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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

80EL01, 80EL024Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 16 October 2026Public shop product JSON variant SKUs: Green Edition 80EL01, Blue Edition 80EL02. The barcode cells repeat the SKUs and are not GTINs.

80DM02, 80DJ04, 80DJ05, 80DJ066Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

16 August 20236Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2023/08/8bitdo-unveils-new-micro-switch-controller-available-in-blue-and-greenRead 16 October 2026Article of 17 August 2023 embeds the maker's 16 August 2023 announcement post.

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Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Current maker page explicitly identifies upgraded Hall Effect joysticks and offers Order on Amazon now (US). Confirms actively marketed released edition. Temporary shop stock/shipping labels are not a discontinuation assertion.6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026Current producer shop offers the named Hall Effect Joystick selections with Add to cart. US Best Buy current exact Hall Edition Gray page also offers pickup and shipping. Temporary shop Sale Sold out text is not a model discontinuation claim. No current price stored as launch MSRP.12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-sn30-pro-wireless-controller-with-hall-effect-joysticks-gray/6590318Read 7 October 2026Exact Gray Hall Effect joystick edition Model 80DM02, published retail availability widget offers pickup/shipping and Add to cart. AI-generated Q&A, mislabelled C-size battery and Hall triggers are not evidence and not imported.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$24.996Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2023/08/8bitdo-unveils-new-micro-switch-controller-available-in-blue-and-greenRead 16 October 2026Article says it costs $24.99 USD. Excl. tax. Retro Dodo of 17 August 2023 gives the same price.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026The page has Order on Amazon links for the US and the UK.

US6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue Edition, Green Edition4Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 16 October 2026Variant names in the shop are Blue Edition and Green Edition.

Gray, G Classic, Crystal Purple, Jade Green6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026Photo is genuine exact Gray 80DM02 featured front image https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/8894/5585/files/3_4891da41-b5b9-4155-b9e7-1d750ed65b0e.jpg?v=1709279638 . Original maker Hall badge preserved. No generated image or background removal.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

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Symmetric1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Control diagram: X top, Y left, A right, B bottom. This is the Nintendo layout.

Nintendo1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, SteamOS, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly Switch, Windows 10, macOS, Android and Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi retained as other, not inferred generic Linux distribution compatibility. Explicitly excludes PlayStation/Xbox/Wii families. Supported emulation games do not mean native console protocols.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 20265Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Exact SN30 Pro row supports iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 16.3+, macOS 13.2+, visionOS 1.1+. Only schema iOS/macOS enumerated, other Apple OS conditions retained here. B+Start/DInput manual mode. Bluetooth and USB, wired only macOS/iPadOS/iOS hosts with USB-C ports.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ and Android 9.0+ as gamepad platforms, and Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Windows for Keyboard mode only. Bluetooth for Switch and Switch 2 is stated in the page text. Windows, macOS and iOS rows are Keyboard mode only, so full_features is false. Raspberry Pi appears only in the support FAQ and has no platform option.

B8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	USB (wired)	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	USB (wired)	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
SteamOS	USB (wired)	Not available
SteamOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	USB (wired)	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Switch Bluetooth and dock USB with Pro Controller Wired Communication enabled. Windows 10(1903)+ via Bluetooth/USB. Android 9+ via Bluetooth/USB, USB requires OTG host. Current Apple guide expands manual USB scope to USB-C iOS too. Switch 2 current main page requires firmware update/system 20.1.1+, no unproved Switch 2 USB table row.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly USB wired Switch/Windows/Android/Raspberry Pi/macOS and Bluetooth pairing/reconnection. Current Apple/Steam pages govern new specific requirements. Other platform means Raspberry Pi 2B/2B+/3B/Zero, as maker main page lists.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact SN30 Pro row explicitly Bluetooth+wired Steam connections. Generic guide back-button/fast-bumper feature applies to other compatible controllers, not nonexistent SN30 Pro controls. Cross-platform host profiles are not claimed as stored-on-controller slots.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly no rumble or motion control on Apple, so Apple rows full_features false. Current host system settings remapping does not establish controller-only remapping or manufacturer Ultimate Software support.

