8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller, Hall Effect Joystick Update, Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi (Gray)

Used on retropie, works great. When emulating psx games i can use the dual shock feature and even get vibration and great analogue control on certain games. Feels like a snes controller. Battery seems ok. Great all around controller go to.

8Bitdo have done it again, but this time they've taken their retro gamepad to new heights. Pros: - Wireless works flawlessly with both RetroPi and Recalbox. I run RetroPi on a RP4 and Recalbox on a RP3, and this controller's Bluetooth is immediately detected and works beautifully with both. With my TVs on "Game Mode," there is absolutely no perceived lag on this controller with Dreamcast games and earlier. - The gamepad itself has perfect heft and even sports rumble motors. You can FEEL the quality of this controller in every aspect. The buttons are all snappy and the analog sticks work beautifully. Think Super Nintendo controller except with two extra shoulder buttons and two analog sticks (except not even Nintendo could build this any better). - Excellent battery life as far as can tell. At least a couple hours even when playing a Dreamcast game. - Perfect for my medium-sized hands. I suppose guys with large hands might not like this controller as much, but they probably wouldn't be using SNES type gamepads, anyway. Cons: - 8BitDo does sell a dongle for this controller, but I think it's strange that it doesn't just come with one (sometimes it's better to use a dongle depending on your setup... gives a stronger Bluetooth connection). - The price point is high and you'll never find this thing on sale. But I guess you get what you pay for.

This controller is fantastic. I got it mainly for my ROG Ally X and PC, and it connects flawlessly every time. The Hall Effect joysticks feel super smooth, and the classic SNES-inspired design is perfect for retro games while still handling modern ones really well. It’s compact, responsive, and works across all my devices, even tried it with my phone and Switch. Battery life is great, and the build quality feels premium. If you're into emulation, handhelds, or just love the retro vibe, this controller is a must.

I ordered this classic-style Bluetooth controller after downloading a paid emulator for my Fold7, hoping to take full advantage of that massive screen for some retro gaming. After spending some time with it, it's definitely a solid piece of hardware, though it’s not without its quirks. The Good: Right out of the box, the build quality stands out; it feels incredibly sturdy and well-made, much like the original console controllers it’s modeled after. The Hall Effect joysticks are a great addition, providing smooth movement that feels like it will hold up over time. One of the best parts was the software compatibility—my emulator app recognized the remote automatically, allowing me to jump straight into a game without any tedious button mapping. It’s a very seamless experience once you actually get it connected. The Downside: The biggest hurdle is the initial setup. The pairing process isn't exactly intuitive and took me a few Google searches to figure out how to properly sync it and restart it when needed. I suspect many of the negative reviews regarding "dead batteries" are actually just people struggling with this overly complicated connection process. It also lacks a clear charging display, so you’re left guessing whether it’s fully juiced up or about to die mid-game. I really wish there was a more straightforward, user-friendly way to manage the power and pairing, as the current "hidden" button combinations feel a bit outdated.

Really enjoy using this controller, works great with a wide variety of systems that you may be interested in emulating. I have tested it with: - The Steam Deck - On Arch Linux - On Windows and it worked flawlessly on all three platforms. It can be used in both bluetooth and wired mode, and there is no input delay with bluetooth, something I was initially concerned about as someone who hasn't used a bluetooth controller with PC games in the last decade. The last time I tried a bluetooth controller, there was terrible input lag, but with this one, there was no issue. The D-Pad is excellent, I played through several NES and SNES games that required tight controls with no issue. One problem with using an Xbox controller is the D-Pad placement, which is awkward after playing retro 2D games that rely on the D-Pad especially for extended periods. This D-Pad is superior both in quality and in placement. Both of the analogue sticks are good too. I did a 100% run of Super Mario 64 as well as a casual 16 star speedrun with no issue. I also played several other 3D games that utilized the analogue sticks, including a few PS2 games, and even some PC titles. It's also great for rogue likes. The triggers on the 8BitDo Pro 2 are also pressure sensitive, which makes them work with certain gamecube titles such as Super Mario sunshine, which requires the user to input varying pressures on the triggers to play the game properly. Finally, the face buttons and overall build of the controller are high quality. 10/10 would recommend

Took a while to arrive, however, love this controller!

