8BitDo PS5 Arcade Stick Arcade Fight User Guide

June 15, 2024
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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

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?
  • 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

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