I was deciding between this and the Nintendo Pro Controller. I ended up getting this in the SN colors. Here’s a list of pros and cons.
Pros:
– The D-pad is among the best I’ve ever used, since the original SNES. A huge plus if you play 2D and/or classic games. I like that it’s symmetrical with the buttons – an offset D-pad like on the Nintendo Pro Controller or Xbox is very uncomfortable to me.
– The size and ergonomics are almost perfect. Much more comfortable than the Joy-Con Grip. I have pretty average sized hands for a man.
– Buttons work well and are very responsive.
– Overall feel is high-quality.
– I love the classic colors.
– Able to connect to almost any device I may want to game on.
– Includes rumble and motion controls
– Analog rear triggers, very nice for some games on consoles other than my Switch.
– Ultimate Software works as hoped for. I actually didn’t end up changing anything, especially because you can customize button functions natively on the Switch now, but it’s not bad to have the option.
– I was surprised not to see an option to customize the rear triggers on Switch mode. However, the default setting on the current firmware (4.0.1) works great on Switch, anyway.
– A very fair price – cheaper than the Nintendo Pro Controller unless you find an amazing sale.
Cons:
– It doesn’t turn the Switch on, but I’m not aware of any 3rd party controller with this ability. I keep my controllers stored next to my Switch, so I almost didn’t even include this point because I am used to pushing the button on the console anyway, but I could see it being pretty annoying with a different media setup.
– No HD Rumble, again true of all 3rd party controllers
– I wish the controller were a little narrower. Everything feels just a tad too spread out width-wise, but nowhere near the point of being uncomfortable
– Symmetrical analog sticks are just a bit less comfortable for 3D games than offset. However, this is less of a detriment than the D-pad would be with offset sticks. You’re making a trade-off either way, and, if you actually want to use your D-pad, symmetrical analog sticks mean less of a compromise in comfort overall.
– Battery life is good but not as amazing as the Nintendo Pro Controller. Also, it takes too long to charge, but this isn’t a big deal for someone like me who doesn’t game all the time.
– I wouldn’t mind even more color options.
The only reasons to buy a Nintendo Pro Controller over this would be if you really want the ability to wake up the Switch, HD Rumble, and/or the best possible battery, and if you’re willing to sacrifice a great D-pad to get it. If you don’t play 2D games, I think the Nintendo Pro Controller would be the clear choice. For me, a great D-pad and lower price make this the best choice. Even with 2D games being only about 30% of what I play, this controller is everything I hoped for. Apart from the minor quibbles listed in the Cons, I don’t know if I could imagine a more perfect controller if I tried.
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This controller is awesome. I already own multiple Switch controllers, but I've yet to find something with an actually good d-pad. The Joy-cons just have separated directional buttons, and the D-Pads on all my PowerA controllers have just been ok at best. I decided to try out 8bitdo after using my friend's SN30 Pro controller. I decided to get the upcoming newer SN30 Pro+ model instead because of the extra features, and it is well worth the money. The controller pretty much feels like a PS4 controller when you're holding it, and the joysticks are also similar. It's very comfortable. The main body of the controller with the buttons and all of that is a very accurate replica of a SNES controller. I compared it to my original SNES controller, and the 8bitdo controller is spot on. The D-Pad feels amazing, it's the best one i've ever used. Start and Select feel just like the SNES, and so do the A B X Y buttons. My only complaint with those is that A and B are light pink, when they're supposed to be a dark purple, but that's relatively unimportant. The triggers are fantastic. L and R feel just like the SNES while ZL and ZR are full on analog triggers, similar to the PS4's but larger. The plastic they used to make this controller feels almost identical to the plastic used on SNES controllers. Another thing I really like is the rechargeable battery pack that comes with the controller. It lasts up to 20 hours and is rechargeable via the USB-C port on the controller. (It comes with a charging cable by the way.) If the