Setup 8bitDo Nes30 Pro Bluetooth Controller in Retropie on Raspberry Pi Zero W and Pi 3

[@TechWizTime]

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[@ottoleonel9765]

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[@tinytechs482]

I am building a RetroPie system for a fundraising event for our daughter's school and this worked a treat !!! Thank you so much. Now i can sell with ac controller ... that my raise a few extra €'s.

[@douglasquaid4518]

I just love how tech wiz gets right to the point and walks you through step by step excellent video will be watching more of his videos

[@TechWizTime]

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[@Articoz89]

Does the controller come with a BT adapter? Im on raspi2

[@MrDocTech]

Thanks for this. Added my controller to retropie with same instructions. Was using the one for a switch.

[@PunchBackJack]

Great video man. Covered all the steps in easy format with great transitions. I had it all right, except I had changed the pair type to 'background' and I believe this messed up my pairing.

[@MrRonMyers]

Worked like a charm! Loved the tutorial and NOW I love my NES30 PRO!!! Thanks again!

[@pkerry12]

HI can you do an updated video with the new N30 PRO 2 because the process won't be the same completely since its 2 years since you did this video.

[@HudsonU]

Thanks for the tutorial! I was having trouble with this and this helped a lot. :)

[@misterbouny]

Thanks for the tutorial ! Got my controller working. The only difference with your process is that I had to turn off and restart my controller when rebooting EmulationStation.

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

You saved my retropie build. You rock.

[@Rick_Todd]

Don't forget you can turn off those annoying blue lights while you are playing by holding down L1 + R1 and tap the pair button / To turn off the led's. They will still work while charging or power on / power down and pairing of course.

[@nathannaelrobedeau1195]

Thank you for this video. It was the easiest to follow and it helped me out greatly

[@XjaromirX]

Kudos to the original poster for posting this..... But personally I'm running into issues. For starters, I'm running a Mac, and no one has answers on how to connect the Nes30 Pro to a Mac so that a firmware update can be accomplished. If someone out there can help it would be much appreciated. Also just a side note to anyone out there considering to purchasing this controller, if it's for the Retropie I personally caution you...Although this controller looks and feels cool as hell, I've only ran into nothing but problems, and through digging on the net, I'm not the only one in this boat. My Raspberry Pie 3 B running Retropie Version 4.2 only recognizes this controller in Emulation Station, when I actually go into a rom to play on any system (nes, snes, sega etc etc) the controller is not recognized. The solution that I found to this was getting the firmware to 1.72/1.71, but now I'm running into the issue of not being to load it through my Mac. Frustrating, had my system set up for a couple days now and can only play it with my USB controllers plug into my raspberry pie, totally defeats the purpose of buying Bluetooth controllers. Also I seen someone mention to connect the controller to a mac through it's bluetooth capabilities, but this still doesn't allow the person to update it's firmware. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@deadWu]

Thank you for your tutorial... Very informative and bonus point for your accent!

[@b0nafided65]

Thank you for the video!

[@cobrettibr]

Worked for me! Thank you very much!

[@donnie_bravo]

Thanks for the video, helped alot, only comment (and I don't know if this applies to the zero) on my rpi3 I had to also change the configure Bluetooth connect mode to "connect to devices once at boot" option, I am running the latest firmware on my controller and I just upgraded to the 4.3 ver of retropi. Hopefully this helps anyone else too who was having issues

[@prepper83ify]

I can navigate just fine but once into a game it stops working properly. the start button acts like a or b not sure which and none of the abxy do anything.

[@aidannoel1]

worked an absolute treat.thanks.

[@justin3779]

This worked great! Thanks for the help!

[@gooyen099]

everything works but the controller does not auto connect after reboot on software 4.01. any updates to correct this?

[@gogomac]

Gracias nuevamente , ejecute todos los pasos de acuerdo a tus instrucciones y me ha funcionado correctamente. Bendiciones 👍🏽👍🏽

[@KageShi]

Use the updater program now available

[@saruxxox]

Great it works flawlessly

[@redmist78]

Mine was fine plugged in the Pi, but now wont work wireslessy. such a pain. Gonna give it another go this weekend. Good video though.

