The 8Bitdo ZERO GamePad is the company's newest controller, which has been designed to be compatible with video game systems like Nintendo Switch™. It also works with Windows PCs and Macs. The manual below will guide you through some of the features of this new device as well as pairing it using Bluetooth.
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The ZERO GamePad supports many devices and platforms thanks to the multiple modes it can switch between. PC, Smartphone, iPad, Notebook, Android, iOS, Mac
OSX, Windows are supported. Making the ZERO GamePad ideal for all popular systems and devices.
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Learn how to connect the Zero GamePage to Macs as well as PCs, Android and iOS in the table below.
It can function as a traditional gamepad or mimic your keyboard as seen in the columns below.
| GamePad | Bluetooth Keyboard | iCade | Emu-Touch Screen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| START ON (Hold down key for 2 seconds) |
START | START+B | START+A | START+X |
| Blue LED | 1 times per second | 2 times per second | 3 times per second | 4 times per second |
| Support system | Windows, Android | Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android |
| Memo | PC can use Bluetooth Adapter. | Exclusive support FOUR players | Input method should be English. | Need ROOT |
| Selfie Mode | Bluetooth Keyboard（2P） | PC Joystick | |
|---|---|---|---|
| START ON (Hold down key for 2 seconds) |
SELECT | START+B+R | START+R1 |
| Blue LED | 1 times per second | 2 times per second | 1 times per second |
| Support system | Android, iOS | Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS | Windows PC |
| Memo | D-pad buttons for iOS, four face buttons (A, B, X, Y) for Android. | Multiplayer supported, Dual keyboard code system | The Bluetooth conneection is the difference between PC mode and 360 mode, the buttons value also not the same |
Modes
- For Android devices, use GamePad.
- For iOS devices, use Mode Bluetooth Keyboard or iCade.
- For games that only support touchscreen controls, use Emu-Touch Screen.
To turn off the controller
- Hold down the button for 2 seconds.
Selfie Mode Instructions
Android/iOS
- Press on the SELECT button on the gamepad for 2 seconds;
- Turn on Bluetooth on your other device, find ‘8Bitdo ZERO GamePad’, choose it to connect;
- D-pad buttons for iOS, four face buttons (A, B, X, Y) for Android.
