8BitDo Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller User Manual

8BitDo Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller

Overview

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller is a versatile gaming controller designed for Windows PCs and Android devices. It features adjustable-tension Dual Force Ring TMR joysticks for precise movement, Hall Effect triggers with switchable modes, and 8Speed 2.4 GHz wireless technology for responsive gameplay. With a 1000 Hz polling rate, customizable buttons, enhanced vibration, and an ergonomic grip, it delivers comfortable and reliable control. Its rechargeable battery provides up to 32 hours of playtime, depending on the connection mode.

Specifications

Ultimate 3C+ Wireless ControllerParts

• Press the Home button to turn on the controller.
• Press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds to turn off the controller.
• Press and hold the Home button for 8 seconds to force the controller off.
• (Press and hold the Minus button+ Plus button for about 5 seconds to enable or disable the defaultjoystick dead zone).

Force Ring (Joystick Tension Adjustment)

• Counterclockwise – Decrease tension
• Clockwise – Increase tension

Windows

• System Requirement: Windows 10 (1903) or above.

Wireless Connection

1. Turn the Mode switch to 2.4G position.
2. Press the Home button to turn on the controller.
3. Connect the 2.4G adapter to the USB port of your Windows device, the controller will automatically connect to the adapter.
4. The Status LED will stay solid when the connection is successful.

Wired Connection

Connect the controller to your Windows device via a USB cable and wait till the controller is successfully recognized by the device.

L4/R4/PL/PR Buttons Configuration

• Single or multiple buttons on the controller can be mapped to the L4/R4/PL/PR buttons.
• LS/RS are not supported.
• The Mapping LED will blink continuously when the configured button is pressed.

Turbo Function

• D-pad, Home button, and LS/RS are not supported for turbo.
• The turbo settings will not be saved permanently and will revert to default settings after the controller is powered off or disconnected.
• The Mapping LED will blink continuously when buttons with Turbo enabled are in use.

TurboAuto TurbBattery

• Built-in 500mAh battery pack, 20 hours of usage time via wireless 2.4G connection and 32 hours via Bluetooth connection, rechargeable with 2 hours charging time.

• The cont.roller will automatically ehut down if it feil1 to connect. within 1 minute of gtartup, or if there ere no operetione within 15 minutee after eeteblil’lhlng connection.
• Thi controller will not ,hut down during wir•d connection.
• Charging time and battery life depend on \larietione in eet.tinge or environmental 1actorl!l, end actual reeulte may very.

Calibrate Joysticks and Triggers 

1. Pleeee follow the etepe below
2. Controller in th• powered on 1t1t1, prH1 and hold the “LB+IB+Minua+Plua” lluttona for 8 Hconda to enter th, celibr1tion mod,, the Statue LED will 1t1rt to blink.
3. Puah the joy1tid:s to the edge end rotate them tlowly 2-3 t.im&e.
4. Slowly pr-..1 th, trigg•r• to th, bottom 2-3 timH.
5. Prese the same “LB+RB+Minu1+Plua” button, oomblnation again to oomplete the calibration.

Re-pair the Controller and Adapter

If tha connection ie loet or the fldepter m,Hilde to b1it rv-p1ir1itd, you cen followthv l’ltepe below to ra-peirthe controll1ilr with the edepter:

1. Turn the llodt 1witolll to 2.48 position.
2. PrtH and hold tht P1ir button tor 3 11cond1 to 1nt1rth• pairing modt, the 8tttu1 LED will blink rapidly. (Thi• ii rtquirtd forth• v1ryfir1ttimt only)
3. Connect th” 2.4G 1d1pt1rto tha USB port of your device, the controll1ilr will autometically connect to the adlilpter.
4. Both the StatusLEDs on the controller and adapter will becomelsolid when the connection is successful.

Ultimate Software

Please visit app.8bitdo.com to download and use Ultimate Software V2 for Windows / macOS platforms.

Safety Warnings

• Please always use batteries, chargers, and accessories pro ided bythe manufacturer.
• The manufacturer is not lieblefor any safety issues erising om the use ofnon-menufecturer-epproved eccessories.
• Do not attemptto disassemble, modify, or repair the device urself. Unauthorized actions may resultin serious injury
• Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modifythe device or its battery, as these actions can be dangerous.
• Any uneuthorized chenges or modificetions to the device will void the menufecturer’s werrenty.
• This product conteins smell parts that may cause choking. Not suitable for children underthree yeers old.
• This productfeatures flashing lights. Individuals with epilepsy or photosensitivity should disabla the lighting affects before use.
• Cebles may cause tripping or entanglement hazards. Keep them awayfrom welkweys, children, end pets.
• Stop using this product immadiately and seek medical attention if you experienca dizziness, visual disturbances, or muscle spasms.

Support

• Please visit support.8bitdo.com forfurther information and additional support.

Troubleshooting