[@PandaWeight]

excellent video - subscribed

[@ZombieNationLTD]

This worked really well for me yesterday than today I flashed a new image and went back to reconnect my controller and now it won’t read the device to register it grrrrr so close

[@NORMOkPlay]

Спасибо, утащил в коллекцию, чтобы не забыть

[@stryk187]

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[@TechWizTime]

The reason I made the switch was primarily because I liked Chrome, but I hated it as well. Vivaldi addressed a lot of the problems I had with chrome and also gave me the feature that I use all the time. Split Tabs. I have a 4k monitor and often, I will split the browser into 4 sections so I can be looking at four pages at once. Now I could do this with 4 separate browsers and Windows Snap, but I prefer this as it's still in the same browser window and it's creating a tab group which I can even make 6 if I wanted to. It does have it's issue's however. Like the one thing I really miss from Chrome is the ability to have separate users. If I have a few different accounts on the one website, I can't have it open in another browser window with separate bookmarks and separate logins.

[@jessejones1783]

Hi which 8BITDO controllers do you recommend I should buy please

[@NeoTrggrTheGammer]

awesome video, just bought 2 8bitDuo Nes30 Pro Controllers for my Raspberry Pi 3 and this video surely will save me of any headaches of syncing up the controllers...also subscribing because you are very helpful and provide clear instructions

[@NeoTrggrTheGammer]

I have yet to get the 2nd controller paired due to a error I keep getting when I try to pair the 2nd one...it says something like the github is not avaible or something...its been a while since I tried pairing

[@arways]

Mine won't do anything after you exit the Bluetooth set up menu. The led s are lighting like it is connected though.

[@BadMouseRM]

Will be cool to see it in Lakka too :)

[@addysonpotts2466]

Great tutorial but I’m still having an issue. I’ve gone through every step several times but when registering and connecting my 8bitDo NES 30 Pro it searches and never finds the remote. The blue flashing on the controller stops after a few minutes and nothing is found. Any suggestions?

[@abs0592]

I had some problems to connect my sn30pro+. Solved the Problem: It was configured in switch mode and couldnt connect to Retropie. I downloaded the "ultimate sw" from 8bitdo homepage. If you start the sw and plug in the controller (at your PC) you can set it to android mode and everything works fine. You can also choose X mode than everything will work fine too but the system will think ists an XBOX controller.

[@aftashok1]

great video!!!

[@TechWizTime]

Thanks!!!!

[@cool4rocknroll]

HI @TechWizTime, I have a question? What about for the Raspberry Pi 3? I did everything right by updating the firmware to Firmware v2.0 (Legacy) for Windows. I don't have a Mac. When trying to pair the NES30 PRO with the Bluetooth Device and it's searching? It's not doing much anything but says searching...? I tried synching it? But no use. Can you help me or have any ideas? I really want to get this thing to work with my Pi 3. So I can play my emulators of games. Thanks, Phil

[@nickgargs]

Tip to any using a keyboard key “1” will take you to the menu to configure once Blutooth is set up

[@93Bananaphone93]

very nice. thank you!

[@plumpye474]

Great Video very informative Hey will you be making a similar video for there New Snes30 Pro controller coming out in December. PLEASE ???

[@oldscool75]

Thanks!!!

[@dredstallion]

Great Video. Worked like a charm. My question, if I use the controller on another blue tooth device such as my tablet and then I come back to the pi it wouldn't connect automatically. I have to attempt to go into settings and reconnect. However it doesn't work. I then have to delete the existing config and register and connect all over again. Is this the norm or is there an easier way to reconnect? Fyi I did the udev rue as well. Thanks in advance for the guidance.

[@cow77cow]

Thanks a lot!

[@craigjkb]

I just bought pi3 with games already on it he said it's paired up with two wired controllers. Should have picked one with wireless Bluetooth but your video looks very detailed on what to do. noob to this way of gaming. 😂

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

Are you able to set up multiple F30 Pros for multiplayer? (Might be buying 3 more of this controller if I can)

[@spectre9792]

um… I don't know if it's because I paired it previously, or not, but I've gotten one of these to work as a wired USB controller.

[@00001EMAN]

does the wired version automatically work for xbox oone and thhe switch?

[@dave11674]

Perfect, worked and syncs up each boot, QUESTION, how do i set it up to exit the emulators, im having to switch pi off/on to do this :-/

[@lucasfontes7914]

Ctrl+Alt+F7

[@henriquemarques4797]

how can i make the same for 2player? so that it stays sync everytime

[@vfddcv7445]

can it u recommend any bluetooth controller thats plug n play for retropie?im new to all this and i dont want to start searching around for hours on how to connect...

[@Darknight06]

my retropie finds the controller but hangs at the 3:53 moment where it asks for security mode, i try to force connect thats also on the menu but still doesnt connect to anything help me!

[@Lewil16]

Hello @TechWizTime :) How do you setup that controller to make the D-Pas work on Mame ? thank you !

