way stick with a square gate.
- Q: Does it work with a Mac?
- A: No, it does not work with Mac. However, you can connect it to a Mac through the 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter.
- Q: What tools do I need to modify the Arcade Stick?
- A: To modify the Arcade Stick, you will need a T10 Torx screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver.
- Q: How do I charge the Arcade Stick? How long does it last when fully charged?
- A: We suggest charging the Arcade Stick using a phone power adapter with the provided USB cable. The Arcade Stick uses a 1000mAh rechargeable battery pack that takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery can last up to 30 hours via Bluetooth connection and up to 40 hours via a 2.4g connection.
Arcade Stick FAQ
- What systems does the Arcade Stick work with?
- It works with Windows 10 and Nintendo Switch.
- You can connect it to
- Windows 7 via 2.4g and a USB-C cable;
- Windows 10 via Bluetooth, 2.4g and a USB-C cable.
- Can I use it with 8BitDo Bluetooth retro receivers and adapters?
- Yes, you can connect the Arcade Stick to multiple systems with 8BitDo Bluetooth retro receivers and adapters.
- Can I use it wired, via a USB-C cable?
- Yes, you can use it via Bluetooth, 2.4g and a USB-C cable.
- Does it work with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series?
- No, it does not.
- What are the P1 and P2 buttons used for?
- P1 and P2 are 2 dedicated macro buttons. You can create macros by using 8BitDo Ultimate Software.
- Go to https://support.8bitdo.com/ultimate-software.html to get it.
- How do I use the receiver? Is it the 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter?
- No, it is a 2.4g receiver. It only works with the Arcade Stick which it comes with.
- Plug in the receiver to your PC or USB port on Switch Dock to use it.
- Is the Joystick an 8-way stick or a 4-way stick? Square gate or Octagonal gate?
- It is an 8-way stick with a square gate.
- Does it work with Mac?
- No, it doesn’t. You can connect it to a Mac through an 8BitDo USB Wireless Adapter.
- What tools do I need to modify the Arcade Stick?
- You need a T10 Torx screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver.
- How do I charge the Arcade Stick? How long does it last when fully charged?
- We suggest you charge it via a phone power adapter with the USB cable that comes with the Arcade Stick.
- The Arcade Stick uses a 1000mAh rechargeable battery pack with 4 4-hour charging time.
- The battery pack can last up to 30 hours via Bluetooth connection, and 40 hours via a 2.4g connection.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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