Reddit reviews 8Bitdo SN30 Pro USB Gamepad for Nintendo Switch, Windows, Raspberry Pi (SN Edition)

Has a wired version been announced yet? I bought the wired SN30 and the dpad is sorta ok. Corners are kinda hard to hit so you really have to exaggerate quarter/half circles. I think this pad is better for platformers and other 2D games. I got cramps after trying to use the analog sticks.

Most of the Hori pads like the fighting commander(PS4-PC or Xbox-PC).

If you want to be compatible with Switch I would say the Pokken Tournament Controller they did(The one I currently use and like a lot) or the 8bitdo SN30 Pro USB( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R481CVY )

I’ve never heard of that controller but 8BitDo is good for a controller with a good d-pad. I would recommend waiting for the SN30 Pro+ to come out because it’ll be much more comfortable than the current SN30 Pro

I have the wired SN30 Pro and it’s d-pad is fantastic. It’s a nice cheaper option

You can also use 8BitDo’s adapter or the MayFlash adapter to use a DS4 controller on the Switch if you already have one

I'd recommend this one, with analog sticks. It also has a turbo option (that star button in the lower left) 8Bitdo SN30 Pro USB Gamepad for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R481CVY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'm using this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R481CVY/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works but kinda meh. Also note that Beach Buggy and Cuphead support 2 controllers. I ordered the Amazon Basics XBox One clone this morning which I read works fine.

Ah, well for low cost controllers the 8bitdo SN30 Pro wired is probably the best built. It can be a bit uncomfortable to use if you're using both sticks.

For budget controllers in general I have a couple EEEKit controllers that I use as guest controllers. They feel a bit cheap and they're a pain to sync up the first time but everything works and they haven't broken on me after a year of sporadic use.

Why would you buy this controller?

https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Gamepad-Nintendo-Windows-Raspberry/dp/B07R481CVY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=8bitdo&qid=1563638187&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A2UWVAXOHJ0A2X

The Pokken controller is fantastic for playing, but not for building. The lack of joystick makes using the cursor impossible.

Rather then that snes looking one, Id go for a 8bitdo device.

wired SN30

wireless SN30

wireless N30 (more colors, different shape)

Better build quality, actual customer support for any issues, and they here is a bunch of colors on the horizon, plus a whole line of controllers with grips. but those aren't out yet.

Okay so what you're asking for is very possible. Start the game you want to map controls for, open retroarch quick menu, go to input and change the dpad directions with the appropriate stick directions for player 1. However, this will cause issues for certain games. So, I would like to propose an affordable yet reliable alternative:

8Bitdo SN30 Pro USB Gamepad for Nintendo Switch, Windows, Raspberry Pi (SN Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R481CVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XCW2DbRMD143Z

For $25 you can get this controller that has all the functions a PS4 controller has and works perfectly with retroarch. Its detected as an Xbox 360 controller which maps everything correctly for you. I own several 8bitdo products including the wired controller and the build quality is fantastic. Also the cord length is 6ft which is pretty standard.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/8Bitdo-Gamepad-Nintendo-Windows-Raspberry/dp/B07R481CVY?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

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edit.. i mean is not the best of the 8bitDo controllers, but its the best you can get for 25 or less

Mk. Thanks for all the feedback about this. I have found some 8bitdo controllers that are much cheaper on the US amazon compared to the canadian one. If the one that you own is either one of these, are they good?

Wired

Wireless

Well, $40 is definitely tight unless you find one on a sale you may not find a name brand one for the price. The Steam Controller often dips to $35 on Steam's major sales, however, I think they're phasing out the steam controller, making fewer, or ramping up for a version 2 because they've been notoriously hard to get a hold of from third party sellers outside of Valve, or outside the USA.

If you have bluetooth you may or may not end up getting a wireless one. All the Xbox One/PS4/Switch Pro controllers should be bluetooth out of the box so those should work on PC whether they're name brand or generic though. A generic of those may be your best bet for that price. 8bitdo also makes this one a bit cheaper, but it won't have full size triggers or handles but the price is right. https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Gamepad-Nintendo-Windows-Raspberry/dp/B07R481CVY/

Recommend me a new cheap/main controller! I want to get a proper controller to go along my multiple GameCube controllers, options right now are the following:

• 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ 50$ Pros: form factor, wireless, premium features - Cons: expensive
  
• 8Bitdo SN30 Pro USB (wired) 25$ Pros: same quality, cheap - Cons: form factor (I don't mind the fact that it's wired that much)
  
• EEEKit Wireless Pro Gaming Controller 22$ Pros: decent reviews, cheap, Xbox One shaped - Cons: probably the least impressive option
  
  I don't wanna get an official Nintendo Pro Controller, cause I don't particularly like it, it's too expensive and I don't use amiibo. This will be my main controller for everything not Smash and I also plan to use it to play old games on my computer.