[@henrycalhoun3792]

i connected my nes pro through blue tooth menu as shown but the configuration isn't responding the way it should when i enter snes only my directional pad works in games but all the buttons seem to function in retro pi main menu screen

[@Elevation86]

I'm having this same problem

[@henrycalhoun3792]

vicious ventu I got it to work I just had to upgrade the pi then re started it

[@henrycalhoun3792]

and this paddle is a amaizing !1 hope that helps!

[@davidnfilms]

Upgrade the Pi how? I'm having the same issue.

[@andreassylvan3478]

I have the same issue, only D-pad works and one thumb button, the rest of the buttons don't work. I've upgraded all packages for retropie, emulationstation and raspbian. Perhaps you mean update firmware for the rpi? I'll try that... But please if you can clarify how you got it to work, we'd appreciate it!

[@freeplaytech]

Do you notice lag or missing/slow inputs with this setup?

[@zeemonkeyman1]

Is there any lag over Bluetooth with these? I successfully connected my DualShock 4 to Bluetooth but it has a noticeable input lag..by the way: I rock that shirt all the time! Haha

[@lucasfontes7914]

Hi ,I did this but,my controller it's not working in the games,I've tried change the inputs but didn't work can you help me?And my controller it's not connecting to retropie again in bluetooth it's blinking the blue light but stops it's not the battery. I have the raspberry model 3b

[@eltitochorS3]

Thanks you!

[@Man_eee]

Does this same method work for the 8Bitdo Zero Mini controller connecting it to Raspberry pi 3 ?

[@raymondcolbert3674]

The controllers connected to bluetooth but when it comes time to configure holding a does nothing. Ive held down all the buttons but it doesn't do anything. It shows the controller detected but i cant map the buttons

[@MickeyMouse-rg6pi]

I tried all this and it still won’t work when I start up a game. Could it be that I haven’t got internet connection?

[@frankytap]

I havent set up udev on my controllers. They work both in game and in emulationstation. Why would you need to set up udev if it works without?

[@jmondine1]

I am having no luck assigning inputs to the analog controls. Every time I try pushing any direction, the menu just says, "not defined", and skips to the next input. I've tried over and over again. Is there any trick to this?

[@checkmateatheistsss]

Hey man, I can connect my SFC30 controller fine and it will automatically pair again after a system boot, but not if I turn controller off and on again. I am running the latest firmware of both controller and Retropie. Am I missing something obvious? I thought you had to hold start + R

[@frazagato]

hi, I have your own controller, but I can not get it to work with reicast if not with the usb cable. some advice? thank you.

[@gillvision646]

hi, i use an xbox 1 controller or sometimes a bluetooth keyboard... but on start up they dont always connect right away... is there a way to update my raspberry pi 3b+ bluetooth receiver or put in some sort of auto connect feature? thanks

[@DerGraf1901]

What if I already have connected it with retropie, I then sync it with the nintendo switch. Does it automatically connect to retropie next time or do I have to do the whole precedere again? Does anybody know?

[@dreadGodshand]

i don't have a pie zero w. i have just a regular raspberry pi zero. is there any way i can sync my fc30pro 8bitdo controller to that?

[@coreycoxe6207]

It says we're successfully registered & connected, but it won't configure. Can navigate retro pi, but cannot navigate emulation station. Please help.

[@jonastohr6526]

did they have input lag? or yoz dont feel the input lag

[@tolgatuna26]

Hello everyone. I have a question. Can i connect 2 8bitDo Nes30 controller via bluetooth to RP3-B?

[@TheCerealHobbyist]

I'm on the latest firmware and the latest RetroPie on an RPi3B+. I can get the controllers to connect just fine and navigate, however, I am not able to exit games and go back to ES. I tried pushing the power button for the "special key" selection in the input setup menu and that did not work. I've also tried pushing start and select at the same time for the special key assignment and that did not work either. I have the hack turned off, but I tried with it on as well. Does anyone have any hints? Does anyone have a currently working .cfg they can paste in?

[@lucasfontes7914]

Ctrl+Alt +F7 to exit emulation station

[@seductivesoles3824]

I just updated my firmware to 6.10 I think it is now the light just stays blue I've factory reset and tried to hold to connect to bluetooth and nutin the light just stays solid blue can anyone help

[@rawrdope]

Is it possible to be using this and a usb controller simultaneously for dual play?

[@mattishida3067]

You need to register input from both controllers if there is option.

[@JamesDBuzzard]

4.2 must have a BT issue. can i revert back to 4.1?

[@TechWizTime]

I don't think you can go backwards with the versions sorry. I've had some people have their issues fixed but updating to the latest revision (4.2.x) so maybe this might work for you....

[@alfblack2]

Bravo!

