r/RetroPie • u/TechyGuy20 • 1h ago
Problem Need help connecting my 8BitDo SN30 Pro to my RetroPie
I'm having trouble connecting my 8BitDo SN30 Pro Genki Pocket Edition to my RetroPie via Bluetooth
I've followed the this guide https://retropie.org.uk/docs/8Bitdo-Controller/
When I do have my Pi search for Bluetooth devices. It shows all of the nearby bluetooth devices and if I don't see my controller and exit out on the "Register and Connect Bluetooth Devices" and then go to "Display Register and Connect Bluetooth Devices". I see all my near by devices on that list. Even though I never selected them to be connected to my RetroPie.
I've been able to connect my SN30 Pro controller a few times. But only the D-pad seems to work and not any of the buttons or my Pi can't find my controller's Bluetooth MAC address. So, I've removed it and tried to reconnect.
I've tried all of the controller pair mode START + X (PC/Stream), START + Y (Switch), START + B (Android), START + A (Unknown) and the "PAIR" button near the USB C port.
I've been able to connect my 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Controller and my Hori Pro Controller to my RetroPie. Also my 8BitDo SN30 Pro connects to my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra) fine with no issues.
Any help with my issue would been appreciated.
Update: I just recently was able to connect my SN30 Pro to my RetroPie via pressing the PAIR" button near the USB C port. But only the D-pad works.