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Pros & Cons

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Pros

All the * feel super clicky and satisfying. The joysticks feel like a ps4, which is amazing, and it’s easy to pair. I miss the days of playing on the super nintendo, but thumb sticks are essential for modern games and this gamepad brings both function...  Read More

Bluetooth connectivity is seamless and hassle-free. Works great with nintendo switch, also tested with android phone and pc.

The 8bitdo sn30 pro bluetooth controller is a true gem for gaming enthusiasts like myself. It is a versatile, well-built, and reliable gaming accessory that enhances the gaming experience on multiple platforms. It fits exactly 4 pieces of 8bit do sn30...  Read More

First and foremost, the build quality is exceptional. Plastic is noticeably high quality.

Usb-c charging is always appreciated. I'm amazed this worked perfectly. Works for pc, steam deck, switch, and mobile.



Cons

No matter how i pair this thing in chrome or android 12 or android 13, the button-mapping does not match the letters on the *. After only 4 hours of use, the left stick rubber has started to peel. Can only pair with 1 device at a time.

If you get this for steam deck, you have to re-pair the controller to the steam deck after every time you put the steam deck to sleep or turn it off. Splurge another $20 and get a more premium controller.

Overhyped junk. While the shape is overall great and the dpad is one of the better looking designs it's functionality is no better than one of those 20 dollar logitech pads. If you were to play a game like street fighter where diagonals are essential ...  Read More

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Highlights

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Quality


I just have to say that the quality is excellent


Quality is great and its less expensive than most 1stparty controllers


This might not be for you if you grew up playing with the thickness of a sega playstation or xbox controller


However its a fantastic build quality the d pad and buttons feel very good

Packaging/appearance


Furthermore the ability to customize and remap buttons through the 8bitdo ultimate software adds a layer of personalization tha...  Read More


One of the standout features of the sn30 pro is its wireless bluetooth connectivity

Competitiveness


Its classic design ease of use and exceptional performance make it a musthave for gamers looking for a highquality controller t...  Read More


I run retropi on a rp4 and recalbox on a rp3 and this controllers bluetooth is immediately detected and works beautifully with both


Big kudos to 8bitdo for knocking this controller out of the park


I was interested in the 8bitdo products for a while and after my wired xbox 360 controller kicked the bucket it was time to try...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, good, pro, retro and quality.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 4,022 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 19 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I would really like to get one but i don’t want third parties over charging


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ive bought and returned two licensed nintedo pro controllers and both had defective left joysticks


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I also went through two xbox controllers that quit functioning properly after a few months of use


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Theres something wrong here when a full price official controller cant deliver but a low cost third party controller works great


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The start and select buttons need to be fully pressed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    A half press will not be recognized which is slightly disappointing but because theyre not frequent buttons pressed its not a big deal


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    At least a couple hours even when playing a dreamcast game


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Cons 8bitdo does sell a dongle for this controller but i think its strange that it doesnt just come with one sometimes its better to use a dongle depending on your setup

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