I couldn't find anyone else saying whether this worked on the console, thanks for being the best and most complete reviewer. Maddening that it doesn't work with the console.
Yeah I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it worked for consoles. Someone dropped the ball BIG TIME. Really I feel like multiple people had to screw up for this to happen. Why on earth would anyone make an Xbox controller that didn't even work on any xbox? Is this a joke?
I'd definitely consider one if it worked with consoles, would be a fun addition to play classics with. I hope this gets gets revised in future iterations.
Great review, as always! Did you check if the controller works with Windows 10 , also? Either natively with games that support Bluetooth controllers or streaming games from the home console, via the Xbox app?
Could you link me to the colour button mod please. Want the get the sn30 pro for my son's little hands but want to keep an Xbox layout. Wanted to get one of these but no pc compatibility.
Quick tip on the clip if it feels front heavy, unscrew the grip part and flip 180 and tighten. Your phone will then be more over the centre of the pad.
On my PC it shows as dinput when connected via bluetooth - it works OK when using the Steam API wrapper. With the separate 8bitdo USB v2 adapter, the black one, it shows up as a native xinput controller - everything works including the guide button - just no rumble. Agree with Lon that the regular SN30 pro is much MUCH better in terms of compatibility and HAS rumble. 👍👍
Lon, what would you recommend for pure PC controller? i was thinking the xbox original controller, but would you recommend the 8Bitdo over the original xbow for pure PC usage?
I use both. I use an original 8bitdo sn30 pro when I'm in VR, since it uses up a lot less space in front of me. I use a controller for certain parts of games, like the srv in Elite Dangerous. I use an Xbox controller for almost everything else
Just got mine today, button mapping is messed up though, both triggers won't work, "share" is acting like left trigger, right stick acts as right trigger, etc... I can't seem to find a fix for this.
Will this work with iPhone? I’m looking for a controller small enough for my son he’s 4 about to be 5 2022 and he can’t really hold the Xbox controller I need a control that can fit in his hand.
I loved your channel and content just quick question have you ever thought about overhauling your channel like thumbnails and color scheme I always wonder if content creators think about that kinda of stuff
I know it says it works with android but I got it I as a gift and I got a IOS iPad and iPhone so would it work wireless with IOS devices or can I plug it in to my IOS device or does it just not work with IOS all together. Please someone answer
Thanks Lon for the review and breakdown. Good information to know. Weird it's Xbox branded, but not compatible! I own the earlier versions Nintendo and Super Nintendo themed, and love them. They make great gifts.
Yeah thats one of the most mind-boggling businesses decisions I've seen in a long time. Who was the genius who thought it'd be a good idea to make an Xbox controller but make it not function on any model of Xbox? I thought this was an April fools joke when I first heard about it being released. I didn't think 8bitdo were really that stupid.... I also didn't expect Microsoft to let them put the Xbox logo on it and have it not work for their device. Youd think they'd be like "woah woah woah, you can't make an Xbox controller that doesn't work on Xbox, you'll make us look bad." I'd have bought it in a heartbeat if it actually worked for Xbox. I'm sure they lost 70%+ of their sales because of that....
@@alexcrowder1673 Its only proper purpose is xbox game pass cloud streaming. Nothing else. I have done my research and I'm buying it since I don't have a decent gaming setup anyway.
Can you make a Top 3 best bluetooth controllers for Android and specifically Android emulator apps (PS1, Dolphin, SNES etc) video? Lowest latency, longest battery life, most comfortable, price etc
Odd. I love the dpad on mine. The only dpad I ever had an issue with from 8bitdo is the SN30 pro wired version. The Bluetooth version is great. I have a lot of. 8bitdo controllers now.
isn't the previous sn30 pro compatible with android? just wondering if the old sn30 pro can do the same job, if this one were compatible with xbox consoles I would totally understand but while it looks cool I thing I would still get the older version
Can it work with the Crap-Box One yet? If not, I'll stick to the Nintendo compatible controllers. Ready to order another set of 8bitdos. I see the arcade pad is back. About to research those.
FYI, mainly use the SN30 Pro on the original SNES. Only looking for another edition to play on consoles that belong to friends and family. And the Switch USB thing has worked well on my nephews Switch. And it's been a blast for the brother to use a retro style controller.
Thanks for the info...want it to know if it work with xbox one system. I prefer to use this than other controller . Maybe when they update the firmware , i will get.
