Some users have experienced a peculiar bug that caused the adapter to shut off after eight or so minutes, but Brook has since patched it so you definitely want to make sure your firmware is up to date. Before you do anything, it’s highly recommended you update your Wingman XE to the latest firmware, which adds support for more controllers and addresses bugs.

I wish I could say that plugging in the Wingman XE into your PS4 and wirelessly connecting to the 8BitDo Arcade Stick is all there is to it, but there are a few more steps. Make sure your 8BitDo Arcade Stick is in “S” mode when using either wireless mode or it won’t work. All you have to do is flip the switch on the arcade stick to BT and press the buttons on either side of the Wingman XE until it flashes blue. Alternatively, it’s easier to use Bluetooth. The Wingman XE converts the dongle’s 2.4GHz wireless connection into a PS4-compatible signal. It looks a bit clunky, but essentially you’re inserting the 8BitDo Arcade Stick’s USB dongle into the Wingman XE, which then plugs into your PS4’s USB slot. Technically, the 8BitDo Arcade Stick is not officially supported, but it works because the converter is compatible with the Switch Pro controller, which the arcade stick pretends to be when put into “S” mode. You won’t see any mention of the 8BitDo Arcade Stick (or any 8BitDo products for that matter) listed on the Wingman XE website or manual. Another adapter, the Wingman XB, is compatible with the Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Brooks claims the Wingman XE is compatible with the PlayStation 5 when playing PS4 games on the console, but I don’t own a PS5 so I wasn’t able to test this. We’re interested in the Wingman XE ($40), a hot pink converter that makes the 8BitDo Arcade Stick play nice with the PS4 for fighting games like Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown and Guilty Gear Strive. They even have a NeoGeo converter that accepts PS3 and PS4 controllers. How about a Switch Pro controller on the Dreamcast? They got that too.

Want to use an Xbox 360 controller on a Wii? Sure, why not.

Specifically, Brook, a company that makes console peripherals and controller adapters.īrook has a ton of converters for just about any retro and modern console. Thankfully, 8BitDo’s shortcomings are another company’s opportunity. Why 8BitDo chose not to make it work with PlayStation and Xbox is beyond me. It’s a simple enough arcade stick controls are self-explanatory and there’s a dial on the top left corner to switch between inputs. It also works with the PlayStation Classic via 8BitDo’s wireless adapter. Out of the box, the 8BitDo Arcade Stick works perfectly with the Switch and PC.

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