How to Reset Your 8Bitdo Pro Controller Quickly and Easily

Learn how to reset your 8Bitdo Pro controller to fix connectivity and performance issues with this simple step-by-step guide.

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To reset your 8Bitdo Pro controller, hold down the L1, R1, and Start buttons for three seconds. This action forces the controller to shut down. Then, press and hold the Start button for one second to turn it back on. This process effectively resets the device, potentially resolving any connectivity or performance issues you're encountering.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I reset an 8Bitdo Pro controller? Hold down the L1, R1, and Start buttons simultaneously for three seconds to force a shutdown. Then press and hold the Start button for one second to turn it back on, completing the reset.
  2. Why should I reset my 8Bitdo Pro controller? Resetting can resolve connectivity problems, unresponsive buttons, and other performance-related issues with your 8Bitdo Pro controller.
  3. Does resetting my 8Bitdo Pro controller delete saved settings? No, resetting the controller as described mainly reboots the device and does not erase saved configurations or pairings.

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