8BitDo Pro 2 Gamepad Instruction Manual

8BitDo Pro 2 Gamepad

Specifications

Quick Setup & Use

1. Power on/off (basic): Press Start to turn on the controller. Hold Start for 3 seconds to turn off the controller.
2. Choose connection type and mode:
   • Nintendo Switch (Bluetooth): Set the mode switch to S.
   • Windows (Bluetooth): Set the mode switch to X.
   • Android (Bluetooth): Set the mode switch to D.
   • Apple (Bluetooth/Wired): Set the mode switch to D.
3. Bluetooth connection:
   • Press Start to turn on the controller (LED starts blinking/rotating depending on platform).
   • Hold the pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode (first connection only).
   • On your device, open Bluetooth settings, search, and pair with [8BitDo Pro 2].
   • When successful, the controller LED becomes solid.
4. Wired connection:
   • Switch: Ensure [Pro Controller Wired Communication] is enabled in Switch console settings, then connect the controller to the USB port of your Switch dock and wait for recognition.
   • Windows: Set the mode switch to X, connect the controller to the USB port of your Windows device, and wait for recognition.
   • Android: Ensure OTG support, set the mode switch to D, connect to the USB port of your Android device, and wait for recognition.
   • Apple: Set the mode switch to D, connect to the USB port of your Apple device, and wait for recognition (USB-C requirement for macOS/iPadOS).

• Press start to turn on the controller
• Hold start button for 3 seconds to turn off the controller

Switch

• NFC scanning, IR camera, HD rumble, and notification LED are not supported, nor can the system be waken up wirelessly.
• The status LED indicates the number of players: 1st LED on for the first player, 1st and 2nd LEDs on for the second player, up to 8 players maximum.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Turn the mode switch to S.
2. Press start to turn on the controller. The LED starts to rotate from left to right.
3. Hold the pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LED stops blinking for a short moment, then starts to rotate again. (This is required for the first connection only)
4. Go to your Switch Home Page, select Controllers, then select Change Grip/Order.
5. The LED becomes solid when the connection is successful.

Wired Connection
Please ensure that [Pro Controller Wired Communication] is enabled on your Switch console settings.

1. Turn the mode switch to S.
2. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Switch dock and wait until the controller is successfully recognized to play.

Windows
System requirement: Windows 10 (1903) or above.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Turn the mode switch to X.
2. Press start to turn on the controller. The 1st and 2nd LEDs will start to blink.
3. Press the pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LED starts to rotate from left to right. (This is required for the first connection only)
4. Enable Bluetooth on your Windows device, search and pair with [8BitDo Pro 2]. The LED becomes solid when the connection is successful.

Wired Connection

1. Turn the mode switch to X.
2. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Windows device and wait until the controller is successfully recognized to play.

Android
System requirement: Android 9.0 or above.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Turn the mode switch to D.
2. Press start to turn on the controller. The 1st LED starts to blink.
3. Hold the pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LED starts to rotate from left to right. (This is required for the first connection only)
4. Go to your Android device’s Bluetooth settings, search and pair with [8BitDo Pro 2]. The LED becomes solid when the connection is successful.

Wired Connection
OTG support is required on your Android device. Please contact your device manufacturer for compatibility details.

1. Turn the mode switch to D.
2. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Android device and wait until the controller is successfully recognized to play.

Apple

• System requirement: iOS 16.3, iPadOS® 16.3, tvOS® 16.3, macOS® 13.2 or above.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Turn the mode switch to D.
2. Press start to turn on the controller. The 1st LED starts to blink.
3. Hold the pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LED starts to rotate from left to right. (This is required for the first connection only)
4. Go to your Apple device’s Bluetooth settings and turn it on, then pair with [8BitDo Pro 2]. The LED becomes solid when the connection is successful.

Wired Connection
USB wired connection is only available for macOS or iPadOS devices equipped with USB-C ports.

1. Turn the mode switch to D.
2. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Apple device and wait until the controller is successfully recognized to play.

Turbo Function

• Supported buttons for turbo: A, B, X, Y, L, R, L3, R3.
• Turbo settings are temporary and will revert to default after the controller is powered off or disconnected.
• The turbo function is not available when connected to Nintendo Switch.

Turbo Mode

1. Turn on: Hold the button you want to assign the turbo functionality, then press the Star Button; the Home LED will blink rapidly.
2. Turn off: Hold the button with active turbo functionality, then press the Star Button; the Home LED will turn off.

Auto Turbo Mode

1. Turn on: Hold the button you want to assign the turbo functionality, then press the Star Button twice; the Home LED will blink rapidly.
2. Turn off: Hold the button with active auto-turbo, then press the Star Button; the Home LED will turn off.

Battery & Power

The controller features a 1000 mAh built-in rechargeable battery pack providing up to 20 hours of play time with a 4-hour charging time. Alternatively, it can be powered by two AA batteries providing up to 20 hours of play time.

• The controller will turn off automatically after 1 minute of no connection, or after 15 minutes of inactivity when connected via Bluetooth.
• The controller remains powered on continuously during a wired connection.

Safety Warnings

• Please always use batteries, chargers, and accessories provided by the manufacturer.
• The manufacturer is not liable for any safety issues arising from the use of unauthorized, third-party accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device yourself. Unauthorized actions may result in serious injury.
• Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modify the device or its battery, as these actions can be dangerous.
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the device will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Ultimate Software

• Ultimate Software provides elite control over your controller: customize button mapping, adjust analog stick & trigger sensitivity, control vibration intensity, and create macro configurations with any button combination. Please visit support.8bitdo.com to download the application.
• Press the profile button to switch between 3 custom profiles. The profile indicator LED will not light up when using the default layout setting.

Customer Suppor

Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further manuals, firmware updates, and additional assistance.

Troubleshooting

• Unable to connect via Bluetooth (first time): Hold the pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode; pairing mode behavior is required for the first connection only.
• Connection not successful: Confirm the LED behavior—when the connection is successful, the controller LED becomes solid. If it does not become solid, re-enter pairing mode and try pairing again on the host device.
• Switch wired connection issues: Verify that [Pro Controller Wired Communication] is enabled in your Switch console settings before connecting.
• Android wired connection issues: Ensure your Android device supports OTG; otherwise wired connection may not work.
• Apple wired connection issues: For macOS/iPadOS, USB wired connection is only available for devices with USB-C ports.