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8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect) vs Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)

BBackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

General

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Series

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Backbone One1Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397427898775-How-do-I-know-if-I-have-the-2nd-generation-or-the-1st-generation-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026

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

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

BB-51-P-BA, BB-51-P-BR, BB-51-P-WS, BB-51-P-BRAZ, BB-51-P-WSAZ, BB-51-P-BC, BB-51-P-PT, BB-51A-P-BR, BB-51A-P-WS, BB-51-P-YK, BB-51-P-GP, BB-51-P-GX, BB-51-P-SK1Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397427898775-How-do-I-know-if-I-have-the-2nd-generation-or-the-1st-generation-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Maker SKU table, column "USB-C 2nd generation": BB-51-P-BA, BB-51-P-BRAZ, BB-51-P-WSAZ, BB-51-P-BC, BB-51-P-BR, BB-51-P-WS, BB-51-P-PT (listed twice), BB-51A-P-BR, BB-51A-P-WS, BB-51-P-YK, BB-51-P-GP, BB-51-P-GX, BB-51-P-SK. The table does not name the colour or edition of each SKU, so only BB-51-P-BA has a variant row. Lightning and USB-C 1st generation SKUs (BB-02, BB-51-B, BB-51-W) are other products. Read through the help centre's public article API because the HTML page shows a Cloudflare challenge.2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Mfr. Part Number: BB-51-P-BA. Product data colour Black.

GTIN / EAN

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8500419631672Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026UPC or EAN No.: 850041963167, for BB-51-P-BA (Black) only.

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

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8 November 202320Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/backbones-all-new-2023-holiday-lineupRead 7 October 2026Maker announcement dated November 8, 2023 for updated USB-C Black and PlayStation Editions, with same-day availability.

Status

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.

Available2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Listed for sale at $99.95 with Add to Bag on 2026-10-06.

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.

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$99.9915Press article9to5toys.com/2023/11/08/2nd-gen-backbone-one-usb-c-controllerRead 6 October 2026Launch-day article, 2023-11-08: available now at $99.99 shipped. This matches the TechRadar list price for the same model.17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Price and availability: every model of the Backbone One 2nd Gen, including the USB-C variants, costs $99.99. US price, tax not included. Review published 2024-09-05. Later sale prices of $69.99 are not stored.

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.

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

US, AU, CA, EU, NZ, GB21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026Maker offers shipping for this exact USB-C 2nd Gen model to US, AU, CA, EU, NZ and UK. UK normalized to GB. No SKU-to-market mapping is claimed.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Product data colour "Black" for this listing.15Press article9to5toys.com/2023/11/08/2nd-gen-backbone-one-usb-c-controllerRead 6 October 2026"comes in the PlayStation white version and the standard black edition".16Press articlecultofmac.com/news/backbone-one-usb-c-game-controller-updated-for-iphone-15Read 6 October 2026"standard black or PlayStation white".

Form factor

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

Mobile clamp18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_OneRead 6 October 2026"An attachable game controller for iOS and Android devices". The phone sits between the two handles and plugs into the connector.

Stick layout

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

Offset19Measurementgamepadla.com/backbone-one-v2.htmlRead 6 October 2026Unverified community spec "Joystick positioning: Asymmetric" for Backbone One v2. Apple's product photo of BB-51-P-BA shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons.

Face button labels

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

Xbox2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Product photo of BB-51-P-BA (Black) shows lettered buttons: Y at the top, X on the left, B on the right and A at the bottom. That is the Xbox arrangement. The PlayStation Edition uses shapes and is a different edition.25Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Price and availability: the standard edition is a dual analog stick gaming shell with ABXY buttons. The PlayStation Edition is a separate version.

Made by the platform holder

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

No18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_OneRead 6 October 2026Produced by Backbone Labs, not a platform holder.

Compatibility

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Platforms

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.

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026iOS row: compatibility list iPhone 15 to iPhone 18 Pro Max, iOS 17 or newer.4Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397786888087-Which-iPhone-models-are-compatible-with-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Lists iPhone 15 to iPhone 18 Pro Max as compatible with Backbone USB-C controllers.5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40398282123927-Which-Android-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Android phones need Android 10.0 or later, USB-C and USB OTG. All 2nd Generation controllers include adapters.6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026Wired Mode (Play On Any Screen) on Backbone One works with iPad, tablets, Mac and PC through a USB cable in the controller's charging port. Windows is stored for "PC". Apple's listing also says it works as a wired controller with a PC or tablet.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo 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.

BBackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

Platform	Connection
iOS	USB (wired)
Android	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	USB (wired)

Source4Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397786888087-Which-iPhone-models-are-compatible-with-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 20265Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40398282123927-Which-Android-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 20266Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026All rows are wired. The phone connects through the controller's USB-C plug. Other devices connect by cable to the pass-through port. Current maker guide says the bottom USB-C port does not transmit video/audio data. A Backbone+ subscription is not required. Headset-jack routing in external-device Wired Mode is not established.

Official licence

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Input modes

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.

