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All firmware updatable 8Bitdo controllers are now Switch compatible!
- Thread starter D.Lo
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Great King Bowser
Property of Kaz Harai
I've got a NES30 Pro and an FC30 Pro and the first keeps on being unable to pair with the Switch. I've managed to get them both to pair simultaneously once and then after the NES30 Pro will keep refusing to re-pair for subsequent sessions.
No issues with the FC30 Pro re-pairing after the Switch has been put in sleep. Anyone have any ideas? I managed to get the NES30 Pro once by downgrading the firmware to an older model and then re-upgrading it. But then the same problem occurred where it wouldn't re-pair afterwards. Driving me bonkers.
No issues with the FC30 Pro re-pairing after the Switch has been put in sleep. Anyone have any ideas? I managed to get the NES30 Pro once by downgrading the firmware to an older model and then re-upgrading it. But then the same problem occurred where it wouldn't re-pair afterwards. Driving me bonkers.
JPeeples83
Member
I got my NES30 to pair once and haven't had any luck since. No matter which Youtube guide I use to try and re-trace my steps, nothing works.
katsubento
Member
Got my two SNES pads. The D pad is definitely better than the Pro controller.
I really want a Sega six button pad for this thing now.
I really want a Sega six button pad for this thing now.
JPeeples83
Member
Finally got it to pair again...right after the testpunch! Ah well, Ultra SF 2 works like a dream and it seems like holding Select after hitting the pair button did the trick.
dolabla
Member
Bought a 2nd controller (SNES30) to play with friends when they come over and picked up USF2 Friday. Other than the dpad needing to be broke in, it indeed works like a charm.
The only problem I've noticed with this (the SFC30 version) controller was when the controller started dying, it became extremely laggy and unplayable. But I read you just need to charge it and it works fine. Did that and everything was back to normal.
So that's the only con I've noticed, but it's not really a big deal. You're gonna have to charge the controller anyways.
The only problem I've noticed with this (the SFC30 version) controller was when the controller started dying, it became extremely laggy and unplayable. But I read you just need to charge it and it works fine. Did that and everything was back to normal.
So that's the only con I've noticed, but it's not really a big deal. You're gonna have to charge the controller anyways.
GreyOcelot
Member
Got this working. Works pretty well for Mario kart 8.not so sure a game that uses all 4 shoulder buttons heavily will be the super comfortable. We'll see when I get zelda this coming week
Happens to me too. The Windows (10) settings show the inputs just fine, but games don't work with it correctly.
sixteen-bit
Member
Is the D-pad on SFC/SNES 30 the same as the one on FC30/FC30 Pro ?
The problem with SFC/SNES 30 controllers is that I need those two extra triggers, mostly for 3 punch/kick button combos on Ultra SFII
Other than that I wouldn't hesitate to go with it, but the joyticks being bad is pretty disappointing.
What moves use all three kick or punches on USF2? Zangief's lariat?
Shut up and take my money.
Probably not considering they are just bluetooth controllers
Oh wow, I just got around to updating the firmware on my SFC30 and trying it with MK8D and I was finally able to 3-star Special Cup 150cc. With a D-pad!
This is just lovely. I might just take the SFC30 to work now. I just need the Nyko portable dock they just announced and I'm set.
This is just lovely. I might just take the SFC30 to work now. I just need the Nyko portable dock they just announced and I'm set.
Link_enfant
Member
Charged attacks with Boxer too, can't remember other examples but I'd feel more comfortable having those additional triggers.
I still haven't made a decision between FC30 Pro and SNES/SFC30.
I fixed it, I wasn't really in XInput mode but Steam still recognized the pad. in XInput mode all works like a charm out of the gate.
molnizzle
Member
Ordered a second SFC30 to hopefully get the old logo. I don't have a use for 2 until VC, but when that happens I'll want both controllers to match.
saks for ost
Member
About to pull the trigger on two NES30 Pro controllers.
Have anyone tested them with the new firmware update 3.00 on the Switch yet?
Have anyone tested them with the new firmware update 3.00 on the Switch yet?
drangleic tourism
Member
My NES30 works just like before after the update.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Wow. WTF 8bitdo...
