Asus ZS661KSCL ROG Kunai 3 GamePad User Guide

Q16869 First Edition / September 2020
RUG KLINRI 3
GRMEPRD
(ZS661 KSCL)
User Guide

Q16869 September 2020 First Edition
ROG Phone Accessory (ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad) Model: ZS661 KSCL

Safety notices for your ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad

WARNING!

  • This product should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
  • The power adapter may become warm to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source.
  • Do not leave your ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad connected to the power source once it is fully charged. Your ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad is not designed to be connected to the power source for extended periods of time.

Safety notices

  • Do not remove the non-detachable Li-ion battery as this will void the warranty.
  • Do not remove and replace the battery with a non-approved battery.
  • Do not remove and soak the battery in water or any other liquid.
  • Do not remove and short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat and cause a fire. Keep it away from jewelry or metal objects.
  • Do not remove and dispose of the battery in fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment.
  • Do not remove and dispose of the battery with your regular household waste. Take it to a hazardous material collection point.

Specifications summary

Product name ROG Kuria’ 3 Gamepad
Model name ZS661KSCL
Dimensions Handheld Mode: 260.7 x 106.3 x 37.9mm
Gamepad Mode (All-in-One): 154.75 x 110.25 x 66.8mm
Gamepad Mode (Mobility): 117.2x 106.3 x 40.9mm
Weight Handheld Mode: 136g
Gamepad Mode (All-in-One): 198.8g
Gamepad Mode (Mobility): 135g
Connection Wired USB Type-C
Wireless Bluetooth v4.2
Battery At least 6 hours In Bluetooth mode
Control buttons A,B,X and Y buttons; 0-pad Left joystick with a push-button Right joystick with a push-button RB, LB; RT, LT (Analog input) Ml, M2;4 x Shortcut keys
U9ht indicators Status indicator / Charging indicator
Aura lighting Static/ Breathing/ Color Cycle/ Strobing (in the wired connection mode)
Package contents 1 x ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad
1 x Type-C to USB A cable
1 x Protective pouch
1 x User guide
1 x Warranty card

Product overview

ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad is portable, providing you with both an indoor and outdoor gaming experience.To achieve this goal, we have modularized the Gamepad, and integrated the ROG series of accessories to fulfill different using scenarios.

The ROG Kunai 3 controllers have basic action buttons and can be applied on either the ROG Kunai 3 charger or the ROG Kunai 3 bumper.
The ROG Kunai 3 charger charges the battery in the ROG Kunai 3 controller.
A ROG Phone 3 proprietary bumper, which provides a wired connection between the mobile and ROG Kunai 3 controllers to achieve nearly zero latency.
The ROG Kunai 3 grip, improves the ergonomic feeling, allowing you to play longer without soreness.

Hardware features

Front view 

Rear view

Top view

Device charging

To charge your ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad:

  1. Slide down the ROG Kunai 3 controllers onto the ROG Kunai 3 charger.
  2. Connect the USB cable to your Gamepad and a power adapter.
    NOTE: The charging indicator turns solid white when the charger charges your Gamepad.

Device installation

A. Handheld

  1. Place your ROG Phone 3 into the ROG Kunai 3 bumper.
  2. Slide down the ROG Kunai 3 controllers onto the ROG Kunai 3 bumper.
    NOTE: We recommend that you use USB connection for Handheld Mode.

B. Gamepad Mode (Mobility)

  1.  Slide down the ROG Kunai 3 controllers onto the ROG Kunai 3 charger.
    NOTE: Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for the details on Bluetooth pairing.

C. Gamepad Mode (All-in-One)

  1. Slide down the ROG Kunai 3 controllers onto the ROG Kunai 3 charger.
  2. Put the ROG Kunai 3 charger into the ROG Kunai 3 grip, and gently push down the charger until you hear a click.
    NOTE: Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for the details on Bluetooth pairing.

LED indicators

Charging indicator

LED status Indications

LED status Indications
Solid white Charging
 Off Not charging

Status indicator (USB Mode / Bluetooth Mode)

LED status Indications
Controller status Remark
Blinking blue rapidly Waiting for pairing N/A
Blinking blue slowly Waiting for auto-pairing N/A
Solid red Connected/Paired Battery level: 0%- 25%
Solid yellow Connected/Paired Battery level: 25% – 90%
Solid green Connected/Paired Battery level: 90% -100%
Off Off N/A

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ql: How to pair my ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad with my ROG Phone for the first time?
Al:

  1.  Move the connection switch on the left controller to Bluetooth.
  2. Press the Home button on your Gamepad once to power it on. The status indicator blinks blue slowly.
  3. Press and hold the Home button on your Gamepad for 3-5 seconds then release it. The status indicator blinks blue rapidly indicating that the Gamepad is ready for pairing.
  4. Turn on Bluetooth on your ROG Phone and search for Bluetooth devices.
  5. Tap ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad in the list of available devices to pair it with your phone.

NOTE: If your ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad turns off before pairing with your phone successfully, repeat steps 2-5.
Q2: How to pair my ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad with my previously paired ROG Phone?
A2: Press the Home button on your Gamepad once to power it on.The Gamepad will automatically pair with your previously paired phone.
Q3: How to turn off my ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad?
A3: • In the Bluetooth mode, press the Home button on your Gamepad for around 10 seconds until the status indicator turns off.
• In the USB mode, physically disconnect your Gamepad from your phone. The status indicator turns off.