8BitDo NES30 Pro Manual
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8BitDo NES30 Pro Manual

The NES30 Pro GamePad supports many devices and platforms thanks to the multiple modes it can switch between. PC, Smartphone, iPad, Notebook, Android, iOS, MacOSX, Windows are supported. Making the NES30 Pro GamePad ideal for all popular systems and devices.

FAST START UP

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode4 Mode5
Joystick Bluetooth Keyboard iCade Emu-Touch Screen USB Joystick
Power ON (Hold down key for 3 seconds) Power Power+B Power+A Power+X Power on first, then connect USB cable
Blue LED 1 times per second 2 times per second 3 times per second 4 times per second Can be ignored
Support system Windows, Android Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS Android, iOS Android Windows
Memo PC can use Bluetooth Adapter. Exclusive support FOUR players Input method should be English. Need ROOT Also charge GamePad battery

Bluetooth Keyboard (2P) 360 (Xinput) PC Joystick
Power on (Hold down key for 3 seconds) Power+B+R Power+R1 (Power on first, then connect USB cable) Power+R1
Blue LED 2 times per second 1 times per second 1 times per second
Support system Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS Windows PC, Mac OSX Windows PC
Memo Multiplayer supported, Dual keyboard code system Connecting to PC and it will be recognized as a 360 console, don't need any setting for 360 games, you have to download an 360 console driver for Mac. The Bluetooth conneection is the difference between PC mode and 360 mode, the buttons value also not the same.

Modes

  1. For Android devices, use Mode 1.
  2. For iOS devices, use Mode 2 or 3.
  3. For games that only support touchscreen controls, use Mode 4.

To turn off the controller

Hold down button for 3 seconds.

To connect the joystick NES30 Pro to another device

Delete pairing information of NES30 pro. Holding the button down for more than 3 seconds. When both LED lights have flashed once, NES30 Pro can be connected to other devices.

  1. Connect the NES30 Pro GamePad to another device.
  2. Change between Mode 1, 2 or 3.
  3. Request password (to pair), if not "0000".

Note: Make sure the battery of the NES30 Pro is not empty. Otherwise use the USB-cable to charge the device.

More: http://www.8bitdo.com/nes30pro/Faq.html

For two players (iOS/Mac OSX/Android/PC)

Player 1 press Power + B to power on the NES30 Pro. (LED light will blink twice.)

Player 2 press Power + B + R to power on the NES30 Pro.(LED light will blink once, for a longer period of time.)

Both NES30 Pro will provide a different key code password to work with Bluetooth. The mapping of the keys can be done in game.

Multiplayer mode(s)

Android/Windows: Connect the NES30 Pro with the USB-cable or Bluetooth. Multiplayer support depends on the game itself.

Mode 1, 2 and 3

Manual in Detail:

(Note: Make sure the battery of the NES30 Pro is not empty. Otherwise use the USB-cable to charge the device.)

Establishing Bluetooth connection with Mode 1, 2 or 3 activated:

Follow instructions on page Fast Startup Figure, to turn on the NES30 Pro in mode 1, 2 or 3.

  1. Scan for Bluetooth devices on your Android/iOS device.
  2. Select "8Bitdo NES30 Pro" in the list of available devices.
  3. Map the keys in the app or emulator you will be playing.

Mode 4 (Emu-Touch screen mode)

Note: Android needs ROOT

  1. Download the official 8Bitdo APP/APK from the official site at www.8Bitdo.com.
  2. Follow the instructions on page Fast Startup Figure, to turn on the NES30 Pro in mode 4.
  3. Run the 8Bitdo app and scan for Bluetooth devices. When detected tap "8Bitdo NES30 Pro" to pair.
  4. If asked for pairing code (password), enter "0000".
  5. In Emu-Touch screen mode, press SELECT+START to activate 8Bitdo app.
  6. Finally, drag and drop buttons in order to map the keys to your satisfaction. Press SELECT+START to finish set-up.


Android: After using Mode 4 and you wish to use Mode 1, 2 or 3, you will need to clear pairing information at system.
Bluetooth first and then scan, pair again.

Tip: Double tap DPad or use two fingers can zoom it to fit games.

Mode 5 (Windows USB Cable Mode)

  1. Hold down to power on.
  2. Use the enclosed USB-cable to connect the NES30 Pro your PC. Your PC will immediately recognize the device.
  3. You will be able to map the keys, in the game options of the game you are playing.

Note: When connecting the NES30 Pro to your PC the battery will also charge.

Upgrade firmware via PC or Mac

Note: Make sure the battery of the NES30 Pro is not empty. Otherwise use the USB-cable to charge the device.

  1. Hold POWER+PAIRING on the NES30 Pro. Yellow LED lights will be blinking.
  2. Use the enclosed USB-cable to connect the NES30 Pro to your PC.
  3. Download the NES30 Pro upgrade software from the www.8bitdo.com website and run the 8Bitdo_update.exe file in Windows folder(for WIN user), or in MacOS folder (for MacOS user).
  4. Select the xxx_firmware.dat firmware file and run the update.

LED Light(s) status

  1. Blue light flashing: Bluetooth disconnected.
  2. Solid Blue light (Breadth in 5s): Bluetooth connected.
  3. Green light on: Battery charging.
  4. Green light off: Charging completed.
  5. Solid Red light: Battery low.
  6. No LED lights active: Power off or Sleep mode.

To restore the NES30 Pro to factory settings hold down for 8 seconds.

The firmware of the NES30 Pro can be upgraded and functions may be changed or added. The final notices and features can be checked on the official website.

FCC STATEMENT:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.


Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.


RF warning statement:

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

Disclosure: Second English version of manual revised by Joshy Scheers, Chief Editor of 3rd-strike.com.

Future versions, may or may not be revised by other translators and thus this data may or may not be accurate.

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