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  • 2 pro-level back Buttons.
  • Ultimate software now on PC, Android and iOS.
  • Custom profile switching, enhanced grip & 4-Way mode switching button.
  • Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, 20 hour rechargeable battery.
  • Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi

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  • Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi.
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Just a heads up If you play shooter games a lot don't buy this controller, the triggers are terrible for shooter games as they do not have trigger stops so they have huge travel and rebounce time that ruins your shooting experience. I ended up going back to the pro controller because of this.
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This is a problem with almost every modern controller. https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogam...any_other/ this is a good mod that might help you out.
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dplane
03-28-2022 at 11:19 AM.
03-28-2022 at 11:19 AM.
Been eying this due to good reviews. Anyone use this with a Shield for GeForceNow? My Shield controller is starting to crap out.
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imran240
03-28-2022 at 11:26 AM.
03-28-2022 at 11:26 AM.
I think this is the lowest this has every been (last time it went FP for $45). Will pull the trigger now to try with my switch! Thanks OP
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P4RT1CLEM4N
03-28-2022 at 11:29 AM.
03-28-2022 at 11:29 AM.
Good price. Don't think this thing goes on sale too often.

Any users care to please share their experience with the D-Pad on this controller compared to an OG SNES controller? How accurate and responsive is it?

I have a slightly older version 8bitdo "SN30 pro" that I very much like except the D-Pad doesn't feel right and seems to have issues with directional transitions (e.g., a rolling Up-to-Right direction change on the pad stays in the Up direction too long --you have to very deliberately press Right or even release and separately press Right for it to register properly).. I'm clearly picky and am still searching for a true retro feel with BT connectivity.. TIA!
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Ceno82
03-28-2022 at 11:37 AM.
03-28-2022 at 11:37 AM.
Good price. Seldomly goes on sale. I remember paying about this for the OG SN30.
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sandwich
03-28-2022 at 12:03 PM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank sandwich

03-28-2022 at 12:03 PM.
Quote from P4RT1CLEM4N :
Good price. Don't think this thing goes on sale too often.

Any users care to please share their experience with the D-Pad on this controller compared to an OG SNES controller? How accurate and responsive is it?

I have a slightly older version 8bitdo "SN30 pro" that I very much like except the D-Pad doesn't feel right and seems to have issues with directional transitions (e.g., a rolling Up-to-Right direction change on the pad stays in the Up direction too long --you have to very deliberately press Right or even release and separately press Right for it to register properly).. I'm clearly picky and am still searching for a true retro feel with BT connectivity.. TIA!
This is a problem with almost every modern controller. https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogam...any_other/ this is a good mod that might help you out.
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drewdah
03-28-2022 at 12:09 PM.
03-28-2022 at 12:09 PM.
Great price on this. I have two of the original SN30 Pro that looks more like a SNES controller and they work beautifully for playing games on PC and my NVIDIA Shield.
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Arakheja
03-28-2022 at 12:10 PM.
03-28-2022 at 12:10 PM.
I bought 3 of these, 2 of them came defective and 1 came as used. Average controller. Stick to first party ones
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runehasa
03-28-2022 at 12:11 PM.
03-28-2022 at 12:11 PM.
Cant stress enough how amazing this controller is. Best switch controller hands down along with an amazing PC/Android controller
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P4RT1CLEM4N
03-28-2022 at 12:29 PM.
03-28-2022 at 12:29 PM.
Quote from sandwich :
This is a problem with almost every modern controller. https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogam...any_other/ this is a good mod that might help you out.
Interesting solution. Thanks for the response!
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OliveWallaby612
03-28-2022 at 01:06 PM.
03-28-2022 at 01:06 PM.
this is a good deal! been a long time since it's been this price
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JonathanA6509
03-28-2022 at 01:25 PM.
03-28-2022 at 01:25 PM.
I've had issues with my first two. One either refused to connect to Bluetooth (PC, Switch, or 8bitdo adapter), or kept disconnecting. The second would not turn on at all. Third ones the charm, though. I really like the controller; I use it with an OGX360 on my modded Classic Xbox.

Additionally, I have the 8bitdo wireless controllers for Sega Genesis and SNES, and they're awesome. Aside from the two defective controllers, I would easily recommend 8bitdo.
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TrevynA
03-28-2022 at 01:39 PM.
03-28-2022 at 01:39 PM.
I have the SN30 Pro GB edition (so the latest revision of theirs SNES sized controller) and the dpad is very disappointing. It inputs diagonals so often that I don't use it anymore on my batocera emulation pc. When playing Super Mario World, Mario constantly crouches as I switch positions to the point of unplayability.

For reference, when I use either of the OG wii classic or wii pro controllers or even a Dual Shock 4, they do not have this issue and feels far superior. The pro 2 has the same dpad according to reviews so beware. Other than that the build quality is great which is why it is so disappointing that they couldn't fix this issue after 4 or 5 revisions.
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imthesun
03-28-2022 at 01:43 PM.
03-28-2022 at 01:43 PM.
Bought this the last time it hit the front page. It works perfectly with steam big picture mode
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