Amazon[amazon.com] has 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (Black) for $17.23. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Price $7.76 lower (31% savings) than the list price of $24.99
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Amazon[amazon.com] has 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (Black) for $17.23. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Price $7.76 lower (31% savings) than the list price of $24.99
Model: 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (Black)
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I heard 2.4g is faster than bluetooth *usually*. although some people say modern controllers use bluetooth (like XBOX) so they dont think thats the case anymore.
Anyway i been using this 2.4g controller with RetroArch to play retro games on my PC (and other 8bitdo controllers like PCE one for NES games... sidenote: PCE is micro-usb charging, not usb-c bleh but feels great... if need usb-c, i also have a RetroBit Origin that works good too, but prefer the feel of the PCE).
8bitdo M30 works good on Windows (but a bit wonky on Linux, seems like i keep need to re-map the keys in RetroArch... working with a developer on reddit to figure out why). 8bitdo PCE works great on both.
(get a Saffun n64 wireless if you want N64 controller)
Last edited by armyofda12mnkeys January 15, 2026 at 09:31 AM.
I heard 2.4g is faster than bluetooth *usually*. although some people say modern controllers use bluetooth (like XBOX) so they dont think thats the case anymore.Anyway i been using this 2.4g controller with RetroArch to play retro games on my PC (and other 8bitdo controllers like PCE one for NES games). It works good on WIndows (but a bit wonky on Linux).
Thanks for this! I keep asking myself "why wouldn't a 2.4ghz dongle work just as good on a pc?" and you've answered my question 👍
Thanks for this! I keep asking myself "why wouldn't a 2.4ghz dongle work just as good on a pc?" and you've answered my question
I would just buy on Amazon and return it if it doesn't...
It works mostly for me (minus Linux which i got working temporarily but need to figure out the mappings).
"Can I use this 2.4g receiver for SG/MD Mini with my PC?
No, it does not work with PC.
You use connect the 2.4g controller to your PC via the USB cable and play.
What systems does it work with?
It works with Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini. It also works with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi via USB cable."
But if you look at the amazon reviews and type "work with PC"? Many people say it does (even wirelessly with the receiver which the FAQ page contradicts).
In addition to FPGA platforms like MIster Pi which im more interested in soon.
Last edited by armyofda12mnkeys January 15, 2026 at 09:43 AM.
I heard 2.4g is faster than bluetooth *usually*. although some people say modern controllers use bluetooth (like XBOX) so they dont think thats the case anymore.
Anyway i been using this 2.4g controller with RetroArch to play retro games on my PC (and other 8bitdo controllers like PCE one for NES games... sidenote: PCE is micro-usb charging, not usb-c bleh but feels great... if need usb-c, i also have a RetroBit Origin that works good too, but prefer the feel of the PCE).
8bitdo M30 works good on Windows (but a bit wonky on Linux, seems like i keep need to re-map the keys in RetroArch... working with a developer on reddit to figure out why). 8bitdo PCE works great on both.
(get a Saffun n64 wireless if you want N64 controller)
Correct, 2.4ghz has a faster max right now. However you are right that bluetooth has gotten a lot better. And plenty of 2.4ghz setups come out that are slower than some of these speedy bluetooth connections still. Controller manufacturers right now have recent bluetooths down to a 3-4ms delay (3rd party brands like Gulikit. Console manufacturers like xbox are around 10ms and PS are more like 6-8 which is still perfectly good). But the fastest wireless controller in existence is indeed 2.4ghz based and is sub 2ms. But you still get manufacturers that put out slow 2.4 dongles that give you like 10ms or more latency so that's the reason it's hard to say that it's always faster.
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Correct, 2.4ghz has a faster max right now. However you are right that bluetooth has gotten a lot better. And plenty of 2.4ghz setups come out that are slower than some of these speedy bluetooth connections still. Controller manufacturers right now have recent bluetooths down to a 3-4ms delay (3rd party brands like Gulikit. Console manufacturers like xbox are around 10ms and PS are more like 6-8 which is still perfectly good). But the fastest wireless controller in existence is indeed 2.4ghz based and is sub 2ms. But you still get manufacturers that put out slow 2.4 dongles that give you like 10ms or more latency so that's the reason it's hard to say that it's always faster.
I like the deepdive into the technical specs; but this is primarily for retro games originally released on Sega Genesis. Latency advantages at that microscopic level of detail are not too relevant for this type of controller.
Decision making (for rational people when cost is not a factor): Bluetooth version is superior - no dongle and no noticeable downside.
Doubt anybody is playing online competitive games using this controller. Unless you're trying to land a spot in Nintendo World Championship, you don't have to worry about this. And if you were, you would want a wired controller with a Nintendo design.
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Anyway i been using this 2.4g controller with RetroArch to play retro games on my PC (and other 8bitdo controllers like PCE one for NES games... sidenote: PCE is micro-usb charging, not usb-c bleh but feels great... if need usb-c, i also have a RetroBit Origin that works good too, but prefer the feel of the PCE).
8bitdo M30 works good on Windows (but a bit wonky on Linux, seems like i keep need to re-map the keys in RetroArch... working with a developer on reddit to figure out why). 8bitdo PCE works great on both.
(get a Saffun n64 wireless if you want N64 controller)
It works mostly for me (minus Linux which i got working temporarily but need to figure out the mappings).
This page says:
https://support.8bitdo.
No, it does not work with PC.
You use connect the 2.4g controller to your PC via the USB cable and play.
What systems does it work with?
It works with Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini. It also works with Switch, Windows 10 and Raspberry Pi via USB cable."
In addition to FPGA platforms like MIster Pi which im more interested in soon.
Anyway i been using this 2.4g controller with RetroArch to play retro games on my PC (and other 8bitdo controllers like PCE one for NES games... sidenote: PCE is micro-usb charging, not usb-c bleh but feels great... if need usb-c, i also have a RetroBit Origin that works good too, but prefer the feel of the PCE).
8bitdo M30 works good on Windows (but a bit wonky on Linux, seems like i keep need to re-map the keys in RetroArch... working with a developer on reddit to figure out why). 8bitdo PCE works great on both.
(get a Saffun n64 wireless if you want N64 controller)
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Decision making (for rational people when cost is not a factor): Bluetooth version is superior - no dongle and no noticeable downside.
Doubt anybody is playing online competitive games using this controller. Unless you're trying to land a spot in Nintendo World Championship, you don't have to worry about this. And if you were, you would want a wired controller with a Nintendo design.
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