8Bitdo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller, Hall Effect Joystick Update, Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi (Gray)

There's not a lot to say, these have been around for a while, and most people know about them, but I shoulda gotten one MUCH sooner because this is by far my favorite controller.I love the retro aesthetic and the fact that it's not some big heavy thing(not that other controllers are heavy themselves, but by comparison, at least the current xbox one is). And it's incredibly comfortable.And best of all it has hall effect sticks, which are supposed to be pretty much drift-proof, and it only costs $40.The only thing I can say that could be even remotely considered a complaint is the fact that you can't wake up a Nintendo Switch with it. It works on the console, but you have to boot it up and go into the "change grip order" thing every time you wanna use it. It's also a tiny bit disappointing that these used to come in color schemes/layouts that were almost exact clones of the controllers that obviously inspired them, and they no longer make those, for what are likely obvious reasons, but it's a shame...It also works for PC and Android.EDITThis is not a personal complaint, but it could be relevant information depending on what games you wanna play with this controller: The shoulder buttons are digital only, not analog. So if for some reason you really want this controller to play racing games with, and you need your shoulder buttons to work like a gas pedal, you're gonna need something else.

I have a love-hate relationship with 8Bitdo. I own the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro, 2x 8Bitdo Ultimate controller, and wireless adapters for PC, PS1, NES, and SNES. Their pro controller and adapters have been great, and the Ultimate controllers are mid to say the least. To pair with my new adapters, I wanted something a little more "retro" to play with my old consoles, so I figured I would get the SN30. So far, so good! The controller is comfortable and responsive, buttons and sticks feel premium, and connectivity has been excellent. My only issue is the R2 and L2 buttons getting in the way. While playing Mega Man X on SNES, I kept accidently hitting R2 and that would switch my ammo type and screw me over. As you can remember, the OG SNES controller didn't have those buttons, so it will take some getting used to.

This controller is fantastic. I got it mainly for my ROG Ally X and PC, and it connects flawlessly every time. The Hall Effect joysticks feel super smooth, and the classic SNES-inspired design is perfect for retro games while still handling modern ones really well.It’s compact, responsive, and works across all my devices, even tried it with my phone and Switch. Battery life is great, and the build quality feels premium. If you're into emulation, handhelds, or just love the retro vibe, this controller is a must.

Alright, so this review is for the original Game Boy colored one, but it shouldn't matter much other than the d-pad having a slightly different texture. I've used it on PC (wired and wireless), Switch (wireless), and Android (wireless) and it has pretty much worked flawlessly. Just keep in mind you will need a Bluetooth antenna/module on any device you want to use it on (Switch and most Android phones have them built in) and also I didn't see iPhone listed, so it may not work on it at all.Unfortunately it does not work while wired on Switch, though it will charge the controller while plugged in, and it does use USB-C, which is a massive improvement over 8Bitdo's older generation of controllers which used micro USB. You basically just follow the instructions to connect it to each system, and once it's hooked up you can charge it and just use it normally until you need to switch again, at which point you'll have to follow the instructions for whatever target platform you're switching it to. For the most part this consists of either pressing a face button and start and then the pair button for wireless, or pressing a button and start and plugging it in for wired on Windows or Mac OS.The controller itself works a lot better than I expected, and I was worried that, having fairly large hands, the sticks would get in the way of the buttons and vice-versa. For me at least, this isn't an issue. I played Mega Man, Monster Hunter World, Xenoblade 2, Octopath Traveler, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Fire Emblem Warriors, the Capcom Beat 'em Up Bundle, and the Nintendo Online NES games with it so far. All of them have worked better than I thought. There is one sticking point for me though. I feel the L1/R1 (upper set of bumpers on top) stick out a bit too much and are a bit too small. If that were fixed to be a bit more ergonomic I think this thing would be perfect. It would probably mean a chunkier controller but IMO that isn't a bad thing, this is already thicker than a SNES pad is (compared with my originals) and it feels better to me honestly in that it has more to hold onto. A version with a handle is coming out in a few months, maybe that will feel a bit better, but for now this controller is pretty solid in my opinion. Battery life has been holding up fine for me though I couldn't provide an exact number of hours. It's worth mentioning this thing has rumble (normal kind, not "HD"), gyro functionality (for motion aiming in things like Splatoon, though I haven't tested it and I am not sure if this can even be accessed on PC but would be neat if so), and screenshot/home buttons. It has everything on a Switch controller you might want other than NFC and the HD rumble, but honestly that's good enough in my opinion.Pretty solid controller overall, definitely better than I expected. It doesn't exactly look like it would be the most comfortable controller in the world, but it actually feels pretty good. Well worth the price and consideration over the "NES-cons" for the NES Online service that are only officially confirmed to work on that one game and don't even work while attached. This is the real deal, and it doesn't have those awful sharp corners.