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8BitDo Mod Kit for NGC Controller

Instruction Manual

Please handle with care. 8BitDo is not liable for any damage incurred during use.

Assembly and Installation

Follow these steps to install the Mod Kit for your NGC Controller:

  1. Step 1: Disassemble the controller shell. Diagram 1 shows screws being removed from the back of the controller.

  2. Step 2: Access internal components. Diagram 2 shows the opened controller shell revealing the original PCB and other parts.

  3. Step 3: Install the 8BitDo PCB. Diagram 3 illustrates placing the new PCB into the controller shell, indicating removal of a section of the original PCB.

  4. Step 4: Components overview. Diagram 6 displays the mod kit components: the main 8BitDo PCB, various screws (labeled 0.1 to 0.5), and heat shrink tubes. An instruction indicates to use heat to shrink the tubes.

  5. Step 5: Internal layout. Diagrams 4, 5, 8, and 9 show the controller's internal layout and button configurations, labeling buttons such as START, SELECT, Joysticks (L3, R3), L1/L2, R1/R2, A, B, C, X, Y, START/+, ZL, and ZR.

  6. Step 6: Battery compartment. Diagram 7 shows the back of the controller, likely related to the battery compartment.

Controller Operation

Power

  • To turn on the controller: Press the Start button. ▶️
  • To turn off the controller: Hold the Start button for 3 seconds. ⏹️
  • To force the controller off: Hold the Start button for 8 seconds.

Connectivity

Switch

System Requirements: Nintendo Switch system version 3.0.0 or above.

Bluetooth Connection

  1. Ensure the controller is OFF. Press and hold Y + Start for 3 seconds to turn on the controller and enter pairing mode. The Status LED will blink rapidly. (This is required for the first-time connection only.)
  2. On your Switch console, navigate to "Controllers" > "Change Grip/Order" and wait for the connection.
  3. The Status LED will remain solid to indicate a successful connection.

Hot Keys

  • START + Down: Functions as the Home button.
  • START + Up: Functions as the Back button.

Android

System Requirements: Android device system version 9.0 or above.

Bluetooth Connection

  1. Ensure the controller is OFF. Press and hold B + Start for 3 seconds to turn on the controller and enter pairing mode. The Status LED will blink rapidly. (This is required for the first-time connection only.)
  2. Turn on the Bluetooth on your Android device and search for "8BitDo NGC Modkit" to pair.
  3. The Status LED will remain solid to indicate a successful connection.

Battery Information

  • The controller is equipped with a 300mAh built-in rechargeable battery pack.
  • Playtime: Approximately 6 hours of playtime.
  • Charging Time: Approximately 2 hours.

LED Indicator Status

  • Low battery mode: Red LED blinks. ? (blinking)
  • Battery charging: Red LED stays solid. ? (solid)
  • Battery fully charged: Red LED turns off. ⚫

The controller will automatically shut down if it fails to connect within 1 minute of startup, or if there are no operations within 15 minutes after establishing a connection.

Support

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

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