8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad User Manual
M30 Bluetooth Gamepad
- Press start to turn on the controller
- Press & hold start for 3 seconds to turn off the controller
- Press & hold start for 8 seconds to force turn off the controller
Switch
1. Press & hold V & start to turn on the controller, LEDs start to rotate from left to right
2. Press & hold pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LEDs pause for1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order. LEDs become solid when connection is successful
4. Controller will auto reconnect to your Switch with the press of start once it has been paired
- When connected to your Switch, star button= Switch Screen Shot button
- Home button= Switch HOME button
Android ( D – input)
1. Press & hold B & start to turn on the controller, LED 1 blinks
2. Press & hold pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LED1 pauses for1 second then starts to rotate again
3. Go to your Android device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8BitDo M30 gamepad]. LED becomes solid when connection is successful
4. Controller will auto reconnect to your Android device with the press of start once it has been paired
- USB connection: connect the controller to your Android device via USB cable after step 1
Windows ( X – Input)
1. Press & hold X & start to turn on the controller, LEDs 1 & 2 blink
2. Press & hold pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LEDs pause for1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your Windows device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8BitDo M30 gamepad]. LEDs become solid when connection is successful
4. Controller will auto reconnect to your Windows with the press of start once it has been paired
- USB connection: connect the controller to your Windows device via USB cable after step 1
MacOS
1. Press & hold A & start to turn on the controller, LEDs 1, 2&3 blink
2. Press & hold pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LEDs pause for1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your macOS device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [Wireless Controller]. LEDs become solid when connection is successful
4. Controller will auto reconnect to your macOS device with the press of start once it has been paired
- USB connection: connect the controller to your macOS device via USB cable after step 1
Turbo Function
1. Hold the button you would like to set turbo functionality to and then press the star button to
activate/deactivate its turbo functionality
- D-pad and analogue sticks are not included
- This does not apply to Switch
Battery
| Ststus | LED Indicator |
| Low battery mode | LED blinks |
| Battery charging | Red LED stays solid |
| Battery fully charged | Red LED turns off |
- Built-in 480 mAh Li-on with 18 hours of playtime
- Rechargable via USB-C cable with 1 – 2 hour charging time
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
- Controller stays on and connected on wired USB connection
Support
Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support
FAQ
Difference #1 – compatibility & connectivity:
M30 bluetooth works with Switch，Windows，Android，Raspberry Pi，macOS as well as all devices 8BitDo bluetooth receivers support.
M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive has its own dedicated 2.4g receiver included. It connects to the original Sega Genesis, Mega Drive1&2 and Analogue Mega Sg, wirelessly via the receiver.
On USB connection, it works with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi.
M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini has its own dedicated 2.4g receiver included. It works with Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini as well as Switch, wirelessly via the receiver.
On USB connection, it works with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi.
Difference #2 – compatibility & connectivity:
STAR button
M30 bluetooth: star button = screenshot button on Switch mode.
M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: start button = turbo button on Switch mode.
M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: start button = turbo button on Switch mode.
Controller mode LED indicator
M30 bluetooth: there are four LED lights on the bottom of the controller indicating the controller mode.
M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: N/A
M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: N/A
Pairing button
M30 bluetooth: there is a dedicated button on the top of the controller next to the USB port.
M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: there is no dedicated button for this. “ – ” button functions as so.
M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: there is no dedicated button for this. “ – ” button functions as so.
USB port
M30 bluetooth: USB-C
M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: Micro USB
M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: Micro USB
The differences are:
A. The shape of the receiver port for each receiver.
B. System compatibility.
M30 2.4g Mini is for Sege Genesis Mini & Mega Drive Mini.
M30 2.4g for SG/MD is for original Sega Genesis & Mega Drive.
Note: Both can work with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi via wired USB connection.
No, you can not.
No, it does not work with PC.
You use connect the 2.4g controller to your PC via the USB cable and play.
It works with Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini. It also works with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi via USB.
Yes, you can map the buttons. This is what you can do if the buttons are incorrectly mapped:
LEFT + Select : set Dpad as left analogue stick
Up + Select : reset Dpad
Right + Select : set Dpad as right analogue stick
Down + Select : Swap A/B and X/Y mapping
*Press and hold any of the key combinations above for 5 seconds to map the buttons.
*LED will blink in red to indicate the success of each button mapping.
*You need to reset the buttons manually.
No, it does not. It only works with the 2.4g receiver which comes with it.
When it is connected to SG Mini/SG Mini:
L = Z
R = C
When it is connected to Switch:
C = R
Z = L
L = ZL
R = ZR
When it is connected to Windows 10:
Z = R1
C = R2
L = L1
R = L2
No, you can not.
No, it does not work any other 2.4g receiver except for the one which comes with this controller in the box.
Yes, you can. One receiver for one controller port. One receiver for one controller.
We suggest you charge it via a phone power adapter.
The controller uses 480mAh rechargeable battery with 1-2 hour charging time. The battery can last up to 35 hours when fully charged.
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