Button Layout
1. Battery information.
1) Battery capacity: 480mAh.
2) Charging time: About 1~2 hours.
3) Battery life: About 35 hours.
2. How to turn off the controller?
1) Press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds to turn off.
2) Press and hold the Home button for 8 seconds to force turn off.
3) If the device is not connected after powering on, it will automatically turn off after 1 minute.
4) It will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of no operation.
5) It cannot be turn off when connected by a wire, and it will not turn off automatically as well.
3. Turbo function
Hold the button you would like to set turbo functionality to and then press the star button to activate/deactivate its turbo functionality.
Blue LED blinks twice to indicate the success of activation/deactivation.
D-pad is not included.
This does not applyto Switch on wired connection.
4. What are the differences between M30 Bluetooth, M30 2.4G for Original Genesis/Mega Drive, and M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini?
| Feature | M30 Bluetooth | M30 2.4G (Original Genesis/Mega Drive) | M30 2.4G (Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility & Connectivity | - Switch 1/2 - Windows - Android - Raspberry Pi - macOS - All devices supported by 8BitDo Bluetooth receivers | - Includes dedicated 2.4G receiver - Wireless: Original Sega Genesis, Mega Drive 1&2, Analogue Mega Sg - USB: Switch 1/2, Windows 10, Raspberry Pi | - Includes dedicated 2.4G receiver - Wireless: Genesis Mini, Mega Drive Mini, Switch 1/2 - USB: Switch 1/2, Windows 10, Raspberry Pi |
| Start/Star Button Function | Screenshot button on Switch mode | Turbo button on Switch mode | Turbo button on Switch mode |
| Mode LED Indicator | 4 LED lights at bottom show controller mode | N/A | N/A |
| Pairing Button | Dedicated pairing button next to USB port | No dedicated button (“-” button used) | No dedicated button (“-” button used) |
| USB Port | USB-C | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
5. What systems does it work with?
1) It works with original Sega Genesis, Mega Drive model 1 and 2, Analogue Mega Sg.
2) If you wish to use it with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi, you need to use a USB cable for this.
6. Does it work with 8BitDo Bluetooth receivers/adapters?
No, it does not. It only works with the 2.4g receiver which comes with it.
7. What do the two shoulder buttons do?
When it is used with Mega Drive:
L = Z
R = C
On USB connection:
C = R1
Z = L1
L = L2
R = R2
8. Can I use it with Sega Saturn, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U?
No, you can not.
9. Can I use it on any device which uses the same controller port?
This can not be guaranteed as different devices apply different output wattage.
10. Does it work with other 2.4g receivers by 8BitDo, for instance, SN30 2.4g receiver?
No, it does not work any other 2.4g receiver except for the one which comes with this controller in the box.
11. Can I use two M30 2.4g on one Mega Drive?
Yes, you can.
One receiver for one controller port.
One receiver for one controller.
12. What do 3 button mode and 6 button mode actually do?
Since some games do not recognize 6 button mode, therefore, you need to swap it to 3 button mode which can be read and used by those games.
To sway between these two modes: press and hold MODE button on the controller for 3 seconds. Blue LED on the receiver blinks twice to indicate the success of mode switching.
*Default mode on the controller - 6 button mode.