8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad

General Operation

Power On: Press the [start] button.

Power Off: Press and hold the [start] button for 3 seconds.

Force Power Off: Press and hold the [start] button for 8 seconds.

Nintendo Switch Connection

Pairing Instructions:

1. Press and hold [Y] + [start] to turn on the controller. The LEDs will start rotating.
2. Press and hold the [pair] button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LEDs will pause briefly then resume rotating.
3. On your Switch, navigate to Home Page > Controllers > Change Grip/Order.
4. The LEDs will become solid when the connection is successful.
5. The controller will automatically reconnect to your Switch with a press of the [start] button after initial pairing.

Button Mapping:

• [star] button = Switch Screenshot button
• [home] button = Switch HOME button

Controller Layout Description: The controller features a D-pad, a left analog stick, Start, Select, Home, L, R, L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons, and four face buttons (typically labeled A, B, X, Y in diagrams).

Android Connection (D-input Mode)

Pairing Instructions:

1. Press and hold [B] + [start] to turn on the controller. LED 1 will blink.
2. Press and hold the [pair] button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. LED 1 will pause briefly then start rotating again.
3. On your Android device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for and pair with "[8BitDo M30 gamepad]".
4. The LED will become solid when the connection is successful.
5. The controller will automatically reconnect to your Android device with a press of the [start] button after initial pairing.

USB Connection: Connect the controller to your Android device via USB cable after powering it on.

Controller Layout Description: The controller features a D-pad, a left analog stick, Start, Select, Home, L, R, L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons, and face buttons (typically labeled A, B, X, C in diagrams), plus a Turbo button.

Windows Connection (X-input Mode)

Pairing Instructions:

1. Press and hold [X] + [start] to turn on the controller. LEDs 1 & 2 will blink.
2. Press and hold the [pair] button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LEDs will pause briefly then start rotating again.
3. On your Windows device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for and pair with "[8BitDo M30 gamepad]".
4. The LEDs will become solid when the connection is successful.
5. The controller will automatically reconnect to your Windows device with a press of the [start] button after initial pairing.

USB Connection: Connect the controller to your Windows device via USB cable after powering it on.

Controller Layout Description: The controller features a D-pad, a left analog stick, Start, Select, Home, LB, LT, RB, RT buttons, and face buttons (typically labeled A, B, X in diagrams). It also includes Menu and View buttons, and a Turbo button.

macOS Connection

Pairing Instructions:

1. Press and hold [A] + [start] to turn on the controller. LEDs 1, 2 & 3 will blink.
2. Press and hold the [pair] button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LEDs will pause briefly then start rotating again.
3. On your macOS device, go to Bluetooth settings, search for and pair with "[Wireless Controller]".
4. The LEDs will become solid when the connection is successful.
5. The controller will automatically reconnect to your macOS device with a press of the [start] button after initial pairing.

USB Connection: Connect the controller to your macOS device via USB cable after powering it on.

Controller Layout Description: The controller features a D-pad, a left analog stick, Start, Select, Home, L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons, and face buttons (typically labeled A, B, X in diagrams). It also includes a Turbo button.

Turbo Function

To activate/deactivate turbo functionality: Hold the desired button and then press the [star] button.

Note: Turbo function is not supported for the D-pad or analog sticks. It is also not available when connected to a Nintendo Switch.

Battery and Power Saving

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

Battery Status Indicators:

• Low Battery: Red LED blinks.
• Charging: Solid red LED.
• Fully Charged: LED turns off.

Power Saving:

• Sleep Mode: Activates after 1 minute of no Bluetooth connection or 15 minutes of inactivity with a Bluetooth connection.
• To wake the controller, press the [start] button.
• When connected via USB, the controller remains powered on.

Support

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

For firmware upgrades, please visit: support.8bitdo.cn