[@Juanma.senpai.videos]

Sometimes when I'm using the controller, it get disconnect, Somobody can help me? thanks

[@MickeyMouse-rg6pi]

I tried all this, I even configured and saved it in retro arch but it won’t work when I open a game up.

[@versatylecouture6660]

im having this same issure. have you figured it out?

[@bgelais]

Retropie 4.1 and did not works with this on reboot....

[@aaronburrell3729]

How do you exit out of a game once you’re done playing?

[@AdamPierceBrosnan]

I've updated the firmware and paired my 8bitdo controller to my raspberry pi3 some time ago. However, I'm experiencing a slight input lag. It's not bad, but noticeable enough to make playing platforms and timing based games very unpleasant. Anyone else experience this input lag? Is there a solution out there?.. Also, I've tried connecting the controller directly to the pi during play, but the controller no longer registers inputs while plugged in.

[@JamesDBuzzard]

i have tried everything and can not get my nes 30 pro to connect. i have a pi model 3b could the bluetooth problem be the issue? steps i took thus far. -updated firmware on controller to 2.00 (newest firmware) -held down connect button 3 seconds until it blinos blue rapidly -tried to connect via retropie blutooth menu and i can nkt find my device. anyone know why im having this issue?

[@TechWizTime]

Another person in the community did an upgrade on their RetroPie and it worked for them. I would suggest trying this. Let me know if that worked for you.

[@lucasfontes7914]

@@TechWizTime how i upgrade my raspberry?

[@overkastmusic]

Does anyone know if 2 wii u pro controllers work on a raspberry pi3b box well? either plugged in or bluetooth but 2 at once? I saw a guy connect 1 on a video but nowhere does anyone talk about 2 at once. Or even 1 of these and 1 wii u pro at the same time, wired or wireless?

[@Grimdrasil]

Is it possible to connect 2 controllers at the same time ?

[@Kapushonn]

Yes!

[@Chefg3189]

Im having an issue with the config for the controller. RetroArch doesnt like the new firmware for the controller. I did the process the same as the vid. Some button configs dont work like start+select to exit a rom as so on. You have any idea what this is? Should I delete the previous udev rule for the old firmware for the controller?

[@mattishida3067]

greg oleson Downgrade firmware on controller, do a setup and it will downgrade

[@StylexSai]

Anyone get insane slow boot time when trying to run a game with the 8bitdo snes controller plus?

[@vansims3032]

I've followed your instructions down to a T. It won't register

[@GregoryGoeppel]

The latest firmware is 4.01. Connects ok but start and select won't work to exit game. Any body else see this?

[@GregoryGoeppel]

Forget it. Needed to set hotkey to select. sites.google.com/site/gregsqna/raspberry-pi/nes30pro

[@johnnyampuero2029]

Hello people, anyone can help me set up my NES usb controller? This the classic Version with only 2 command buttons. Thanks

[@cameronfitton4605]

my computer didn't reconize it so i couldn't update

[@erroneus00]

I love (sarcasm) how you change the pronunciation of the maker. It is "eight bit dough" and not "8 bit dew." It's an east asian company and they only pronounce their vowels in one singular way. Taekwando or kendo or Mister Donut if you're familiar with it.

[@TheCerealHobbyist]

Who cares?

[@pelatho]

Connection attempt failed: page timeout. :/

[@sven9498]

Try to reduce the distance to your Raspberry

[@guillermija]

It doesn't work... It doesn't connect

[@vfletes1]

Way to much trouble to make this work.. I'll just plug my wire controller and be on my way...done..retro gaming should be simple amd fun amd not a hustle.plug play and done.

[@gorbulus]

NINTENDO, 8-BIT-DOO wut

[@ishanmadhuranga7947]

First 1001 View :D

[@methanoid]

Oh the shame. It's 8 bit Doh not 8 bit Doo. It's Japanese ;-)

[@nabollo]

Meth Methanoid actually, they're from Hong Kong, a Chinese territory.

[@pacomaco5126]

I thought it was a play on the Nintendo-name. nin-TEN-doh, eight-BIT-doh.

[@Phade101]

When you switch the 8bitdo bluetooth speaker in it says out loud 8bit DO connected.

[@chbrules]

@@nabollo Nintendo is a Japanese company, and the name of this 3rd party company is named after Nintendo. It stands to reason that it would be pronounced "Doh" with a hard O.

[@capicua9689]

You go way too fast

[@83codygs]

Gotdammit it's Doh not Dew!! I bet you play a nintenDew too

[@Nesshole]

Right!

[@yourpariah]

Super helpful, much appreciated!

[@fabriziodartoini6873]

my 8bitdo can't turn on yellow leds, any solution?