The first notable improvement is in a textured grip, which helps with handling. From the size to the weight to the way it rests in the palm the Pro 2 is very familiar feeling for those who used the older SN30 Pro+. Pro 2 vs SN30 Pro+įrom a hardware and software perspective, the Pro 2 is similar to the SN30 Pro+ in almost everyway-but builds upon the already awesome frame with smart upgrades. It makes the naming transition a bit awkward if there is ever a sequel to the SN30 Pro, but these things are always a pain to deal with but probably needed to happen.

Gone is the naming and obvious color ties to the Super Nintendo-a move mostly likely to for legal reasons. With this release it was obvious that 8BitDo wanted to play in the mainstream market, further moving away from catering to retro enthusiasts. It’s full size made play feel better for those with bigger hands, and it’s new Ultimate Software allowed for a wide range of customization options. The next logical place was to take the SN30 Pro and blow it up to full size, and in walked the SN30 Pro+. It’s still one of my favorite controllers to have around thanks to it’s compact size. It took the classic look and feel of the SN30 and added hardware features that rivaled controllers from the major console manufacturers and allowed for use with modern games. This allowed me to use one of my favorite controllers on my PC when playing A Link to the Past-and it was a real treat! Looking to expand it’s use, 8BitDo then released the SN30 Pro. Adam Patrick Murray/IDGīottom to top: SN30, SN30 Pro, SN30 Pro+, Pro 2Īmong one of the early releases was the SNES30 (later renamed to the SN30) that looked and felt just like a Super Nintendo controller. The company started out with a suit of hardware that was designed to bring modern features to classic hardware designs, with some of them primarily used for emulating classic games on current hardware. The Pro 2 builds upon the controller legacy that 8BitDo has laid down over the course of multiple years – so it’s important to review how we got to this point in case you haven’t been following. Fully configurable in Ultimate Software for PC and mobile.

1000mAh Li-on rechargeable, replaceable battery that lasts 20 hours on a 4 hour charge over a USB-C connection.

Mode switch toggle (Switch, macOS, D-input, X-input).

Custom profile switch that can switch between the 3 profiles on the fly.

Compatibility with Windows 7 and up, Android 4.0 and up, Nintendo Switch, macOS 10.10 and up, and Raspberry Pi 2B, 2B+, 3B, Zero.

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