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8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ Bluetooth Controller Wireless Gamepad for Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi (SN Edition)

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  • Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C.
  • Button mapping for system-changing accuracy and modifiable vibration
  • Adjustable Hair trigger buttons plus 6 axis motion sensor
  • Modifiable joystick sensitivity
  • Customize your gaming experience further with ultimate software for Windows and macOS
  • Please use the USB cable included in the box to charge, do not use other USB cable to charge.

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ASIN B07T8JKVNT
Release date August 7, 2019
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars 6,516 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #137,048 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#212 in Mac Gamepads & Standard Controllers
#3,269 in Nintendo Switch Controllers
Product Dimensions 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 12.8 ounces
Type of item Video Game
Language English
Item model number 6922621500575
Item Weight 12.8 ounces
Manufacturer 8Bitdo
Batteries 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Date First Available July 14, 2019

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Windows Windows 7 and above, Bluetooth 4.0

Android 4.0 and above

macOS 10.7 and above

Steam Windows 7 and above, macOS 10.9 and above

Switch 1.0.0 and above (Switch), 9.0.0 and above (Lite)

Raspberry Pi Bluetooth 2.0 and above, 2B, 2B+, 3B, Zero


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Customers find the controller well-made and comfortable, with a classic SNES feel and tight tactile buttons. It works flawlessly with both Switch and PC, and customers consider it a nice cheaper alternative to the Pro Controller. While the battery life is generous, some customers report it fails prematurely, and while many are pleased with the connectivity, others experience frustrating pairing issues.

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428 customers mention "Controller quality"384 positive44 negative

Customers praise the controller's quality, with one noting it's better than most modern d-pads and another highlighting its SNES-style design.

"...It feels very well made, not like a junk aftermarket controller. It was also a breeze to connect...." Read more

"...They have the best grips other than the dualsense IMO, great d pad and buttons...." Read more

"...Outside from that, the rest of the controller is great. I owned an SNES forever ago (still have it) and I've always loved that controller...." Read more

"...This controller is gaming perfection and the perfect substitute for those tiny, fragile, buggy Joy-Cons: it's like the two best controllers ever..." Read more

304 customers mention "Comfort"273 positive31 negative

Customers find the controller comfortable in their hands, with a classic SNES feel and tight tactile buttons.

"...It came in high quality packaging and it feels absolutely perfect in my hands. It feels very well made, not like a junk aftermarket controller...." Read more

"...Overall the shape/design and feel of the controller is great, whether you're using the triggers, the thumbsticks, the dpad, the actual buttons, you..." Read more

"...-responsive, smooth analog control, precise digital input, ergonomically perfect, and it wirelessly connects to the Switch easily and quickly...." Read more

"...The D-pad feels good and is responsive (unlike most controllers made for PC)...." Read more

275 customers mention "Functionality"210 positive65 negative

Customers report that the controller works flawlessly with both the Switch and PC.

"...reconnected our controllers to the Switch last night and played with no problems whatsoever. I absolutely love this controller...." Read more

"...I have a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ running RetroPie, and this controller works perfectly for that, too...." Read more

"...do both wired and bluetooth wireless connections, both of which work flawlessly with no setup required on my computer, it simply emulates a standard..." Read more

"...All of this works flawlessly going from wired to wireless as well...." Read more

252 customers mention "Buttons responsiveness"187 positive65 negative

Customers appreciate the controller's responsive buttons with good click feedback, and one customer notes that they feel true to SNES.

"...Plus the custom button mapping software and paddles is another reason these are great for platforms that don't support button mapping...." Read more

"...Fully programmable, ultra-responsive, smooth analog control, precise digital input, ergonomically perfect, and it wirelessly connects to the Switch..." Read more

"...The construction is solid and doesn't bend or creak, it's buttons are tactile and relatively quiet while avoiding that mushy rubber feeling of some..." Read more

"...Everything about it is honestly perfect. The stick sensitivity is perfect, the button presses are perfect, the d-pad is perfect, the triggers are..." Read more

249 customers mention "Build quality"224 positive25 negative

Customers praise the controller's build quality, noting its solid feel and high craftsmanship, with one customer highlighting its amazing construction and ergonomics.

