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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth — Reset

Quick answer

Button combo

Hold HOME(8 sec, force off)·L1+R1+Select+Start(8 sec, recalibrate)

Steps

  1. 1To force the controller off, hold HOME for 8 sec, then press HOME to turn it back on.
  2. 2If sticks or triggers drift, recalibrate: powered on, hold L1 + R1 + Select + Start for 8 sec until the Status LED blinks.
  3. 3Rotate both sticks fully 2-3 times, then press both triggers down 2-3 times.
  4. 4Press L1 + R1 + Select + Start again to save the calibration.

LED states

  • Off—Powered down after the force-off
  • Status LED blinks—Calibration mode active
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

There is no single factory-reset button. To clear a stuck connection, hold HOME for 8 seconds to force the controller off, then power it back on. To fix stick or trigger drift, run the built-in calibration: hold L1 + R1 + Select + Start for 8 seconds, move the sticks and triggers, then press the same combo to finish. A full factory reset of saved profiles and lighting is done in the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 app.

FAQ

How do I clear my custom profiles and lighting?
Connect the controller to the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 (desktop or mobile) and use its restore/factory-reset option; the buttons on the controller only force-off and recalibrate.
My stick drifts. What do I do?
Run calibration: powered on, hold L1 + R1 + Select + Start for 8 sec until the Status LED blinks, rotate the sticks and press the triggers a few times, then press the combo again to save.

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