Retro receiver
http://download.8bitdo.com/Firmware/Receiver/nes_classic/
NES30/N30/F30/SNES30/SN30/SF30 GamePad Firmware
Note: Make sure the GamePad battery is NOT empty! If empty, use USB cable charge it.
Upgrade firmware from PC
- Turn ON: Hold down START+L+R for 3 seconds. Green+Blue LED will be flashing.
- Connect SNES30 with PC’s USB port with a USB cable.
- Download the SNES30 upgrade software from official website and run update.exe file.
- Select firmware file bluetooth_firmware.dat and update.
Firmware versions
Firmware 4.20
N30+F30_Firmware_V4.20 2019-05-17 19:40
- Fixed input lag issue when playing SUPER SMASH BROS.
- Fixed the pop-up window error when using amiibo.
Firmware 4.10
N30+F30_Firmware_V4.10 2018-05-23 19:15 320K
- Enhanced the stability of the Bluetooth pairing.
Firmware 4.02
N30+F30_Firmware_V4.02 2017-12-26 00:10 307K
- Fixed input lag problem on Android mode(Press START button power on).
Firmware 4.01
N30+F30_Firmware_V4.01 2017-09-06 23:53 303K
- Fixed input lag problem when used with other controllers.
Firmware 4.0 represents a significant update to all 8Bitdo controllers. It changes the way they operate and offers additional support.
N30+F30_Firmware_V4.00. 2017-05-23 04:18 308K
- There are now four unique modes:
- Android (D-Input, default mode) Hold START for 1 second, LEDs will blink once per cycle.
- Windows (X-Input): Hold START + X for 1 second, LED will blink twice per cycle.
- macOS: Hold START + A for 1 second, LED will blink three times per cycle
- Nintendo Switch: Hold START + Y for 1 second, LED will blink four times per cycle.
Note
- When connecting a N30 to a Nintendo Switch in Switch Mode, DOWN+SELECT = Switch HOME button.
- iCade mode and Keyboard mode are no longer active in Firmware 4.0, please download and install Legacy firmware for this functionality
- Download the 4.0 manual from support.8bitdo.com for more details.
Firmware v3.00
2017-03-20
Firmware v3.00 for Windows & MacOS
N30+F30_Firmware_Legacy_V3.00 2017-05-19 04:49 311K
- Only the blue led turns on when power on, and led turns off when power off.
- Press and hold the SELECT button two seconds will enter pair mode(the LED will rapidly blink).
2017-02-28
Firmware v2.71 for Windows & MacOS
- Enhanced the stability of the Bluetooth Automatic connection.
2016-10-26
Firmware v2.70 for Windows & MacOS
- Support remapping the buttons by the RemapTools on Gamepad Mode(Power on with START button).
- NOTE: RemapTools runs on PC.
2016-09-09
Firmware v2.69 for Windows & MacOS
- Support HID and SPP on mode 4(START+X).
2016-08-06
Firmware v2.68 for Windows & MacOS
- Joystick Mode(Hold START button power on) support OSX.
- Enhanced the stability of the Bluetooth automatic connection.
- Enhanced the stability of automatic connection with the Retro Receiver NES.
- Make the LED blink much quicker when the controller is in auto-connect status.
2016-03-21
Firmware v2.67 for Windows & MacOS
- Disable sleep when FC30/NES30/SFC30/SNES30 connecting USB port.
Firmware v2.66 for Windows & MacOS
- Fixed Wiimote mode(START+Y) unstable problem.
- Add Wiiu Pro mode (START+Y+R).
2016-01-07
Firmware v2.65 for Windows & MacOS
- Fix the FC30/NES30/SFC30/SNES30 red LED display error.
2015-08-29
Firmware v2.63 for Windows & MacOS
- Enhanced the stability of the Bluetooth Automatic connection.
2015-07-23
Firmware v2.62 for Windows & MacOS
- Fixed the bug that it can’t be used on Mac with keyboard mode(START+B or START+B+R).
2015-06-06
Firmware v2.61 for Windows & MacOS
- Added the START + L mode (support RETRON5 console).
Note: L + R + A + B as the Home key of the RETRON5 console.
Y = +
B = -
X = <
A = v
L = L
R = R
Firmware v2.60
- Added the START + L mode (support RETRON5 console).
Note: L + R + A + B as the Home key of the RETRON5 console.
2015-05-19
Firmware v2.52 for Windows & MacOS
- 8Bitdo GamePad Firmware v2.52
- Modified Mode 2 (START+B+R) secondly key code. D-Pad change from arrow key to normally letter, in order work with emulator better.
- Added PC Joystick mode(power up START+R and connect to PC). D-Pad works as Joystick D-Pad, not a keyboard arrow key.