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8Bitdo Sn30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (SN30 PRO-SN) with Joysticks Rumble Vibration Gamepad for Windows, Mac OS, Android, Steam, Nintendo Switch, etc 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,309 $44.99. The new 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ features a design reminiscent of Nintendo’s own Switch Pro Controller (not a bad thing) but with the analog sticks arranged side by side like Sony does with the.

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I’m always on the lookout for a great new gamepad. After gaming nonstop for more than 30 years, it’s one of the few things I feel like I’m an expert in. And I’ve learned that a decent third-party peripheral is rare. That’s changing, however, due to 8BitDo and devices like its new SN30 Pro+.

This is a modern-style gamepad that has all of the buttons, analog sticks, and D-pad that you would find on a DualShock 4. But unlike its standard SN30 Pro, which has all the same buttons, it has substantial handles to make it easier to hold.

The 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ also comes with the 8BitDo Ultimate Software that empowers players to customize the behavior of the controller. You can remap buttons, create macros, and more.

The device is shipping this month for $50, and you can preorder it on Amazon.

What you will like

Excellent comfort

Despite all my experience with gamepads, I still can’t look at one and tell you if it’s comfortable or not. Just based on its appearance, I would guess that the SN30 Pro+ is awkward to hold. But that isn’t the case at all. It’s really comfortable.

Those long handles that dip down deep into the palm of your hands is a big reason for that. I don’t need to strain my ring and pinky fingers to comfortably grip it. Instead, I can just relax my hands around its shape, and it stays into place without much effort.

This makes the SN30 Pro+ wonderful to use for hours at a time.

Great D-pad and analog sticks

This is probably my new favorite D-pad on an affordable controller. I like the Xbox One gamepad’s D-pad a lot, and this is right in line with that. Unsurprisingly, it is very similar to 8BitDo’s SN30Pro (non-plus), which I said had the best D-pad for the Nintendo Switch. This feels just as good.

It isn’t too squishy. Directional control is also very precise. A problem with some of Nintendo’s Switch Pro controllers is that it’ll register false inputs. If you are trying to run to the right you may also accidentally start crouching if you tilt the right side of the D-pad down too much. That defeats the purpose of having a cross-style directional input.

The 8BitDo doesn’t register those inputs until you want it to.

You will also get some really great analog sticks with the Pro+. They felt awesome on the standard Pro, but it was slightly more difficult to use them because of the Super Nintendo-style body of the gamepad. It’s more challenging to get leverage on the analog sticks when you are squeezing a smaller controller into place with your other fingers.

So the Pro+ enables what were already great sticks to really shine.

I’ve had no issues playing D-pad games like Dead Cells and Bloodstained. And the same is true for analog-stick games like Splatoon 2. And yes, this is by far my new favorite controller for Super Mario Maker 2.

Finally, the gamepad also has 6-axis gyro controls, a battery pack, and the option to turn on turbo buttons. And it is compatible with Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Raspberry Pi.

Easy-to-use Ultimate Software for customization

Sn30 Pro Manual

One of the big features of the Pro+ is its customization options, and the Ultimate Software is at the center of that. This free tool enables you to adjust the nearly everything about the Pro+. You can remap buttons so that the controller always behaves as you want it to. You can also adjust the sensitivity of the analog sticks and shoulder triggers. And you can control the vibration and set macros to perform a certain set of inputs by hitting a simpler button combination.

All of this is simple to set up exactly how you like. The interface is clean and easy to parse. And if you don’t need it, it’s just as easy to ignore.

What you won’t like

Rumble is subpar

The only major problem I’ve had with the SN30 Pro+ so far is that it has had some bugs that led to it vibrating endlessly until I turned it off. But it’s easy to update the device by plugging it into a PC with the Ultimate Software. So I’m hoping 8BitDo finds and addresses that issue soon — but it also hasn’t happened again since I rebooted the gamepad.

But even when the rumble is working, it doesn’t feel as nice as the Switch Joy-Cons or pro controller. I’ve grown used to the subtle shake that my Switch does when I pick up a coin in Super Mario Maker 2. With the Pro+, those subtle and precise vibrations come across as just any other vibration motor spinning away inside the device. It’s slightly distracting, but it’s also not an issue in most games — and you can always turn it off.