"...I have had my gray controller for 3 years now and it still feels as rock solid as it did the day I took it out of the package for the first time...." Read more

"...Also the kingkong2 has better and more durable buttons as well..." Read more

"...With those little gripes out of the way, I'd have to say that the build quality and overall feel of the controller seems solid thusfar...." Read more

"This controller feels very premium. The construction is solid and doesn't bend or creak, it's buttons are tactile and relatively quiet while..." Read more

120 customers mention "Value for money"112 positive8 negative

Customers find the controller to be worth the money, describing it as a nice cheaper alternative to the pro controller.

"...I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a premium controller for PC, Switch or smartphones." Read more

"...What the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ excels at is being a quality catch all inexpensive controller made even better by the 8BitDo Ultimate Software...." Read more

"...It might even be better. It's a considerable amount cheaper, has a really good D-Pad, and has the option to use various types of batteries, which..." Read more

"...current firmware (4.0.1) works great on Switch, anyway. – A very fair price – cheaper than the Nintendo Pro Controller unless you find an..." Read more

192 customers mention "Battery life"99 positive93 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the controller's battery life, with some finding it generous and including a rechargeable pack, while others report that it fails prematurely.

"...The controller holds a charge for a LONG time and has a nice auto-off functionality...." Read more

"...The kids like this controller too. Unless this thing fails prematurely I will probably never buy another joy con again, but rather replace the joy..." Read more

"...The battery lasts days with regular use and it has a USB-C charging and data port, which makes it chargable with most recent smartphone chargers or..." Read more

"...Although I have the vibration turned all the way up it still feel a little weak...." Read more

180 customers mention "Connectivity"84 positive96 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the controller's connectivity, with some finding it easy to pair with devices like PC and iPad, while others report frustrating pairing issues and multiple connection problems.

"...2. You can't turn the console on with the controller, and the pairing can be fiddly - especially if you have have two 8bitdo controllers...." Read more

"...It was also a breeze to connect. I can't speak for its longevity, as I just connected it and tried it right before writing this review...." Read more

"...The macro programming is a bit underwhelming. There are no wait states, turbo speed can’t be set, and there is a flaw with consecutive button pushes...." Read more

"...precise digital input, ergonomically perfect, and it wirelessly connects to the Switch easily and quickly...." Read more

