SN30 and SF30 Instruction Manual
General Instructions
Please turn off the controller before swapping controller modes.
Press and hold START for 3 seconds to turn off the controller. [Power Off]
Bluetooth Connection
Controllers will auto reconnect to your devices once they have been paired.
Android (D-Input)
- Press and hold START for 1 second to power on the controller, LED will blink once per cycle.
- Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Blue LED will rapidly blink.
- Go to your Android device's Bluetooth setting, pair with [8Bitdo xx GamePad].
- LED will be solid blue when connection is successful.
USB Connection: connect your 8Bitdo controller to your Android device via USB Cable after step 1.
Windows (X-Input)
- Press and hold START + X for 1 second to power on the controller, LED will blink twice per cycle.
- Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Blue LED will rapidly blink.
- Go to your Windows device's Bluetooth setting, pair with [8Bitdo xx GamePad(x)].
- LED will be solid blue when connection is successful.
USB Connection: connect your 8Bitdo controller to your Windows device via USB Cable after step 1.
macOS
- Press and hold START + A for 1 second to power on the controller, LED will blink three times per cycle.
- Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Blue LED will rapidly blink.
- Go to your macOS device's Bluetooth setting, pair with [Wireless Controller].
- LED will be solid blue when connection is successful.
USB Connection: connect your 8Bitdo controller to your macOS device via USB Cable after step 1.
Switch (by default)
- Press and hold START + Y for 1 second to power on the controller, LED will blink four times per cycle.
- Go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order.
- Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Blue LED will rapidly blink.
- LED will be solid blue when connection is successful.
When connected to your Switch, DOWN + SELECT = Switch HOME button. [Home Button]
Battery
| Status | LED Indicator |
|---|---|
| Low battery mode | LED blinks in red |
| Battery charging | LED blinks in green |
| Battery fully charged | LED stops blinking in green |
Built-in 480 mAh Li-on with 18 Hours of play time.
Rechargeable via USB cable with 1 - 2 hour charging time.
Press START for 8 seconds to force turn off your controller. [Power Off]
Power Saving
- Sleep mode - 1 minute with no Bluetooth connection.
- Sleep mode - 15 minutes with Bluetooth connection but no use.
Press START to wake up your controller. [Wake Up]
Support
Please visit http://support.8bitdo.com for further information and additional support.
