{"id":155034,"date":"2019-08-09T23:30:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T15:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geek.com\/featured\/-1799313\/"},"modified":"2019-08-09T23:30:59","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T15:30:59","slug":"review-the-8bitdo-sn30-pro-is-an-elite-nintendo-switch-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/test\/wordpress\/2019\/08\/09\/review-the-8bitdo-sn30-pro-is-an-elite-nintendo-switch-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: The 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Is an Elite Nintendo Switch Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nintendo Switch\u2019s official Pro controller is one of the best gaming controllers on the market. Though great, the controller lacks customization. This is where our friends at 8BitDo come to the rescue. The company has made a name for itself with its line of retro-style wireless controllers<\/a>. Now, it has released its own Pro Switch controller: the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+.<\/p>\n

Not only does the new controller look and feel great, but it also comes with software that allows for deep customization. The 8BitDo Pro+<\/a> is a must-own controller for Nintendo Switch users who wish to get more out of their system.<\/p>\n

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The 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ is physically a cross between a Super Nintendo and DualShock 4 controller. There are three variants: SN, GB, and Black editions. SN resembles the color scheme of the Super Nintendo, while GB has the look of the original GameBoy. The controller\u2019s size and weight prevent it from feeling like a Super Nintendo controller, though it has the same texture. The SN30 Pro+ is more in line with a DualShock 4\u2019s button layout and weight. Buttons click and spring in a satisfactory manner while the analog sticks move with just the right amount of resistance. It\u2019s an overall comfortable device you can easily play for hours.<\/p>\n

On its own, the SN30 Pro+ is a winner. What takes it to the next level is the software that enables users to customize the controller\u2019s functions. With the Ultimate Software program, you can remap every button and adjust the sensitivity of the analog sticks, triggers, and rumble. You can even assign one button to perform the function of many. The best part is the ease of the reprogramming process. All you need to do is install the program (found on 8BitDo\u2019s website<\/a>), plug in the controller, and customize until you\u2019re satisfied. At the time of this writing, the program is only available for PC. A Mac version should come out soon. The controller works great out of the box and I didn\u2019t feel the need to reprogram or adjust anything. Those who truly want a tailored experience will no doubt appreciate the depth of the software.<\/p>\n

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The controller isn\u2019t without drawbacks. It does not feature the gyroscopic function of the official Switch Pro controller. It may become difficult to progress or even play through certain games without the use of this feature. Another missing feature is NFC support, which is necessary to claim in-game Amiibo rewards. The lack of Amiibo support isn\u2019t a deal-breaker, but the lack of gyroscopic functionality certainly could be. I\u2019m not one hundred percent sure why the controller doesn’t have this feature (perhaps it’s to keep the price low?) but its absence will surely ruin some users\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n

For the purposes of testing, I played DC Universe Online<\/em>, Samurai Shodown<\/em> (1993), Sonic Mania<\/em>, and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection<\/em><\/a> on Switch. I tried Doom<\/em> (2016) and Blazing Chrome<\/em><\/a> on PC. As expected, the controller functioned great across all titles. I particularly enjoyed using the D-Pad in Sonic Mania<\/em>, Blazing Chrome<\/em>, and Samurai Shodown<\/em>. Playing modern 3D games like DCUO<\/em> and Doom<\/em> felt right as well.<\/p>\n