I am trying to find a list of games that work with this controller, specially since CoD Mobile does not support it and Minecraft doest not register the triggers (even when changing to digital triggers)
Hey Lon, I tried updating my sn30 pro's firmware using the 8bitdo updating tool, selected SN30 Pro, then it updated and now instead of a green LED to indicate it's turned on, the LED flashes blue once, and then nothing, the controller won't turn on. I figured cuz I used the sn30 pro firmware it'd work.. I can still go into update mode by holding RB+LB+Xbox button but I have no way of flashing the original firmware back cuz it's not in their update tool, . Any ideas on how to fix it? I've sent an email to 8bitdo about it hoping they could help me out but maybe someone here has the same problem or a solution?
@@S1LENCEDX got it fixed, they updated their firmware program, just download it from their website, run the program, put your controller in update mode by holding RB+LB+Xbox button, then connect it to your pc through usb. It should take you to where you can select your controller, just select the SN30 Pro for Android and click update, happy gaming :)
@@alexcrowder1673 bud it clearly states in the name for Xbox on android, xcloud doesn't support rumble hence why it has no rumble motors. Why would you add rumble motors to a controller that can't use them, you then increase the cost to the consumer for no reason.
I would have been fine with the limited functionality if they had priced it accordingly at, say, $30. But $45 is too much for a small Android-only controller, even with a clip. This is a rare miss from 8BitDo. All they had to do was give it Xbox/PC functionality as well and they would have knocked this one out of the park. Do you know how many people would love to have that d-pad for their side-scrolling platformers on Xbox?
a pity they don't sell these phone clips as standalone for the other sn30 pro, their regular clip is not very usable unless you have a very small phone
Seems like Microsoft wanted to target emulation enthusiast and Nintendo fans with this controller. This feels like ah gimped regular 8bitdo controller sans button mapping. I have 4 8bitdo controllers and I'll have to pass on this one.
I was very interested in this controller as a multi-purpose investment that I could use for gaming on my phone or when I visit friends with a Switch or multi-player PC game, but most importantly as a fourth xbox controller for my home console. It is beyond me why xbox would license a controller that can play their games and has equitable hardware to their controllers, but exclude making the controller compatible with the console. I can't justify the cost myself. It cannot possibly be that difficult for Microsoft or 8bitdo to make it compatible with the console.
Man, all i just wanted was leveled sticks with xbox buttons, they finally make it and it will only work for one thing and not like steam games? Gosh ill never find the perfect controller will i? (Xbox controllers cause physical pain to me due to the stick placement, so ive been hunting a Xbox controller that has the leveled sticks sorta like the Playstation controllers do which dont cause pain to my hands)
I got me one of these and I am using it for Android games and everything functions in the game except the right stick it does nothing and in a tester it clearly works only in game it does not
I tried this on my Retroid Pocket 3+ running Android 11. Worst controller I've ever connected to the device. Unresponsive buttons and the triggers work 50% of the time on first person shooters. How are they allowed to release garbage like this?
@@InJeffable so it really is just an aesthetic change. That's disappointing. Granted I don't own an xbox one. But if I did, I would definitly buy this controller for platformers if you could use it on an xbox one. Totally missed opportunity
That's extremely misleading for them to brand it with all the XBox branding - yet NOT include X-input support. That is a deal breaker for me.
Exactly
Just gone mine in the mail only to find out it won’t even work with my Xbox. Really glad to know this now after the fact
@@Alia-fn4hi just get the proper adapter something like the xim4 dudes
I couldn't find anyone else saying whether this worked on the console, thanks for being the best and most complete reviewer. Maddening that it doesn't work with the console.
Yeah I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it worked for consoles. Someone dropped the ball BIG TIME. Really I feel like multiple people had to screw up for this to happen. Why on earth would anyone make an Xbox controller that didn't even work on any xbox? Is this a joke?
Does with work on windows games? Like as a regular bt controller like for resident evil etc?
@@dominicmcmahon4798 It is designed for xbox game pass cloud streaming.
I'd definitely consider one if it worked with consoles, would be a fun addition to play classics with. I hope this gets gets revised in future iterations.
Top quality production value here - thank you Lon! ❤️
Those small analog triggers look pretty sweet.
Great review, as always! Did you check if the controller works with Windows 10 , also? Either natively with games that support Bluetooth controllers or streaming games from the home console, via the Xbox app?
8bitdo add rumble to this and make firmware compatible with Xbox and I'll definitely get one. I like those triggers.
