When comparing 8bitdo SFC30 vs 8Bitdo NES 30 Pro, the Slant community recommends 8Bitdo NES 30 Pro for most people. In the question“What are the best PC gaming controllers?” 8Bitdo NES 30 Pro is ranked 3rd while 8bitdo SFC30 is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose 8Bitdo NES 30 Pro is:
The controller supports both wired and wireless connections.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Nostalgic design
This controller has exactly the same design as a Super Nintendo/Super Famicom controller.
Pro Light and portable
The 8bitdo SFC30 fits in your pocket easily. Dimensions are 61mm (2.4") tall, 144mm (5.66") wide, and 24mm (0.94") thick.
Pro Wired and bluetooth options
The controller supports both wired and wireless connections.
Pro Great battery life and fast recharge
The 480mAh battery lasts around 18 hours and is rechargable in just 1-2 hours via USB. Recharging is convenient and the battery lasts long enough for a few days of gaming.
Pro Crisp and clicky D-pad
The D-pad buttons are crisp and satisfyingly clicky. They are said to be better than for example the Xbox One remote's D-pad.
Cons
Con Has issues pairing
No matter which device you try to pair the controller with, it ends up losing the pairing, forcing the player to go through the pairing process frequently enough to be annoying.
Con No analog sticks
Only really useful for 2D games as there are no analog sticks.
Con Not ergonomically designed
There aren't any grips, and the button layout is designed to be functional instead of comfortable.
Con Shoulder buttons are weak
Button box isn't securely attached to the board and the buttons themselves have no stops to keep you from pressing a little too hard.
Con Poor quality thumbsticks and oddly placed controls
The thumbsticks are low-quality and unconvenient to use. The overall button layout is awkward, so it's easy to accidentally slide over the wrong buttons.
Con Requires a firmware update
The controller basically doesn't funtion out-of-the-box. You need to update the firmware first.