Reddit reviews 8BITDO N30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Dual Classic Joystick For Android Gamepad - PC Mac Linux

Decided to post links for you homies

Rasberry Pi - https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Model-1-2GHz-64-bit-quad-core/dp/B01CD5VC92/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510033686&sr=1-1&keywords=raspberry+pi+3

Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018K3Q4KS/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tie - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072MDHQ4F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Boxes - https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1334722320

Raspberry Pi 3 comes with built in WiFi and built in Bluetooth. You can get a nice Bluetooth controller from Amazon for ~$36USD. I have two of these as well as a wired USB retro SNES controller.

You can visit Retropie's website and download a working image as well as get very detailed instructions on how to get it up and running. This is how I got my first one set up and had it up and running in under an hour. They really do have some great documentation. For this you will need Win32 Disk Imager. It allows you to write an operation system image file to a SD card. Sounds more complicated that it really is. Download the image, run disk imager, pick the image you want to write, pick the SD card you want to write to, and press the Write button. When it is done, pop it in the pi and power it up. Boom, you now have a working raspberry pi system.

Know and understand how to SSH into your Raspberry Pi. For Windows I recommend downloading WinSCP. SSH can be used to update the OS, upgrade the firmware, and push ROM files to the pi. Adafruit also has an amazing line of tutorials to help you get up to speed.

Use MonoPrice for your cables and such. They are so much cheaper that big box stores.

The greatest thing about the Raspberry Pi is that if you make a mistake, you can easily re-apply the image to your SD card and start over. When I was first getting started I ended up doing this a lot. I learned a lot from my mistakes and learned to search Google/YouTube to see how somebody else solved the problems.

Lastly, I found this incredible group on Facebook that has posts of builds as well as tips and tricks to getting your setup working.

Hope this helps. Enjoy getting into the world of Raspberry Pi. I know I have, I now have three at home all doing different things.

I use the NES30 Pro and love it.

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B018K3Q4KS

8BITDO also makes a phone holder that attaches to the controller. My S7 fits nicely in it. Only complaint is that the phone is heavy, relative to the controller so it feels strange at first. Get used to it tho..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LCP1ROO/ref=pd_aw_sim_147_2/131-9244301-6319701?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=08Q7WPTF8769KZ3B099H&dpPl=1&dpID=317iHhZkyaL

A RetroPie is a better value. It can play thousands of Atari, NES, SNES, N64, PS1, Amiga, and Dreamcast games. Many games are Netplay capable; you can play Mario Kart 64 with someone on the opposite end of the country!
After you get it configured it is just plug and play. Even includes box art, descriptions, and ratings.

RetroPie : $0

Raspberry Pi 3: $36

Power supply : $10 (or use a spare cell phone charger)

SD Card: $10

Wired SNES controller: $12

Bluetooth SNES/NES/Analog contoller: $37 (optional)

Raspberry Pi case: $7

3D printable NES Raspberry Pi case: $0

3D printable SNES Raspberry Pi case: $0

Total: $75 ($48 if you can print your own case and use your own charger and SD card.)

Maybe a controller would help? I use this bad boy for android gaming.

I have one of these 8bitdo SFC30 controllers and I absolutely love it. I've used it so much over the last year and a half that I'm very likely going to buy one of their NES30 Pro controllers. I think the NES30 Pro is better suited for PSP emulation and for use with a lot of indie games I have on steam (e.g. Rogue Legacy, Binding of Isaac, Risk of Rain).

I'm just gonna push a shameless plug for 8BitDo's Nintendo-inspired controllers. They're all fantastic for what they are and do a great job as controllers for both mobile and PC. They are the perfect thing for emulation. I love my NES30 Pro for Project M. Works great. However, the one problem with it is that starting it up is a pain sometimes. You'll have to look up the control manual a couple times before you memorize how to use it.

Two variations are available for the pro version. The pro has four face buttons, d pad, 4 shoulder buttons (all digital) and 2 analog sticks. NES30 Pro is my favorite, though they have a Famicom30 Pro as well. The FC30 uses real brushed metal.

Edit: They have other more simple controllers too that function just like an SNES controller in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

I can't see a problem with it. I dunno anything about that controller but 8BitDo makes good stuff so it's probably a good choice. If you want something nice and compact, the NES30 Pro is also a good one.

Alternately if you want a controller that can hold your phone, the Ipega PG-9055 is a good bet as well.

If you're looking for controller info, check out our wiki on the sidebar as well. There's a ton of controller reviews available.

CHIP also has bluetooth I think, I'd be curious if you could pair a bluetooth controller like this one (which I have) and use it to control things. The PocketCHIP has a little hole to place a pencil to prop it up to stand on its own. Bluetooth controller to play, and a bluetooth keyboard to hack on code? Hmmm

$27, wired, no rumble, no gyro, no Amiibo.

$30, wired, no rumble, no gyro, no amiibo.

$43, wireless, no rumble, no gryo, no amiibo, also out of production so if these look good hop on them before the go up in price.

$50, its replacement! wireless, no amiibo. Gryo and Rumble!

Only if the DS4 is the only option, and it's not. There are a ton of Bluetooth controllers out there, in every layout you can imagine. Given the requirements here, I'd probably have gone with this model. It even looks suitably retro, so bonus.

Don't get me wrong here, what was done was undoubtedly cool and interesting. But it's also kind of reinventing the wheel.

I use 8bitdo's NES30Pro. I only play retro games through Retroarch, but it's awesome. The phone is really heavy when using the clamp, however. Still better than on-screen controls of course.

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B018K3Q4KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542337043&sr=8-1&keywords=nes30pro

Not sure I'm clear on what you're looking for, is it something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B018K3Q4KS

Just get one of these 8BitDo SNES controllers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0748S3GXG

They're great (disclaimer: I actually have the NES version--https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018K3Q4KS--but should've gotten this one for its superior L and R buttons).

8BitDo Page - NES/Famicom 30 Pro

Amazon - NES 30 Pro

Imgur - Size comparison

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B018K3Q4KS

doesn't have to be a full size controller. This thing fits easily in a pocket.

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B018K3Q4KS/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=n30+pro&qid=1550420893&s=gateway&sr=8-8

Looks the same

How about here
8BITDO NES30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Dual Classic Joystick For Android Gamepad - PC Mac Linux https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K3Q4KS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_1qODxbAYC30SP

8BITDO NES30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Dual Classic Joystick For Android Gamepad - PC Mac Linux https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K3Q4KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_n1bIxbC8F5851


They are excellent

I want to get a tablet that can hook up to the tv and run emulation through android. Is there minimum specs I should be looking for

Also was wondering what everyone's favorite Bluetooth gameplay was I have been looking at this but there seems to be mixed review
8BITDO NES30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Dual Classic Joystick For Android Gamepad - PC Mac Linux https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K3Q4KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pMbyxbRGYDAS6

For a few dollars more I'd go with something like this 8Bitdo Zero. I haven't tried it myself, but I do have the 8Bitdo NES30 Pro and it works great with all the Gear VR/Android/Windows games I've tried it with, and can be started in different modes (XBox 360 controller, Bluetooth Gamepad, etc).

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B018K3Q4KS/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1463082610&sr=1-5&keywords=bluetooth+controller

Works great and looks really damn good, every one that has seen it has commented on how great it looks.

Some buttons are switched but it's not a big deal once you get used to it.