My guess is there's not enough room in the fw to support everything at the same time. It's easy enough to go back and forth between the different fw though.
gingerbeardman
Member
It's mentioned in the update log for the new firmware and it's also mentioned in this thread.
iOS/iCade support was only in a handful of old games anyway.
So I received two NES 30 Pro controllers last week and while they look and feel great the lag is fucking horrible. I had a 4 player Tetris/Bomberman session and the controls would "stick" messing up my Tetris set ups or a bomber would keep moving in one direction. Sometimes you can really feel the lag and it sucks in fast paced games. Maybe the controllers work better when there isn't a lot of controllers already paired? But as they are now I don't recommend them. Am I the only one having issues?
D.Lo
Member
Sounds like low battery. There should be no lag.
Ah I barely had them charged
Foxy the Fox
Member
Did Nintendo changed something?
Now It only makes me pair one.
I literally saw how after restarting the console, I paired two and one of them suddently disconected.
After that one of my controllers only pair them the other isn't.
Both are the pro 8bitdo controller.
Now It only makes me pair one.
I literally saw how after restarting the console, I paired two and one of them suddently disconected.
After that one of my controllers only pair them the other isn't.
Both are the pro 8bitdo controller.
sleepnaught
Member
Anyone else having trouble pairing their controller? I press start+Y and it eventually shows up under the pairing screen but as soon as I press A and try to play the controller immediately drops connection. Any ideas?
As long as input lag isn't the reason, because as myself and many other users have pointed out there is no lag at all. The controllers are great.
How do we make this happen?!
And you tried it on the switch?
molnizzle
Member
Yeah, we're all using them on Switch. There's only the lag you get on a Switch pro controller, since that's what how console is interpreting the wireless signal.
shouamabane
Member
I sent 8bitdo a request for a Saturn pad on twitter and they faved it. I would suggest doing the same.
Patrick Young
Member
I probably would've bought all their controllers if their NES pad didn't have extra buttons.
shira
Member
JustSurvive
Member
How reliable have these been for everyone? I have seen a lot of mixed thoughts, and after the 3.0 system update, have read multiple reports of the controllers being completely unusable from input lag.
Been really interested in these for the versatility and price, but do not want to deal with them if they are flaky.
Been really interested in these for the versatility and price, but do not want to deal with them if they are flaky.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Is anyone using the 8bit do controller in the original Wii? Just want to know if it works. I know classic controllers are available but complete wireless would be so much better. Thanks.
HorseFD
Member
Has anybody had any luck getting a NES30 PRO (latest firmware) working with a jailbroken iPhone? I got it recogised using Controllers For All when I start it in Android mode, but apps like PPSSPP don't respond to any input.
The controller is working flawlessly with my Switch and it has improved Puyo Puyo Tetris and Shovel Knight so much.
The controller is working flawlessly with my Switch and it has improved Puyo Puyo Tetris and Shovel Knight so much.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah, but it is recognized as a wii remote. Input mapping is therefore limited to A, B, 1, 2, + and -. If you press L+R together on the 8Bitdo pad, it's mapped to "shake" for games that use waggle as an input command such as the rolls in DKCR.
Foxy the Fox
Member
Warning to Switch Users
Having them for like a month( I got two pros) I feel the need to give a warning to Switch users who wants to buy them:
-Using 8bitdo controllers without a Joycon paired/active or any other Nintendo controller is fine.
-If you use any Nintendo controller and the 8bitdo one at the same time, you will feel tremendous lag on the 8bitdo controllers. This happens to a lot of people.
-Pairing these controllers is a bitch, you will have to restart your console numerous time to pair two of these.
I regret buying these controllers so much
Having them for like a month( I got two pros) I feel the need to give a warning to Switch users who wants to buy them:
-Using 8bitdo controllers without a Joycon paired/active or any other Nintendo controller is fine.
-If you use any Nintendo controller and the 8bitdo one at the same time, you will feel tremendous lag on the 8bitdo controllers. This happens to a lot of people.
-Pairing these controllers is a bitch, you will have to restart your console numerous time to pair two of these.
I regret buying these controllers so much