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8BitDo M30 — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

Y/X/A/B+START at power-on(Switch / Windows / macOS / Android)

Steps

  1. 1Power off, then hold the platform button with START as you power on.
  2. 2Y + START = Nintendo Switch, X + START = Windows (X-input), A + START = macOS, B + START = Android (D-input).
  3. 3The player LEDs blink to confirm the selected mode.
  4. 4Pair (or reconnect) for that platform after the mode is set.

LED states

  • Player LEDs blink—Shows the active mode at power-on
  • Solid—Connected in that mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The M30 (Bluetooth) sets its input mode by the button you hold with START when powering on: Y + START for Nintendo Switch, X + START for Windows (X-input), A + START for macOS, and B + START for Android (D-input). The player LEDs flash to confirm. Pick the mode that matches your device before pairing. Some M30 bundles also include a 2.4G USB receiver; that variant uses its own dongle rather than these Bluetooth combos.

FAQ

Which mode for Steam / PC games?
Use X + START (Windows, X-input) for the broadest PC compatibility.
Which mode for a Mac?
Use A + START; it pairs as [Wireless Controller] on macOS.

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