Official licence

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Input modes

DirectInput, Switch Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Controller Mode row lists D-input, Switch mode and Keyboard mode. Switch mode is stored as switch_pro because the manual asks for Pro Controller Wired Communication on the Switch. Keyboard mode has no option in the schema (keyboard only, mouse mapping is not supported).

Switch Pro, XInput, DirectInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Maker lists Switch, XInput and DInput. Original newer manual starts Switch with Y+Start, Windows XInput with X+Start, Android/Apple with B+Start. Legacy FAQ macOS LED3 mode is not added as a fourth current protocol. No Sony-labeled test descriptor is treated as official PlayStation compatibility.

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026A mode switch with S, D and K positions picks Switch, D-input and Keyboard mode.

Button combo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Yes4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact SN30 Pro supports native Steam Input API, both Bluetooth and USB, firmware 2.06+. D-input/Bluetooth mode, Windows 10/11 and SteamOS 3.7.13+ as producer guide states. This is official native integration, not merely generic Steam Input recognition.

Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Footnote: does not support vibration, motion sensing, NFC scanning, infrared camera or console wake.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Switch cannot wake wirelessly. Current Switch 2 compatibility does not state a separate wake claim. No universal claim for unlisted consoles. NFC, IR camera and HD rumble unsupported on original Switch.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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4.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Wireless receiver

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

None3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth 10m, maker recommends within 5m for best performance. Not a 2.4GHz receiver radio claim.

Paired device slots

38Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Hands-on review: it can be paired to 3 different devices, one for each of the S, D and K modes, but not at the same time.

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Wired connector

USB-C7Press article9to5toys.com/2023/08/17/8bitdo-mini-gamepad-microRead 16 October 2026Same sentence: wired USB-C connection. The maker lists only USB cable and Wired.8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Same USB-C port is used for wired play.

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Includes list names a separate USB cable. The pad has its own USB port, so the cable is not fixed.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026Only currently labelled Hall Effect selections retained. Older transparent finish appearance alone is not Hall proof. Producer SKU option expressly Hall Effect. No aftermarket TMR conversions.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Circular1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Digital8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Review calls the four shoulder buttons clicky. The maker lists no analog input. SlashGear also describes four shoulder bumpers. Stored as digital.9Press articleslashgear.com/1368171/8bitdo-micro-controller-android-switchRead 16 October 2026Article lists 16 inputs: a D-pad, four face buttons, four extra buttons and four shoulder bumpers, with no analog sticks.

Digital8Reviewreddit.com/r/Retroidpocketflip2/comments/1q04y8f/sn30_pro_my_perfect_flip_2_companionRead 5 October 2026First-hand owner of transparent Hall SN30 Pro explicitly describes digital binary on/off triggers, and distinguishes analog Xbox SN30 Pro/Pro+ products. Hall sticks are directly identified. Supports current four finish same SN30 Pro functional design. No analog Hall trigger claim borrowed from retailer copy.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model hardware cells individually Verified Report for face/dpad membrane, no stick tension adjustment, no trigger lock, no audio/display/dock. Overall model status remains Not Verified Yet. Unverified analog-trigger/trigger-rumble flags are not used.8Reviewreddit.com/r/Retroidpocketflip2/comments/1q04y8f/sn30_pro_my_perfect_flip_2_companionRead 5 October 2026Owner explicitly conductive rubber face buttons, agreeing with individually verified Gamepadla hardware cell.

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Diagram and maker photo show a single cross-shaped D-pad.

