8BitDo N30 Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad - Instruction Manual

Product Overview

This document provides instructions for the 8BitDo N30 Pro 2 Bluetooth gamepad.

Diagram Description: The gamepad features a classic layout with a directional pad (d-pad) on the left, two analog sticks, and standard face buttons (A, B, X, Y) on the right. It also includes shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, R2), select, start, and a dedicated 'star pair home' button. The diagram indicates L3 and R3 buttons accessible via the analog sticks.

Connection Instructions

Nintendo Switch

Press and hold the 'Y' and 'start' buttons to turn on the controller. The LEDs will blink four times per cycle.
Press and hold the 'pair' button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The blue LEDs will blink rapidly.
On your Switch console, navigate to 'Controllers' > 'Change Grip/Order'. The LEDs will enter a breathing mode upon successful connection.
The controller will automatically reconnect to your Switch by pressing the 'start' button after initial pairing.

Note: The 'star' button functions as the Switch's Screenshot button. The 'home' button functions as the Switch's HOME button.

Android (D-input)

Press and hold the 'B' and 'start' buttons to turn on the controller. The blue LEDs will blink once per cycle.
Press and hold the 'pair' button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The blue LEDs will blink rapidly.
On your Android device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for '[8BitDo N30 Pro 2]', and connect. The LEDs will enter a breathing mode upon successful connection.
The controller will automatically reconnect to your Android device by pressing the 'start' button after initial pairing.
For USB wired connection, connect the controller to your Android device via USB cable after step 1.

Windows (X-input)

Press and hold the 'X' and 'start' buttons to turn on the controller. The LEDs will blink twice per cycle.
Press and hold the 'pair' button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The blue LEDs will blink rapidly.
On your Windows device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for '[8BitDo N30 Pro 2]', and connect. The LEDs will enter a breathing mode upon successful connection.
The controller will automatically reconnect to your Windows device by pressing the 'start' button after initial pairing.
For USB wired connection, connect the controller to your Windows device via USB cable after step 1.

macOS

Press and hold the 'A' and 'start' buttons to turn on the controller. The LEDs will blink three times per cycle.
Press and hold the 'pair' button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The blue LEDs will blink rapidly.
On your macOS device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for '[Wireless Controller]', and connect. The LEDs will enter a breathing mode upon successful connection.
The controller will automatically reconnect to your macOS device by pressing the 'start' button after initial pairing.
For USB wired connection, connect the controller to your macOS device via USB cable after step 1.

Turbo Function

To activate or deactivate turbo functionality for a button: Hold the desired button and then press the 'star' button.

Note: Turbo functionality does not apply to analog sticks or the d-pad. This feature is not available when connected to Switch.

Battery Information

Status	LED Indicator
Low Battery	LEDs blink red
Charging	LEDs are solid yellow
Fully Charged	LEDs turn off

Battery Details:

Built-in 480 mAh Li-on battery.
Provides approximately 18 hours of playtime.
Rechargeable via USB cable with a charging time of 1-2 hours.

Power Saving

The controller will automatically power off:

1 minute after being turned on with no Bluetooth connection.
15 minutes after a Bluetooth connection is established but with no user input.

The controller remains powered on and connected when using a wired USB connection.

Support

For further information and additional support, please visit: http://support.8bitdo.com

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