8BitDo SN30 Bluetooth Gamepad User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- 8Bitdo
Table of Contents
8BitDo SN30 Bluetooth Gamepad User Manual
SN30 Bluetooth Gamepad Instruction
- 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 Y & start to turn on the controller, LED will blink four
times per cycle
2. Press & hold select for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode, blue LED will
rapidly blink
3. Po to your Switch home page to click on Controllers, then click on Change
Grip/Order and wait for controllerto sync up. LED will 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, down & select = Switch home button
Android ( D – input )
1. Press & hold B & start to turn on the controller, LED will blink once per
cycle
2. Press & hold select for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode, blue LED will
blink rapidly
3. Go to your Android device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8Bitdo SN30 Game
Pad]. LED will become 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 your 8BitDo controller to your Android device via USB cable after step 1, LED will be solid green when connection is successful
Windows ( X -input)
1. Press & hold X & start to turn on the controller, LED will blink twice per
cycle
2. Press & hold select for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode, blue LED will
blink rapidly
3. Go to your Windows device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [BBitdo SN30
GamePad]. LED will become solid when connection is successful
4. Controller will auto reconnect to your Windows device with the press of
start once it has been paired
USB connection : Connect your 8BitDo controller to your Windows device via USB cable after step 1, LED will be solid green when connection is successful
MacOS
1. Press & hold A & start to turn on the controller, LED will blink three
times per cycle
2. Press & hold select for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode, blue LED will
blink rapidly
3. Go to your macOS device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [Wireless
Controller]. LED will 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 your BBitDo controller to your macOS device via USB cable after step 1, LED will be solid green when connection is successful
Battery
| Status | LED indicator |
|---|---|
| Low battery mode | LED blinks in red |
| Battery charging | LED stays solid red |
| Battery fully charged | LED stops blinking |
- Built-in 480 mAh Li-on with 1B hours of playtime
- 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
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 PS5, Xbox Series, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U?
No, it does not.
Can I use it on original SNES or SNES Classic Edition?
Yes, but you need to use SNES retro receiver or NES/SNES Mini retro receiver to build the connection between them to play.
Does this controller have Vibration, Motion censor, Turbo, NFC functions? Can I also wake up my Switch wirelessly with this controller?
No, it does not have Vibration, Motion censor, Turbo, NFC functions.
When it is connected to Switch, SELECT+DOWN = Switch Home button.
No, you can not wake up your Switch wirelessly with this controllers.
Can I use to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Does the Dpad on this controller function as left analogue stick?
Yes, you can. The Dpad on this controller does function as left analogue stick.
Can I use multiple SN30 controllers on one device at a time?
Yes, you can. Just connect them via Bluetooth connection, as long as the device can take multiple Bluetooth devices.
Does it work with 8BitDo Bluetooth receivers/adapters?
Yes, it does.
Can I use it wired, via a USB cable?
Yes, you can. You can connect it to Switch, Windows 10, Android, Raspberry Pi and macOS using a USB cable.
My SN30 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 controllers connected to your
Switch, as one Switch can take up to 10 controllers 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 SELECT button
for 3 seconds
D. Go back to ‘System Settings’ and choose ‘Change Grip/Order’ to pair them
How many SN30 controllers can I use at a time?
It depends on the number of controllers each device can take. Multiple SN30 controllers can be used at a time.