Official Nintendo Switch Online SNES Controller VS 8BITDO

[@CharacterDesignForge]

With an SN30-Pro in my bag, I can play on the Switch, my laptop, and iPad- pretty great advantage to me.

[@SassyCheeseCake]

iPad? That works fine? I thought iOS 13 only really opened up for the ps4 and xbox one controller? Please enlighten me

[@luisfernando55]

Which version of the sn30 pro ?

[@simplyme417]

The only thing I can’t play with this controller (SN30 pro) is links awakening, it keeps shutting off on the title screen, having the lite and joycon drift making it impossible to play anything I was excited to use this controller, it works just fine with animal crossing so idk why it shuts off when I try to play Zelda

[@aoterou]

@@SassyCheeseCake I know this comment is old but maybe someone will see it. Yes, it works on iOS but you have to use the accessibility feature to connect it (as a switch for disabled people) after that it works flawlessly, even better that on Apple TV (on appleTV you can just connect it as a regular BT controller)

[@drewzero3789]

Wulff Denn gotta do more skits like they did in the beginning it's hilarious

[@JoshieboyStudios]

The fact that "they" didn't overplay it is great. So many youtube channels thing their skits have to be like 3-5 minutes and they just overstay their welcome.

[@drewzero3789]

@@JoshieboyStudios yeah I forgot what other video Wulff Denn did that the main dude had a sword and green screen and he was like "and take that!!" Was hilariously random I guess I appreciate random comedy like that but I see your point thank KZbin for the fast forward option

[@mronissopwnage]

"What happened?"

[@RESNone208]

@No. Within one’s area of expertise. The wheelhouse in baseball is a hitter’s ideal pitch zone, so that’s where the idiom comes from.

[@NPow94]

Joshieboy Studios Agreed! Less is more!

[@nanorunneram]

This guy has honest reviews instead of the other channels that are overly hyped

[@WulffDen]

thanks maaaaan

[@ddnava96]

@No.. I got the SN30 Pro with the American color scheme (Purple instead of multi-color) and I absolutely love it. I can also use it for most Switch games (1-2-Switch and Super Mario Party being the only exceptions I know of) which is great!

[@KaizAmari]

JeremySheer especially rgt85 for clickbait and padding for reaching 10 minute mark

[@tonymonteiro1081]

But I think he missed 1 detail about zl and at buttons in the NES and snes app

[@cashnelson2306]

@@JeremySheer lol companies really have people so scared they won't open hardware they rightfully own, this is sad you aren't going to get banned for fixing your switch my dude

[@d4rk1ink]

ZL is supposed to take screenshot and ZR is supposed to be your home button on the SNES app

[@WulffDen]

Holding ZL and L together takes a screenshot, ZR and R together goes to the home screen. Only in that app. I missed this when I made the video.

[@d4rk1ink]

@@WulffDen No worries, I blame Nintendo for not including a manual with it.

[@joefreedman4403]

@@WulffDen But does it wake the switch? My gripe with SN30 Pro is it doesn't and wired version is too short.

[@TenshiRuya]

@Victor Concepcion You don't have to press ZL+ZR to use ZL as Capture and ZR as Home. They work like that straight away in the SNES app. ZL+ZR enables the rewind function.

[@HBlatz87]

@@joefreedman4403 no there is no way that I've seen to wake the switch. You need to press the button on the unit itself to get out of sleep mode. Annoying, yes, but other than that it's a great controller honestly

[@Zx9rider88]

This nso controller paired with 8bitdo Bluetooth dongle plugged into SNES classic console is perfection

[@SomeRetroGuy]

I figured it would work well but I've been looking for confirmation that it does. I assume the NES controller also pairs well with the mini too. Managed to get all the nso controllers without paying a scalper but the NSO library sucks. Mini consoles are amazing 😊. Also read that down + select will bring you to the menu so you don't have to hit the reset switch!

[@l3thal_st0rm56]

Poor f***in plant, just knocks it off the table, wtf man. Lol

[@jbuggyps2]

That plant has rights!!!

[@rockinval93]

That poor plant had so much life left in it!