rechargeable battery pack dies on you or stops working, you can simply remove it and use AA batteries instead, something I wish was a feature on PowerA controllers like their wireless Gamecube controller. As if this thing wasn't the perfect controller already, you can download free software from the 8bitdo website that allows you to customize the controller. You can do button mapping, stick and trigger sensitivity/dead zones, macros, vibration intensity, etc. The software also allows you to update the controller. The SN30 Pro+ works on a lot of different devices, but I mainly use it on my Nintendo Switch. When compared to my Joy-cons and PowerA wireless Gamecube controller, the 8bitdo controller has a little bit more input lag. It's almost imperceptible though, only a 20 millisecond or so difference. You only really notice it if you're comparing controllers. The rumble motors in this controller are awesome. The rumble on the 8bitdo SN30 Pro controller felt buzzy and phone-like, but since the SN30 Pro+ has handles, it's got full on rumble motors. It's not the HD rumble found in first party Nintendo controllers, but it's still great. There's no NFC on this controller, but it does have motion controls. I tested it on Splatoon 2, and it was alright. It definitely works, but I found using motion controls with this controller to be kinda uncomfortable. Maybe I'm just used to the Joy-con. I was also very impressed by the packaging for this controller. Very sturdy box, nice presentation, etc.Overall, this is one of the best controllers I've ever used. It keeps what was great about the SNES controller, makes it more ergonomic with the handles, adds modern controller features like sticks, analog triggers, rumble, wireless, motion controls, home and capture buttons, etc., and just feels great to use. This is the first third party controller I've seen that matches the quality of the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. It might even be better. It's a considerable amount cheaper, has a really good D-Pad, and has the option to use various types of batteries, which are all features that the official controller doesn't have. If you're looking for a well rounded Switch controller that will work great for both retro and modern games, this should be your first choice. 10/10, great work 8bitdo.
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Alonzo
excelente control de calidad premium
Reviewed in Mexico on October 28, 2020Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
Rid
Excellente manette pour PC, Android, Switch...
Reviewed in France on March 15, 2021Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
Rid
Reviewed in France on March 15, 2021
Les sticks sont de qualité et agréables à utiliser, légèrement plus courts que sur une manette PS4 ou Switch Pro mais les sensations en jeu sont similaires.
Les boutons A, B, X, Y, L et R sont strictement les mêmes que sur une manette SNES classique (mêmes technologie et structure, et donc probablement même résistance sur le long terme.). Moyennant un peu de bricolage, vous pouvez même remplacer les boutons par ceux d'une manette classique si vous en avez une sous la main (cf photos) pour un rendu ressemblant plus aux modèles SNES européens.
Il y a deux points forts qui la distinguent des autres manettes du marché selon moi : la croix directionnelle qui est est excellente, parfaite pour tout ce qui est platformer et jeux 8/16bits. Bien meilleure de mon point de vue que celle de la Switch Pro et celles des manettes PS4/PS5, avec un bon retour tactile et plus de précision, menant à moins d'inputs parasites. Encore une fois, même mécanisme et structure que sur la croix de manette SNES. Deuxième point fort, la prise en main : elle est plus grande et a une structure plus droite que la Switch Pro / DS4, ce qui est plus confortable sur de longues sessions si vous avez des grandes mains.
La fonction turbo que l'on peut associer aux touches est une nouveauté pour moi, et un grand plus également.
L'appairage Bluetooth se fait sans difficulté sur Switch, sur laquelle la manette est immédiatement utilisable telle quelle après appairage. Sur PC et Android, Il faudra d'abord configurer les touches pour pouvoir l'utiliser en jeu, la manette étant reconnue comme une manette Xbox, mais les touches n'ayant pas les mêmes valeurs pour votre machine. À noter que l'appairage à chaque type d'appareil ne se fait pas de la même manière, mais dans l'ensemble la documentation fournie est exhaustive, et est disponible en ligne si vous l'égarez. Difficile de s'y perdre donc.
