Classic Kit and Original Kit FAQ
  • Can the Classic Kit and Original Kit be used interchangeably? What are the differences? How can I differentiate them from each other?
    • No, they can not be used interchangeably. The differences include the thickness of the board and the placement of the buttons.
    • When choosing the right kit to buy, please refer to the controller port of your controller:
    • A. The long and flat one is the original model
    • B. The short and narrow one is the Classic model
  • What devices are they compatible with?
    • They are compatible with Switch, Windows 10, Android, macOS, Raspberry Pi.
    • They will auto reconnect to any device with the press of START once it has they paired successfully.
  • How can I supgrade the firmware?
    • A. Download the Firmware Updater from https://support.8bitdo.com/firmware-updater.html first
    • B. Connect the board to your computer via a USB cable
    • C. Choose the right file for your kit to run
    • Note:
    • a. the cable included in the packaging and the circular port attached to the port are for power charging only.
    • b. be extra careful with power port during the procedure to avoid damaging it.
  • How can I charge the controller when modded?
    • The cable included in the packaging and the circular port attached to the port are for charging the battery.
  • What should I do if my controller does not charge and there is no LED indication of its charging?
    • A. Open up the controller enclosure with the screwdriver provided in the packaging
    • B. Connect the board to your PC via a USB cable
    • C. LED turns on
    • If there is no LED, it means the power port is damaged
  • Can I map the buttons? What can I do if I incorrectly mapped the buttons?
    • Yes, you can map the buttons. This is what you can do if the buttons are incorrectly mapped:
    • LEFT + Select : set Dpad as left analogue stick
    • Up + Select : reset Dpad
    • Right + Select : set Dpad as right analogue stick
    • Down + Select : Swap A/B and X/Y mapping
    • *Press and hold any of the key combinations above for 5 seconds to map the buttons.
    • *LED will blink in red to indicate the success of each button mapping.
    • *You need to reset the buttons manually.
  • How can I charge my controller after modifying it? How long can the battery last when fully charged?
    • We suggest you use a phone power adapter to charge the battery.
    • It uses a 180mAh rechargeable battery. It takes about one and half an hour to fully and can last for about 10 hours.
  • Can I use it as a wired controller?
    • No, you can not. The cable which comes with the board is a USB DC2.0 powering charging cable only.
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