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The 8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Controller is a versatile gamepad designed for retro gaming enthusiasts. With a 6-button layout and wireless connectivity, it seamlessly connects to Switch, Windows, Android, and Raspberry Pi. Enjoy the turbo function for enhanced gameplay, a rechargeable battery for convenience, and upgradeable firmware to keep your controller up-to-date. Compact and lightweight, it's the perfect companion for gaming on the go.
Button Quantity | 6 |
Additional Features | Wireless |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Hardware Platform | nintendo_switch |
Controller Type | Gamepad |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Item Dimensions | 6.18 x 1.57 x 3.86 inches |
Package Quantity | 1 |
Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Color | Black |
B**7
Fantastic Controller for a Sega fix.
I primarily bought this controller for the Sega Ages games coming for and on the Nintendo Switch. It pairs and works on different things like android, PC, Switch, and Steam similar to most of 8bitdo's products. The build of the controller is as solid as I expected it to be, light but doesn't feel cheap. The buttons feel great, similar to the 6 button Genesis controller and the same can be said about the D-Pad (which is a major plus). This D-pad is fantastic imo, a HUGE improvement from the other controllers I have from them (the SN30Pro), barely any misread inputs from left or right going up or down instead.One main caveat for using this on the Switch is that it follows the Nintendo button layout (so A on this controller is B and X on this controller is Y, and the Z and C buttons are mapped to L and R while the L and R buttons on the controller are mapped to ZL and ZR). Plus the D-Pad is apparently detected as an analouge stick instead of a D-Pad/the 4 directional buttons so that might cause some problems with some games. This isn't a huge problem for the Sega Ages games since you can remap the buttons if need be but if you plan to use this controller for a game that doesn't let you remap your buttons then it could be a problem. (And the Z and C buttons are mapped to L and R while the L and R buttons on the controller are mapped to ZL and ZR)Using this controller on Steam works pretty great using X-input (and Big Picture Mode) too.Overall, this is probably 8bitdo's best controller so far. I know that Retro-Bit are also releasing original cased wireless Sega Genesis and Saturn controllers in the future (who knows when) that will also work with the Switch, but for $30 this is hard to beat and is a great for all the Sega Ages games that are planned for the Nintendo Switch and Sonic Mania.
K**L
What's old is new again
A very, very nice 6-button Genesis/Saturn-style controller. Very sturdy, feels great to hold, and seems to have a pretty long battery life from what I'm seeing. I bought this because I recently got the Genesis Classics collection on Switch and thought this would help compliment that and add a layer of authenticity. And it does, to a degree. This is no fault of the controller itself, but the button inputs don't work exactly as you'd expect in this particular case. This acts as a Pro Controller when connected to the Switch, and the Pro Controller is emulating a Genesis controller when playing games on the collection (Y, B, and A on the Pro stand in for A, B, and C on the Genesis). What this means is that when you press A on this controller, the Genesis game you're playing thinks you're pressing C. If that sounds confusing, that's because it is.Honestly though, I find it's only an issue with Genesis games that fully utilize a 6-button layout rather than 3; and thankfully the vast majority of games in the collection are the latter. It's very easy to wrap your head around in that case, and in something like Sonic it doesn't matter in the slightest since all the buttons do the same thing. I figured I'd bring this up because I wouldn't be surprised if other people also want to get this for the collection on Switch. As for the controller itself, the only gripe I had was that I had some trouble connecting it to my Switch at first. I followed the directions step by step and it just wouldn't connect for more than a couple seconds. Finally I rebooted the Switch, tried again, and that apparently did the trick.And of course, this is also compatible with most other Switch games (I don't see anyone using it to play Breath of the Wild, but playing Sonic Mania with this puppy feels like a dream) as well as computers and phones, so you're bound to find a good use for this. I find $30 to be a pretty reasonable asking price considering its overall quality. It's a definite recommend for retro enthusiasts!
N**A
A great option gets better
I'm a massive fan of the Sega Saturn and have enjoyed the controller quite a bit these last few years, so much so that I've been using clones or mod kits of the original controller for years. The original M30 that came out a few years back has been one of my favorite controllers to go back to and use either with my PC or the Steam deck. So now, having the M30 in a Japanese sega saturn color scheme makes this near-perfect for Sega or controller enthusiasts. I took the time to compare this to the Retro-bit Sega Saturn white V2 wireless controller and a modified Sega Saturn controller with the 8bitdo mod kit. The M30 works well with Bluetooth (my mod kit for the original Sega Saturn has never been able to pair with the Steam Deck) and feels exceptional with the bumpers and buttons. It's an easy recommendation for anybody who needs a rolling d-pad, something built sturdy, and loves the six-button layout. Additionally, this Color scheme is unique, like a love letter to the Sega Saturn or Dreamcast composition.
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