diff --git a/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_8bitdo.c b/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_8bitdo.c
index 95227869da..5561819991 100644
--- a/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_8bitdo.c
+++ b/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_8bitdo.c
@@ -179,6 +179,11 @@ static bool HIDAPI_Driver8BitDo_InitDevice(SDL_HIDAPI_Device *device)
                 ctx->sensors_supported = true;
                 ctx->rumble_supported = true;
                 ctx->powerstate_supported = true;
+
+                if (!device->is_bluetooth) {
+                    // The dongle appears to just stop sending reports after intense rumble activity
+                    ctx->rumble_supported = false;
+                }
             }
             break;
         }