8BitDo N30 Arcade Stick User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- 8Bitdo
Table of Contents
8BitDo N30 Arcade Stick User Manual
N30 Arcade Stick Instruction
- Press start to turn on the joystick
- Press & hold start for 3 seconds to turn off the joystick
- Press & hold start for 8 seconds to force turn off the joystick
Switch
- Press & hold Y &start to power on the joystick. LED will blink four time per cycle
- Press & hold pair button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. LED will rapidly blink
- Go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order. LED will be solid when connection is successful
- Joystick will auto reconnect to your Switch with the press of start once it has been paired
- USB connection: connect your N30 Arcade Stick to your Switch via USB Cable after step 1. LED stays solid on USB connection
- When connected to your Switch, select+ down= Switch HOME button
MacOS
- Press & hold A & start to turn on the joystick, LED will blink three times per cycle
- Press & hold pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LED will rapidly blink
- Go to your macOS device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [Wireless Controller]. LED will stay solid when connection is successful
- Joystick will auto reconnect to your macOS device with the press of start once it has been paired
- USB connection: connect your N30 Arcade Stick to your macOS device via USB Cable after step 1. LED stays solid on USB connection
Android / Windows
1. Press & hold X & start to turn on the joystick, LED will blink twice per
cycle
2. Press & hold pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LED will rapidly
blink
3. Go to your Android/Windows device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8Bitdo
xx Arcade/8Bitdo xx Arcade(x)]. LED will stay solid when connection is
successful
4. Joystick will auto reconnect to your Android/Windows device with the press
of start once it has been paired
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USB Connection: connect your N30 Arcade Stick to your Android/Windows device via USB Cable after step 1.
LED stays solid on USB connection -
Dinput/Xinput switch only applies on Android/Windows devices
Turbo Function
- Hold the button you would like to set turbo functionality to and then press the turbo button to activate the functionality
- To deactivate turbo function, hold the button with turbo functionality activated and press the turbo button to deactivate the functionality
Battery
| Status | LED indicator |
|---|---|
| Low battery mode | LED in red |
| Battery charging | LED stays solid red |
- Built-in 480 mAh Li-on with 18 hours of play time
- Rechargable via USB cable with 1 – 2 hour charging time
Power Saving
- 1 minute with no Bluetooth connection, will power off
- 15 minutes with Bluetooth connection but no use, will power off
- Joystick stays on and connected on wired USB connection
Support
Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What systems does it work with? Does it auto reconnect to those systems?
It works with Switch, Windows 10, macOS, Android, Raspberry Pi.
It does auto reconnect to all the systems mentioned above with the press of
START once they have been successfully paired.
Does it work with iPhone, iPad, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U?
No, it does not.
Does the analogue stick here use a octagonal gate or square gate? 8 ways or 4 ways?
It uses a square gate, 4 ways.
Is there a rubber pad underneath each button?
No, there is not.
Can I connect use two arcade sticks at a time?
Yes, you can.
How do I charge the controller? How long does the battery last when fully charged?
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 18 hours when fully charged.
What is the USB port for? Can I use it as a wired arcade stick?
The USB port is for power charging and firmware upgrade.
You can use it with Switch, Windows 10, macOS, Android and Raspberry Pi as a
wired arcade stick.
My N30 Arcade Stick does not connect to Switch no matter how many times I have tried. What should I do?
This might be caused by there are too many devices connected to your Switch,
as one Switch can take up to 10 controllers/devices at a time maximum. Please
follow the steps below to fix it:
A. Go to ‘System Setting’ on your Switch, then click on ‘Controllers and
Sensors’ to disconnect the controllers which are connected to it
B. Restart your Switch
C. Press and hold Y+START to turn back on the controller. Press PAIR button
for 3 seconds
D. Go back to ‘System Settings’ and choose ‘Change Grip/Order’ to pair them
How many N30 Arcade Sticks can I use at a time?
It depends on the number of controllers each device can take. Multiple N30 Arcade Sticks can be used at a time.