One Of The Best Controllers For Nintendo Switch
5 out of 5 stars
One Of The Best Controllers For Nintendo Switch
This controller is awesome. I already own multiple Switch controllers, but I've yet to find something with an actually good d-pad. The Joy-cons just have separated directional buttons, and the D-Pads on all my PowerA controllers have just been ok at best. I decided to try out 8bitdo after using my friend's SN30 Pro controller. I decided to get the upcoming newer SN30 Pro+ model instead because of the extra features, and it is well worth the money. The controller pretty much feels like a PS4 controller when you're holding it, and the joysticks are also similar. It's very comfortable. The main body of the controller with the buttons and all of that is a very accurate replica of a SNES controller. I compared it to my original SNES controller, and the 8bitdo controller is spot on. The D-Pad feels amazing, it's the best one i've ever used. Start and Select feel just like the SNES, and so do the A B X Y buttons. My only complaint with those is that A and B are light pink, when they're supposed to be a dark purple, but that's relatively unimportant. The triggers are fantastic. L and R feel just like the SNES while ZL and ZR are full on analog triggers, similar to the PS4's but larger. The plastic they used to make this controller feels almost identical to the plastic used on SNES controllers. Another thing I really like is the rechargeable battery pack that comes with the controller. It lasts up to 20 hours and is rechargeable via the USB-C port on the controller. (It comes with a charging cable by the way.) If the rechargeable battery pack dies on you or stops working, you can simply remove it and use AA batteries instead, something I wish was a feature on PowerA controllers like their wireless Gamecube controller. As if this thing wasn't the perfect controller already, you can download free software from the 8bitdo website that allows you to customize the controller. You can do button mapping, stick and trigger sensitivity/dead zones, macros, vibration intensity, etc. The software also allows you to update the controller. The SN30 Pro+ works on a lot of different devices, but I mainly use it on my Nintendo Switch. When compared to my Joy-cons and PowerA wireless Gamecube controller, the 8bitdo controller has a little bit more input lag. It's almost imperceptible though, only a 20 millisecond or so difference. You only really notice it if you're comparing controllers. The rumble motors in this controller are awesome. The rumble on the 8bitdo SN30 Pro controller felt buzzy and phone-like, but since the SN30 Pro+ has handles, it's got full on rumble motors. It's not the HD rumble found in first party Nintendo controllers, but it's still great. There's no NFC on this controller, but it does have motion controls. I tested it on Splatoon 2, and it was alright. It definitely works, but I found using motion controls with this controller to be kinda uncomfortable. Maybe I'm just used to the Joy-con. I was also very impressed by the packaging for this controller. Very sturdy box, nice presentation, etc. Overall, this is one of the best controllers I've ever used. It keeps what was great about the SNES controller, makes it more ergonomic with the handles, adds modern controller features like sticks, analog triggers, rumble, wireless, motion controls, home and capture buttons, etc., and just feels great to use. This is the first third party controller I've seen that matches the quality of the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. It might even be better. It's a considerable amount cheaper, has a really good D-Pad, and has the option to use various types of batteries, which are all features that the official controller doesn't have. If you're looking for a well rounded Switch controller that will work great for both retro and modern games, this should be your first choice. 10/10, great work 8bitdo.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
    I AM NOT A GAMER!! I play Switch with my young kids sometimes and the joy cons are very difficult for me to use. After looking at several available full size controllers I chose this one based on the reviews and the shape. It came in high quality packaging and it feels absolutely perfect in my hands. It feels very well made, not like a junk aftermarket controller. It was also a breeze to connect. I can't speak for its longevity, as I just connected it and tried it right before writing this review. Additionally, I only played one race on MarioKart with it. Hardly a gruelling test. My initial impression is very good though. I am glad I chose this remote. If you like the feel of the more traditional controller and you don't want something that feels like junk I highly recommend this controller. The kids like this controller too. Unless this thing fails prematurely I will probably never buy another joy con again, but rather replace the joy cons with more of these if the need ever arises.

    *UPDATE* 10/11/2022
    Since buying the first controller, I got a second one for my daughter since she liked mine so much. Now we have a black and a gray one. A few months ago, my daughter's controller started disconnecting from our Switch in the middle of game play. Next, mine started disconnecting as well. Eventually, it got so bad that it was impossible to get through a few minutes of play without the controllers disconnecting.

    Two days ago I wrote an email to 8Bitdo explaining the problem. By the time I woke up the next morning, they had responded to my email and provided a firmware update for the controllers with instructions for installation. The directions were easy to follow and it only took a couple of minutes for each controller. Simple.

    My daughter and I reconnected our controllers to the Switch last night and played with no problems whatsoever. I absolutely love this controller. After my customer service experience with the manufacturer, I love them even more. I have had my gray controller for 3 years now and it still feels as rock solid as it did the day I took it out of the package for the first time. I'm still not a gamer. I still only play occasionally with my 3 kids, so take that into consideration. I believe this controller would hold up to a lot more use though. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a full sized controller and more grip. They look slick, too. It's win win, as far as I'm concerned.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
    I recently heard of a site that lets you test your controllers, including analog stick accuracy. Quite simply, 8bitdo controllers analog sticks blow first party controllers out of the water when it comes to stick accuracy (which also factors into stick drift). The best result I've heard from first party is Playstations dualshock 4 and dualsense having around 4.5-6% error margin even when brand new. I tested all of my controllers. My used Dualsense was 14.7%, new Dualsense was 5.5%, Switch Pro was 6.5%, Xbox Series was 8.1%, DS4 was 7.7%

    My xbox 8bitdo controller had 1.6% error margin!!! This specific controller, despite being used for a couple years has only a 0.8% error margin!!!!!!!!!!! That's nearly Hall Effect analog stick quality and accuracy!!! And typically, the more error margin, the more likely you will have stick drift. It's not 100% correlated but it seems to always be close. If a controller has above 15% error, you'll almost definitely have drift, depending on the game.

