8Bitdo Sn30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (Sn Edition) - Nintendo Switch

To preface, I have owned several of 8bitdo's controllers, from the original SF30 Pro to the new Sn30, to this new Sn30 Pro, and I can say that, apart from some quality control issues in manufacturing, 8bitdo is a great company offering great quality products. I purchased this with my own funds.On its face, this controller does not seem to be much different from last year's model, but there are differences that would make one want to consider the upgrade. Two major changed, improved latency and much easier pairing with the Switch, have been extensively documented by YouTube tech reviewer Lon Seidman and I would recommend you check out his videos—they are excellent as a whole. He did not pay me or ask me to write this—I just appreciate the honesty of his videos and reviews.Other minor changes include: a softer d-pad than the previous model, less tight analog sticks (a welcome change as the old ones had too much resistance), and a small ridge around the star button, making for easier pressing for the capture function on Switch.As someone who owned the previous model, I can say that the upgrade is worth it if you have the money, or if you never owned the previous model, buy the new one.For the controller itself, I can say that it is the best third party controller I have ever used, offering many functions with a lot of compatibility.The d-pad is great for retro games (although is sensitive and prone to errant diagonals) while I find the analog sticks (which are like the dualshock 4) to be perfect for the modern Switch games. The buttons have great actuation, a little stiff for my taste, but still really good.The rear shoulder buttons are actually one of my favorite parts of the controller, as my fingers rest perfectly in the curve of the trigger. The front shoulder buttons leave a little to be desired, but I honestly don't use them all that much in the games I play.Other functions include the aforementioned star (capture) button, a home button, start and select, and a pair button on top with instructions neatly printed on the back of the controller.When used with my Switch, it feels really great to use, with no noticeable latency, and a fairly ergonomic design.I will say that it is slightly less comfortable using the analog sticks as opposed to the d-pad, but I would still recommend it unless you have large hands. I do not have an issue of accidentally hitting the analog stick while using the abxy buttons as some have said, it is not an issue I have encountered.Also, I have tested this controller with the 8Bitdo SNES retro receiver hooked up to the Analogue Super Nt (an FPGA Super Nintendo) and can report no issues there, just what feels like a lagless experience.Overall, I find it hard not to recommend this controller over the standrd Switch Pro Controller for the price, quality, and features. The only features missing are amiibo support and HD rumble. However, the included rumble is very good nonetheless.For those in the market for a cheaper alternative to the Pro Controller for Switch, or an extra less expensive controller, or simply a piece of nostalgia with modern features, buy this controller—you won't regret it.NOTE: When getting any new 8bitdo device, always hook it up to your computer and install the latest firmware. This should alleviate any potential issues that may exist.

I bought the SN30 Pro (SNES Style) to use with my Raspberry Pi 3b+ Retropie system via Bluetooth.Since the directions don't specify, you'll want to use D Input mode (Android) when you pair this to the Raspberry Pi. You'll also want to go into Retroarch to enable Retropad + Analog to make sure you can use the analog stick or the D pad. Surprisingly few PS1 games support analog sticks, so if you want to use the sticks you'll have to force enable them in Retroarch.As far as how the controller works, this thing is great! I use it to play all kinds of retro games ranging from Atari 2600 to PS1 and it handles them all beautifully. I've never experienced any issues with phantom D pad presses or anything like that.The layout is very similar to a PS4 controller, but more compact. All the buttons feel great and I personally haven't experienced any noticeable input lag. I did update the firmware before my first use.My only very minor gripe is the L1 and R1 buttons are much more narrow than I expected (about half the width of the SNES shoulder buttons), and are very close to the L2 & R2 buttons. This typically doesn't cause problems, but if you're playing a game that requires the simultaneous use of both shoulder buttons on one side it's tricky. It can also be tough to quickly press L1 or R1 based on the layout and button size.Overall, this is my favorite retro style controller. The buttons feel great, the look is a nice modernized retro, and the battery seems to last around 6 hours on a charge.I can't speak to how it performs on other devices, but I believe this is the best controller for Retropie setups.

