Introduzione
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your 8Bitdo N30 Wireless Controller Gamepad. Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use and to maximize your gaming experience across various platforms including Android, PC, Mac OS, and Nintendo Switch.

Imagine: In cima view of the 8Bitdo N30 Wireless Controller, showcasing the D-pad on the left, A/B/X/Y buttons on the right, and Select/Start buttons in the center. The controller has a classic rectangular design with a black faceplate and red buttons.
Cuntenutu di u pacchettu
Verificate chì tutti l'articuli sò presenti in u vostru pacchettu:
- 8Bitdo N30 Wireless Controller
- Cavu di carica USB
- Manuale d'istruzzioni (stu documentu)

Image: The 8Bitdo N30 Wireless Controller in its retail packaging. The box displays the controller's image and lists compatible platforms: Switch, Windows, Android, macOS, Steam, and features Bluetooth connectivity.
Istituisci
1. Caricamentu di u Controller
- Connect the provided USB charging cable to the controller's micro-USB port.
- Cunnette l'altra estremità di u cavu à una fonte d'alimentazione USB (per esempiu, una porta USB di l'urdinatore, un adattatore USB per a presa murale).
- The LED indicator on the controller will flash green during charging.
- Una volta completamente carica, l'indicatore LED diventerà blu.
- Una carica cumpleta dura di solitu circa 1-2 ore.
2. Pairing cù i dispusitivi
The 8Bitdo N30 supports multiple pairing modes for different operating systems. Ensure the controller is sufficiently charged before attempting to pair.
2.1. Windows (X-input Mode)
- Appughjà è tene premutu START buttone è u X button simultaneously for 3 seconds to power on the controller in X-input mode. The LED will flash rapidly.
- On your Windows PC, go to Bluetooth settings and select "Add Bluetooth or other device".
- Choose "Bluetooth" and select "8Bitdo N30" from the list of available devices.
- The LED on the controller will turn solid blue upon successful connection.
- Nota: You may need to repeat the START + X combination each time you power on the controller for Windows to ensure proper connection.
2.2. Android (D-input Mode)
- Appughjà è tene premutu START buttone è u B button simultaneously for 3 seconds to power on the controller in D-input mode. The LED will flash rapidly.
- On your Android device, go to Bluetooth settings and enable Bluetooth.
- Select "8Bitdo N30" from the list of available devices.
- The LED on the controller will turn solid blue upon successful connection.
2.3. macOS (D-input Mode)
- Appughjà è tene premutu START buttone è u A button simultaneously for 3 seconds to power on the controller in D-input mode. The LED will flash rapidly.
- On your macOS device, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and enable Bluetooth.
- Select "8Bitdo N30" from the list of available devices.
- The LED on the controller will turn solid blue upon successful connection.
2.4. Nintendo Switch
- Appughjà è tene premutu START buttone è u Y button simultaneously for 3 seconds to power on the controller in Switch mode. The LED will flash rapidly.
- On your Nintendo Switch, go to "System Settings" > "Controllers and Sensors" > "Change Grip/Order".
- The Switch will search for controllers. Select "8Bitdo N30" when it appears.
- The LED on the controller will turn solid blue upon successful connection.

Image: A person's hands holding the 8Bitdo N30 controller, demonstrating its compact size and ergonomic grip for gameplay.
Istruzzioni di funziunamentu
1. Power On / Off
- Per accende: Appughjà è tene premutu u buttone START buttone per 1 secondu.
- Per spegne: tene premutu u buttone START buttone per 3 seconde.
- The controller will automatically power off after 15 minutes of inactivity to conserve battery.
2. Disposizione di i buttoni
The 8Bitdo N30 features a classic button layout with additional modern controls:
- D-pad: Directional pad for movement and menu navigation.
- Buttoni A, B, X, Y: Buttoni d'azione.
- Pulsante SELECT: Typically used for menu selection or specific game functions.
- Pulsante START: Used for pausing games, confirming selections, and powering the device.
- Buttoni L, R: Shoulder buttons located on the top edge of the controller.

Image: A person's hands holding the 8Bitdo N30 controller, viewed from a slight angle, highlighting the L and R shoulder buttons on the top edge.
Mantenimentu
- Pulizia: Aduprate un pannu dolce è asciuttu per pulisce u controller. Evitate l'usu di prudutti chimichi aggressivi o materiali abrasivi.
- Conservazione: Conservate u controller in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme.
- Cura di a batteria: Per prolongà a durata di a batteria, evitate di scaricà cumpletamente u controller spessu. Caricatelu regularmente, ancu s'ellu ùn hè micca in usu custante.
- Actualizazioni di firmware: Periodically check the official 8Bitdo websitu per l'aghjurnamenti di u firmware per assicurà prestazioni è cumpatibilità ottimali.

Image: The 8Bitdo N30 controller resting next to a protective carrying case, suggesting safe storage and portability.
Risoluzione di prublemi
1. Controller Not Connecting/Frequent Disconnections
- Assicuratevi chì u controller sia cumpletamente caricatu.
- Verify you are using the correct pairing mode for your device (e.g., START + X for Windows).
- On your device, remove "8Bitdo N30" from the list of paired Bluetooth devices and attempt to re-pair.
- Assicuratevi chì nisun altru dispositivu Bluetooth ùn interferisca cù a cunnessione.
- Try connecting the controller to a different device to isolate the issue.
- For Windows, remember to press START + X each time you power on the controller.
2. Unresponsive or Incorrect Button Presses
- Ensure the controller is properly paired and the connection is stable.
- Verificate s'ellu ci sò ostaculi fisichi o detriti intornu à i buttoni.
- Test the controller with different games or applications to determine if the issue is game-specific.
- Consider updating the controller's firmware from the official 8Bitdo websitu.
- If experiencing issues on Android, try connecting to a Windows PC to see if the problem persists, as some Android devices may have compatibility quirks.
3. Durata di vita corta di a batteria
- Ensure the controller is fully charged before use (LED turns solid blue).
- The controller automatically sleeps after 15 minutes of inactivity; ensure it's not being left on unnecessarily.
- E prestazioni di a batteria ponu diminuisce cù u tempu cù un usu intensivu.
4. Controller Not Charging
- Verify the USB charging cable is securely connected to both the controller and the power source.
- Pruvate cù un cavu USB differente o fonte di energia.
- Ensure the power source is active and providing sufficient power.
Specificazioni
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Numero di mudellu | 8Bitdo SF30SN30 (N30) |
| Connettività | Bluetooth, USB |
| Dispositivi compatibles | Android, PC, Mac OS, Nintendo Switch |
| Tipu di cuntrollu | Gamepad, Joystick |
| Dimensioni di u produttu | 3.15 x 2.36 x 0.79 inch |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 5.9 once |
| Batteria | 1 A batteria (inclusa) |
| Prima Disponibile | 21 settembre 2017 |
Garanzia è Supportu
For detailed warranty information, please refer to the official 8Bitdo websitu o cuntattate direttamente u so serviziu clienti. I termini è e cundizioni di garanzia ponu varià secondu a regione è u rivenditore.
For further technical assistance or support, please visit the official 8Bitdo support page or contact their customer service team.





