Product Comparison: 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ vs Nintendo Switch Pro


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General Specifications
Brand
8Bitdo
Nintendo
Model
SN30 Pro+
Switch Pro
Origin
China
China
About the Product
It boasts a full button set with clickable joysticks, rumble vibration, motion control, home and screen shot buttons. Not to mention a proper d-pad.
The Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller is a premium product boasting premium grips and a semi-transparent casing. It has the same buttons as the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode and is designed to be held and operated more easily than the Joy-Con controllers.
Key Specs
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Buttons
2x Clickable Analog Sticks, Start, Select, Home, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, Connect
2x Clickable Analog Sticks, Volume Buttons, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, Screenshot, Home
D-pad
4-position
4-position
Number of Analog Sticks
2
2
What customers say about "Key Specs"
8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad
  • Buttons in general feel high quality and I love the retro look.
  • This is a really well built controller, all of the buttons, d-pad.
  • The face buttons are well-made with good resistance.
  • Sticks has a nice feel to them.
  • Rumble is great and the buttons and joysticks are nice with a good amount of travel distance.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • A good D-pad, which compared to the Joycons is very welcomed.
  • It feels great, is really responsive and intuitive.
  • The sticks are very accurate.
  • The D-pad feels really good and everything is placed in a really good position.
  • The face buttons are very wide and solid.
Size & Weight
Height
2.53 in.
2.36 in.
Width
6.05 in.
5.98 in.
Depth
4.04 in.
4.17 in.
Weight
7.83 oz.
8.67 oz.
Features
Color
White
Black
Headphone Jack
No
No
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Wired, Wireless
Compatible Devices
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Touchpad
No
No
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration
Yes
Yes
Power
Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable Battery
Extras
Modifiable vibration, 6 axis motion sensor, Adjustable hair triggers, Customizable turbo function
NFC, Ergonomic design, Bluetooth 3.0, Battery life up to 40 hours
What customers say about "Features"
8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad
  • Used it on Switch and PC mostly and had no issues with connectivity.
  • Battery life is enough, I find that I need to charge about once a week, I play about 1-2 hours a day, so that's fine.
  • Controller is very easy to pair and has different pairing modes for different consoles.
  • The software is amazing and lets you set up the controller to whatever preferences you like, such as trigger dead zones or the strength of the rumble.
  • Great build quality.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Comes with USB Type A to Type C cable.
  • Nice feeling controller all round, infact is one of my favourite controllers.
  • No need for AA batteries, has its own built in battery.
  • The texture on the grips are just right.
  • It's sleek, soft and not too bulky.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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