[@tonymonteiro1081]

Time stamp I missed it lol.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@@tonymonteiro1081 it's the beginning.

[@calypsopiter]

Looks like a plastic cat grass. It's immortal.

[@elliot8518]

8:00 "$50 dollars more..." you mean just $50! SN30 pro+ is only $50 on amazon.

[@loustandards2827]

So did I. In fact, I prefer that because in my head it makes good sense. Nin-ten-do, 8-bit-do. 3 syllables. Product relation. "Yeah, u got dat Switch. But u got dat 8bitdo?"

[@NativS2002]

@@loustandards2827 I think you accidentally commented on the wrong comment.

[@loustandards2827]

@@NativS2002 I did. My comment was meant to be in response to someone asking about pronunciation.

[@nickhippen2850]

@@willishere2956 You get way more value with the SN30 pro+ for $30 less. I don't know why anyone would buy a pro controller over that.

[@sauceyninja1233]

Nick Hippen ik this is a late comment, but not rly. Yes, you get more value, but, that applies if u play mostly 2D games.

[@NFiniteCombos]

I don't know why but I just.find you incredibly relaxing to watch. I enjoy you more do than any other channel talking about the same thing. Idk what it is. Maybe the format that you do or the great audio and video. It's just excellent. Thank you

[@HippyShake9]

The biggest difference I can see between the 8Bitdo and the official SNES controller is that one is always available and the other one sells out in 2 seconds and never gets a restock.

[@legostar55]

I actually don't know which is which. I've never seen trouble with the Nintendo Controller being available

[@ZoofyZoof]

@@legostar55 Neither have I

[@AdrielLoboz]

N64 Controller be like

[@narcosman]

I managed to order it from the austrian nintendo shop and then got it shipped from poland.

[@bostonsamus9466]

LOVE that you're so passionate and knowledgeable on these controllers so I don't have to agonize, figuring it out myself. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@RaymondBottoneTV]

We’ve finally been able to order our SNES controller in the UK! I’d be happy to source the EU multi coloured button controller if you want one for the collection Bob!

[@TheYahshua1234]

I always see it sold out and douche bags on Kijiji trying to sell for like 80$ CAD

[@RaymondBottoneTV]

Yahshua Barrett it’s a shame that many take advantage of the demand and push for resell!

[@luv4cheese591]

I have an 8 BitDo SN30 controller (looks exactly like the original SNES controller), but the d-pad is a bit too stiff for my liking. I replaced the rubber d-pad ring inside with one of my old SNES controllers, and it works flawlessly. I have been using the official NES Switch controllers on my Raspberry Pi 3, and I love them! Great build quality from Nintendo. As always, I always love your down to earth sincerity and honest reviews. Take care.

[@skylerring8287]

Love the quality of these controller reviews! Purchased an Sn30 pro for playing Pokémon shield since most of Pokemon is navigating menus and the d-pad is more natural for me. Loving it so far!

[@dcta51]

Yeah the wireless 8bitdo controller with the control sticks without the handles is hands down the best one! Since it still has that novelty feel but you could still play it with other games! Essentially making every game feel like a Super Nintendo game!

[@twjohnsun]

Isn't there a button combo that functions as a "Home Button" input in the SNES app?

[@gardhul]

Actually the SNES/NES apps will map ZL and ZL as screenshot/home buttons (since they won't do anything in NES/SNES games anyway) and pressing them simultaneously will bring the in-app menu

[@Yipper64]

Only in the snes app though.

[@jamesa800]

pupypup still would’ve been nice for Wulff to mention 😊

[@FMJ1400]

@Morgoth Bauglir thats cool!

[@smashtankful]

The SNES controller feels better to me than 8bitDO SN30 Pro. The buttons are easier and more satisfying to press. I personally would buy again and am happy to have both controllers.

[@nbaclips4040]

It really makes you feel like an SNES controller

[@AnimacNut]

FYI, they finally released a Mac version of the mod app for the Pro+.