    I tried out a few games that let you set the stick deadzone to 0% and it was mindblowing how much better FPS are to play when you can set it that low. Normally, if you set deadzone below 8% even on new controllers, you will have stick drift. My older Dualsense, needs to be set to 14% deadzone to avoid drifting!! 8bitdo controllers can be set to 0% and the difference in precision you gain from this is massive.

    That means you can zero in even on the furthest targets relatively easily. When the deadzone is bigger, it's very easy to move the stick and your aim overshoots your target because the game isn't reacting to the smallest movements you make on the stick. Hence the term deadzone. I'm referring to the deadzone in the center of the stick in this case.

    Using this controller and setting deadzone to 0% in any game that will let you (not enough games have a deadzone setting that will let you put it down to 0%) will give you an advantage. It's almost like the precision of a mouse and certainly better than what you can get from any other controller.

    Aside from this revelation, I've always liked these controller. They have the best grips other than the dualsense IMO, great d pad and buttons. Plus the custom button mapping software and paddles is another reason these are great for platforms that don't support button mapping.

    The one issue is the ergonomics aren't perfect. Like if you do the CLAW technique, it's a bit harder to do on these controllers. Otherwise they are better than first party controllers.

    There is one issue. If you want a Switch pro controller, and you don't need paddles, the Gulikit KingKong2 Pro controller is the best choice easily, It not only has Amiibo, and motion control support, but it also can turn on your switch from standby. THE BIGGEST advantage of the KingKong2 is that it uses Hall Effect sticks, and triggers. Hall Effect sensors use magnets, not potentiometers. Meaning not only are they even more accurate (0.2-0.6% error margin), but theoretically, they will never experience stick drift. Also the kingkong2 has better and more durable buttons as well

    The only downside is the ergonomics of the kIng Kong 2 is that it's basically an Xbox One controller with better sticks and buttons. Personally I hate offset analog sticks, but some people might like this more

    It definitely feels better than the official Switch Pro controller either way. So do the 8bitdo.
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  • Alonzo
    5.0 out of 5 stars excelente control de calidad premium
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 28, 2020
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
    Cuando abri el control por primera vez me sorprendió desde el inicio la calidad de empaque y de materiales. El control es muy cómodo de agarrar y se siente la calidad de los botones, el D-pad es de lo mejor que he probado, es super cómodo jugar juegos 2d y clásicos con el.

    Los sticks son de muy buena calidad también, pero por su posición, creo que no es la mejor opción jugar FPS y juegos mas modernos, pero esto no quiere decir que no se pueda o sea incomodo, solo que no es la mejor posición.

    También cuenta con la que a mi parecer es la mejor opción de carga que he visto en un control, ya que incluye una batería recargable (propia de la marca) que dura un montón (llevo mas de 15 hrs jugando y aun no he tenido que recargarla), esta batería se puede sacar y reemplazar por otras pilas recargables o de las normales, por lo que no tendrás que andar buscando el reemplazo de la batería original cuando acabe su vida util.

    En general un muy buen control, lo probé en switch sin problemas y en pc tambien, solo en pc he tenido algunos problemas para que algunos juegos me lo detecten igual que un mando de xbox, pero esto no representa un problema para mi.
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  • F.A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bester Controller für die Switch!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 3, 2021
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
    Für mich der beste Controller, den man für die Nintendo Switch kaufen kann! Betrachtet man das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, ist dieser mit ca. 40 Euro sogar besser als der originale Nintendo Pro Controller. Hier noch meine Vor- und Nachteile:

    + Sehr gute Verarbeitung. Fühlt sich mindestens genau so wertig an, wie die originalen PS bzw. Xbox Controller; sind sehr stabil.
    + Tolles Design. Klar man muss den Retro-Look mögen aber wenn man das tut, hat man hier den perfekten Controller gefunden. Ich habe den schwarzen und den grau-blauen und beide sind wirklich schön!
    + Gute Ergonomie. Das Gerät ist meinem Gefühl nach fast identisch mit dem PS4 Controller. Kommt zwar nicht ganz an den der Xbox ran, ist aber mehr als in Ordnung.
    + PC kompatibel. Der Controller kann relativ einfach per BT oder dem mitgelieferten USB-C Kabel am PC angeschlossen werden. Wählt man bei Steam dann bei der Konfiguration den Switch Controller aus, wird dieser erkannt und auch die Knöpfe ordnungsgemäß zugewiesen. (Hat im Gegensatz zum Nintendo Controller analoge Trigger, also auch für Rennspiele super!)
    + Gyroskop bzw. Bewegungssteuerung. Diese ermöglicht es, die Zusatzfunktionen in bestimmten Switch Spielen zu nutzen.
    + Austauschbarer Akku. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich, wie bei der Xbox, ein Fach für Batterien, jedoch mit dem Unterschied, dass 8BITDO noch einen aufladbaren Akku dazupackt - für den Preis spitze!
    + Gute Akkulaufzeit. Habe nicht nachgemessen aber der Akku hält wirklich lange, bis man wieder aufladen muss.