The base shape and size of this controller is modelled after the SNES controller. It has additional L and R buttons and two joy sticks giving it the same amount of buttons as a PS2+ and Xbox+ controllers. This should be able to play many of the classic or modern games with ease. The build quality is very good, it feels very good in the hands and very sturdy. There is software available that allows you to change the sensitivity of the sticks and shoulder buttons as well as remap the button layout if needed. Software supports both windows and mac. The controller was fairly easy to set up and it is now plug and play, connecting to my PC as soon as the controller turns on. The battery life is excellent. I've used it for several hours without needed a charge. One downside is that there seems to be no indication of low battery. It will just die. I went with the Hall Effect joysticks to avoid problems like stick drift. They feel great. The added button on the SNES shell can make the controller feel cramped at first, it does take some getting used to and if you have larger hands it might take you a while longer. The model I got has rumble which was a feature I did not remember seeing. Very pleasant surprise.

Nintendo Swtich OLED için aldım ancak PC ve XBOX vb. bir çok cihaz için kullanılabiliyor, eşleştirme kolaylığı, kalitesi ve eldeki hissiyatı çok güzel, premium bir oyun kontrolcüsü. Bu arada üretici firma olan 8bitdo.com üzerinden kontrolcünün modeli seçilerek update edilebiliyor. Beğenerek kulanıyorum.

Me gusta la ergonomía “retro” de estos mandos de 8bitdo, su calidad y lo bien resueltos que están. Lo uso principalmente con la Switch aunque tiene una gran compatibilidad con diferentes dispositivos. Tambien tengo el mando Pro de la citada consola, muy cómodo y de gran calidad, pero no me siento a gusto con él al jugar a juegos de plataformas de desplazamiento lateral y de lucha. Es pequeño y delgado. Los materiales son buenos y pesa poco. Si bien no tiene grips posteriores como otros mandos, en mi caso, me resulta muy cómodo. Los dedos índices de ambas manos rodean el mando, siguiendo la curvatura del mismo, descansando bien sobre los gatillos. El resto de los dedos quedan encogidos tras el mando cuya superficie es casi plana. Yo tengo las manos muy pequeñas. Quien tenga unas manos grandes imagino que puede suponerle un problema (o no). La comodidad es relativa a cada uno pero bueno, hablo de la mía. Lo más importante para mi es la cruceta: de gran tamaño, un tacto muy agradable, “de antes” y ubicada en el sitio que debe estar para el uso que ya os he contado. Es una maravilla hacer combos con ella. Los botones al otro lado son de buen tamaño y tacto también. Los gatillos no son muy grandes. Los superiores son especialmente finos pero los inferiores tienen una forma y rebaje que hacen que los dedos se coloquen en ellos de forma instintiva. Quizá las palancas analógicas son lo que menos me guste por su distribución pero es obvio, ya que si busco que la cruceta y botones tengan el protagonismo, las palancas no pueden estar en otro lugar que no sea ese. De todas formas el tacto de las mismas es bueno aunque se notan un poco más rápidas y menos progresivas que las de otros mandos. Como curiosidades decir que se puede activar función turbo a los botones que se desee con una simple combinación, tiene botones dedicados para “home” y captura de pantalla en Switch además de un indicador luminoso como en el mando Pro o los Joy-Con, para saber a que jugador corresponde a ese mando. A mi sinceramente me parece una gran compra, con un precio justo y, porqué no decirlo, también entra por los ojos. Si eres un nostálgico que haya usado algún mando original en los que se inspiran estos, notarás que las sensaciones y tacto están perfectamente conseguidos.

Excelente qualidade! Aparelho muito bem construído e me fez lembrar da minha infância, porém com tecnologia.