Should i buy 8bitdo NES30 Pro?

djaay

Really wan´t to play some retro games from the comfort of my couch. The only way to do this is by bluetooth. I have tried hooking up PS3 (Clone) controller....and a PS4 (original) without success. PS4 managed to be hooked up...but horrible input lag. But i am hearing good things about the 8bitdo controllers.

So i am looking at buying this:
https://www.amazon.com/Joyhero-Wireless-Bluetooth-Classic-Controller/dp/B01J1MFH3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489850377&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=8bitdo+nes30+pro&psc=1&smid=A1RTK36IVFZ3AH

Questions: Does it feel nice in your hand? Do i have to get a bluetooth dongle? Are there any input lags? Should i buy it?

I am using Rpi3 (HDMI) and looking to play NES, SNES and PSX games.

Floob

Maybe this one:
https://www.amazon.com/8bitdo-NES30-Pro-Controller-Carrying/dp/B01LW7JJPJ/

It feels great, loads of videos on YouTube with reviews of them as well.
No dongle needed as the Pi3 has one built in.

djaay

@Floob said in Should i buy 8bitdo NES30 Pro?:

Maybe this one:
https://www.amazon.com/8bitdo-NES30-Pro-Controller-Carrying/dp/B01LW7JJPJ/

It feels great, loads of videos on YouTube with reviews of them as well.
No dongle needed as the Pi3 has one built in.

Thanks for your reply...yeah..a caring case would be cool :-)

About the dongle. Yeah, Rpi3 has a build in bluetooth. But read PLENTY of posts how much it sucks and how bad it is. Made another post about trying to hook up my friends PS4 controller.
https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/8956/pi3-and-bluetooth/5

And i posted the latency that i have between Rpi3 and the PS4...sometimes 100 ms and sometimes 20 ms. You can´t play a game like that.

But thank you for your reply.

BuZz

@djaay the rpi3 bluetooth works fine for me with two 8bitdo nes30 pro.

celly

@djaay yes buy the 8Bitdo. Best money I have spent on my pi and easy to setup.

Floob

@djaay My link was more to emphasise you need to check you are getting a legitimate 8bitdo controller, not a knock off.

Danorak1981

@Floob said in Should i buy 8bitdo NES30 Pro?:

https://www.amazon.com/8bitdo-NES30-Pro-Controller-Carrying/dp/B01LW7JJPJ/

Has been said in a few reviews that 8Bitdo pads are expensive, and I think they are but they are worth it in my opinion. I have a NES Pro and an SFC30. The only gripe I have with the NES30 is that I find it a fraction too small for my hands, but my hands are quite large; the SFC30 feels much more comfortable in comparison, but the NES30 is my go-to pad every time. Never had an issue with lag or connection either.

edmaul69

@djaay the 8bitdo is nice. The ps3 controllers work really great for me too. No problems like the ps4 controllers. I prefer the ps3 controller over the 8bitdo because the analog sticks are better based on size. The smaller analogs on the 8bitdo controllers make them a lot more sensitive. But not a deal breaker.

PetroRie

@djaay said in Should i buy 8bitdo NES30 Pro?:

PS4 (original) without success. PS4 managed to be hooked up...but horrible input lag. But i am hearing good things about the 8bitdo controllers.

The PS4 controller works fine, I think there is something wrong with your configuration? I've been using the PS4 controller since the beginning and I never had a problem with it.

A Former User

I use an SNES Controller from 8bitdo. I highly recommend 8bitdo's controllers. They are great, they do not lag, and it just feels so comfortable.
So yes, I think you should.
Also, I have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and I have no bluetooth issues. Maybe it could be RetroPie itself.

Also, I'm not tryin' to sponsor or anything.

timeonmyhands

The 8bitdo controllers are nice, and provided you follow all the installation instructions and update the firmware on the controller it'll work really well.

My other retro controller is the wired iBuffalo SNES pad, - it only has one set of shoulder buttons and no sticks but it's plug and play and works well.

I like the option of a bluetooth controller because I also run an Amiga emulator and wanted to have a second wired controller, mouse, keyboard and USB stick using up the ports.