Autre point positif, la connectique USB-C pour charger la batterie incluse. Batterie qui d'ailleurs dure longtemps, moins qu'une Switch Pro mais plus qu'une DS4. Je n'ai pas chronométré, mais elle tient au moins une vingtaine d'heures sur une seule charge. Et si jamais vous avez un stock de piles AA à écouler ou que la batterie est défaillante, vous pouvez en utiliser une paire à la place de la batterie.
Deux points négatifs cependant : impossible d'allumer une Switch à distance avec cette manette, il faut en utiliser une autre ou allumer manuellement la console ; deuxième point, Il n'y a pas de lecteur NFC pour amiibo.
Un autre reproche, la manette est incompatible PS4/PS5 sans adaptateur, ce qui en soi n'est pas dramatique sachant que les manettes Playstation apportent des fonctionnalités spécifiques à leurs consoles et 8bitdo se focalise sur la compatibilité Switch.
Excellente manette dans l'ensemble, 8bitdo est devenue une vraie référence dans ce milieu.
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Bester Controller für die Switch!
Reviewed in Germany on March 3, 2021Edition: Sn EditionVerified Purchase
F.A
Reviewed in Germany on March 3, 2021
+ Sehr gute Verarbeitung. Fühlt sich mindestens genau so wertig an, wie die originalen PS bzw. Xbox Controller; sind sehr stabil.
+ Tolles Design. Klar man muss den Retro-Look mögen aber wenn man das tut, hat man hier den perfekten Controller gefunden. Ich habe den schwarzen und den grau-blauen und beide sind wirklich schön!
+ Gute Ergonomie. Das Gerät ist meinem Gefühl nach fast identisch mit dem PS4 Controller. Kommt zwar nicht ganz an den der Xbox ran, ist aber mehr als in Ordnung.
+ PC kompatibel. Der Controller kann relativ einfach per BT oder dem mitgelieferten USB-C Kabel am PC angeschlossen werden. Wählt man bei Steam dann bei der Konfiguration den Switch Controller aus, wird dieser erkannt und auch die Knöpfe ordnungsgemäß zugewiesen. (Hat im Gegensatz zum Nintendo Controller analoge Trigger, also auch für Rennspiele super!)
+ Gyroskop bzw. Bewegungssteuerung. Diese ermöglicht es, die Zusatzfunktionen in bestimmten Switch Spielen zu nutzen.
+ Austauschbarer Akku. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich, wie bei der Xbox, ein Fach für Batterien, jedoch mit dem Unterschied, dass 8BITDO noch einen aufladbaren Akku dazupackt - für den Preis spitze!
+ Gute Akkulaufzeit. Habe nicht nachgemessen aber der Akku hält wirklich lange, bis man wieder aufladen muss.
o Kein NFC-Sensor. Der Controller kann keine Amiibos oder sonstige Chipkarten lesen. Nutze ich nicht, ist mir also egal.
o Die Software, die es von 8BITDO für das Gamepad gibt ist solala und das Erstellen von Profilen ist nicht so toll, da man diese erst immer am Gerät aktivieren muss aber man kann darüber hinwegsehen.
o Wenn man das Gerät während dem Spielen laden möchte, muss man dies an der Steckdose tun, da er sich sonst immer per Kabelverbindung mit der Switch pairen möchte und man dann erst in den Optionen diesen als Kabelcontroller aktivieren muss.
o Das erste Pairing mit der Switch ist etwas Umständlich bzw. umständlicher als bei originalen Nintendo Produkten (hier sollte man wirklich die Anleitung befolgen). Ist er einmal gepairt, verbindet er sich beim Einschalten sofort.
o Man kann die Switch mit diesem Controller nicht einschalten, das geht beim Pro Controller und den Joy-Cons schon aber ebenfalls zu verkraften.
Dieser ist mein dritter Controller von 8BITDO (2xSN30 PRO und 1xN30 Pro2) und ich bin absolut überzeugt von der Qualität und dem Preis dieses Herstellers. Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
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