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Flydigi Vader 3 — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

Rear switch·HOME+X-input/D-input (hold+and X)

Steps

  1. 1Use the rear mode switch to pick the connection: Dongle/Wired (PC), BT/Wired (Android), NS (Switch).
  2. 2Press HOME once to power on in that mode.
  3. 3To change input type, hold + and X until the LED changes: white = X-input, blue = D-input.
  4. 4Use X-input for most PC and Android games; use D-input for many emulators.
  5. 5Power off by switching the rear gear back to the off position.

LED states

  • solid—X-input mode
  • solid—D-input mode
  • solid—NS (Switch) mode connected
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: en.flydigi.com

The Vader 3 has two layers of mode. The rear mode switch chooses how it connects: Dongle/Wired for PC, BT/Wired for Android and iOS, and NS for Nintendo Switch. Separately, the input protocol toggles between X-input (white LED, best for most games) and D-input (blue LED, used by many emulators) by holding + and X. Set the rear switch first, power on with HOME, then change input type if a game needs it.

FAQ

X-input or D-input — which do I use?
Pick X-input (white) for most PC and Android games; switch to D-input (blue) only if an emulator needs it.
How do I turn the controller off?
Slide the rear mode switch back to the off position; the LED goes out.

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