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Windows Gamepads

Overview

This page contains details regarding the various controllers that have been tested for compatibility with webЯcade on Windows. The table below provides a high-level overview of each controller including whether it is compatible with the Chrome or Firefox browsers.

Clicking on the name of a Gamepad in the table will navigate to a section containing additional details about the particular controller, including how to pair it via Bluetooth (if applicable).

Gamepad Connectivity Chrome Firefox Comments
8BitDo Lite Bluetooth and USB ✅ ✅
8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth ✅ 🟥 Does not work correctly with USB (buttons are not mapped to "standard" mapping).
PlayStation DualShock 4 Bluetooth and USB ✅ ✅
Xbox 360 Controller USB ✅ ✅
Xbox Wireless Controller Bluetooth and USB ✅ ✅

Bluetooth Pairing

This section details how to connect a Bluetooth controller to the Windows operating system. These steps are independent of any particular controller. Refer to the controller-specific sections (below) for steps that are unique to each controller.

To connect a Bluetooth controller to Windows, perform the following steps:

  • On the PC, press the Start button , then choose Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices (see dialog below).

  • Turn on Bluetooth (see dialog above)
  • Select Add Bluetooth or other device (see dialog above)

  • Select Bluetooth (see dialog above)
  • The PC will begin searching for controllers.
  • Refer to the controller-specific sections (below) for steps that are unique to each controller.

Controllers

The following sections provide details regarding controllers that have been tested for compatibility with webЯcade on Windows.

8bitDo Lite

This section contains information related to the 8BitDo Lite Controller by 8BitDo.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Windows via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Windows Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • Move the controller's Mode switch (middle top of controller) to X (rightmost location).
    • Press the Home button to turn the controller on (near bottom right of controller).
    • Press the controller's Pair button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode (Small button on back edge near the R2 button).
  • The controller should appear in the Add a device dialog as show in the image below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "8BitDo Lite gamepad".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Windows PC.

8bitDo Zero 2

This section contains information related to the 8BitDo Zero 2 Controller by 8BitDo.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Window via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Windows Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • While pressing and holding the A button press and hold the Start button to turn on the controller.
    • Press and hold the Select button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode (the LED should rapidly blink).
    • The controller should appear in the Add a device dialog as show in the image below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "8BitDo Zero 2 gamepad".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Windows PC.

Alternate Controls

The Zero 2 does not have the necessary inputs to support the alternative control options. Therefore, the Zero 2 is limited to the following inputs for Start, Select, and Show Pause Screen actions.

Name
Gamepad
 Comments
Start Start button
Select Select button
Show Pause Screen Y button and Select button Hold down the Y button and then press the Select button simultaneously.

PlayStation DualShock 4

This section contains information related to the PlayStation DualShock 4 Controller by Sony.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Windows via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Windows Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • While pressing and holding the Share button (upper left on controller) press and hold the PS button (bottom center) until the light bar on the back flashes.
  • The controller should appear in the Add a device dialog as show in the image below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "Wireless Controller".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Windows PC.

Xbox 360 Controller

This section contains information related to the Xbox 360 Controller by Microsoft.

Simply connect the Xbox 360 controller to the Windows PC via the USB cable.

Xbox Wireless Controller

This section contains information related to the Xbox Wireless Controller by Microsoft.

Bluetooth Pairing

To connect the controller to Windows via Bluetooth perform the following steps:

  • Perform the steps described in the Windows Bluetooth Pairing section.
  • To enter pairing mode on the controller:
    • Turn on the controller by pressing the Xbox button (Xbox logo near the center top of the controller).
    • Press the controller’s Pair button for 3 seconds and release (small button on back near the Left Bumper button).
  • The controller should appear in the Add a device dialog as show in the image below.
  • The device should have a name similar to, "Xbox Wireless Controller".
  • Click on the device name to establish a connection from the controller to the Windows PC.

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