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GameSir Nova — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

X+HOME(Switch/iOS/Windows)·B+HOME(Android)·USB-C wired

Steps

  1. 1Power on with HOME, then choose the platform mode by the combo you hold: X + HOME for Switch/iOS/Windows, B + HOME for Android.
  2. 2Hold the chosen combo for about 3 seconds until the indicators flash, then connect on that device.
  3. 3For wired play, use the included USB-C cable; on PC, map the controller through Steam.
  4. 4To change modes later, power on again and hold the combo for the new platform.

LED states

  • Indicators cycle / blink—Selected platform mode active
  • Indicators 2 and 4 steady—Wired (USB-C) connection
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

The Nova does not have a sliding mode switch; instead it selects the platform by the button combo held at power-on. X + HOME pairs as a Switch Pro Controller (used by Switch, iOS, and Windows) and B + HOME pairs in Android mode. A USB-C cable gives a wired connection, shown by indicators 2 and 4 steady white. On PC, games are mapped through Steam.

FAQ

There is no switch on the back, how do I change platform?
Pick the platform with the power-on combo: X + HOME for Switch/iOS/Windows or B + HOME for Android. Hold it about 3 seconds until the indicators flash.
Does it work over a USB-C cable?
Yes. Plug in the USB-C cable for a wired connection; indicators 2 and 4 stay steady white. On PC, map it through Steam.

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