    o Kein NFC-Sensor. Der Controller kann keine Amiibos oder sonstige Chipkarten lesen. Nutze ich nicht, ist mir also egal.
    o Die Software, die es von 8BITDO für das Gamepad gibt ist solala und das Erstellen von Profilen ist nicht so toll, da man diese erst immer am Gerät aktivieren muss aber man kann darüber hinwegsehen.
    o Wenn man das Gerät während dem Spielen laden möchte, muss man dies an der Steckdose tun, da er sich sonst immer per Kabelverbindung mit der Switch pairen möchte und man dann erst in den Optionen diesen als Kabelcontroller aktivieren muss.
    o Das erste Pairing mit der Switch ist etwas Umständlich bzw. umständlicher als bei originalen Nintendo Produkten (hier sollte man wirklich die Anleitung befolgen). Ist er einmal gepairt, verbindet er sich beim Einschalten sofort.
    o Man kann die Switch mit diesem Controller nicht einschalten, das geht beim Pro Controller und den Joy-Cons schon aber ebenfalls zu verkraften.

    Dieser ist mein dritter Controller von 8BITDO (2xSN30 PRO und 1xN30 Pro2) und ich bin absolut überzeugt von der Qualität und dem Preis dieses Herstellers. Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
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    F.A
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Bester Controller für die Switch!

    Reviewed in Germany on March 3, 2021
    Für mich der beste Controller, den man für die Nintendo Switch kaufen kann! Betrachtet man das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, ist dieser mit ca. 40 Euro sogar besser als der originale Nintendo Pro Controller. Hier noch meine Vor- und Nachteile:

    + Sehr gute Verarbeitung. Fühlt sich mindestens genau so wertig an, wie die originalen PS bzw. Xbox Controller; sind sehr stabil.
    + Tolles Design. Klar man muss den Retro-Look mögen aber wenn man das tut, hat man hier den perfekten Controller gefunden. Ich habe den schwarzen und den grau-blauen und beide sind wirklich schön!
    + Gute Ergonomie. Das Gerät ist meinem Gefühl nach fast identisch mit dem PS4 Controller. Kommt zwar nicht ganz an den der Xbox ran, ist aber mehr als in Ordnung.
    + PC kompatibel. Der Controller kann relativ einfach per BT oder dem mitgelieferten USB-C Kabel am PC angeschlossen werden. Wählt man bei Steam dann bei der Konfiguration den Switch Controller aus, wird dieser erkannt und auch die Knöpfe ordnungsgemäß zugewiesen. (Hat im Gegensatz zum Nintendo Controller analoge Trigger, also auch für Rennspiele super!)
    + Gyroskop bzw. Bewegungssteuerung. Diese ermöglicht es, die Zusatzfunktionen in bestimmten Switch Spielen zu nutzen.
    + Austauschbarer Akku. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich, wie bei der Xbox, ein Fach für Batterien, jedoch mit dem Unterschied, dass 8BITDO noch einen aufladbaren Akku dazupackt - für den Preis spitze!
    + Gute Akkulaufzeit. Habe nicht nachgemessen aber der Akku hält wirklich lange, bis man wieder aufladen muss.

