Xbox One Controller will not pair (bluetooth)

I have a problem with PS5 Controller on M1 Mac mini. On Parallels/Win11 its only paired but not connected. In my fall - what I need to buy: a Bluetooth Adapter or Steam Link Device ? 100 Euros for Parallels 17 and I can't play "It take Two".

 

There is still no fix as far as I am aware, which is very frustrating. As of right now, the only option for using a controller at all I am aware of is to downgrade to 17.0.0.1 and use a USB cable.

 

The 8bitdo Wireless USB adapter 2 is the key and, for anyone who has been banging their head against a wall while Apple and Parallels blame one another, the $20 is well worth it. https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Raspberry-Compatible-Controller-Bluetooth/dp/B09M8CVMYF/ This should work for PS, Switch and other bluetooth gamepads, too.

 

Does anyone have any news on this? I'm having the same problem

 

I downgraded to 17.0.0 and I STILL can't connect my PS5 or Switch Pro controller via USB. What the hell is the deal with this software? It's pointless for gaming.

 

Have not purchased it yet (don't really play any Windows games that need a controller) but does it actually work easily on M1 iMac/Parallels 17/Windows 11 ARM? Sorry if this should be obvious but don't know your setup. Thanks.

 

The black 8bitdo version 2 adapter with firmware 1.02 works proper with and xbox one s controller. I just tested it and reported on this post:
https://forum.parallels.com/threads...box-bluetooth-controllers.355559/#post-904329

 

Also, for those confused, there are two 8bitdo adapters. Do not buy the orange one. Buy the black one. This is the one you want to look for:
USB Wireless Adapter 2 | 8BitDo

 

This appears to have finally been fixed with Parallels Version 18.0.0 (53049). I can now use an Xbox Controller Via Bluetooth on a Windows 11 VM with NO physical wires, via Parallels Version 18.0.0 (53049) directly passing through Mac's Built in Bluetooth adapter without any problem whatsoever. Woot! parallels finally got it right!

 

That's good to hear. unfortunately, I've actually invested in a Windows laptop since I originally posted this because I had so many issues with Parallels, this being one of my biggest annoyances... I won't be renewing my Parallels subscription when it expires in December.

 

I have a medical device I use at work that worked perfectly via Parallels with a bluetooth dongle on my old macbook pro. I recently bought the M4 MBP and the device software (RaySafe View) searches but cannot find the medical device. I'm using the same dongle as I did with Windows 10. I've spend hours on remote sessions with Parallels and emails with the device manufacturer. Parallels final answer was the device software is not ARM compatible and the device manufacturer said it is not really a compatibility issue between ARM and RaySafe view, the issue lies between in how well the emulator can mimic Windows. Users can set up the emulations in different ways depending on which emulator they are using and how they set it up, meaning it is more or less impossible to create a Bluetooth protocol for each variety. If that is true, the Parallels support person couldn't figure it out and I watched them try for 3 hours straight. Finding the issues with the Xbox controllers makes me wonder if it could be the bluetooth dongle, even though the dongle works with other bluetooth devices like my Bose speakers. Thoughts?