8BitDo N30 NS Bluetooth Gamepad User Manual
N30 Bluetooth Gamepad
- Press start to turn on the controller
- Press & hold atartfor3 seconds to turn off the controller
- Press & hold start for 8 seconds to force turn off the controller
Switch
1. Press start to turn on the controller, LED will start to blink
2. Press and hold select for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. LED will rapidly blink
3. Go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order to pair with the adapter
4. LEO will stay solid when connection is successful
- Controller will auto reconnect to your Switch with the press of start once it has been paired
Retro Receivers & USB Adapter
1. Press start to turn on the controller, LED will start to blink
2. Press and hold aelect for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. LED will rapidly blink
3. Press pair button on the receiver, LEO will start to blink
4. LED on both the controller and receiver will stay solid when connection is successful
- Controller will auto reconnect with the press of start once it has been paired
Battery
| Status | LED Indicator |
| Low battery mode | Red LED blinks |
| Battery charging | Red LED stays solid |
- Built-in 480 mAh Li-on with 18 hours of playtime
- Rechargable via USS cable with 1 – 2 hour charging time
Support
Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
It works with Switch primarily.
This controller is especially made for Switch Online games.
No, you can not.
TA and TB are turbo buttons. T stands for Turbo. TA is for turbo A, TB is for turbo B. HOME button = Switch HOME button.
Yes, you can. Just press down the two shoulder buttons.
We suggest you charge it via a phone power adapter.
The controller uses 480mAh rechargeable battery with 1-2 hour charging time. The battery can last up to 18 hours when fully charged.
The Micro USB port is for power charging and firmware upgrade.
No, you can not use it as a wired controller.
This might be caused by there are too many controllers connected to your Switch, as one Switch can take up to 10 controllers at a time maximum. Please follow the steps below to fix it:
A. Go to ‘System Setting’ on your Switch, then click on ‘Controllers and Sensors’ to disconnect the controllers which are connected to it
B. Restart your Switch
C. Press and hold START to turn back on the controller. Press SELECT button for 3 seconds
D. Go back to ‘System Settings’ and choose ‘Change Grip/Order’ to pair them
It depends on the number of controllers each device can take. Multiple N30 NS controllers can be used at a time.
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