    o Kein NFC-Sensor. Der Controller kann keine Amiibos oder sonstige Chipkarten lesen. Nutze ich nicht, ist mir also egal.
    o Die Software, die es von 8BITDO für das Gamepad gibt ist solala und das Erstellen von Profilen ist nicht so toll, da man diese erst immer am Gerät aktivieren muss aber man kann darüber hinwegsehen.
    o Wenn man das Gerät während dem Spielen laden möchte, muss man dies an der Steckdose tun, da er sich sonst immer per Kabelverbindung mit der Switch pairen möchte und man dann erst in den Optionen diesen als Kabelcontroller aktivieren muss.
    o Das erste Pairing mit der Switch ist etwas Umständlich bzw. umständlicher als bei originalen Nintendo Produkten (hier sollte man wirklich die Anleitung befolgen). Ist er einmal gepairt, verbindet er sich beim Einschalten sofort.
    o Man kann die Switch mit diesem Controller nicht einschalten, das geht beim Pro Controller und den Joy-Cons schon aber ebenfalls zu verkraften.

    Dieser ist mein dritter Controller von 8BITDO (2xSN30 PRO und 1xN30 Pro2) und ich bin absolut überzeugt von der Qualität und dem Preis dieses Herstellers. Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
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  • Arthur Bilford
    5.0 out of 5 stars My new favourite controller - really high quality at a really good price.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2020
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
    In my experience 8bitdo controllers have always been excellent, but this is definitely the best all-around controller that I’ve bought from them. I find it very comfortable to hold, though this will obviously vary depending on the person - for reference I have pretty large hands.

    As usual with 8bitdo, the build quality is excellent - the controller feels sturdy and looks high-quality. The analogue sticks are tight, accurate and responsive, with no centre drift and smooth movement. The analogue L2 and R2 triggers are of a similar quality. The 8-way D-pad is up to the usual excellent standard and well-suited to retro play - I’ve given it a good few hours of use and haven’t had any issue with accidental diagonals. The face buttons are also well-made with good resistance and travel (it’s only a shame that this pad doesn’t come in the Famicom/European SNES colours). It’s harder to gauge the relative accuracy of the motion sensors, but they’ve worked fine for me in the Switch games I’ve tried them with (and really, it’s just impressive that motion control is included at all in a ~£30 controller). The rumble is your standard big-motor/small-motor set and doesn’t support the Switch’s HD Rumble, but for what it is it’s fine and strength-adjustable from within the configuration software.

    The config software itself (downloadable separately) does basically everything you want it to. You can remap all your buttons, adjust deadzones and sensitivities of the analogue sticks and buttons, set up macros, and save profiles. I don’t really use it, but it does work.

    The only real issue I’ve had with it is with the turbo function - it works, but on Switch the activation button for turbo is the same as the screenshot/video button, so if you want to activate or deactivate the turbo, you have to hold the button down and the Switch saves 30s of video. It’s not a huge problem but it is a bit inconvenient and those videos fill up the small Switch storage space quite fast. But, like, that’s the only negative thing I could think to say about the controller, and it’s pretty small potatoes.

    This is genuinely my favourite controller that I’ve ever owned. I prefer it to the official Switch Pro controller and it works perfectly as a PC and Raspberry Pi controller. It’s more useful than the Xbox 360/Xbox One pads for D-pad heavy games, it’s a bit more comfortable than any of the DualShock line (for me, at least), and it’s built to a comparable or better level of quality to all the standard first-party pads, with much better customisation options. Can’t recommend it enough.
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    Arthur Bilford
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    My new favourite controller - really high quality at a really good price.

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2020
    In my experience 8bitdo controllers have always been excellent, but this is definitely the best all-around controller that I’ve bought from them. I find it very comfortable to hold, though this will obviously vary depending on the person - for reference I have pretty large hands.

    As usual with 8bitdo, the build quality is excellent - the controller feels sturdy and looks high-quality. The analogue sticks are tight, accurate and responsive, with no centre drift and smooth movement. The analogue L2 and R2 triggers are of a similar quality. The 8-way D-pad is up to the usual excellent standard and well-suited to retro play - I’ve given it a good few hours of use and haven’t had any issue with accidental diagonals. The face buttons are also well-made with good resistance and travel (it’s only a shame that this pad doesn’t come in the Famicom/European SNES colours). It’s harder to gauge the relative accuracy of the motion sensors, but they’ve worked fine for me in the Switch games I’ve tried them with (and really, it’s just impressive that motion control is included at all in a ~£30 controller). The rumble is your standard big-motor/small-motor set and doesn’t support the Switch’s HD Rumble, but for what it is it’s fine and strength-adjustable from within the configuration software.

