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8BitDo Pro 3 — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

hold START 8s·(calibrate) L1+R1+SELECT 8s

Steps

  1. 1To force-restart, hold START for 8 seconds to force shutdown the gamepad.
  2. 2Press START again to power back on, then reconnect or re-pair.
  3. 3To recalibrate sticks/triggers, hold L1 + R1 + SELECT for 8 seconds until the LED blinks.
  4. 4Move both sticks to their edges and pull each trigger fully 2-3 times.
  5. 5Press L1 + R1 + SELECT again to save calibration. For a full settings reset, use 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

LED states

  • Off—Forced shutdown complete
  • Blinking—Calibration mode active
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: 8bitdo.com

The 8BitDo Pro 3 has no dedicated reset button; holding START for 8 seconds forces a shutdown, which acts as a quick reset when a connection misbehaves. Stick and trigger drift is fixed by recalibrating with L1 + R1 + SELECT held for 8 seconds. To wipe button maps and profiles back to factory defaults, connect over USB-C and restore them in 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

FAQ

Is there a hardware factory-reset combo?
No. The Pro 3 has no separate reset combo. Hold START 8 seconds to force a shutdown/restart, and use 8BitDo Ultimate Software to reset profiles and mappings.
What's the difference between reset and calibration?
Force shutdown (START 8s) restarts the controller. Calibration (L1 + R1 + SELECT 8s) re-centers the TMR sticks and triggers to fix drift.
Will resetting delete my custom profiles?
A force shutdown does not. Only clearing profiles in 8BitDo Ultimate Software removes your custom mappings and macros.

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