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

D-pad switches

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Membrane7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same verified hardware table: D-pad membrane. Measured polling rows explicitly software report intervals, not hardware latency, so no latency fields created. Bluetooth stick cohorts 2.07 do not independently identify Hall versus older potentiometer unit. All measured stick/polling values omitted instead of transferred to this Hall reference.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete control diagram: L2, L, R, R2, select, start, star, home, D-pad and ABXY on the front, mode switch and pair button on the bottom edge. No rear buttons.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Only L, L2, R and R2 are labelled on the shoulders. These are standard shoulder controls.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

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02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete original controller inventory has no additional remappable rear/front/shoulder buttons. Standard face buttons, shoulders/triggers, stick clicks, Start/Select/Home/Star/Pair excluded per field help. Steam Input remapping normal controls does not add physical buttons.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual only points to the Ultimate Software app for key output changes in Keyboard mode. It gives no on-controller remapping steps. Turbo on the Star button is not remapping.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026No saved-profile switch in the complete original manual page 1 control diagram. Star combinations assign temporary turbo, not a saved profile. This is the current SN30 Pro Bluetooth manual linked from the Hall Effect model page. Host Steam Input profiles do not add a controller profile control.

Turbo

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/micro.htmlRead 16 October 2026FAQ: the Star button enables Turbo, only in D-input over Bluetooth on Android. Not available in Switch mode or Keyboard mode. Plus, minus, D-pad and Home cannot be set to turbo.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Star plus supported A/B/X/Y/L/R/L3/R3 assigns Turbo. Twice enables auto turbo. Not available on Switch. Turbo resets after power-off/disconnect, not persistent button-remap profiles.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Macros

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Share or capture button

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Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker Star button sends Screenshot when connected to Switch. Scoped to Switch capture. Other modes use Star for turbo, not a universal share function.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Rumble motor type

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ERM3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker describes eccentric shaft gear rumble motor, unlike N30 Pro 2 linear motor. ERM type retained. Motor count and independent trigger rumble not stated. Regular rumble, not HD.

Rumble motors in grips

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Footnote and FAQ say the pad does not support vibration, so zero rumble motors.

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Trigger rumble motors

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026No vibration support of any kind per the footnote, so zero trigger motors.

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Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Same footnote. Support FAQ also says no vibration or motion control.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Main legacy feature says motion for Switch only. Current exact Steam compatibility guide extends gyro to supported Steam Input setup under firmware 2.06+. Apple current guide explicitly excludes rumble and motion.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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64Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Maker 6-axis gyro feature interpreted per combined gyro/accelerometer-axis field. Separate gyro-versus-accelerometer split unscoped. Virtual mouse/joystick gyro mapping requires the qualified Steam Input setup, and XInput mode lacks this gyro function.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026

Touchpad

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control diagram.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete original manual page 1 control diagram and operating procedures cover face buttons, d-pad, sticks and clicks, shoulders, Start, Select, Home, Star and pairing. No touchpad is present.

Touchpads

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control diagram.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026No touchpad in the complete original manual page 1 control diagram, so the count is zero.

Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026No touchpad in the complete original manual page 1 control diagram, so there is no clickable touchpad.

NFC

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

IR camera

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Built-in display

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No display in the control diagram. The maker page lists none.

No7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Light bar

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The only light is a single power and status LED. No light bar.

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SN30 Pro versus N30 Pro 2 comparison states four small bottom LED indicators for SN30 Pro, versus two long narrow curved side lights for N30 Pro 2. Original current manual also inventories status, power and Home LEDs. SN30 Pro has discrete indicator LEDs, without the compared light bars.

RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The only light is a single power and status LED that shows red. No RGB lighting.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No audio jack in the control diagram. The spec list has no audio feature.

No7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Jack works over

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Speaker

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No speaker in the control diagram or the maker spec list.

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Microphone

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No microphone in the control diagram or the maker spec list.

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No microphone mute control in the complete control diagram.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026No microphone mute control in the complete original manual page 1 control diagram.

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Batteries

11Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row names one 180mAh Li-on battery.

12Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manual page 1 Battery section states one built-in 480 mAh Li-ion battery. Counts the installed battery pack, not its undocumented internal cell arrangement.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row: battery is part of the gamepad (rechargeable).

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Battery capacity

180mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

480mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Hours (h)
12

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row: 12 play hours. The connection is not stated. The August 2023 launch coverage quoted 10 hours, the current maker page and the manual say 12.