XInput23Reviewblog.lon.tv/2024/03/26/backbone-one-2nd-generation-smartphone-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer tested the 2nd Generation USB-C controller on PC through its bottom USB-C port after enabling PC compatibility in the phone app. The former paid-subscription requirement is superseded by current maker Wired Mode documentation. This does not claim XInput on iOS or Android.

Mode switching

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Yes2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Overview says the 2nd Generation, with two sets of magnetic adapters, is compatible with all Apple-branded iPhone cases.7Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/18306138828311-Which-cases-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-One-2nd-GenRead 6 October 2026Maker list of cases tested with Backbone One (2nd Generation). Cases marked with an asterisk may need one or both adapters removed. Not every case fits.

Connectivity

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Connections

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

USB (wired)2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Input Type USB, Connections USB-C. Overview: direct connection to the phone's USB-C port.

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

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

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Wireless receiver

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

None21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026Wired direct native-port model, with no pairing. The current complete box list has no receiver. Phone Bluetooth headphone support is not a controller radio.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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.

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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

USB-C2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes8Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397843282967-Are-the-thumb-sticks-joysticks-clickableRead 6 October 2026"Backbone controllers have clickable thumb-sticks L3/R3."

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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App9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40416402894487-Backbone-One-joysticks-not-workingRead 6 October 2026Backbone app: Menu > Settings > Controller > Calibrate and test controller > Calibrate Joysticks.

Triggers

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

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.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

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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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No17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same sentence. No adaptive triggers are listed for the 2nd Gen.33Press articlecaniplaythat.com/2022/07/28/the-playstation-backbone-one-does-not-have-haptics-and-adaptive-triggersRead 10 October 2026Maker CEO quote: no adaptive triggers on the original. The 2nd Gen is described as having all the same features.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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.

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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/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cross24Reviewfrandroid.com/test/2016886_test-de-la-backbone-one-2e-genRead 7 October 2026French review describes the direction control as a cross. The tested model is explicitly Backbone One USB C 2e Gen.

D-pad switches

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.

Membrane24Reviewfrandroid.com/test/2016886_test-de-la-backbone-one-2e-genRead 7 October 2026The reviewer states that the redesigned directional cross still uses a membrane. Gamepadla independently lists membrane but marks that specification unverified. No generic clicky-button prose is used to infer face-button or bumper switch types.

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/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

010Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 10 October 2026Maker comparison lists rear buttons and "2 custom-function back buttons" only for Backbone Pro. Backbone One: "Compact precision joysticks, analog triggers".

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/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026

025Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Complete physical-control description has four standard shoulder controls including two triggers. There are no additional shoulder inputs.

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.

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.

025Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Complete physical layout has only standard gameplay inputs and system/capture/app/menu controls. This counts additional remappable physical buttons only, not normal-button remapping through iOS.

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.

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No10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 10 October 2026Lists button remapping, and joystick and trigger sensitivity adjustment, as Backbone Pro differences. The Backbone One column shows only compact joysticks and analog triggers. Remapping on the One is an iPhone system setting, not a controller function.32Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40416670894103-Can-I-adjust-the-button-map-on-Backbone-One-for-iPhoneRead 10 October 2026Button map is changed in iPhone Settings > General > Game Controller, with no on-controller method. Button mapping is not available on Android (separate maker article). The maker's One vs Pro comparison lists button remapping among the Pro differences.

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.

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.

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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

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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.

Yes11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413344074647-What-is-Smart-RecordRead 6 October 2026"Press the Capture Button" on the controller. Long press saves the last 15 seconds (Smart Record, iPhone only).

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.

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

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Rumble motor type

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.

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Rumble motors in grips

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017Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: the Backbone One 2nd Gen offers all of the same features as the original Backbone One. The upgrades listed are the d-pad, buttons and magnetic adapters.33Press articlecaniplaythat.com/2022/07/28/the-playstation-backbone-one-does-not-have-haptics-and-adaptive-triggersRead 10 October 20262022 launch coverage of the original Backbone One quotes the maker CEO: the smaller form factor means it does not feature the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense. The 2nd Gen keeps the same features per TechRadar. Expert Reviews also lists no haptic feedback. This is zero motors in the controller, since the phone supplies any vibration.

Trigger rumble motors

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017Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same sentence. No new trigger hardware is listed for the 2nd Gen.33Press articlecaniplaythat.com/2022/07/28/the-playstation-backbone-one-does-not-have-haptics-and-adaptive-triggersRead 10 October 2026Same statement. No trigger haptics on the original. The 2nd Gen keeps the original feature set.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

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

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.

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Gyro as mouse

Yes4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026

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Touchpad

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.

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Touchpads

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.

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

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.

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NFC

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

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IR camera

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

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Built-in display

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

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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.

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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.

A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)

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BBackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Stick	8.79	4.44	12.78	2.43	232	Windows

Source29Measurementgamepadla.com/backbone-one-v2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected hardware test #6615, July 6, 2026. Backbone One v2, USB cable through its bottom port, XInput, firmware 1.2.6. JayBee, Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100. Stick latency tests movement to 99% deflection. The separately measured median report rate is 232 Hz, not a maker claim or latency conversion. No button latency or stick linearity test is published. Community specifications remain unverified and are not used.

