8BitDo Lite Bluetooth Gamepad User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- 8Bitdo
Table of Contents
8BitDo Lite Bluetooth Gamepad User Manual
Lite Bluetooth Gamepad Diagram
- Press home to turn on the controller
- Press & hold home for 3 seconds to turn off the controller
- Press and hold home for 8 seconds to force turn off the controller
Switch
1. Put the controller on S mode first then press home to turn on the controller. LED starts to rotate
2. Press pair button for 2 seconds to enter its pairing mode. LED turns off
for1 second then starts to rotate again
3. Go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change
Grip/Order. LED becomes solid when connection is successful
4. Controller will auto reconnect to your Switch with the press of home once it has been paired
Windows ( X – Input )
1. Put the controller on X mode first then press home to turn on the
controller. LEDs1 & 2 start to blink
2. Press pair button for 2 seconds to enter its pairing mode. LEDs turn off
for1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your Windows device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [BBitDo Lite
gamepad]. LED becomes solid when connection is successful
- Controller will auto reconnect to your Windows device with the press of home once it has been paired
- USB Connection: connect your BBitDo Lite controller to your Windows 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 mode
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-onwith18 hours of playtime
- Rechargeable 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
- Press home to wake up your controller
Support
Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support
FAQ
Does Lite controller have L3 and R3 buttons?
Yes, it does. The center of the two Dpads has L/R labeled one on each. When each Dpad is pressed down vertically, they functions as L3/R3.
Can the two Dpads be mapped as thumb sticks?
Yes, they can. They can function as 8 way thumb sticks.
Is each Dpad analogue Dpad or digital Dpad? Does it have more than one value? For instance, when playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, can I control the speed of my character to make them walk instead of run all the time?
The Dpads are digital. They do not have multiple values. Your character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will only run when controlled by Lite.
Does this controller have Screenshot, Home, Turbo, NFC functions when connected to Switch? Can I also wake up my Switch wirelessly with it?
When connected to Switch, you can find on this controller:
A. Screenshot = STAR button
B. Home button = Logo button
Turbo and NFC functions are not applicable here.
When connected to other devices, you can find on this controller:
STAR button = Turbo button
No, you can not wake up your Switch wirelessly with this controller.
Does this controller have vibration or motion controls?
No, it does not have either.
What is the switch between S and X for?
It is a controller mode button.
S is for Switch mode, controller is enabled to be compatible with Switch and
Switch Lite on this mode.
X is for X-input mode, controller is enabled to be compatible with Windows 10
on this mode.
What systems does it work with? Does it auto reconnect to those systems?
It works with Switch, Switch Lite, Windows 10.
It does auto reconnect to all the systems mentioned above once they have been
successfully paired.
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.
My Lite controller 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. Upgrade the firmware on your Lite controller to its latest version (v1.02
or above).
B. Put the controller mode button to S mode
C. Connect the controller to your Switch via USB cable and wait for it to
sync.
D. Unplug the USB cable when syncing is done then press HOME to build the
wireless connection.
How many Lite controllers can I use at a time?
It depends on the number of controllers each device can take. Multiple Lite controllers can be used at a time.
What is the Bluetooth range?
10 meters. This controller functions the best within the range of 5 meters.
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