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Pros

This controller has much better d-pad sensitivity than the standard bluetooth one. It feels original but works far better than any wireless controller i owned before the gamecube came around. One technical complaint i have about this controller is tha...  Read More

The 8bitdo sn30 pro wireless controller expertly blends classic aesthetics with modern functionality. It offers wide compatibility, customizable features, and a comfortable design, making it a fantastic choice for both retro enthusiasts and modern gam...  Read More

Great look, durable and good battery life. It feels right. Nice to finally be able to sit on the couch.

The * are tactile and responsive. This makes button precision mashing a bit awkward but can be done. I own 4 different older 8bitdo controllers and they have unusable d-pads.



Cons

Controller only works on original super nintendo. Only the b button seems to register at all. Does not connect wirelessly. Not true.

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Quality


Low latency, work correctly on original hardware, and they feel "right".


Good quality and feels just like my old original controllers!


I did not experience any issues with loss of connectivity and the battery lasted through all the above mentioned games with a c...  Read More


Tried tricks that require frame inputs (in smw) like jumping off a pressed switch in palaces or kicking a shell under your feet...  Read More

Price


Both ports on the console work so if anything was probably the $10 cheap-o interfering.

Competitiveness


In comparison to the sn30 equivalent for the snes classic, this controller is pretty much equivalent.


I am comparing this controller to the original snes controllers.


I'm the kind of guy who hates most off brand wireless controllers because of stupid input lag, this controller has none.


I do like the concave y and x buttons of the snes controller better than the all-convex buttons on the famicom and was thinking...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    original, great, super, right and good.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 838.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 722 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 21 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However beneath its retro shell lies a modern controller with features like wireless lag free connectivity


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If youre looking for a versatile controller to reignite your retro passions the sn30 pro is a compelling option


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There were some conflicting reviews about how it didn’t work right or that there was a lag between button and action mine works great


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I expect it will break in with use


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There is nothing not to love about this controller


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It isn’t just freedom during play — it’s so much easier to keep the system and controller ready to go when there isn’t a wire to clean up and store


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    We bought one and it wasnt working at first and we couldnt figure out why


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    After trying different games and both controller slots i then tried it as the only controller plugged in and it work

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