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GameSir Nova 2 Lite — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

HOME+X(XInput)·HOME+Y(DInput)·HOME+B(Switch)·HOME+A(Android/iOS)

Steps

  1. 1Hold HOME + X for about 3s for XInput (PC) — LED turns blue.
  2. 2Hold HOME + Y for DInput — LED turns green.
  3. 3Hold HOME + B for Switch — LED turns red (A/B and X/Y swap to Nintendo layout).
  4. 4Hold HOME + A for Android/iOS — LED turns amber.
  5. 5After switching, hold HOME + SELECT (screenshot) to pair if it is a new device.

LED states

  • Solid—XInput mode (PC)
  • Solid—DInput mode
  • Solid—Switch mode
  • Solid—Android / iOS mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

The Nova 2 Lite has four input modes selected with HOME + a face button: HOME + X for XInput (blue), HOME + Y for DInput (green), HOME + B for Switch (red), and HOME + A for Android/iOS (amber). The LED colour confirms the active mode. After choosing a mode, pair with HOME + SELECT; for wired play just connect USB-C.

FAQ

XInput vs DInput — which one?
Most modern PC games want XInput (HOME + X, blue). Older or emulator setups sometimes need DInput (HOME + Y, green).
My A and B feel swapped.
That is Switch mode (HOME + B, red), which uses the Nintendo layout. Switch to XInput (HOME + X) for the Xbox layout.

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