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M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini FAQ

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• Difference #1 - compatibility & connectivity:
• M30 bluetooth works with Switch，Windows，Android，Raspberry Pi，macOS as well as all devices 8BitDo bluetooth receivers support.


• M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive has its own dedicated 2.4g receiver included. It connects to the original Sega Genesis, Mega Drive1&2 and Analogue Mega Sg, wirelessly via the receiver.
• On USB connection, it works with Switch, Windows and Raspberry Pi.


• M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini has its own dedicated 2.4g receiver included. It works with Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini as well as Switch, wirelessly via the receiver.
• On USB connection, it works with Switch, Windows and Raspberry Pi.


• Difference #2 - compatibility & connectivity:
• STAR button
• M30 bluetooth: star button = screenshot button on Switch mode.
• M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: start button = turbo button on Switch mode.
• M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: start button = turbo button on Switch mode.
• Controller mode LED indicator
• M30 bluetooth: there are four LED lights on the bottom of the controller indicating the controller mode.
• M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: N/A
• M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: N/A
• Pairing button
• M30 bluetooth: there is a dedicated button on the top of the controller next to the USB port.
• M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: there is no dedicated button for this. “ - ” button functions as so.
• M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: there is no dedicated button for this. “ - ” button functions as so.
• USB port
• M30 bluetooth: USB-C
• M30 2.4G for original Genesis/Mega Drive: Micro USB
• M30 2.4G for Genesis Mini/Mega Drive Mini: Micro USB

• The differences are:
• A. The shape of the receiver port for each receiver.
• B. System compatibility.
• M30 2.4g Mini is for Sege Genesis Mini & Mega Drive Mini.
• M30 2.4g for SG/MD is for original Sega Genesis & Mega Drive.
• Note: Both can work with Switch, Windows and Raspberry Pi via wired USB connection.

• No, you can not.

• No, it does not work with PC.
• You use connect the 2.4g controller to your PC via the USB cable and play.

• It works with Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini. It also works with Switch, Windows and Raspberry Pi via USB.

• Yes, you can map the buttons. This is what you can do if the buttons are incorrectly mapped:
• LEFT + Select : set Dpad as left analogue stick
• Up + Select : reset Dpad
• Right + Select : set Dpad as right analogue stick
• Down + Select : Swap A/B and X/Y mapping
• *Press and hold any of the key combinations above for 5 seconds to map the buttons.
• *LED will blink in red to indicate the success of each button mapping.
• *You need to reset the buttons manually.

• No, it does not. It only works with the 2.4g receiver which comes with it.

• When it is connected to SG Mini/SG Mini:
• L = Z
• R = C
• When it is connected to Switch:
• C = R
• Z = L
• L = ZL
• R = ZR
• When it is connected to Windows:
• C = R1
• Z = L1
• L = L2
• R = R2

• No, you can not.

• No, it does not work any other 2.4g receiver except for the one which comes with this controller in the box.

• Yes, you can. One receiver for one controller port. One receiver for one controller.

• We suggest you charge it via a phone power adapter.
• The controller uses 480mAh rechargeable battery with 1-2 hour charging time. The battery can last up to 35 hours when fully charged.