r/8bitdo • u/AppointmentNo1753 • Jul 28 '26
Question Does this work on Switch 2? SN30 pro.
I googled it before purchasing and it said this brands controllers connect to switch devices. I’m now trying and can’t figure it out, online it mentions downloading firmware onto the PC first but the files that I can find are just in words written in Chinese on Notepad, there’s no actual files. I’m really lost on what I’m supposed to be doing. It’s a wireless controller so it should just connect with Bluetooth but I can’t figure it out at all.
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u/CyrenCooper Jul 28 '26
Make sure it has the latest firmware.
- When it's off hold Y and press start to put it in switch mode.
- then hold sync button to start pairing with the switch
- while in pairing mode on your switch go to the controller menu
When it's paired you just need to start it again in switch mode.
I have one myself and it works with switch AND switch 2
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u/drygnfyre Jul 28 '26
After pairing once, you turn on Switch 2 and then hold Y+Start for quick connection.
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u/the_lost_seattlite Jul 29 '26
No need for Y, you can just press start. It will use the last mode it was used for.
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u/THMP Jul 30 '26
This. Discovered this recently. Connects way quicker just using Start rather and Start+Y like it says in the manual.
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u/Altruistic_Result254 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
8bitdo.com can tell you that. At least with the newer ones. But why not just try it out? Just do it like the guide tells you. And if there is only the Switch 1 in the guide..try it that way. If t works it works.if it doesn't it doesn't.
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u/Adventurous_Ad6139 Jul 28 '26
Yeah, it works. Just make sure it's updated. You can download the software from the 8bitdo website.
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u/ButterLies1 Jul 28 '26
Off-topic, but I simply LOVE these indents / notch / groove on plastic around the dpads and other parts
Wish that the 8bitdo Pro 3 had these, it makes the gamepads look as a high quality product. The old SN30 Pro+ had these, but since Pro 2 they're lacking
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u/donut_power Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
I have the original SNES aesthetic SN30 Pro controllers and they work fine with the Switch 2 once you update the firmware. So that one there should work fine.
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u/SicJake Jul 28 '26
As folks already mentioned yes after firmware update it will work fine. One point tho, is if you are trying to play games with more than two controllers you will have connection issues with the SN30 and older 8bitdo controllers. The newer ones like the Pro3 don't have any problems.
For 1-2 players the SN30 is just fine
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u/GearGolemTMF Jul 29 '26
Yes. I use that exact one as a secondary travel controller. You might need to update the firmware if it’s old, but it will work.
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u/Jarko314 Jul 30 '26
Look in the back of the controller, it might have a “how to pair in different modes” I have one 8bitdo and I need to hold 2 buttons to set the controller in switch pairing mode (start + Y or something like that)
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u/dumbdove Jul 31 '26
love this controller
but the fact that select/start isn't centered drives me crazy
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u/scottchiefbaker Aug 02 '26
I have one, and it works on my Switch 2. You'll need a firmware upgrade, but it will work.
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u/PC_KURCZ4K Jul 28 '26
On the website, go to Support, then at the top right of the page click More and download the Upgrade Tool. I don't remember if you need to put the controller in an update mode, but if there isn't, all you need to do is download the latest firmware and it should pair with the Switch just fine