Careful mine just won't register my right trigger fully on ac4 or ac rogue it only registers at half pull when being pressed fully
I have 3 SN30 Pro gamepads in original color schemes and one with colored button mod using XBox color orientation, but dang this one looks sexy!
Could you link me to the colour button mod please. Want the get the sn30 pro for my son's little hands but want to keep an Xbox layout. Wanted to get one of these but no pc compatibility.
Quick tip on the clip if it feels front heavy, unscrew the grip part and flip 180 and tighten. Your phone will then be more over the centre of the pad.
Thanks my man
On my PC it shows as dinput when connected via bluetooth - it works OK when using the Steam API wrapper. With the separate 8bitdo USB v2 adapter, the black one, it shows up as a native xinput controller - everything works including the guide button - just no rumble. Agree with Lon that the regular SN30 pro is much MUCH better in terms of compatibility and HAS rumble. 👍👍
This controller brings me back to the early 90s and the snes. The shape and the feeling , the microstuff button doesn't interfere
Really great ,
Thank you so much I just bought the 8bitdo Xbox controller thank you so much!
Lon, what would you recommend for pure PC controller? i was thinking the xbox original controller, but would you recommend the 8Bitdo over the original xbow for pure PC usage?
I use both. I use an original 8bitdo sn30 pro when I'm in VR, since it uses up a lot less space in front of me. I use a controller for certain parts of games, like the srv in Elite Dangerous.
I use an Xbox controller for almost everything else
I have a question. Will the clip for this controller also work with the SN30 Pro and SF30 Pro controllers?
Ever find out?
Just got mine today, button mapping is messed up though, both triggers won't work, "share" is acting like left trigger, right stick acts as right trigger, etc... I can't seem to find a fix for this.
Will this work with iPhone? I’m looking for a controller small enough for my son he’s 4 about to be 5 2022 and he can’t really hold the Xbox controller I need a control that can fit in his hand.
hey having trouble using controller for xbox gaming cloud
bluetooth recognizes my controller yet it isnt usable while in game?
I loved your channel and content just quick question have you ever thought about overhauling your channel like thumbnails and color scheme I always wonder if content creators think about that kinda of stuff
I know it says it works with android but I got it I as a gift and I got a IOS iPad and iPhone so would it work wireless with IOS devices or can I plug it in to my IOS device or does it just not work with IOS all together. Please someone answer
I can use this controler to play Minecraft (Mobile) with my Android Phone??
Thanks Lon for the review and breakdown. Good information to know. Weird it's Xbox branded, but not compatible! I own the earlier versions Nintendo and Super Nintendo themed, and love them. They make great gifts.
Yeah thats one of the most mind-boggling businesses decisions I've seen in a long time. Who was the genius who thought it'd be a good idea to make an Xbox controller but make it not function on any model of Xbox? I thought this was an April fools joke when I first heard about it being released. I didn't think 8bitdo were really that stupid.... I also didn't expect Microsoft to let them put the Xbox logo on it and have it not work for their device. Youd think they'd be like "woah woah woah, you can't make an Xbox controller that doesn't work on Xbox, you'll make us look bad." I'd have bought it in a heartbeat if it actually worked for Xbox. I'm sure they lost 70%+ of their sales because of that....
@@alexcrowder1673 Its only proper purpose is xbox game pass cloud streaming. Nothing else. I have done my research and I'm buying it since I don't have a decent gaming setup anyway.
Great review. Any chance when your pixel phone receives android 11 we can get a test of low controller latency that Google said they've implemented?
any iOS support now? im interested the shoulder sensitive button (L2R2) while regular sn30 pro doesnt have
Can you make a Top 3 best bluetooth controllers for Android and specifically Android emulator apps (PS1, Dolphin, SNES etc) video? Lowest latency, longest battery life, most comfortable, price etc
Do you know how to reset the controller I let my sister use it and she some how remapped it. Now it's un-usable
Can I connect it to my Xbox n play gears of war on my plasma TV with that snes looking Xbox controller???
Would you say the dpad is mushier or clickier than, say, the sn30 pro plus? I find the sn30 pro + dpad a little too hard/mushy.
It feels almost exactly the same
Odd. I love the dpad on mine. The only dpad I ever had an issue with from 8bitdo is the SN30 pro wired version. The Bluetooth version is great. I have a lot of. 8bitdo controllers now.
