The SN30 Pro+ is the most advanced controller from 8BitDo ever. I-o data network & wireless cards driver download for windows. Available in Black, Classic or SN! With the 8BitDo Ultimate Software customize everything on the Pro+ from button mapping, stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and even create macros with any button combination. The 8Bitdo SN30 Pro takes the classic SNES gamepad design, adds dual analog sticks and four triggers, and makes the whole package work easily with your PC, Mac, Android device, and even the. 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Pro+ is the most advanced controller from 8BitDo ever. With 8BitDo Ultimate Software: Customize everything on Pro+ from button mapping, stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and even create macros with any button combination. Easily save your settings on a game by game basis with custom profiles.
Works over Bluetooth, no USB, no jailbreak required. Looks like I wasn't the only one to discover this!
Confirmed working with iOS 13.1+, iPadOS 13.1+ and 8BitDo SN30 (latest firmware v1.40) and SN30 Pro (latest firmware v1.32). Make sure everything is updated first – note the 8BitDo firmware updater is a 32 bit app and doesn't work with MacOS Catalina yet.
(Older versions of the SN30 firmware (3.0 and earlier) used “iCade” to trick the device into thinking it was a keyboard. This also works on iOS 13 but it isn't support by many apps or games.)
On your device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control > Switches > Bluetooth Devices… (you don't need to turn switch control “on”)
On your SN30 or SN30 Pro, hold Start + A to turn it on in MacOS mode
The controller will show up as “Wireless Controller” or “DUALSHOCK 4” depending on your iOS version, tap it, and you're all set!
Both controllers work great out of the box with Delta Emulator and several Apple Arcade games I tried.
You can swap a controller beteween devices by repeating the steps above – and after step 2, hold Select for 3 seconds while the controller is on to put it in pairing mode.
Interestingly, you can use the steps above to almost connect a Nintendo Pro Controller. The controller is recognized by iOS and will connect for a split second before disconnecting. This leads me to believe Nintendo should issue a firmware update to the Pro Controller to make it work.
Leave a comment if you've successfully tested other devices below.
- The only difference is their physical appearance:
- A. Dpad
- Arrow pattern on SN and black editions
- Lines on G Classic edition
- B. A/B/X/Y buttons
- A/B are convex and X/Y are concave for SN edition
- A/B/X/Y are all convex shaped
- C. Body and button colours
- As for their compatibly, functionality and connectivity, they are the same.
- When connected to Switch, you can find on these controllers:
- A. Screenshot = STAR button
- B. Home button = Logo button
- Turbo function can be set on its Ultimate Software.
- and NFC functions are not applicable here.
- You can not wake up your Switch wirelessly with this controller.
- SN30 Pro+ is a bluetooth controller, so it works with Switch, Windows, macOS, Android, Raspberry Pi as well as all the devices our retro receivers/adapters support.
- It auto reconnects to all the systems mentioned above with the press of START once they have been successfully paired.
- Yes, you can. Here is the procedure to follow:
- A. Press START to turn on the controller
- B. Press PAIR button on top of the controller to enter its pairing mode
- C. Press the button on the receiver/adapter, LED on the receiver/adapter blinks rapidly
- D. LED becomes solid when connection is successful
- Please follow the procedure below to fix the issue:
- A. Remove the battery pack from the controller first then put it back.
- B. Press and hold L1+R1+START for 3 seconds to enter its upgrade mode. Red Power LED will turn on.
- C. Go to https://support.8bitdo.com/ to get Upgrade Tools and upgrade its system following the instructions.
- D. Restart the controller and follow the instruction manual provided on our website afterwards.
- One Switch can only connect to 10 controllers the most, the connectivity issue you are facing can be caused by your Switching connecting to too many controllers already. Please follow the procedure below to fix it:
- A. Click on ‘System Settings’ on Home page of your Switch. Choose ‘Controllers and Sensors’ on this page.
- B. Click on ‘Disconnect Controllers’ to disconnect the connection.
- C. Click on ‘OK’ when the process is done.
- D. Restart your Switch and go back to ‘System Settings’ and choose ‘Change Grip/Order’.
- E. Re-sync the controller to your Switch from scratch. Y+START is the key combination for putting the controller on the right mode.
- They are controller mode indicators:
- A. LED 1 blinking: D-input mode
- B. LED 2 blinking: X-input mode (Xbox 360 mode)
- C. LED 3 blinking: macOS mode
- D. LED Rotating: Switch mode or pairing mode
- E. Solid LED: connection is successful
- *It also indicates the player mode when connected to Switch
- Just follow the procedure as below:
- A. Press and hold Y+START to turn on the controller
- B. Press and hold pairing button for 3 seconds to pair them
- C. Find ‘Switch Pro support’ & ‘Nintendo button mapping’ on Steam Control Setting and click on them
- We suggest you charge it via a phone power adapter with the USB cable which comes with the controller.
- The controller uses 1000mAh rechargeable battery pack with 4 hour charging time. The battery pack can last up to 20 hours when fully charged.
- As for how long can two AA batteries last, it depends the battery itself.
8bitdo Sn30 Pro+ Vs Switch Pro Controller
- Yes, you can. You can connect it to Switch, Windows, Android, Raspberry Pi and macOS using a USB cable.
- It uses a normal rumble, not HD rumble. You can turn on/off the vibration and alter the sensitivity via our Ultimate Software.
8bitdo Sn30 Pro+
- It depends on the number of controllers each device can take. Multiple SN30 Pro+ controllers can be used at a time.
8bitdo Sn30 Pro+ Software
- 10 meters. This controller functions the best within the range of 5 meters.