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How to Change Connection Mode on the 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller

HardReset.InfoNovember 30, 20251 min665 views
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Understanding the Mode Switch

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ The mode switch is located on the bottom of the 8BitDo Pro 3 controller.
  • โ†”๏ธ Sliding the switch left selects Bluetooth, while sliding it right selects 2.4G.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป For a wireless connection to Windows, set the switch to the SX position.

Connecting to Nintendo Switch

  • ๐ŸŽฎ To connect with a Nintendo Switch, turn the controller on and set the mode switch to the S position.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the designated button.
  • โžก๏ธ Navigate to your Switch's homepage, select Controllers, then Change Grip Order.

Wired and Android Connections

  • ๐Ÿ”Œ For a wired connection to a PC, simply plug in a USB-C cable to the controller's charging port.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Connecting to Android devices follows the same pairing process as the Nintendo Switch.
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