SN30 Pro

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SN30 Pro

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8bitdo is an unreliable company and if you're thinking of buying one of their controllers to use with your Switch/Switch 2, just buy a Nintendo controller.

https://support.8bitdo.com/firmware-updater.html Their firmware update tool is here, and is updated for the Switch 2 for most controllers they'll continue supporting. It automatically detects controllers and is what I used to update an SN30 Pro, Pro 2, and Ultimate C. Sometimes the update process st

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Clyzm in r/NintendoSwitch

June 16, 2025 2:38 PM

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Are the NES and SNES online controllers discontinued?

I would look at an SN30 Pro by 8bitDo as an alternative. As far as function, it will be more useful than those classic controllers because it will work with every game.

itotron in r/Switch

May 4, 2026 5:50 PM

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Best Bluetooth controller for TV play with Anbernic RG40XX H?

I use the same one that’s on the image, an 8bitdo SN30 Pro. Authentic feel for retro gaming, but more comfortable than a real SNES controller (it’s a bit bigger). And has analogs for PS1/Dreamcast/N64.

Rosselman in r/ANBERNIC

March 4, 2026 2:58 AM

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8bitdo firmware updater script

If you bought some controllers a while ago you need to update them to get switch 2 support. That is just one of the features they added, but you can check the changelogs on 8bitdo's page. AFAIK it's safe, but don't quote me on that haha. I did it for my SN30 pro and it worked flawlessly but I don't

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Polite-Fart in r/linux_gaming

October 9, 2025 4:27 PM

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How to Buy an NES Emulator Controller to Practice with on a Laptop?

I'm not familiar with any third party controllers that feel exactly like a NES controller, but if you do have an original you could buy a mod kit and install it yourself. You could also use something like a SN30 PRO, though that feels closer to a SNES controller than a NES one.

telmo_trooper in r/retrogaming

April 10, 2026 9:17 PM

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8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

It's interesting that they picked this one specifically. I personally like the 8BitDo SN30 Pro around this household; getting all of Switch/iOS/Windows/SteamOS/Android with a single BT controller is pretty awesome. Genki did a collab with them where they got their own modified version of it (clear h

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Interceptor402 in r/framework

August 24, 2025 5:14 AM

9

Cool micro farm mod

Check out the 8BitDo SN30 Pro and the 8BitDo Lite 2, they are two very solid options for smaller Bluetooth controllers.

WillmanRacingv2 in r/StardewValley

March 1, 2026 7:50 AM

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What controller would your recommend for someone that predominantly plays ps1 & ps2 games ?

8bitDo Pro 2/3 or SN30 Pro.

Secure-Pain-9735 in r/batocera

March 2, 2026 3:56 AM

4

What's everyone's favorite controller to use with the dock? Pros and cons?

I have a lot of controllers, the SN30 pro seems like the best. The 8bitDo NeoGeo wireless is nice for NeoGeo and Arcade stuff. The stick is very unique. The 8bitdo arcade stick is great for arcade cores. The Genesis Big6 is cool but I've had trouble connecting it sometimes. Wii U and PS4 are fine. T

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Squish_the_android in r/AnaloguePocket

March 3, 2026 5:10 PM

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All NES games?

An 8BitDo SN30 Pro controller and your phone or tablet. For Apple use the free apps Delta, Delta Legacy (for DS games) and Retroarch. For Android, I think you can get Retroarch.

LaffinJoker in r/nes

April 15, 2026 4:47 PM

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