Honestly I wish all input devices would copy this across console and PC or atleast have easier pairing mechanisms, pairing is a chore.
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8bitdo announces customizable Sn30 Pro+ Bluetooth gamepad
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Honestly I wish all input devices would copy this across console and PC or atleast have easier pairing mechanisms, pairing is a chore.
People have said that you can earlier yeah.
I've replaced mine, but with the old black SN30's buttons because I wanted black concave X and Y buttons. I never got around to trying it with an actual Super NES/Famicom buttons.
How did you open the thing? I only found the two Torx screws in the bottoms of the handles.
Oh geez. It's been a while, but I see two screws below the sticker in the battery compartment near the top.
Also, I remembered the "flaps" on the triggers just pull right off. I think you'll need to do that too.
First post! Not sure where to post this but for those interested in connecting their 8Bitdo controllers in iOS 13, check this link:
"The long story short is that you have to pair it through Accessibility -> Switch Control -> Switches -> Bluetooth Devices while in Mac (start + A) mode on your controller."
I tried this with my SF30 Pro and it works! I am at the latest firmware level for that controller (v1.32).
"The long story short is that you have to pair it through Accessibility -> Switch Control -> Switches -> Bluetooth Devices while in Mac (start + A) mode on your controller."
I tried this with my SF30 Pro and it works! I am at the latest firmware level for that controller (v1.32).
I didn't know that. I'll have to test it out. I'm guessing that if you just press Start it will default to whatever you use it on last?
Hmm. I am not certain. I use my SF30 Pro with my Switch and PC (and now iOS!). There is a guide on the back of the controller for which face button to hold in conjunction with the Start button. I hold the combo whenever I start it.
Yeah seriously, I would be hard pressed to think of a reason why most devices are still limited to one pairing. It's a bit annoying that whenever I bring my PS4 controllers to friends each weekend we have to pair them and then I have to pair them again when I'm back home. I get that they likely don't want one controller to turn on multiple consoles but they could avoid this by letting you register a home console which will be the only console you can turn on with the controller.
Thanks! I had it synchronized to my Switch and then to my PC. I'll check going back and forth when I get home.
Huh. Weird roundabout solution, but good to hear it mostly works! Lack of MFi support is the sole reason for not grabbing more 8bitdo controllers. Really dig the design of some of them!
Say does anyone know a free and small game on iOS 13 to test controller support with?
Report back if it works for you! :)
Report back if it works for you! :)
I just tested it.
Both the Switch and my PC were turned on. SN30 Pro+ was last used with the PC.
Pressed Start, it connected to the PC.
Turned it off.
Pressed Y+Start, it connected to the Switch.
Turned it off.
Pressed Start, it connected to the Switch.
Turned it off.
Pressed X+Start, it connected to the PC.
Turned it off.
Pressed Start, it connected to the PC.
This is pretty awesome.
Lol, I just ordered one of these yesterday to use with my PC+Switch and was hoping it would easily pair between the two. I see you all are discussing that already. Glad it does.
Nice that it works!
Honestly 8bitdo should shout this feature from the rooftops! I'm sure you'll be happy with the controller :D
Modded my 2 SN30 Pro+ with oem dpad a and buttons. Looks a bit off with the black case but feels better. The ball under the dpad is still smaller. The oem dpad rolls more because of the wider cone. It's not much but noticeable:
Perhaps I change the buttons back, the black ones look better, but the originals are less clicks.
Perhaps I change the buttons back, the black ones look better, but the originals are less clicks.
Interesting. I took mine apart just to look at them. I swapped my buttons out with the buttons from the all-blacked older SN30 so I could have them still look the same color, but while having concave X and Y buttons. I'm not sure I want to switch the dpad though. I like it enough as it is, and I don't like the way it looks with the grey dpad and everything else black.
I don't like the look, but the feel. The original dpad from 8BitDo is also slightly higher so the OEMis a bit loose, not optimal.
The pad isn't too distracting, but the colored buttons are ^^
Haha, glad I learned about it. :) I just got my controller and set it up on my PC, Switch, and phone without any issues. Switching between them is a breeze. Controller itself feels great too!
Now you're living the controller dream, enjoy! :D I know it won't happen but I wish Microsoft and Sony would atleast consider multi-paring with their new controllers.
I also love switching between Switch, Super Nt and my PC, I'd love to have the controller to wake up the Switch, only thing missing.
I changed the dpad and buttons back. It worked on the SN30 Pro like a charm (with the OEM parts as replacement) but on the Pro+ the dpad sits too low (the ball of the dpad is slightly broader but narrower) and the buttons loose some of their responsiveness. I think it's due to changes with the conductive rubber pads. I thought about exchanging them with an OEM replacement but in the end I think you're right. The pads feel good enough and all black looks definately better than having the colored buttons.
I changed the dpad and buttons back. It worked on the SN30 Pro like a charm (with the OEM parts as replacement) but on the Pro+ the dpad sits too low (the ball of the dpad is slightly broader but narrower) and the buttons loose some of their responsiveness. I think it's due to changes with the conductive rubber pads. I thought about exchanging them with an OEM replacement but in the end I think you're right. The pads feel good enough and all black looks definately better than having the colored buttons.