[@WulffDen]

OOOoOOoooOhhhh this is good news

[@02337755]

That “Crew” shot was Great 👍

[@edimopoulos10]

Literally I was searching for a comparison between the snes switch online VS 8bitdo and wulff den vid pops up

[@orangetatosauce]

that skit was the best part of this episode, I love how its like 4 versions of him wearing the same outfit, makes it funny

[@LayneSadler]

the whole goal is for the controller to be identical to the original so that you get the authentic SNES experience. for example, if the Y button isn't recessed and the same angle/distance from B, and the joysticks get in the way of the original feel, then it misses the point. in competition, you want the real deal.

[@sagemorgillo5313]

I've experienced the over sensitivity, but it was only activated when I slightly press up while pressing left or right. These diagonals are mis-inputs as I clearly wasn't pressing on the button in order to get a diagonal. However if you just adjust your grip, and are a bit more precise with which direction you are pressing the issue does go away. (I have an sn30pro gameboy edition if you were wondering)

[@SnoFitzroy]

"Do you even care about a solid D Pad" I don't even notice that it exists when switching between my Switch, my Switch Lite, and my pro controller. I just reach for the input and it does what it's supposed to (usually).

[@xerostyle]

sn30pro+ is my fav controller of all time. it's like if super Nintendo and PlayStation had a baby. and that baby was able to play video games on literally every device

[@Xero36]

I like the extra production value you put into you videos rather than just talking in front of the camera with a background the whole time. More digestible. Thanks

[@JonnyTenebrous]

"Do you even care about a solid D Pad?" - Yes, more than any other feature on a controller, and this has made the last two decades of console gaming rather frustrating! - Also, thanks for helping me feel better about not being able to get my hands on this official SNES Switch controller in the UK. I already have the 8bitdo options, so now I'm not bothered as much about "missing out". I was only after the D Pad anyway!

[@barpoe1]

SN30 8bit do is the only controller I use. I love it, it’s also portable for tabletop mode. I leave my joycons at home because it makes the Switch too bulky. I’ve not used my pro controller either since I got the 8bit do one. They are an amazing company. Even the packaging was spot on.

[@xProErax]

8:49 I love how this is the most replayed part of the video and I went to watch this video just to see the same part lmao

[@bossssssist]

This guy's energy made me watch this vid all the way through

[@ddnava96]

"This guy" is one of my FAVORITE KZbinrs!!

[@KidBowsur]

Yeah this guy is dope. Wish he did all the videos lol

[@ekene4886]

@No. No he doesn't

[@leprecoon2945]

Thank you for being the only person that mentioned the lack of home button.

[@DinoNuggies4665]

I bought the SN30 pro, the one they don’t sell anymore because of Nintendo copyright reasons. And I use it for everything I can because it’s my hands down favorite controller.

[@Yipper64]

If you want to have the completely authentic feel and a home button... The gbros adapter works with the classic controller. And if you hold select and up it toggles the dpad.

[@LimeyOtoko]

On the regular SN30 you can go back to the emulator menu with Start + Select, and you can also use do the home button by pushing Down and Select. Just a heads up! (You can also start Mario Maker with it, using L+R)

[@davidzhorvath]

OH! I thought it was pronounced 8-Bit "DOH" like Nintendo. DOH!

[@ripjammer]

I’m pretty sure it is.

[@Maple_MK]

@@ripjammer No, 8BitDo themselves announced that it was pronounced the other way. I guess it's so they the name sounds different from Nintendo.

[@quetzalcueyat]

@@Maple_MK they probably said that after Nintendo sent the yakuza

[@ultrakwon]

Even if it's pronounced 8 bit "doh," I don't think he cares. Hell, he pronounces Mario as Mary-O and realtor as real-uh-tor.

[@ukeplayer91]

ULTRA KWON Because that’s how you pronounce those words properly

[@CheesePlow]

Actually, I'd take the OG SN30 over the Official SNES controller. Pressing down+select acts as the home button, and start+select acts as ZL+ZR, so you don't lose any functionality.

[@ZoofyZoof]

OG SN30 has the d-pad permanently acting as a thumbstick and you can't change it. This is bad for games like Kirby.

