Reddit reviews 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (Sn Edition) - Nintendo Switch

Link to controller in question because OP couldn't be bothered to link it.

Here's the newer version.

8bitdo SN30 Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GK8J3V8?th=1

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Pro Controller is still the best but the SN30 is a good option for a second controller or if you need that nice OG dpad for retro and classic games.

what is the difference between models? I have this one

https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Sn30-Pro-Bluetooth-Gamepad-Sn/dp/B07GK8J3V8/ref=pd_sbs_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07GK8J3V8&pd_rd_r=268c0ad9-f0ec-11e8-bf90-4b2d1b246f8c&pd_rd_w=qgMz5&pd_rd_wg=Ycoja&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&pf_rd_r=THHT3JPT4J1B7DNCZ2T9&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=THHT3JPT4J1B7DNCZ2T9&th=1

and haven't noticed lag

The newer, less snes one, with the snes purple buttons. The only other one is the gameboy colors one, which is not a palette I can get down with.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GK8J3V8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_p9CZBbV0GP7Z3

Smile link instead: https://smile.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Sn30-Pro-Bluetooth-Gamepad-Sn/dp/B07GK8J3V8/?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GK8J3V8?th=1&psc=1#

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2nd pic.

The MK8 bundle comes with a V1 Switch + MK8, and thus basically saves you $60 versus getting a V2 + MK8. It's a value proposition. How much is better internal battery life worth to you? If you truly intend to keep it docked and/or in the car, I think you could easily work around the V1's limitations. Car power, battery banks, etc.. Easily fixed. However, if you get the V2, you keep the door open for some more options. Maybe you end up getting a Switch per kid because they really want their own and the ability to go mobile...if you went with the V2, then your initial purchase is a healthy participant in that possible outcome. If you saved $60 and got the V1, then whoever gets the V1 will have to accommodate its shorter battery life.

Still, for now, it's primarily docked...so for now, it really doesn't matter which model you have (V1 or V2). Let's focus on controllers! The Pro Controller is a great controller. Make sure you get an "E" unit.. This article explains what I'm talking about (at the time of the article, D was the latest...now we're up to E). There's some debate about what these letters mean, and not all countries use these identifiers (USA does), but one thing is for certain: ones labeled "E" were at the very least put into boxes more recently than prior letters. That implies more recent production runs, and possibly improved components. Anecdotally, it seems like the more recent controllers have higher quality d-pads. This is important because Pro Controllers have acquired a bit of a reputation for overly sensitive dpads that would register some inputs incorrectly. For my part, I have two. I think one is a C and the other is an E. The E's dpad is a lot more reliable, it works like I'd expect. With my older Pro Controller, I do not even waste my time trying to play Tetris 99 with it, due to how easy it is to get erratic responses from the dpad.

Another great option for controllers are the 8bitdo controllers. The SN30 Pro+ is currently on a lightning deal at Amazon. I also really like the non-plus version, the SN30 Pro. It lacks the palm rests and (for the hardcore) programmability, but it's smaller and usually a little cheaper...but for the next 40 minutes, they're the same price!

There's the 8bitdo SN30 Pro.

It's the size of a SNES controller only a bit thicker to allow for two shoulder buttons. 8bitdo's stuff in general is well built.

Well, here's some tips!


If you are going full digital, I really recommend you to buy at least a 128 gb microSDXC card, that way you can hold a good amount of games.

If you can, buy the yearly subscription of Switch Online, while it has NES Online and sweet deals and all of that stuff, the cloud save is the best thing it can offer, so that you can have your save files... saved from accidental stuff that hopefully won't happen to your switch.

Pro Controller is a recommended if you want traditional controller, but if you want a cheaper but durable controller, 8bitdo's SN30 Pro's the best one for that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GK8J3V8?th=1

And of course, the bigger the screen, the better the gameplay, so play it docked. c;