So I'm thinking to get a controller for Switch, but I'm confused about the difference.

  • There are older & newer (better) batch? How to tell?
  • The concave vs normal button. Which is better?
  • D-pad triangle vs lines texture. Which feels better?

And any other pro / cons of their version?
Thanks all <3

3 years ago

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Which one do you think is best? And why in the comment please.

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G Edition
SN Edition
Black Edition

Questions 2 and 3 are prolly something, you need to try yourself. since they will be subjective

3 years ago
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True, just want to hear opinions maybe from someone who owned them all.
No shop have them on display & there isnt any clear picture showing the difference online.

For a popular product, its lacking the important content ><

3 years ago
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I own the SF Pro, not the Pro Plus, and for use with Steam, not Switch. So this isn't exactly what you were looking for, but hopefully it is a helpful data point.

I was fortunate to get this new for ~US$27. The Xbox 360 controller is my primary controller and is superior to the SF30 Pro in just about every way. The build quality and button feedback and smoothness of the analog, D-pad, shoulder buttons and triggers of the Xbox 360 are ALL much better. As such, I would find it really difficult to justify buying the SF30 Pro at full price, which over here is not that far off from the Xbox 360 controller price.

But for the price I paid, it's quite a decent second controller for local co-op or multiplayer, or as back-up controller. It looks works, it looks good, and I like the compact design. And it is much better than the Logitech F310 that I used to have.

3 years ago
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Thank you for sharing.

From what I read, the SN30 Pro+ is better than Switch Original Pro Controller in a lot of ways.
But the controller itself has some physical differences with their version and I cant get enough information if those differences are pure looks or more.

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3 years ago
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I don't have one of those, but heard that particular controller is good from a few friends with one. I did pick up one of their USB adapters so I could use my PS4 controllers on my Switch. Sadly didn't work with Virtua Racing, the one game I wanted it for (supports up to 8 players on local split screen, but only with Joy Cons, real shame). Found it works on the Mini systems (PlayStation Classic and Mega Drive Mini) and PC as well so I just use it there instead.

Do be aware that the replacement will be limited in some ways if it will be your primary Switch controller. My regular third party controller for the system is an officially licensed PowerA Pro controller, it lacks rumble, Amiibo support and can't be used to turn on the system like an official controller, Nintendo wanted it to be lacking features so it would be less appealing. :P
Still, I find it nicer for certain games than the Joy Cons. Might get an Nintendo Pro controller later though.

As I don't believe 8Bitdo went with a official license, they might include some of those features but I wouldn't expect them anyway. One flaw to be aware of is that they might block the third party controllers with firmware updates, I know my adapter can be updated to get past that, their controllers should offer the same.

3 years ago
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Yeah, there are some cons but mostly pros.
Cant wake up from controller, no amiibo support & small cons really.

The controller itself I heard is better overall. So I think I'll try it =)

  • I do hope they wont block 3rd party. I dont think they will.
3 years ago
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Even if they are blocked by an update, you just connect it to your PC to run the update software.

Turning on matters more depending where you leave the system. Rumble matters with some games more than others. Amiibo support, depends on the player. I have a few which I scan daily in Fire Emblem Warriors for resources, but if someone doesn't own any, that limitation won't even be noticed.

3 years ago
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I use SN30 Pro+ for multipurpose controller for both my PC and Switch and haven't used any others so not really the best of opinions but my left analog stick got slight drifting about 2 months into use. I may have just been a bit unlucky though. Other than that, it works fine for both machines and is a simple one time set-up then a plug and play (well... just play since it's wireless so no need to plug :P)

3 years ago
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Oww.. I thought this would be the drift free controller.

Get warranty. Only 2 months in use.

3 years ago
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Sodding drift is a pain in the arse, it is why I own a third party controller. My first set of Joy Cons had drift to the point games were unplayable less than three months after I got the system. The right stick was constantly aimed down and spinning the camera like a top. My current replacements have been issue free thankfully, but unless a game needs them, I play with the PowerA controller just to be safe.

3 years ago
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Hi...did you end up getting one?
We're about to get a Switch and I'm looking at a pro-style controller. This one appeals to me because I can use it on a PC also, and has PS3 button layout (just like the Logitechs I use on the PC).
Thoughts?

3 years ago
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Yes, got the SN version.

Go get it. It's good =)
Just make sure u check the difference between each version and pick the one you like the most (Other than the colour difference).

3 years ago
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Thanks...I probably will do just that. :)

3 years ago
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No problem, you will like it. Enjoy =)

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