I bought this particular controller because it is compatible with a wide range of systems. Specifically, I intend to use it with my Nintendo Switch, Mac/PC, and a Raspberry Pi mini computer.The heft and feel of the Sn30 Pro in your hands is excellent. It feels like a classic Super Nintendo controller (so bonus points for nostalgia), but there's just enough weight to give it a feeling of quality. On top of that, the tactile response of the buttons themselves is very good. They have just the right amount of travel and "clickiness" to them.The wide range of inputs makes it a great choice for PC gaming (via the Raspberry Pi or Mac). I especially like the dual bumper buttons allowing for accurate button mapping on modern games.I also applaud 8Bitdo's decision to put a USB-C connector on this controller. It's a small forward-thinking choice that will give you many options to recharge it. And on that note, the rechargeable battery is robust. It's a nice touch.The Bottom Line: This is an excellent controller. The $35 price tag (as of the time of this review) is a steal especially when compared to the cost of other controllers ($70 for the Switch Pro Controller, I'm looking at you).

I love it, it feels like the grandson of the controller that comes with the SNES Classic. The buttons and crosspad are more clicky and tactile, some of the best modern buttons I've used. I had a hard time imagining how the shoulder buttons could be comfortable, but you can tell they put a lot of design time into getting it right.It slips nicely into my laptop bag, yet gives me full function over modern games. Vibration and tilt do what you expect.I do wish it could still look like the last generation, but understand the mighty Nintendo forcing them into less similar designs.Connectivity, reliability, battery life are just right. I've enjoyed it with my pc and galaxy s8 with no issues. Super bummed it won't work with my iPad. Whoever kept that from happening should reconsider. The loss of the ipad and iphone market seems silly. It's the only reason for 1 less star.

Lo compre para conectarlo a mi iPad y jugar Genshin Impact y me quedé fascinado. lo he usado para jugar casi todos mis juegos, desde emuladores de SNES en mi Mac hasta Witcher 3 en mi Switch o PC. Es compatible con TODO, incluso con aparatos que se supone con los que no lo es como iOS.Los sticks son GENIALES, dignos de un control original, el D-pad es FABULOSO, perfecto para juegos de peleas, los botones son grandes y dan una sensación tactil muy satisfactoria al presionarlos y los botones de los hombros son tan buenos como los de un Pro Controler de Switch.la forma de control de SNES que tiene es perfecta para ser portatil, pero no incomoda como un Wiimote o Joycon acostado.También la calidad de ensamblado es impresionante, igual que un control hecho por Nintendo.Lo único que no me agradó tanto fue el cable incluido para cargarlo que es un tanto corto como para jugar y cargar al mismo tiempo, pero con la entrada USB C puedo usar cualquier cable de carga que tengo en mi casa. También los botones start y select no son muy agradables de presionar, pero eso es de esperarse de un control de SNES.en general me encanta y lo recomendaría a cualquier persona que juegue videojuegos en su teléfono, PC o Mac y consolas de videojuegos.

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Prodotto che trova senso in quanto estremamente portabile e compatto. La qualità dei materiali è ottima, il force feedback (dove supportato) dà un buon riscontro. Design "senza tempo" e anche abbastanza ergonomico. Promosso a pieni voti. ATTENZIONE: nonostante non sia ufficialmente supportato da iOS con questa procedura potrete associarlo al vostro iPad/iPhone.- attivatelo premendo su START + X- quindi tenete premuto il tastino frontale del pairing- quando i led iniziano a lampeggiare, potrebbe non comparire nell'elenco dei dispositivi BT, quindi:- andate in ACCESSIBILITA'- quindi in CONTROLLO INTERRUTTORI - INTERRUTTORI - DISPOSITIVI BLUETOOTH- Qui lo vedrete comparire e potrete associarloQuesta procedura si fa solo la prima volta, poi lo vedrete registrato direttamente all'interno della sezione Bluetooth.Spero di essere stato utile.

I bought this as a kind of all purpose controller I could sync or plug into whatever. It's been really great for that with all the modes and having all the controls you'd find on a normal pad. It's much more ergonomic than you'd expect, and I've had no problem even when playing FPS games. The only thing that isn't great is the D-pad, it gets praised a lot, but I don't like how it sort of "sinks" in, like the centre pivot isn't long enough. Still works just fine for most things though and is overall a great controller.

8bitdo might not be a brand that you know right now. but it will be.Their products have become soo good that I consider them on par with 1st party product from either Microsoft/ sony / nintendo.This controller, and the one with the extended handles, are really well built. They feel great in the hands. The buttons are responsive and the joysticks feels like proper joystick and not those cheap plastic ones.the battery life is long enough that you wont have to charge it everyday, unless you play literally 24 hours straight.it pairs easily with Android, switch and PC over blutooth and there is very little input lag.(SIDE NOTE: PI 3 with RetroArch did give me some issues with input lag which seem to have disapeared once I did a firmware update)Thank you 8bitdo for your attention to detail and pride of work. it shows in your craftmanship!