@@Droogie128 It's not bad. It feels responsive and all, but I prefer dpads with less tension I guess, like the 3DS's and Xbox's.
Very elucidative. Thanks!
isn't the previous sn30 pro compatible with android? just wondering if the old sn30 pro can do the same job, if this one were compatible with xbox consoles I would totally understand but while it looks cool I thing I would still get the older version
Yes it can but doesn’t come with the clip
Great review bro. I ordered this through the ms store and it should be in any day now, this will not work on COD mobile just so u guys know.
So what game scannone play with it?
@@adharshc4871 game
Will you be reviewing the upcoming 8bitdo wireless arcade stick too??
I cant get the LT and RT RT triggers to register at all. Please help?
Can it work with the Crap-Box One yet? If not, I'll stick to the Nintendo compatible controllers. Ready to order another set of 8bitdos. I see the arcade pad is back. About to research those.
FYI, mainly use the SN30 Pro on the original SNES. Only looking for another edition to play on consoles that belong to friends and family. And the Switch USB thing has worked well on my nephews Switch. And it's been a blast for the brother to use a retro style controller.
Can i use this controller on xbox/windows 10 aswell? Like master cheif collection
Only if you stream
It'll work as is on SNES emulators, right?
Lon, do you know if they sell that new Mount separately? It's so much better than the old one, I want it for my snes30pro!
Not at the moment. They do have the mount for Xbox controllers though.
Is it possible to map the screen to make the controller work in other games?
I cannot connect it to my PC through cable or 8bitdo bluetooth adapter
Thanks for the info...want it to know if it work with xbox one system. I prefer to use this than other controller . Maybe when they update the firmware , i will get.
Suport capatibility xbox console séries? Suported ? Very Nice
I am trying to find a list of games that work with this controller, specially since CoD Mobile does not support it and Minecraft doest not register the triggers (even when changing to digital triggers)
i found similar problem with other games... :/
Does the clip work with the sn30 Pro+?
Just got this from Amazon to use on my fire HD 10, and the triggers don't even work... WTF?
It does support xinput, native controls in android gaming is through xinput not dinput.
lo probaste con cod mobile como control nativo ??
So can someone confirm that this will work as a regular bt controller for pc games?
Hopefully they tackle the gamecube controller with a bigger dpad like the power a and even add extra buttons for customization:(
Hey Lon, I tried updating my sn30 pro's firmware using the 8bitdo updating tool, selected SN30 Pro, then it updated and now instead of a green LED to indicate it's turned on, the LED flashes blue once, and then nothing, the controller won't turn on. I figured cuz I used the sn30 pro firmware it'd work.. I can still go into update mode by holding RB+LB+Xbox button but I have no way of flashing the original firmware back cuz it's not in their update tool, . Any ideas on how to fix it? I've sent an email to 8bitdo about it hoping they could help me out but maybe someone here has the same problem or a solution?
I've got the same problem. Did 8bit ever get back to you?
@@S1LENCEDX got it fixed, they updated their firmware program, just download it from their website, run the program, put your controller in update mode by holding RB+LB+Xbox button, then connect it to your pc through usb. It should take you to where you can select your controller, just select the SN30 Pro for Android and click update, happy gaming :)
No need for rumble on a controller when rumble isn't supported on xcloud.
Yeah, but it should have rumble and work on xbox. Who makes an Xbox controller and decides not to make it work on any xbox anyways?
@@alexcrowder1673 bud it clearly states in the name for Xbox on android, xcloud doesn't support rumble hence why it has no rumble motors.
Why would you add rumble motors to a controller that can't use them, you then increase the cost to the consumer for no reason.
I would have been fine with the limited functionality if they had priced it accordingly at, say, $30. But $45 is too much for a small Android-only controller, even with a clip. This is a rare miss from 8BitDo. All they had to do was give it Xbox/PC functionality as well and they would have knocked this one out of the park. Do you know how many people would love to have that d-pad for their side-scrolling platformers on Xbox?
Exactly, they're completely retarded not giving it compatibility for pc
@@dragos8839 is possible to use this pad on pc. U need xoutput and another app to disable the original incorrect inputs
Its just 15 extra bucks for something that will last for years , stop being cheap
Hi. Does it works with Google stadia too????.....thanks
can we use this cute controller for steam?
ETA Prime showed that X-input works for this.
thx for the honest review
Can this be used without xcloud just on tablet and phones??
yes
can phone clip use for normal sn30 pro??