    The config software itself (downloadable separately) does basically everything you want it to. You can remap all your buttons, adjust deadzones and sensitivities of the analogue sticks and buttons, set up macros, and save profiles. I don’t really use it, but it does work.

    The only real issue I’ve had with it is with the turbo function - it works, but on Switch the activation button for turbo is the same as the screenshot/video button, so if you want to activate or deactivate the turbo, you have to hold the button down and the Switch saves 30s of video. It’s not a huge problem but it is a bit inconvenient and those videos fill up the small Switch storage space quite fast. But, like, that’s the only negative thing I could think to say about the controller, and it’s pretty small potatoes.

    This is genuinely my favourite controller that I’ve ever owned. I prefer it to the official Switch Pro controller and it works perfectly as a PC and Raspberry Pi controller. It’s more useful than the Xbox 360/Xbox One pads for D-pad heavy games, it’s a bit more comfortable than any of the DualShock line (for me, at least), and it’s built to a comparable or better level of quality to all the standard first-party pads, with much better customisation options. Can’t recommend it enough.
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  • just me
    5.0 out of 5 stars One controller for almost every device
    Reviewed in India on December 23, 2020
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
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    I have an iPhone, an android phone, MacBook running both macOS and Windows 10, a Nintendo Switch and it runs on everything flawlessly.

    I love games but I'm in no means a pro gamer. As a casual gamer I just love the versatility of this controller. It is completely made up of plastic but not a cheap kind, everything feels fantastic. The D pad, thumb sticks and all the buttons are very tactile and responsive. left and right triggers on the top are pressure sensitive and the best part is, every button is customisable with 8Bitdo software. Just amazing. It has a rechargeable battery that charges with USB C and this can be removed and replaced with a standard two AA batteries. It also have rumble but its not as satisfying as HD rumble on Switch Joy-cons. Thumb sticks have a lot more travel than Joy-cons.

    Having said that, do understand a controller is not for every game, for example you can't accurately aim in a shooting game like Call of Duty etc, you are better off using a mouse or touch controls. For everything else, 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ is excellent.

    I bought it for 3400 Rs and its totally worth it for what I play.

    Have a great day.
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    just me
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    One controller for almost every device

    Reviewed in India on December 23, 2020
    I have an iPhone, an android phone, MacBook running both macOS and Windows 10, a Nintendo Switch and it runs on everything flawlessly.

    I love games but I'm in no means a pro gamer. As a casual gamer I just love the versatility of this controller. It is completely made up of plastic but not a cheap kind, everything feels fantastic. The D pad, thumb sticks and all the buttons are very tactile and responsive. left and right triggers on the top are pressure sensitive and the best part is, every button is customisable with 8Bitdo software. Just amazing. It has a rechargeable battery that charges with USB C and this can be removed and replaced with a standard two AA batteries. It also have rumble but its not as satisfying as HD rumble on Switch Joy-cons. Thumb sticks have a lot more travel than Joy-cons.

    Having said that, do understand a controller is not for every game, for example you can't accurately aim in a shooting game like Call of Duty etc, you are better off using a mouse or touch controls. For everything else, 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ is excellent.

    I bought it for 3400 Rs and its totally worth it for what I play.

    Have a great day.
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  • FitipaldiHL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mejor batería que un mando de Xbox One
    Reviewed in Spain on January 27, 2021
    Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
    Pros:

    - Bluetooth inalámbrico, o cable USB quita-y-pon, a voluntad propia.
    - Configuración de macro personalizable básica.
    - Batería sustituíble por pilas alcalinas o recargables de tipo AA, duradera.
    - Cruceta parecida a la de Super Nintendo.
    - Gatillos super sensibles, mando y botones de tacto agradable y cómodo.
    - Compatible con Nintendo Switch, dispone de Xinput, DirectInput, y para MacOS.

    Contras:
    - Vincular mandos con Bluetooth en algún momento puntual puede que no se vinculen, pero eliminando el dispositivo emparejado y volviéndolo a vincular se solventa el problema.

    Es como tener un mando de Xbox One, pero más polivalente.