[@BraxtonKovary]

So..... How many SNES style controllers do you have now??

[@BassBoostingBrony]

yes!

[@WulffDen]

GIVE ME MORE ლಠ益ಠ)ლ

[@BassBoostingBrony]

@@WulffDen Wood and you should make a battle Who has more controller?

[@dcta51]

@@WulffDen which ones your favorite?

[@deadhead4077]

The rewind feature uses the zr and zl and I've learned to abuse it for better or worse

[@retrogamerguy2155]

What the fuck is the point of a game where you can just rewind it? There's zero challange or sense of achievement and you don't even have to use any skill at all... what's even the point? You might as well watch a video of someone else playing it. It's just cheating your way through with tool assistance. It's so dumb. Might as well use a cheat code to skip to the end credits 😂

[@retrogamerguy2155]

@@TG-kt9vg It seems like it just defeats the purpose of a game for me

[@ORDER4STU]

Weir everywhere! NFA

[@zedorda1337]

With just an adaptor I use the classic mini controllers both the NES/SNES ones. I bought some 8bitdo controllers for everything else.

[@CatBat387]

Love your controller reviews. They are super in depth and touch all the points i wanna hear about. Keep it up! 💯

[@michaelholzer5691]

Sn30 pro + is $50 not "$50 more." (Just to help, love your chanel!)

[@dean.lambros3695]

Thank you for doing this! I was waiting for someone to compare the two

[@amylee9092]

Are you really surprised it was Bob?

[@jacobyorton]

I agree, Bob. Not being able to use the D-Pad on my 8BitDo is THE major flaw of Link's Awakening! Dozens of times out of instinct and muscle memory I've tried pressing the D-Pad.

[@Rad-Dude63andathird]

Yeah that's about it. It's cool and nostalgic, there's absolutely better options, but if you wanna play these games the way they were intended to be played back then, it's hard to beat this option.

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Not gonna lie you have become the only place I go to checkout my Nintendo switch stuff. Others do okay but I’m equally entertained and informed by you. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@leanzene1742]

Your intros have gotten so good lately. Keep it up.

[@jamesmoffatt3715]

I use my Nintendo SNES pad regardless of the lack of home button. Frustrating sometimes yes but I just keep the joy cons on hand.

[@rickn7498]

8bitdo sn30 pro+ is hands down my fav controller next to my Astro c40. Comfort + nostalgia. Great vid, I was on the fence.

[@brandondegraw825]

Couldn't agree more. With the 8bitdo controller you get a home button, screenshot button, a functional zl&zr, along with dual analog sticks that still feel good when you're playing games outside of 2D/retro style games, and the D-Pad seems to be superb on mine (doesn't favor diagonal inputs). My one and only personal gripe is the position of the analog sticks, and that's simply because I have larger hands/fingers. Playing super metroid, the left analog stick sometimes gets in the way when going for the select button to switch to missiles/super missiles/etc. As far as pairing issues are concerned...read the instructions that come with the controller and don't be dumb 😂👍

[@CSword514]

I actually just sold my Snes Switch Controller to a friend. Not having a home button is a deal breaker. I have the SN30 Pro Plus.

[@CSword514]

@Maurice Smith only within the SNES app

[@Ranvier6]

ZL and ZR buttons work as home and screen capture buttons in the SNES app.

[@ziggymack2233]

Wow, great review. I've been using the SNES30 Pro for a few months now on emulators and Zelda BOTW/River City Girls. It's solid for an aftermarket. I'm wowing how Nintendo dropped the ball so heavily on this and seems like an afterthought

[@qinsthings]

This really helped me. Was debating which one I should buy. Thank you!!!

[@soulful_chris]

Thrown shade aside about missing the Home Button feature in the SNES app, you're 100% right about the controller primarily being a collector's item, especially in comparison to the SN30 Pro, which I've already bought thanks to one of your earlier videos. 😉

[@kohakkanuva3224]

actually, you can also get nso controllers straight from the Nintendo store in NYC. Since I often end up in manhattan, it's perfect placement.

