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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

Home+Pair(5s)

Steps

  1. 1Make sure the controller is on.
  2. 2Hold Home + Pair together for 5 seconds.
  3. 3Release; the controller resets its settings and pairing.
  4. 4Re-pair using the 2.4G dongle afterward.

LED states

  • blink then off—Reset accepted, controller restarting
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

If the controller behaves oddly or won't connect, reset it by holding Home + Pair for 5 seconds. This clears its current settings and pairing memory, so you'll need to pair again with the 2.4G dongle (or BT on the Switch edition). For deeper profile changes, use 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2.

FAQ

Does reset erase my custom profiles?
It clears on-controller settings and pairing. Profiles saved in Ultimate Software V2 can be re-applied.

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