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8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (Gray)

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Best Buy has 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (Gray, 80DM) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join).

Thanks to Deal Hunter doublehelixx for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Fully featured retro controller to play 30 years of video games
  • Made with extra attention to the most critical characteristics such as the D-pad to make sure it feels exactly like you remember it
  • Easily pair your controller as an X-input or D-input device via Bluetooth. You can even use it as a wired USB controller with the included USB cable
  • The built-in lithium-ion battery offers up to 18 hours of play time and can be simply recharged just in one-two hours
  • Compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and Nintendo Switch

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  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $7 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $36.99.

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Best Buy has 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (Gray, 80DM) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join).

Thanks to Deal Hunter doublehelixx for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Fully featured retro controller to play 30 years of video games
  • Made with extra attention to the most critical characteristics such as the D-pad to make sure it feels exactly like you remember it
  • Easily pair your controller as an X-input or D-input device via Bluetooth. You can even use it as a wired USB controller with the included USB cable
  • The built-in lithium-ion battery offers up to 18 hours of play time and can be simply recharged just in one-two hours
  • Compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and Nintendo Switch

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $7 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $36.99.

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Masejoer
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This is the older (discontinued) version of this controller with the ALPS sticks, not the newer hall effect version by the same name. The box will have a label on the front lower right of the box saying if it has the hall effect sticks.

Best buy sells the newer version for $45.

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This is the older (discontinued) version of this controller with the ALPS sticks, not the newer hall effect version by the same name. The box will have a label on the front lower right of the box saying if it has the hall effect sticks.

Best buy sells the newer version for $45.
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Aaron007Jun 12, 2025 11:46 AM
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Quote from Masejoer :
This is the older (discontinued) version of this controller with the ALPS sticks, not the newer hall effect version by the same name. The box will have a label on the front lower right of the box saying if it has the hall effect sticks.Best buy sells the newer version for $45.
So I take the hall effect is a better version?
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CozzJun 12, 2025 12:01 PM
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I have this one. It's a great controller overall. I use it for emulators on my iPad. It's heavier than some other 3rd party controllers, which i prefer.
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Quote from Aaron007 :
So I take the hall effect is a better version?
From google Ai:
Hall effect and ALPS analog sticks are different technologies used in game controllers for detecting movement of the joystick. ALPS sticks use potentiometers, which are mechanical components that change resistance as they move, while Hall effect sticks use magnetic fields to detect position. Hall effect sticks are generally more accurate, have less drift over time, and often offer a smoother feel, but can be more expensive and power-hungry.
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Quote from Aaron007 :
So I take the hall effect is a better version?
Hall effect uses magnetic fields instead of mechanical resistance to determine direction.
Mechanical resistance sticks are the ones that will drift over time as the resistance wears due to friction. Hall effect sticks should not encounter this drift after prolonged use like mechanical ones can.
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glitch13Jun 13, 2025 03:16 PM
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I understand if you're buying it solely for the SNES design, but you can get a better controller from the same company for the same price, with Hall Effect sticks and triggers and supports both bluetooth and a dongle.

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-C...B0D739FJLG

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Actually, it looks like there's a cheaper one already on SD: https://slickdeals.net/f/18375631-8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller-w-hall-effect-joysticks-purple-25-49-free-s-h-w-walmart-or-on-35?attrsrc=JFYCarousel%3APosition%3A16%7CJFYCarousel%3AType%3Athread&src=jfy
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DevanteWearyJun 13, 2025 03:48 PM
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Really want to get one but the shoulder triggers are digital, not analog.

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ejaywillieJun 13, 2025 07:06 PM
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Heads up, there's no Switch 2 update yet, so I was not able to connect to it.
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hceuterpeJun 14, 2025 08:01 AM
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Quote from ejaywillie :
Heads up, there's no Switch 2 update yet, so I was not able to connect to it.

There is, at least for the most recent one. Sadly I don't think it's looking likely 8bitdo will also update the discontinued controllers:\
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BearclawjohnsonJun 14, 2025 11:50 AM
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I have this older version and it works great playing games on my PC and switch. No issues over the 3 years I've owned it.
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Buck_FlandersJun 14, 2025 12:28 PM
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Quote from ejaywillie :
Heads up, there's no Switch 2 update yet, so I was not able to connect to it.

There are videos on YouTube on how to update but it's not as easy as using their update tool
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thrustbucketJun 15, 2025 03:52 AM
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Will it work with tesla Bluetooth?
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aarontrini85Jun 15, 2025 10:48 AM
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I have this older version have had it since 2018 and it still works perfectly. There is a beta firmware to make it work with the switch 2 that has been working great. What is weird is my newer 8bitdo controllers don't have the update yet like my first gen sn30 pro+ or my n30 pro2.
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MichaelM6851Jun 15, 2025 04:45 PM
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The thing people dont mention is that with hall effect, you lose the mechanical feel of the thumbstick. For me i feel less control.

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Sensitivity and tension:
While Hall effect joysticks can offer a smoother feel, some users find that they have slightly less tension compared to potentiometer joysticks, which can affect the feel of the joystick's movement. Some manufacturers have addressed this by offering adjustable tension for their Hall effect joysticks.

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