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Why’s 8BitDo so popular???
- Thread starter JoeyJungle
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My first 8BitDo Controller is their newest one, the Sn30 Pro+, and it's amazing, that's why.
It's a dream controller for 2D games on Switch and PC.
It's a dream controller for 2D games on Switch and PC.
Their earliest controllers had D-pad issues, but the lastest SN30 Pro Plus controller has a perfect D-Pad as CesareNorrez mentioned. It's the best controller available for the Switch, IMO. Even better than Nintendo's official Pro controller
I have the Pro Plus. It's incredible. The best gamepad I've used, hands down.
I have the Pro Plus. It's incredible. The best gamepad I've used, hands down.
Yep. It doesn't have NFC, HD Rumble (but has normal rumble), and can't turn the system on, but otherwise works natively.
Just watched this.
SpawnWave makes great hardware breakdowns. I can't stand using the Switch Pro for Tetris and 2D platformers, so I might just buy this one.
Never bought their controllers. Whenever I'm about to pull the trigger on one, something feels off about them.
Their adapters though are top notch. The retro receiver is an absolute must for the NES/SNES Classic. The GBros. adapter for Switch is just as good.
Their adapters though are top notch. The retro receiver is an absolute must for the NES/SNES Classic. The GBros. adapter for Switch is just as good.
Their Switch Adapters are some of the best thing a switch owner can buy if they owned a wiiu or owns a ps4
ridiculously cheaper and you can use basically every controller after the ps2 era on the switch
The mayflash one is just as good (the main difference is the design of the adapter) but this is an 8bitdo thread so =P
The SN Pro ones not only have screenshot but they have home, L2 behind L1 and motion controls so it is basically a cheap pro controller without amiibo reading and hd rumble (but with regular rumble)
ridiculously cheaper and you can use basically every controller after the ps2 era on the switch
The mayflash one is just as good (the main difference is the design of the adapter) but this is an 8bitdo thread so =P
The SN Pro ones not only have screenshot but they have home, L2 behind L1 and motion controls so it is basically a cheap pro controller without amiibo reading and hd rumble (but with regular rumble)
My Sn30 Pro that I bought last year has a battery that just recently crapped out on me, but aside from that the overall quality of the controller felt fantastic. It pretty much felt as good as the original SNES controller if you slapped two thumb sticks and shoulder triggers on it. I'm pretty bummed that it died on me so quickly.
I've been using the SN30 Pro+ for about a week now (the grey gameboy coloured one) and it's got a really nice D-pad which is a joy after using the reg pro controller for so long.
Only complaints are that the rumble feels super weak almost to the point that I forget it even has it at times and I also wish it could power on the console from sleep. Otherwise it's super solid and looks great.
Only complaints are that the rumble feels super weak almost to the point that I forget it even has it at times and I also wish it could power on the console from sleep. Otherwise it's super solid and looks great.
How are the ridges on the d-pad on the gameboy one? I love the aesthetic of that controller, but I feel like they could be annoying if they're too pronounced. Can't decide between that and the SNES one.
I was a little concerned about that too as I'd heard mixed things doing my research beforehand. But honestly I feel like it's less pronounced than I thought and it feels just fine to me. The arrow ridge indentations on the snes pads I have lying around feel more noticeable to me then the G Classic Pro.
How's the compatibility for something like the SN30 pro+ on windows? Does it get picked up by steam/most modern games? I was thinking of buying a dualshock 4 to be my new controller on PC, i don't own a PS4 so it would be just for that purpose. Am wondering if the SN30 might be a better option.
My SF30 Pro (not-+) had issues with the d-pad when I got it, but I opened it up and did a tape mod and it's been perfect since. Been great for playing SNES games on Switch.
Is this confirmed? I've been asking around and nobody seems to know for sure that it'll work right out of the box. I've been hoping to have their wireless controller arrive with the Genesis Mini at the same day.
The SN30 pro+ just acts like an Xbox controller because it's using Xinput, it works perfectly.
SN30 Pro+ is my new favorite controller, only behind the Xbone Elite. It's miles ahead of PS4 and Switch Pro controllers.
I own their NES and SNES controllers, and bought their Bluetooth adapters for my original NES and SNES. They work incredibly well, without any noticeable lag. The "Y" button on my SNES controller is a little bit sticky, but it hasn't affected my playthroughs so far.
I have the same ones and I play my classic consoles x10 more because no more stupid cords. Zero input lag and the dpads are PERFECT.
We live in an era where Sony's split d-pad design on the PS4, a massive step down from the Vita d-pad itself, is the best d-pad on current hardware. The fact that Nintendo is complicit with this is what I can only describe as an ethical black mark on them as a company.
And this is why someone who delivers a solid d-pad option that is compatible with basically everything has found more than just a small niche in the industry.
And this is why someone who delivers a solid d-pad option that is compatible with basically everything has found more than just a small niche in the industry.
Actually, 8bitdo controllers are not mfi compatible unfortunately.
I got into them because I love the SNES pad form factor and they made a quality one that works with pretty much everything (except iOS). Since I am a bit of a controller aficionado I've since picked up like six more of their products.
I've seen so many conflicting reports on the quality of the various 8BitDo controllers that I don't know what do believe anymore. Some say they're great, others say the dpad's are crap.
I could really use a good dpad for playing retro games but at this rate I'm thinking I might just go for the official SNES online controllers from Nintendo.
I could really use a good dpad for playing retro games but at this rate I'm thinking I might just go for the official SNES online controllers from Nintendo.
I hear this every time a new 8bitdo comes out and I'm skeptical.
Looking at the video, the PCB looks like the same flawed design with simple circles as my NES30 and my SN30. NOT like the SNES dpad.
