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8BitDo SN30 Pro+ — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

START(Switch)·START+X(X-input)·START+A(macOS)·START+B(Android/D-input)

Steps

  1. 1Power on while holding the combo for the mode you want.
  2. 2START = Nintendo Switch, START + X = X-input (Windows), START + A = macOS, START + B = Android (D-input).
  3. 3The LED blinks to indicate the active mode.
  4. 4Pair or reconnect for that platform.

LED states

  • Blink pattern—Indicates the selected input mode
  • Solid—Connected in that mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The SN30 Pro+ selects its input mode at power-on: hold START alone for Nintendo Switch, START + X for X-input (Windows), START + A for macOS, and START + B for Android (D-input). The LED blinks to show the active mode. Choose the mode that matches your device before pairing, since each platform has its own behavior. Deeper customization (stick/trigger profiles) is available in the 8BitDo Ultimate Software where supported.

FAQ

Which mode for PC?
Use START + X for X-input, which most Windows games expect.
Buttons feel swapped on PC.
X-input vs D-input changes the layout; make sure you booted into START + X (X-input) for Windows.

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