No x-input for even PC? Why the heck?
a pity they don't sell these phone clips as standalone for the other sn30 pro, their regular clip is not very usable unless you have a very small phone
Seems like Microsoft wanted to target emulation enthusiast and Nintendo fans with this controller. This feels like ah gimped regular 8bitdo controller sans button mapping. I have 4 8bitdo controllers and I'll have to pass on this one.
sn30pro + buttons dont all work on xcloud i find, lt and rt just dont work for all games
Can this controller connect to the Steam Deck?
I was very interested in this controller as a multi-purpose investment that I could use for gaming on my phone or when I visit friends with a Switch or multi-player PC game, but most importantly as a fourth xbox controller for my home console. It is beyond me why xbox would license a controller that can play their games and has equitable hardware to their controllers, but exclude making the controller compatible with the console. I can't justify the cost myself. It cannot possibly be that difficult for Microsoft or 8bitdo to make it compatible with the console.
Nice
i wish the other one had analog triggers, or that this one could connect to everything that the other one can connect to
ETAPrime showed that it does do X input.
He said it is xinput, but that isn't the case, Ive confirmed with 8bitdo directly via email that it's dinput only.
Does it work on pc?
I'm completely baffled as to why they made an Xbox controller that literally doesn't work for Xbox. Is this an April fools joke? Seriously..... wtf...
Can it be connected to the iPad Pro?
So this is worse then the original il buy the older version cheers Lon 👍
would it also work on IOS devices?
it can work on Nintendo , PC and macOS if you use it with their USB wireless dongle
how did he play halo on a chromebook????
Will it work with the steam deck
Does the controller work with COD Mobile?
That's what I want to know.
Why wouldn't it?
@@big_ry82 cod mobile only supports official Xbox and PS4 controllers, not third party
It does not.
Does this work with Nintendo Switch?
Man, all i just wanted was leveled sticks with xbox buttons, they finally make it and it will only work for one thing and not like steam games? Gosh ill never find the perfect controller will i? (Xbox controllers cause physical pain to me due to the stick placement, so ive been hunting a Xbox controller that has the leveled sticks sorta like the Playstation controllers do which dont cause pain to my hands)
@lulurium have you gotten the newer wired 8bitdo pro controller for Xbox?
@@akilluminati47 luckily yeah! the second i saw the reveal, i ended up instantly pre-ordering it and i love it.
@@Luramo that's awesome happy gaming
what racing game was at 6:28??
Hotshot Racing. Just released on steam. Very fun.
so this can be connected to my pc via bluetooth?
No, only using the USB
Yes it can
I honestly like the look of it... 8Bitdo makes some awesome products but by watching up to 1:54 I have decided I have no interest in this controller.
Holy shit just bought one of these for my raspberry pi... So it's not going to work with my rpi?
Did it worked?
@@LucasC.Vasconcelos no
@@drwombat Thanks! I was about to do the same thing
Does it work for the Xbox
I got me one of these and I am using it for Android games and everything functions in the game except the right stick it does nothing and in a tester it clearly works only in game it does not
Is it working for pc?
Yes direct input only
Supports switch?
Can you use this on ipad?
This is it, this is the one.
Does this work on Xbox Series X?
Microstuff always good stuff.
I never seen that model before :/
Should've went with the Pro+ form factor which is a lot more comfortable, I'll pass.
Is it working for xbox one
works with pc ?
Does it work with iOS? iPad/iPhone?
Negative
@@LonSeidman thank you
Mybe need some usb key to work on pc .
Does it work on ios?
Does it work for iOS
I just want those buttons to add to the original sn30
Mine stopped working after 2 weeks... going back to Amazon in the next days...
Did they fix it?
@@DJDanceClassic nope. I just returned it.
I tried this on my Retroid Pocket 3+ running Android 11. Worst controller I've ever connected to the device. Unresponsive buttons and the triggers work 50% of the time on first person shooters. How are they allowed to release garbage like this?
Can you play them on an actual xbox one?
Unfortunately, no. In a completely bizarre move, they gave the controller Xbox branding but no Xbox console functionality.
@@InJeffable so it really is just an aesthetic change. That's disappointing. Granted I don't own an xbox one. But if I did, I would definitly buy this controller for platformers if you could use it on an xbox one. Totally missed opportunity
it's worth it just for the clip on other Sn30 pro controllers lol
Missed opportunity not being compatible with Xbox One console. The XBO controller is bad. 👎