[@Predxenot800]

The 8bitdo DIY kits for the snes classic or original controllers is so much better. You get a Nintendo original controller with home button, swapable dpad (can switch to either analog stick), also can swap face buttons too. Plus can use on other devices as well.

[@CultOfWeirdness]

I feel like the snes generation was the first generation where the top video game companies both had awesome controllers. The Genesis bean controller is one of my favorite controllers ever. And the snes controller was flawless at the time

[@Dman130]

Best controller reviews, like a new age classic game room. Great work man!

[@RobbyWheelerGuitar]

I definitely have had an issue with the d-pad on 8bitdo controllers, but my understanding is that it's been fixed. It's not something you'll notice on a lot of games but if you play any Mario games and find yourself unable to crouch slide, then you'll see the problem. I did the ring fix and added a couple small layers in the center underneath the pivot ball and it works perfectly now and feels excellent. FWIW my controllers are the ones analogue sold with the SuperNT, which was before 8bitdo allegedly fixed their d pads. Definitely well worth the money though, even if I had to tinker to get it perfect.

[@skadragon]

They haven't. Not on any Snes style controllers. We need a SN30 refresh.

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

How can you fault a SUPER NES controller for not having rumble and analog sticks?

[@Left4Cake]

The USB C able is better but I wanted to use 2 snes controlls on the side in tablet mode.

[@CoffeeMan678]

I barely watch this guy, but that intro was hilarious, man. 😂

[@YSBunny573]

SN30 can use ZL and ZR by pressing Start and Select at the same time. It also can use the home button by pressing Down and Select.

[@Abou47Pandas]

ZL and ZR on the SNES online, are used as the home button and the screen shot.

[@Linkenfant]

Lack of Home button is annoying but just keep your Pro Controller near you (if you have one, which is highly recommended) and that's not really a problem anymore. You just need it to play games which require analog sticks like Smash anyway, it's not like the SNES controller works as a complete replacement, just a more optimal and comfortable option for specific 2D, platformers and fighting games for instance.

[@Linkenfant]

Really good video though! :)

[@mainstreetsaint36]

That Saturn style controller got my interest. I'm looking that one up!

[@BoyNike75]

Have you tried the 8BitDo DIY products? The NES Classic and SNES Classic upgrades are awesome. Shortcuts for missing buttons are perfect.

[@LeyLynn]

If this controller can work for the NES, SNES, and well GB & GBA app on the Switch that's more than enough reason to me to pick it up. I got it ordered and hopefully get it back the end of next week

[@Velocity_AU]

I got an og SNES controller that i got from a bargin bin, im going to get the 8BitDo SNES Bluetooth conversion kit for it so I can use it for games again

[@r1skt8k3r]

Finally the comparison video I wanted and you made it happen Beatemups!!! Thanks!!!

[@linknero1]

I need 2 SN30 with thumbsticks, but sadly the only available style is "not the one I'd prefer". I hope I can find a pair of them :D

[@FBlockLeymann]

Depending on your setup you can reach over to your docked switch with the joy-cons connected and press the home button there

[@sugars205]

I have the SF30 Pro, and OMG I love that little controller. You forgot to mention it's compatible with pretty much all console and PC....... Man I love that controller!!!!!

[@kwicksandz]

i never had a problem wih 8bitdo until i tried axiom verge where you have to double tap a direction to walk through walls. the 8bitdo would take several tries to sucessfully pull it off.

[@sparkster7744]

3:50 My fix for the crappy D-pad on the 8bitdo was to replace it with a legit SNES one (from a broken controller). It works perfectly after that, no weird stickers

[@brauschnutz3257]

Love this channel. It is quickly becoming my favorite. ❤️

[@jumuno_1137]

0:17 Surprised beatemup isn’t there

[@Cypress1600]

Jamie Bui thank god he isn’t

[@jumuno_1137]

Cypress Mckendrick why?

[@cv6531]

@@jumuno_1137 obnoxious fake enthusiasm and jumpcuts out the ass

[@obliviondio]

Unfortunately people love him

[@avd_designs_]

He is great, it’s not fake enthusiasm and I find the jump Cuts to be funny.