I've been disappointed by both of my 8bitdos. Modding the dpad with non-conductive tape got it a lot better, but not perfect.
I don't see how anyone can say this. The NES30 and SN30 dpad are both terrible about false positive inputs on diagonals. Try some Contra and switching between ducking and diagonal-down shooting. It is like fucking impossible. Performance on other games varies widely depending on how much a stray down-diag or up-diag will affect the game, but it matters.
And "zero input lag" is sheer nonsense. All BT implementations have lag. Even raw 2.4ghz (without the protocol weaknesses of BT) has *some* lag.
I grew up on NES and Contra is my favourite NES game. You can be sure that I've played many many hours of contra. :) Works perfectly fine with the NES30, even switching between the two, wired originals and the NES30.
I am extremely sensitive to input lag and the very FIRST game I tested with the SN30 was Street Fighter 2 Turbo, seeing if I could do a dragon punch. Absolutely perfect. I loved it so much I bought the NES30.
I obviously can't speak to your specific set up, but perhaps you have some wireless interference around there?
As for the diagonals, I will admit I bought the first generation SN30 years ago went it first came out and took it back after only a day as the diagonals were clearly defective. The one I bought this year has been nothing short of perfection.
I am now waiting for the SN30 Pro + to get back in stock to pick one of those up.
May I ask where you think bought your pro + from? I can import it from amazon.com or aliexpress for a bit less but would rather find it locally.
I am in the US and bought mine from Amazon. It's a wonderful controller. Highly recommended
The dpad is terrible on mine. Really disappointed. I think it cost 30 or 40 dollars, and my 15 dollar wired iBuffalo pad pulls of street fighter moves with ease while the Do can't do it (heh, pun)
in my opinion it's a broken product and noone should purchase.
I got it from Amazon.ca, they've had it a couple times for $68.99
Hmmm, it doesn't seem like the pro+ has made it to Brazil yet. I can find the regular sn30 pro very easily on secondhand market sites and online hardware stores for about the same price as a dualshock 4, but the only pro+ I found in our equivalent of ebay is likely imported, because it's ridiculously overpriced (like 4 times the price of what the regular pro goes for). It's a shame but I will keep an eye out.
Lol serves me right for hovering over buy it now and not...
It'll come back! Jump on it though, it really is an excellent controller
Switch Pro controller owner here. I own the original SF30 Pro which I don't really like all that much. I mean without the longer handles it can be cumbersome to use the analogs. I mainly got the SF30 Pro for my SNES Classic. Picking up the SN30 Pro+ was a revelation. It is by far superior to the original SN/SF30 Pro.
I think the SN30 Pro+ is more comfortable to hold as it's not as chunky/thick as the Switch Pro controller. The back is much narrower and thin, much like how the SNES controller is also thinner. The D-Pad on the SN30 Pro+ one of the best I've ever used, especially compared to the Switch Pro Controller (I play input sensitive games like STGs (Gradius, R-Type), and Fighting games (SNK Archives, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, and BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle)
In fact the last time I've ever used a D-PAD this good is either USB modded Saturn 6 button controllers, or the asciiPad SG-6, which was my go-to for Street Fighter II on the Genesis.
Also for platformers like Gunlord X, Blazing Chrome, Bloodstained COTM, Oniken, The Messenger, and Odallus, I find the SN30 Pro+ to be much more precise.
I am very sensitive to input lag. As I said, STGs / Shmups are one of the main genres I play. Especially Mushihimesama, Crimzon Clover, Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu Black Label on Steam, as well as Mame stuff. I've gotten FAR better runs using my SN30 Pro+ over any other controller I've used on my PC for Steam.
In fact I find the controller so good, I'm considering getting a second one just for player two when my friends want to play co-op in Streets of Rage Remake and other co-op stuff, like the Capcom Beat'em Up bundle.
I think the SN30 Pro+ is more comfortable to hold as it's not as chunky/thick as the Switch Pro controller. The back is much narrower and thin, much like how the SNES controller is also thinner. The D-Pad on the SN30 Pro+ one of the best I've ever used, especially compared to the Switch Pro Controller (I play input sensitive games like STGs (Gradius, R-Type), and Fighting games (SNK Archives, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, and BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle)
In fact the last time I've ever used a D-PAD this good is either USB modded Saturn 6 button controllers, or the asciiPad SG-6, which was my go-to for Street Fighter II on the Genesis.
Also for platformers like Gunlord X, Blazing Chrome, Bloodstained COTM, Oniken, The Messenger, and Odallus, I find the SN30 Pro+ to be much more precise.
I am very sensitive to input lag. As I said, STGs / Shmups are one of the main genres I play. Especially Mushihimesama, Crimzon Clover, Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu Black Label on Steam, as well as Mame stuff. I've gotten FAR better runs using my SN30 Pro+ over any other controller I've used on my PC for Steam.
In fact I find the controller so good, I'm considering getting a second one just for player two when my friends want to play co-op in Streets of Rage Remake and other co-op stuff, like the Capcom Beat'em Up bundle.
"I don't notice the lag" is not the same as "zero lag". BT has lag. Period. Even raw 2.4ghz has lag - less, because it lacks the error correction and two-way communication of BT, but it still has a little. BT controllers all have some, and, including 8bitdo controllers, have had it measured by people with the equipment to do so.
Don't say they are lag free when that is literally impossible.
No they are not the same design. They may be a circle, but the have a straight line across them. The old 8BitDo controller d-pad contacts have two curved lines and resemble stitching on a baseball. The SNES controller uses an oblong shape, but it is in fact circles with the extra bits on the sides giving them that oval shape. But they have the straight lines across the the circle part, which is what the new 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ controllers are copying.
I've been going back and forth between the SNES classic controller and my 8BitDo Pro+. They feel the same. No unintentional hits.