B8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)

Hours (h)
18

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Current maker page and FAQ claim up to 18 play hours. Source does not state transport, rumble, lighting or sleep setup, so those cells remain omitted. Original December 2024 manual instead states 14h for same 480mAh pack. Conflict preserved without assuming a firmware, capacity or test-condition explanation.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C7Press article9to5toys.com/2023/08/17/8bitdo-mini-gamepad-microRead 16 October 2026Article says it also works with a wired USB-C connection.8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Review says it charges from the USB-C port at the top and ships with a very short cable.

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

120min1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row says 1-2 hour charging time. The upper bound of the range is stored as 120 minutes. Charger and cable are not stated.

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Charging dock

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None7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026No model-specific charging dock claimed. Third-party charging accessories/Analogue Dock gameplay compatibility are not an included model dock.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Red LED stays solid while charging, blinks at low battery and turns off when fully charged.

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Low battery red LED blinks, charge red LED solid, full red LED off. Controller stays on with wired connection. Wired gameplay and simultaneous battery charge supported. Pack is built in. Source charging time 1–2h does not specify 0–100 state or one exact time and is not stored in charge_time_0_100_min.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic8Reviewreddit.com/r/Retroidpocketflip2/comments/1q04y8f/sn30_pro_my_perfect_flip_2_companionRead 5 October 2026Owner explicitly plastic opaque shells and transparent plastic purchased model. No ABS/polycarbonate resin guessed. Reported battery 20h10 and 0–100 charge 1h43 have unpublished transport/rumble/setup conditions, so they are not moved into maker claims or measured fields.

Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Page text: map buttons with 8BitDo Ultimate Software on an iOS or Android device in Keyboard mode. The mobile version is meant.

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App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Page text names iOS and Android.

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User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Special Features row: Support firmware update.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly provides SN30 Pro firmware-updater procedure. No external device update performed.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width72Height40.7Depth14.1mm(2.8 × 1.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row 72*40.7*14.1 mm. Stored as width x height x depth in the front-face orientation of the maker photo.

Width144Height63.5Depth33mm(5.7 × 2.5 × 1.3 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Maker 144x63.5x33mm, mapped side-to-side width, front-face height, front-to-back depth. No clip, cable or packaging included.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

24.8g(0.9 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 202624.8 g, maker figure. Battery state not stated.

114g(4 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Published 114g controller with built-in battery. Maker does not publish tolerance. No measured weight substituted.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad, USB cable, Wrist strap, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Includes list: gamepad, USB cable, wrist strap, instruction manual.

SN30 Pro Bluetooth gamepad, USB-C cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Gamepad, USB-C cable and manual. Mobile clip and hard EVA case are explicitly sold separately. Cable host connector and length are not published and not invented.

Cables included

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026One USB cable. Length and connector ends are not stated on the maker page.

B8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Carrying case

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Complete Includes list has no case.

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 16 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy: free maintenance within one year for quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller.

1year11Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 7 October 2026Producer shop links this oddly named URL as Warranty Policy. Free maintenance for product quality problems within one year with dated receipt from an authorized reseller. Scope is current Hall Effect SN30 Pro bought through the US/USD maker shop or authorized reseller. Conditions exclude user damage and unauthorized changes. Statutory rights and a separate stick-drift guarantee are not claimed.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/micro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-sn1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Reference is current SN30 Pro Hall-effect Bluetooth gamepad. Older 2017 potentiometer SN30/SF30 Pro, SN30 Pro USB, Xbox SN30 Pro for Android, SN30 Pro+, Pro 2 and new Space Gray limited edition are excluded. Main page, original manual and exact current Hall SKU rows checked.

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/micro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-sn1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs section serves as published specification sheet. No separate original producer-designed specification PDF found. Original manual separately checked.

Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Single-sheet multilingual instruction manual, English panel read. Text is image only, so it was read from a rendered page.

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original producer 2-page multilingual SN30-Pro-8 manual, December 2024 metadata. English first column rendered at 200dpi and fully read in upper/lower original crops. Manufacturer source, not generated guide. Complete original front/top inventory inspected.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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