SN30 2.4G and SF30 2.4G Instruction Manual

Controller Diagram

The controller features a directional pad (Dpad), SELECT button, START button, L1 shoulder button, R1 shoulder button, and four face buttons labeled X, A, B, and Y.

Pairing Mode

To enter pairing mode, press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds. ?

Connection Methods

Wireless Connection

Controllers will auto reconnect to your devices once they have been paired. ⚙️

For NES/SFC/SNES Classic Consoles

Plug the retro receiver into your NES/SFC/SNES Classic console.
Press START on the controller to pair with the receiver. The blue LED will stay solid when the connection is successful.
If the connection is lost or to re-pair with the receiver, press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. The blue LED will flash rapidly, and turn solid upon successful pairing.

Wired Connection (Windows/macOS/Android)

Connect the controller to your Windows, macOS, or Android device via the USB cable. The blue LED will stay solid when the connection is successful.

Mode Switching

To switch modes, press and hold START for 3 seconds.
Hold [START + X] for 3 seconds: Xinput mode. Blue LED flashes twice to confirm. (Xinput is the default mode).
Hold [START + B] for 3 seconds: Dinput mode. Blue LED flashes twice to confirm.
Hold [START + A] for 3 seconds: macOS mode. Blue LED flashes twice to confirm.

Battery Status

Status	LED Indicator
Low battery mode	LED blinks in red ?
Battery charging	LED blinks in green ?
Battery fully charged	LED stops blinking (green) ✔️

Built-in 180 mAh Li-on battery with 25 hours of play time. Rechargeable via USB cable with approximately 30 minutes charging time.

Power Saving

Sleep mode: 1 minute with no wireless connection.
Sleep mode: 15 minutes with wireless connection but no use.

Support

Please visit http://support.8bitdo.com for further information and additional support. ?

Firmware Update

Please visit http://support.8bitdo.cn for more information. ⬆️

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