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8BitDo Pro 2 — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

PAIR(hold 3s)·factory: 8BitDo Ultimate Software

Steps

  1. 1Quick reset: with the controller on, hold PAIR for 3s to drop the current Bluetooth link and re-enter pairing.
  2. 2If it still misbehaves, power off (hold START until LEDs go out).
  3. 3Full factory reset: connect via USB-C and use 8BitDo Ultimate Software → Restore factory settings.
  4. 4Re-pair afterwards using the pairing procedure.

LED states

  • Fast blink—Reset → pairing mode
  • Off—Powered down
Last verified: 2026-06-15Firmware: v1.39Source: support.8bitdo.com

There are two levels of reset. A quick reset (hold PAIR for 3s) drops the current Bluetooth link and puts the controller back into pairing mode — this fixes most “won't reconnect” problems. A full factory reset clears all stored hosts and custom profiles and is done over USB-C from 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

FAQ

Will a reset erase my custom profiles?
The quick PAIR reset does not. A full factory reset via the software does — re-export your profiles first if you want to keep them.

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