[@zidolos228]

Thanks for the review it's nice to see a video that actually answers the question everyone actually had on this

[@icanthelplt90]

Finally... what took you so long!!! You sway my final opinion on most everything to do with my Switch!

[@garymikey]

SN30 Pro+ is the best for playing retro and modern games for the Switch IMO

[@fakename9283]

I just love these videos so much, keep up the amazing work!

[@johnnyguzman6888]

It has the best Dpad ever made. so its perfect for side scrollers and fighting games.

[@bland9876]

I have one of the 8bitdo modkits and it allows you to press select and down as a home button it also allows you to hold select plus left or right for that joy stick (why you need the right joystick idk) up make it the dpad. If you hold start plus down instead of pressing it the face buttons will now be xbox layout hold them again to go back to Nintendo layout.

[@luisarkham6027]

I have the SN30 pro for 5-6 months now, it feels amazing, i honestly only use it for pc gaming and 2D games on my switch, never had a problem, and now that the SNES app is out i feel even happier to have it, best purchase in gaming i've done in a long time

[@mercster]

Hey man this is the first, maybe second video I've seen from you. So I'm new to your channel. How many folks do you have working for you, with editing and all that? Your presentation, editing, camera work, and script are top notch. This could be a show on TV. Too bad I never play Nintendo (I watched this cuz I have the 8bitdo SN30+ Pro). Anyway, well done.

[@RezeedTheDataspirit]

Incidentally, there's a mayflash NES/SNES to WII adapter that has a button command that lets you turn that Dpad into the left analog stick and back as well has a button command for the home button. Paired with the magic NS...you can see where I am going with this.

[@Umamis_Boy]

Man, your guy's intros are really good.

[@SwagGamer9750]

Let's hope Uncle Nintendie doesn't sue 8-Bitdo for copying their homework.

[@walterionaney7849]

Love it definitely getting an 8bitdo. Thanks

[@Lumalee_Jay]

The ZR button can be pressed on the snes Switch online app to go the to home menu. Sadly just for the online app.

[@mooglygoogly5660]

You should check out Japan exclusive Famicon red controllers. I love mine. They have a mic but can’t use in US Nintendo version of switch.

[@Ryamix]

Literally bought the SN30PRO to play MMX collection and I'm very glad you felt similarly enough to display it on this video. Can't do the whole dash with R thing either, can you?

[@theboogboi1759]

I originally bought the sn30pro as a portable controller since I'd bring my switch to work with me and play smash with my friends on lunch break but nowadays it gets a ton of use from me for 2d platformers and it actually works great for that

[@jeremiahk364]

Yo I love your sense of humor and your ability to talk to well. If that makes sense lol. I just want to thank you for making so much content. I have been consuming alot of it.

[@Ahmed-mp4og]

Ur consuming his content? Tf

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

I have six 8-bit do controllers two for the NES classic mini and four for the SNES classic mini. Of these six three of them have sloppy d-pads. I'm going to try the official one.

[@bandanasplitzzz]

It's also worth noting that the 8bitdo controllers can connect to windows, android, etc. A leg up like this should be noted for the 5 extra dollars that the 8bitdo replicas offer

[@nathancundiffvo-INH]

Using a wireless SNES Wii controller on my switch for SNES games currently, but wouldn't mind getting one of those

[@JorgeConstantini]

Bruh why would I buy a third party SNES controller look alike with pro controller features, when I can just get a pro controller for that And all I really want to do is feed my nostalgia

[@gardhul]

Same here: I was almost going to get the 8BitDo Pro+, but it seems it has still the false diagonals on dpad so I'll go with Switch pro controller and this one for the games that allow to use it.

[@cansisco]

Can you use this controller to play wirelessly through Bluetooth on an emulator ?

[@haydenhollenbaugh302]

I've been using the sn30 pro plus for about 3 weeks now. Fantastic controller. This might sit on a shelf

[@PabloInsua27]

8bitdo also offers the gbros adapter, which lets you use the official controllers that come with the classic snes and nes, and also Wii controllers