What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
If your controller does not sync automatically there is a way to sync it to the dongle so do not panic! Works great right out of the box on both my genesis mini & nintendo switch. It also works brilliantly with my mega drive mini which i got from ... Read More
The feel of the controller is almost identical to the real thing and in a retropie system i get absolutely no lag. It has a good battery life and feels good in my hands.
Highlights
Quality
The build quality is very sturdy no creaks or sticky buttons, also no lag and the battery last forever.
This is the first product i have purchased which i have been pleased with the dpad.
In the past i've bought multiple 8bitdo controllers only to be disappointed in the dpad quality.
The usb device showed as v0 00 and wouldn't pair with the controller.
Packaging/appearance
Great controller, minimal packaging (well presented), what a modern 6 button with +2 shoulder buttons should be.
I wasn't sure about ordering this, but once it came in the mail, simple box, simple packaging (which is nice, less wasteful), i... Read More
You will find several youtube channel with a guide to perform the firmware update if you find yourself stuck in the process but... Read More
This issue has an easy fix updating the controller firmware on the 8bitdo support page .
Competitiveness
The feel of the controller is almost identical to the real thing and in a retropie system i get absolutely no lag.
Great controller by 8bitdo for the sega mini, i've bought all of the 2.
If you value zero latency over everything else, the 8bitdo m30 2.
On the 8bitdo website it specifies "it is only for genesis mini".
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- This product had a total of 1,338 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 2 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I bought this mainly to play fighting games
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I also use this controller to mess with my favourite computer program mugen
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Unfortunately the start or select button doesn’t seem to work
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Sadly it doesn’t work with my ps3 it works with just about any usb controller i throw at it or ps4 though i wish it did i’ll just have to buy a cronusmax for that
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its a good controller but i got it for my pc witch made it really annoying to set up it didnt set up properly even though i followed instructions then when i did it a second time it worked
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The instructions were also small and only came with sega genesis mini and switch pairing no pc instructions had to look it up online
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im not some hardcore gamer so i cant comment on lag but i have not experienced any
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It doesnt feel as great as any oem controller ive ever used like oem playstation xb1 etc
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