Conclusion

I love the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+. At $50, it’s more affordable than a Switch Pro controller or even an Xbox One gamepad or DualShock 4 for use on the PC. But it’s also right up there in terms of quality. And then you have the Ultimate Software customization on top of that.

This is my new go-to recommendation for people looking for a controller for the Switch. And I would definitely bring it up in the conversation for use as a dedicated PC gamepad.

The 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ and Ultimate Software are shipping this month. The Pro+ is $50, and the software is free. 8BitDo sent us a sample unit for the purpose of this review.

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• The only difference is their physical appearance:
• A. Dpad
• Arrow pattern on SN and black editions
• Lines on G Classic edition
• B. A/B/X/Y buttons
• A/B are convex and X/Y are concave for SN edition
• A/B/X/Y are all convex shaped
• C. Body and button colours
• As for their compatibly, functionality and connectivity, they are the same.

• When connected to Switch, you can find on these controllers:
• A. Screenshot = STAR button
• B. Home button = Logo button
• Turbo function can be set on its Ultimate Software.
• and NFC functions are not applicable here.
• You can not wake up your Switch wirelessly with this controller.

• SN30 Pro+ is a bluetooth controller, so it works with Switch, Windows, macOS, Android, Raspberry Pi as well as all the devices our retro receivers/adapters support.
• It auto reconnects to all the systems mentioned above with the press of START once they have been successfully paired.

• Yes, you can. Here is the procedure to follow:
• A. Press START to turn on the controller
• B. Press PAIR button on top of the controller to enter its pairing mode
• C. Press the button on the receiver/adapter, LED on the receiver/adapter blinks rapidly
• D. LED becomes solid when connection is successful

• Please follow the procedure below to fix the issue:
• A. Remove the battery pack from the controller first then put it back.
• B. Press and hold L1+R1+START for 3 seconds to enter its upgrade mode. Red Power LED will turn on.
• C. Go to https://support.8bitdo.com/ to get Upgrade Tools and upgrade its system following the instructions.
• D. Restart the controller and follow the instruction manual provided on our website afterwards.

• One Switch can only connect to 10 controllers the most, the connectivity issue you are facing can be caused by your Switching connecting to too many controllers already. Please follow the procedure below to fix it:
• A. Click on ‘System Settings’ on Home page of your Switch. Choose ‘Controllers and Sensors’ on this page.
• B. Click on ‘Disconnect Controllers’ to disconnect the connection.
• C. Click on ‘OK’ when the process is done.
• D. Restart your Switch and go back to ‘System Settings’ and choose ‘Change Grip/Order’.
• E. Re-sync the controller to your Switch from scratch. Y+START is the key combination for putting the controller on the right mode.

• They are controller mode indicators:
• A. LED 1 blinking: D-input mode
• B. LED 2 blinking: X-input mode (Xbox 360 mode)
• C. LED 3 blinking: macOS mode
• D. LED Rotating: Switch mode or pairing mode
• E. Solid LED: connection is successful
• *It also indicates the player mode when connected to Switch

• Just follow the procedure as below:
• A. Press and hold Y+START to turn on the controller
• B. Press and hold pairing button for 3 seconds to pair them
• C. Find ‘Switch Pro support’ & ‘Nintendo button mapping’ on Steam Control Setting and click on them

• We suggest you charge it via a phone power adapter with the USB cable which comes with the controller.
• The controller uses 1000mAh rechargeable battery pack with 4 hour charging time. The battery pack can last up to 20 hours when fully charged.
• As for how long can two AA batteries last, it depends the battery itself.

• Yes, you can. You can connect it to Switch, Windows, Android, Raspberry Pi and macOS using a USB cable.

Sn30 Pro Controller

• It uses a normal rumble, not HD rumble. You can turn on/off the vibration and alter the sensitivity via our Ultimate Software.

• It depends on the number of controllers each device can take. Multiple SN30 Pro+ controllers can be used at a time.

Sn30 Pro+ Pairing

• 10 meters. This controller functions the best within the range of 5 meters.