M30

8Bitdo

M30

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Controller recommendations for a total newbie?

I mostly use the 8bitdo m30 controller. Good latency, sega layout, and works well for a lot of arcade games. Less ideal for ps1 and snes. If you're looking for a number of options it is a great versatile addition.

sprinklesfactory in r/MiSTerFPGA

May 20, 2026 1:26 AM

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My controller collection for emulator use. Anyone has any recommendations for the next one ?

Looks like you could use a six button like the 8bitdo M30. Great for Genesis, Saturn, 3DO, and arcade fighters.

tinyhorsesinmytea in r/retrogaming

September 21, 2025 7:33 PM

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Time for some controller testing

The 8Bitdo M30 is the best, but make sure to not use the Bluetooth version. Use the Genesis version and either use it wired over USB for 1 millisecond input lag or use the wireless Genesis version with a Daemonbite Genesis to USB converter for its wireless dongle for 4 milliseconds input lag. 4ms fo

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LukeEvansSimon in r/RetroRemakeInc

May 25, 2026 1:55 AM

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Should I buy a atgames Sega genesis if it costs $15?

With those devices, you’ll only be getting the games that come with the device and the emulation quality is very poor. I mean, these days $15 will barely feed two people at Taco Bell, so it’s hard to say that it’s a bad deal exactly. But you probably wont be satisfied. I havent used one myself, but

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geirmundtheshifty in r/SEGAGENESIS

June 10, 2026 2:50 PM

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Why didn't 6 face buttons become the standard?

I've been using my 8bitdo M30 for 2D indie titles lately and have been loving having to extra face buttons personally. Works great for non-fighters even if it was designed for fighters originally

tstorm004 in r/retrogaming

November 3, 2025 3:20 AM

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What is your preferred weapon of choice when Shmupping?

Saturn pad, or Saturn-style pad like the 8bitdo M30.

OkidoShigeru in r/shmups

February 7, 2026 11:15 AM

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Anyone tried 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller? How good is it for fighting games, specifically the dpad?

Can confirm. The D-Pad on 8bitdo's mainline controllers (both the older dpads, and the newer 'clicky' dpads) are complete and utter trash for fighting games - almost completely unusable due to false diagonals. Anyone saying otherwise here just watched YouTubers who themselves did not test them prope

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NoTime_SwordIsEnough in r/Fighters

June 15, 2026 10:25 AM

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They glaze us so hard and you guys hate them

Speaking of Cirno appearing as playable character, i really wished Cirno's shot was just a bit better in HSiFS, because as balanced as HSiFS is when it comes to shot balance, she feels like an odd shot with lowest movement speed/DPS/frame damage cap, as the only way to effectively use her i can thin

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Awkward-Plum6241 in r/Touhoujerk

August 6, 2026 11:06 PM

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Best controller for fighting games ?

If you don’t mind a small controller with differently shaped and sized buttons between the top and bottom rows, the 8Bitdo M30 is a popular choice. It’s inspired by the Genesis/MD 6-button pad.

Orochi_001 in r/fightsticks

May 24, 2026 8:36 AM

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Controller for the Dock?

Dualshock 4 and Dualsense are the best commercially available controllers with the least latency. Work great with most consoles 8bitdo M30 is great and fits those consoles that have 6 face buttons. Everything else is novelty

MrMoroPlays in r/AnaloguePocket

June 6, 2026 12:58 AM

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