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8BitDo All-Button Arcade Controller — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

(slide mode switch to S)(slide mode switch to S)hold PAIR(3 sec)

Steps

  1. 1Set the mode switch to S so the controller uses Bluetooth.
  2. 2Hold PAIR for 3 seconds; the Status LED blinks fast.
  3. 3On Nintendo Switch open Controllers → Change Grip/Order to connect.
  4. 4Press any button to reconnect later in the same mode.

LED states

  • Fast blink—Bluetooth pairing
  • Solid—Bluetooth connected
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

Bluetooth on the All-Button Arcade Controller is intended for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Choose the S position on the mode switch, hold PAIR for three seconds to enter pairing, and connect via Change Grip/Order. After that it reconnects automatically. Windows does not use Bluetooth here — use the 2.4G adapter or a USB-C cable instead.

FAQ

It won't show up on my PC over Bluetooth.
That is expected. The Bluetooth radio targets Nintendo Switch; on Windows use the 2.4G adapter or USB-C.

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