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

I have been, for almost 10 years now, looking for the best ways to modernize my retro console setups. I have slowly, over the years, accepted that CRT displays are only becoming more and more rare. And that our wired controllers will degrade, and even with new parts and upkeep, still eventually stop feeling right or correct, and become ultimately obsolete.The biggest issue for me playing and loving these retro consoles, is lag with modern displays and wireless tech. Playing games like Mega Man X, and other precision platformers, is simply a pain in the ass with lag, especially for the tried and true retro gamers that play them a LOT and feel even the tiniest lag, like myself. It can make these games feel unplayable. Even official re-releases have these lag issues.Look no further, friend. I have tried many displays and wireless controllers. 8bitdo never disappoints. The SN30 Pro and Pro 2 have long been in my hands, and I picked this SN30 up for my SNES... I am impressed. I DID have to update the firmware. Initially, I had a good feel of lag on the controller. I was playing this, hooked into an original US NES, running via HD Retrovision Component cables to my RetroTink 4K, into my LG B4 OLED. I felt the lag, just slight, but it was there. AFTER updating the firmware, it is much better, if not eliminated. THE UPDATE IS IMPORTANT.It is the best feeling third party controller I have found to date. It is hard to pick a favorite between 8bitdo, Retrobit, and Retrofighters, as all have their pros and cons. But out of them all, 8bitdo is always my first choice when it's available - I own 4 of their controllers now, and I love them all.

If you're hesitant to try this controller, don't be. It's better than the original because it's cable free. This is every bit as on point as the original in every way.

So great I bought one for my NES too. I swear it responds faster than my wired SNES controller clone.

Nice product

Bought one of these to replace the old second hand SNES controllers I was using. The only noticeable differences right away is a very slight difference in weight, and it has convex buttons like on the Super Famicom. The receiver worked with no problems. I don't have any fancy way of testing lag, but I used it to play Donkey Kong Country on a CRT and couldn't notice any.Seeing as I've only had the controller a couple hours, I haven't been able to do any sort of stress testing, but I've been buying 8bitdo controllers for years and never had any problems with durability or battery life.

I ended up buying two to give my super nintendo a modern upgrade. I have finished several games now and they work great. Authentic feel and no lag that I can tell.

I needed wireless SNES controllers for a Retron that I'd bought recently. These are incredible. They look and feel premium, and they synced up to the Retron no problem. They hold charge very well and can survive any gaming session. 10/10!

These are fine controllers, but they do not feel "just like the original" as others here have claimed. The original SNES controllers have a much softer tactile feel to the face buttons and d-pad, but the 8BitDo feels too mechanical in its response. (The d-pad of the 8BitDo Pro 2 are closer to the mark, but you can't pair that with an original SNES.)I couldn't quite tell if this model was truly lag free, because I was making timing mistakes in Donkey Kong Country, which I don't normally (after 30 years of familiarity). And this was the newer improved revision of the Sn30, so it still might need some refinement.I've also had the pleasure of trying out the Hyperkin Scout, and found it felt far more like the original controller than this one. The face buttons and d-pad feel just right on that model, and it has a bit of extra ergonomic support on the rear of the model that is an improvement over the stock controller. For full disclosure, the Scout I tried was the wired model; but Hyperkin sells a wireless version which I've just ordered, so I can't yet comment on lag.Just know there are other options out there that you might find superior despite 8BitDo's clout. They make some great controllers, for sure, but maybe only one in three that I've tried has proved a hit.