Just got mine tonight and I think it's a great little controller. Solid dpad - by far the best of the options I have available for use with my Switch. Support for PC and iOS makes it very versatile as well. I'm going on a trip soon and I'll be bringing it along. It's neat and convenient to have one controller that can be used to play Celeste on Switch and Sayonara Wild Hearts on iOS.
How is this thing with Tetris 99? I need a controller with a good dpad because the Pro Controller is trash and I want to play more Tetris while docked.
Wait, so I can use my regular SN30Pro controller with my iPad as well?
Yeah. There's a post in this thread a bit up the page with the instructions. It's not quite straightforward (it has to be added as an accessibility switch) but it works.
Honestly I question the need of using the accessibility menu because on my iPad 2018 atleast doing it as instructed just brought up the normal Bluetooth menu as a sub-menu and my SF30Pro was always shown as "Wireless Controller" and never as "Dualshock" like in the instructions video. I think what's actually happening is that iOS has a hard time finding the controller during the sync stage and when the video was made the user just had a coincidence happen that it showed up right when they tried the accessibility search. But either way I might also be wrong and you might have to do it, bottom line is, once you get it paired yeah it works :)
You would have to test this and see. The 8bitdo's work because they fake a DirectInput controller on a basic level.
I bought the controller solely for Tetris 99 after becoming incredibly frustrated with Nintendo's Pro controller.
I can confirm the D-pad is the real deal and can handle all of the rigors without any issue. Very happy with the product.
Thanks. I've been scouring through reviews trying to figure it out lol.
If you don't want to get this through Amazon, Best Buy is selling it (directly and through Google Shopping with a 20% discount).
I actually picked one up from Best Buy yesterday! Was surprised they carried them in store. Very happy with the purchase so far.
I'm thinking about replacing mine too, do you think the buttons from the snes classic version of the controller would work?Modded my 2 SN30 Pro+ with oem dpad a and buttons. Looks a bit off with the black case but feels better. The ball under the dpad is still smaller. The oem dpad rolls more because of the wider cone. It's not much but noticeable:
Perhaps I change the buttons back, the black ones look better, but the originals are less clicks.
The SNES classic controllers are different to the oem controllers and thus the 8BitDo's.
That's said, the SN30 Pro+ is also slightly different to the regular SN30 Pro, so I swapped it back.
The SN30 Pro works perfectly with the oem buttons once I also replaced the silicon and did the scotch tape mod. That's my favorite dpad followed closely by the Pro+.
I prefer both 8BitDos compared to the Switch SNES Controller, which don't have a home button and are useless in Tetris 99(you can't change the target) or Links Awakening (again the analog sticks are missing).
Thanks! Then I'm going to buy another oem snes controller to swap the buttons from (just have one here with me currently).
I really like the the colored buttons from the super famicom/eu snes controller, I think they would look great on the pro+.
Then also take the rubber membrane from the oem ones (needs some trimming) to make it fit perfectly.
Here's my controller with the Super Famicom buttons from an old OEM controller.
Nice to know that it is possible to do the swap with not to much work needed, I was a bit disappointed that 8bitdo didn't (I guess couldn't?) release a version with the color buttons like the original sn30 pro.
Damn that looks so freaking good!Here's my controller with the Super Famicom buttons from an old OEM controller.
I used the rubber membrane that came originally with the controller and it worked perfectly fine with the OEM buttons.
So I mainly play handheld and occasionally tabletop mode. Unfortunately my joy cons drift, I managed to reduce it by 90% thanks to wd40 contact cleaner. However, I'm currently looking for a pro controller and the Switch's pro controller is way too expensive especially with issues it has such as the D-pad and even drifts.
So I saw this controller and I got some questions if you guys don't mind answering:
1) Is the controller decent for smash? I mainly play handheld and managed to get into elite smash but I fancy playing with a bigger controller these days.
2) Is there some sort of attachment accessory to put the tablet above the controller?
3) What's your review on the controller?
4) Finally, I live in the UK, which is the best place/cheapest to buy from?
So I saw this controller and I got some questions if you guys don't mind answering:
1) Is the controller decent for smash? I mainly play handheld and managed to get into elite smash but I fancy playing with a bigger controller these days.
2) Is there some sort of attachment accessory to put the tablet above the controller?
3) What's your review on the controller?
4) Finally, I live in the UK, which is the best place/cheapest to buy from?
1) I dont play smash that often
2) Yes, there's a "smartphone" clamp which attached to the SN30 Pro+. It's long enough to hold the Switch. There are also adapters 3dprinted for an even more convenient positioning.
3) It's the perfect controller for playing dpad centered games and it has an home button! 8bitdo frequently updates their controllers so any issue that might be identified will be fixed. For 3D games I still prefer the pro controller, your opinion might differ especially when you're used to a PS4 controller.
4) I bought it from Aliexpress including the smartphone clamp and a case for 40€ including shipping.
Those were a bit to small/low leaving my buttons and the dpad whiggling arround a bit.
Yep, works great even though I still think original Joy-con directional buttons are the king for Tetris. But the Pro+ is damn good too.
Been using one of these since launch. I sold my Nintendo Pro shortly thereafter. There's just no point when this exists.