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PowerA Enhanced Xbox X|S Wired Controller
8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro Wireless (2017)
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PowerA Enhanced Xbox X|S Wired Controller vs 8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro (2017)

Analysis:

We couldn't find enough data on either product to be able to come to any reliable conclusions. We highly recommend that you take a look at some other options in the $12 and $40 budget ranges instead.

The PowerA Enhanced Xbox X|S Wired Controller got praised by CNET and Wirecutter - two highly trusted sources that perform in-depth hands-on testing. It was awarded the "Ranked 2 out of 5" title from CNET and "Ranked 3 out of 5" from Wirecutter in their respective Gamepad roundups.

Taking a look at the 8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro Wireless (2017), we found that it was received really well by reviewers from highly trusted sources that conduct objective in-depth testing, including Laptop Mag, Tom's Guide, and PCmag - it was named "Best retro PC controller" by Laptop Mag, "Ranked 3 out of 10" by Tom's Guide, and "Ranked 2 out of 8" by PCmag in their respective roundups. Any product that's praised by this many of the internet's most trustworthy sources should be considered by everyone who's in the market for a Gamepad at this price point.

We also wanted to do a direct PowerA Enhanced Xbox X|S Wired Controller vs. 8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro Wireless (2017) review performance comparison, but we, unfortunately, weren't able to find any PowerA Enhanced Xbox X|S Wired Controller review scores.

Finally, we compared the 8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro Wireless (2017) to other Gamepads on the market and found that it did much better than its competitors - its review average of 8.9 out of 10 points is considerably higher than the 7.5 review average of Gamepads in general.

Comparison of expert ratings
Highly Recommended
Recommended
Mentioned
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CNET
Wirecutter
PCmag
Laptop Mag
Tom's Guide
Popular Mechanics
reviewgeek.com
MakeUseOf
The Verge
Android Central
Tech. Specs Comparison
PowerA Enhanced Xbox X|S Wired Controller
$25
8Bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro Wireless (2017)
$44
Compatibility
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  • Android
  • MacOS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Windows
For People With Disabilities
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No
Retro Design
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Yes
Wireless
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Yes
Has no expert reviews
No Data
Higher than average expert review score
7.5
Overall Avg. for Gamepads
8.9
Avg. Review Score
Score
Recommended by trusted experts
CNET
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “Best Xbox Controller for 2023: Series X and Series S” 
reviewgeek.com
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “The 10 Best Xbox Series X/S Accessories of 2021” 
Last updated: 25 Jan 2022
Popular Mechanics
Trusted Source
-
Depth of
analysis
No
In-house
Testing
Best Budget
in “The 11 Best Xbox Controllers for All Genres” 
Last updated: 7 Apr 2023
MakeUseOf
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best value
in “The 7 Best Xbox Series X/S Controllers” 
Last updated: 24 Aug 2021
Wirecutter
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “The Best PC Gaming Controller” 
Last updated: 24 Jan 2023
xda-developers.com
-
Depth of
analysis
No
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best PC controllers in 2023” 
Last updated: 19 Mar 2023
Highly recommended by trusted experts
PCmag
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “The Best Video Game Controllers for Every Platform” 
Last updated: 13 Oct 2022
Laptop Mag
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “Best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2021” 
Last updated: 20 Jun 2021
Tom's Guide
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Ranked #3 out of 10
in “Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2023” 
Last updated: 29 Apr 2023
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best Overall
in “Best game controllers for Chromebooks 2023” 
Last updated: 26 Apr 2023
creativebloq.com
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “Best retro controllers in 2023” 
Last updated: 3 Nov 2022
Popular Mechanics
Trusted Source
-
Depth of
analysis
No
In-house
Testing
Best Retro Style
in “The 11 Best Controllers for PC Gaming” 
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023
Expert Reviews
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best retro Nintendo Switch controller
in “Best Nintendo Switch controller 2023: Game-changing gamepads and Joy-Con alternatives” 
Last updated: 20 Feb 2023
Techradar
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Ranked #5 out of 7
in “Best PC controllers 2022: top game controllers for PC gaming” 
Last updated: 2 Aug 2022
Laptop Mag
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best retro PC controller
in “The best PC controllers in 2022” 
Last updated: 13 Mar 2022
Tom's Guide
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Ranked #6 out of 6
in “The Best Bluetooth Controllers for Mobile, PC and Consoles” 
Last updated: 11 Mar 2019
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best Overall
in “Best gaming controllers for NVIDIA Shield TV 2023” 
Last updated: 27 Nov 2022
selectos.eu
-
Depth of
analysis
No
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “The Best PC Controller” 
Last updated: 1 Mar 2023
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best Overall
in “Game for hours and save big on the best controllers for Android” 
Last updated: 27 Nov 2020
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “Best emulators for Android 2023” 
Last updated: 5 Apr 2023
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Runner Up
in “Best game controllers to use with Android emulators 2023” 
Last updated: 21 Apr 2022
CNET
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best Nintendo Switch Controller for 2023” 
Windows Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best Accessories for Razer Phone 2” 
Last updated: 26 Nov 2018
wearableworldlabs.com
-
Depth of
analysis
No
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best Controller For Raspberry Pi” 
Last updated: 27 Apr 2020
Tom's Guide
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best Nintendo Switch accessories 2023 - Best Nintendo Switch controllers” 
Last updated: 10 Feb 2023
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best game controllers for Android 2023” 
Last updated: 23 Mar 2023
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best controllers for Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) for Android 2023” 
Last updated: 14 Sep 2022
Android Central
Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Mentioned
in “Best controllers for Android tablets 2023” 
Last updated: 3 Aug 2022

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