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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8.79ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

Yes30Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 8 October 2026Exact BB-51-P-BA 2nd Generation USB-C listing. Highlights explicitly names 3.5 mm stereo headset jack with microphone support. This is an external headset microphone, not a built-in controller microphone.31Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact USB-C second-generation hands-on review independently confirms its wired-headphone jack. Later comparative prose claiming no jack is rejected against this review and the exact BB-51-P-BA Apple listing.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)30Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 8 October 2026Phone handheld use through the direct USB-C plug. The source does not prove jack routing in PC or Mac Wired Mode through the bottom USB-C port. No Bluetooth controller route is claimed.

Speaker

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Microphone

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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/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026No microphone mute control in the complete original manual page 1 control diagram.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

None12Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397486582295-Do-I-need-to-charge-the-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026"Backbone One does not have a battery!" It draws power from the phone. The USB-C pass-through port charges the phone, not the controller.

Batteries

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.

026Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397486582295-Do-I-need-to-charge-the-Backbone-OneRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states no battery. Zero is the physical count.

Batteries included

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

No26Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397486582295-Do-I-need-to-charge-the-Backbone-OneRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states no battery. USB-C pass-through charges the phone, not the controller.

Battery capacity

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

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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 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.

BBackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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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.

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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-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

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

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Charging dock

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.

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Dock

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Play while charging

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

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Battery indicator

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.

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Build

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Shell material

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.

Plastic25Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Build section of the exact USB-C 2nd Gen hands-on review identifies the body as plastic. Polymer type is not stated.

Grip texture

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Smooth shell with matte finish and gloss detailing27Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 7 October 2026Exact Backbone One column. The textured-grip wording in the adjacent Pro column is excluded.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Phone adapters28Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Maker gives tool-free removal and installation instructions for phone-fit adapters. Original units use two magnetic sets, while units bought on or after August 1, 2026 use one rubber pair. No internal service parts or stick tops are claimed. Before August 1, 2026, small adapters are for supported cases, large adapters for bare phones. Removing both allows larger phones/cases. Later rubber pairs may also be removed for thick cases or camera bumps. No exact maximum phone length is inferred from total extended controller width.

Software

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Companion app

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Backbone App13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13755190142103-Do-I-need-the-Backbone-App-or-Backbone-to-use-a-Backbone-controllerRead 6 October 2026Free Backbone App with Play On Any Screen, controller firmware updates, joystick calibration and button remapping. Not required to play.

App platforms

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iOS, Android17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Software "Backbone App (iOS / Android)".

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397786888087-Which-iPhone-models-are-compatible-with-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Says some units need a firmware update and links a manual firmware update guide.13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13755190142103-Do-I-need-the-Backbone-App-or-Backbone-to-use-a-Backbone-controllerRead 6 October 2026"We recommend you download this free app in order to keep your Backbone controller firmware updated."

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.

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.

Width176.3Height94mm(6.9 × 3.7 in)2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Size and Weight: Height 3.7 in / 9.4 cm, Length 6.9 in / 17.6 cm, Width 1.3 in / 3.3 cm. Height 94 mm stored from here. Width uses the maker's more precise 176.3 mm. Depth is left out because TechRadar gives 1.34 in / 34.03 mm and Apple gives 1.3 in / 3.3 cm.3Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397816267671-How-big-is-the-Backbone-One-controllerRead 6 October 2026Generation 2, Backbone for iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and Android: "Collapsed X length: 176.3mm", stored as width. Fully extended X length 265.0 mm is not stored. The maker gives no Generation 2 height or depth.

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.

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.

138g(4.9 oz)2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Weight 4.9 oz / 138 g. TechRadar's review spec table also gives 138 g for the 2nd Gen.17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 0.30 lbs / 138 g for the Backbone One 2nd Gen, all connector versions.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B22Owner's manualfiles.backbon3.com/GPSR_Backbone_Safetysheet_Controllers.pdfRead 7 October 2026English FCC Note states testing as a Class B digital device under Part 15. No FCC radio ID is stated. The broad model list includes BB-51 but does not establish revision-specific optional ports.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Backbone One Gaming Controller, Quick Start Guide, Safety sheet, Adapter set2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026What's in the Box, verbatim. Maker help says units bought before August 1, 2026 have two magnetic adapter sets and later units one pair of rubber adapters.

Cables included

A8BitDo 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

BBackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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Carrying case

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

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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.

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.

1year14Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412063514135-Returns-and-Warranty-PolicyRead 6 October 2026Backbone Limited Warranty: one year from retail purchase from an authorized reseller, worldwide maker policy. EU statutory two-year rights are separate and not stored.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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.

backbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-c21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

files.backbon3.com/GPSR_Backbone_Safetysheet_Controllers.pdf22Owner's manualfiles.backbon3.com/GPSR_Backbone_Safetysheet_Controllers.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Compliance Documentation links this multilingual safety guide for Backbone One BB-01, BB-02 and BB-51. This is a safety guide, not a full operating manual.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.