8BitDo Lite Bluetooth Gamepad

Controller Layout

The 8BitDo Lite gamepad features the following buttons and controls:

• Top Shoulder Buttons: L, L2, R2, R
• Power LED: Indicates power status.
• Pair Button: Used for Bluetooth pairing.
• Start Button: Labeled as "+ start".
• Select Button: Labeled as "- select".
• L3 Button: Located on the left digital joystick.
• R3 Button: Located on the right digital joystick.
• Digital Joysticks: Two analog sticks for movement.
• D-pad: Directional pad for input.
• Star Button: Used for turbo function.
• Home Button: Used for power and connection.
• Mode LED: Indicates the current mode.

Power On/Off

• Press the [home button] ? to turn on the controller.
• Press and hold the [home button] ? for 3 seconds to turn off the controller.
• Press and hold the [home button] ? for 8 seconds to force turn off the controller.

Connecting to Nintendo Switch ?

Follow these steps to connect the gamepad to your Nintendo Switch:

1. Set the controller to 'S' mode using the mode switch.
2. Press the [home button] ? to turn on the controller. The LED will start rotating.
3. Press and hold the [pair button] ? for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LED will turn off for 1 second, then start rotating again.
4. On your Switch, navigate to the Home Page, then go to Controllers, and select "Change Grip/Order".
5. The LED will become solid once the connection is successful.
6. The controller will automatically reconnect to your Switch with a press of the [home button] ? after it has been paired.

Connecting to Windows (X-input) ?

Follow these steps to connect the gamepad to your Windows device:

1. Set the controller to 'X' mode using the mode switch.
2. Press the [home button] ? to turn on the controller. LEDs 1 & 2 will start to blink.
3. Press and hold the [pair button] ? for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LEDs will turn off for 1 second, then start to rotate again.
4. On your Windows device, open Bluetooth settings and search for "8BitDo Lite gamepad".
5. The LED will become solid once the connection is successful.
6. The controller will automatically reconnect to your Windows device with a press of the [home button] ? after it has been paired.
7. USB Connection: ? After step 1, connect your 8BitDo Lite controller to your Windows device via USB Cable.

Turbo Function ?

Activate or deactivate the turbo functionality for a button:

1. Hold the button you wish to set turbo functionality for.
2. Then, press the [star button] ? to activate/deactivate its turbo functionality.

Note: The D-pad and analogue sticks do not support turbo functionality. This feature is not available when connected to Switch.

Battery Information ?

Status

• Low battery mode: Red LED blinks.
• Battery charging: Red LED stays solid.
• Battery fully charged: Red LED turns off.

The gamepad features a built-in 480 mAh Li-ion battery providing approximately 18 hours of playtime. It can be recharged using the provided USB cable ? in about 1-2 hours.

Safety Warnings ⚠️

• Always use batteries, chargers, and accessories provided by the manufacturer.
• The manufacturer is not liable for safety issues arising from the use of non-manufacturer-approved accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device yourself. Unauthorized actions may result in serious injury.
• Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modify the device or its battery, as these actions can be dangerous.
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the device will void the manufacturer's warranty.

Power Saving ?

• The controller will automatically power off after 1 minute of no Bluetooth connection.
• It will also power off after 15 minutes of inactivity, even with an active Bluetooth connection.
• The controller will automatically reconnect with a press of the [home button] ? once it has been paired.

Support

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