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The Bluetooth mode is made specifically for the Nintendo Switch on that model, on PC and Android you need X-Input mode, which is made available through 2.4GHz and USB-C.
I complained about that part too, and 8bitdo doesn't seem receptive..
To configure the controller you need the software here.
I mentioned it to them and they were very helpful... They specifically sent me a beta firmware for the reciever that allows me to toggle between Switch mode and Xinput mode by holding Select+Y or Select+X respectively.
I'll see if I can find the file ...
There's a difference between the Ultimate BT (with hall effect joysticks and the paddles) vs the Ultimate 2.4g, which received BT support later on. They don't use the same firmware.
I have the Bluetooth + 2.4G one with hall effect sensors and paddles (with the 2.4G/Bluetooth switch on the back and included 2.4G receiver in the dock).
I didn't realise the dedicated 2.4G one received Bluetooth later, but the firmware was for the 2.4G receiver, not the controller, which I'd assume to be the same one regardless? That said, it'd only allow you to use "Switch Pro Mode" and "Xinput Mode" when connected via 2.4G to the receiver. Bluetooth mode behaviour will be unchanged... But given the choice I'm not sure why anyone on PC would use Bluetooth instead of the 2.4G anyway, unless they're not using the dock with that particular computer...
All that aside though, my initial comment was to indicate 8bitdo were actually quite helpful when I reached out to them, in contrast to the person I was replying to... To answer OPs actual questions:
Bluetooth mode outputs as a Switch Pro controller by default, so a lot of games on PC won't recognise it unless you use Steam Input or some other translation layer to convert to Xinput. There are numerous applications to do it, but Steam is probably easiest and most accessible. To set the paddles etc You can download the Ultimate Software on your Phone or the PC to set the back paddles and tweak settings.
I'd recommend playing around with some first person shooters using the Gyro. Steam specifically has a Flick Stick-like mode that is a really fun way of using the Gyro in FPS games like DOOM. You angle the stick to the direction you want to face, and then use gyro to aim up/down and make fine corrections. E.g. to snap turn 180degrees, just flick the right analogue stick down. Works brilliantly when you (eventually) get the hang of it, it's so much faster.
Interesting. My interaction with them wasn't really helpful. Not for this issue, but I raised an issue that the macro function doesn't allow you to replay certain buttons (like '+'), which limits it's usefulness. I reached out to them and they said they'll pass the info back to the team and never heard from them again. I bought this controller specifically for the macro feature (and specifically for being able to replay '+'), and without that functionality, the controller is completely useless for me. I already own a Switch Pro controller and I prefer it's ergonomics/shape much more over the 8bitdo.