User Manual
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
•  Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch
•  Battery Compartment Door
•  (2) 1.5V AA Batteries
•  User Manual
SET UP
Check for system update. Nintendo Switch™
system update version 6.0.1 or later is required for 
use of PowerA Wireless controllers.
1. Connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet
2. Typically, system updates will be downloaded 
automatically when connected online.
3. Select ‘System Settings’ from HOME menu, then 
scroll down to ‘System’ to see System Update 
version and automatically check for system update.
For additional help, search ‘system update’ from 
Nintendo Support website.
INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery door, and install two AA 
Alkaline Batteries 
2.  Confirm your Nintendo Switch™ console is powered ON.
WIRELESS PAIRING
From the HOME Menu, select “Controllers,” then 
“Change Grip and Order.” While the following 
screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC 
Button for at least three seconds on the Controller 
you wish to pair.
NOTE: After controller is paired once, it will auto-
connect next time.
UNDERSTANDING LED INDICATORS
There are two LED locations on this controller: top 
and front.
1. The top LED near the Sync button will flash 
Red when the Alkaline batteries are nearing 
depletion. Replace Alkaline batteries once LED 
is flashing to avoid gameplay interruptions.
2. The four LEDs on the front indicate player 
number 1-8 and will cycle from left to right 
during wireless pairing. 
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q1. My Wireless Controller is not pairing.
A1. Confirm batteries are properly installed, and 
are not drained, used or damaged.
A2. Confirm you are following the pairing process.
A3. Remove and replace the Alkaline batteries to 
reset the Wireless controller.
BATTERY LEAKAGE WARNING
Leakage of battery fluid can cause personal injury as 
well as damage to your controller. If battery leakage 
occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and 
clothes. Keep battery fluid away from your eyes and 
mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds.
To avoid battery leakage:
•  Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all bat-
teries at the same time).
•  Do not mix different brands of batteries.
•   Alkaline batteries recommended. Do not use Lithium 
ion, nickel cadmium (nicad), or carbon zinc batteries.
•  Do not leave batteries in the remote for long periods 
of non-use.
•  Do not recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable 
batteries.
•   Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure 
that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are 
facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative 
end first.
•  When removing batteries, remove the positive end 
first.
•  Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
•  Remove exhausted batteries from the controller
•   Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the 
controller before being charged
•   Rechargeable batteries should be charged under 
adult supervision
•  Do not short circuit the supply terminals 
MOTION WARNING
Playing video games can make your muscles, 
joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions 
to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel 
syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
•  Avoid excessive play. Take a 10 to 15 minute 
break every hour, even if you don’t think you 
need it. Parents should monitor their children 
for appropriate play.
•  If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired 
or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms 
such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiff-
ness, stop and rest for several hours before 
playing again.
•  If you continue to have any of the above symp-
toms or other discomfort during or after play, 
stop playing and see a doctor.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, 
and
2. this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit 
not expressly approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 
if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 
to correct the interference by One or more of the 
following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment 
and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV 
technician for help.
Customer Service
Service client
Kundendienst
Servicio a clientes
Assistenza clienti
Apoio ao Cliente 
PowerA.com/Support
BDA, LLC.
15525 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
Two year limited warranty
For warranty details or support with your authentic PowerA accessories, please visit PowerA.com/Support.
Beschränkte 2-Jahre-Garantie Informationen zur Garantie oder Unterstützung zu Ihrem PowerA-Originalzubehör 
nden Sie unter PowerA.com/Support. 
Garantía limitada de dos años Si quieres más información sobre la garantía o necesitas ayuda con tus accesorios 
originales de PowerA, visita PowerA.com/Support. 
Garantie limitée de deux ans Pour plus de détails sur la garantie ou pour obtenir une assistance pour vos accessoires 
PowerA d’origine, veuillez consulter le site PowerA.com/Support. 
Garanzia limitata di due anni Per i dettagli sulla garanzia o per richiedere assistenza per i tuoi accessori PowerA 
autentici, visita la pagina PowerA.com/Support.
Garantia limitada de dois anos Para mais informações sobre a garantia ou os acessórios originais da PowerA, visita 
PowerA.com/Support.
WIRELESS
CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de usuario
Manuale per l’uso
Manual do usuário
+Control Pad
Player LED
+ Button
Home Button
- Button
C-Stick
Left Stick A/B/X/Y Buttons
Capture Button
R L
ZR ZL
R Button L Button
ZR Button ZL Button
Low Battery LED Indicator Sync Button
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