8Bitdo Sn30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Original SNES/SFC (Transparent Edition)

These controller ar egreat,, they dont have the d/pad problem as the pcb and rubber domes have been improved/fixed. they work great with deamonbite adapters to the mister,, very impressive

... thats what my grandson said. He used for an old N64 unit that is at my house. We can actually play together now, so its a good connection point. It was well-packaged and looks like a good one (of course, my tech-savvy 12-yr-old grandson TOLD me which one to get, and he would know).

This controller is both aesthetically pleasing AND functions superbly! Everything about this controller feels remarkably similar to how an original controller feels. I find that the SN30 Pros buttons have a much harder feeling press to the buttons and the D-pad feels stiffer than an original controller. This controller on the other hand is PERFECT. Im honestly surprised that theres only 3 variants of this controller and that they dont seem as readily available (had to look a bit to find JUST the SN30) but its most likely because its 2.4g and only works on original hardware (or clones, you get what I mean). Obviously a bluetooth controller like the SN30 Pro/Pro+/Pro 2 makes more sense to focus on since they work on a myriad of other devices, but I hope to see another cool variant of this controller in the future. Maybe a Funtastic Orange a la the N64 controller? One can dream.

Must have if you’re playing a Super Nintendo

This is a comfortable and easy to use wireless solution with really low input lag (unlike Bluetooth solutions). It’s tested at an average latency of 11ms, which is perfect for my CRT, but I would only use it for RPGs on my 4K TV which already has a few frames of lag inherently.

I have bought 3 to pair with my analogue system! They work incredibly well!

I am a really big fan of this controller. It feels nearly identical to an OEM SNES controller but its new and its wireless. Its really easy to use, you just plug the receiver into your Super Nintendo and press the start button on the controller. Mine paired up right away with no issues. The console recognizes it exactly as if it were an original controller. Button layout is the same and everything. I love the throwback look of the translucent plastic, I hope 8Bitdo eventually makes it in more colors as well. This uses a 2.4GHz wireless connection, which has almost no input delay. I had tried 8Bitdos Bluetooth SNES controllers before, and there was a slightly noticeable delay, and pairing was sometimes challenging. With this, both of those issues are resolved. The other problem with their Bluetooth version was for some reason the d-pad didnt feel quite right, it was kind of mushy and wouldnt always feel right when trying to change directions quickly like in Street Fighter 2 or making corners in Super Bomberman. As far as I can tell, this revision has solved those issues as well, so the eliminated input lag and the better d-pad means the inputs feel precise like they should. My only very minor gripe is that these recharge via micro-USB. I wish it was USB-C to be consistent with most of my other devices, however it works and feels so good that I can deal with that, because its breathed new life into my SNES collection now that I can enjoy it without running cords all the way from my TV to my couch.

So I bought this because I wanted a clear version of their Bluetooth model so I swapped shells it’s just as sturdy as anything from 8bitdo their build quality is hard to beat.

Been using this controller for over a week now and I can say that Im really happy with this Wireless controller. No input delay and so on :) One word... Solid!

Best snes controller I’ve used