8bitdo SNES30 review: A lovingly crafted Super Nintendo-style controller for retro gaming

Emulating classic games on your PC has never been easier, but finding a perfect retro controller to play those games with has been a different story. Enter 8bitdo's SNES30 ($35 on Amazon), a Super Nintendo Entertainment System-style controller for the modern times. And by "SNES-style" I mean "mirror image." But while the SNES30 reminds me of long nights playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, it also introduces a few subtle changes that improve upon the original--a monumental feat. The SNES30 is fully compatible with Windows 7 and above, macOS 10.7 and later, Android 4.0 and up, Steam, and the Nintendo Switch. Install the'Legacy' firmware in order to use it with Raspberry Pi, Nintendo Wii, and Wii U. 8bitdo's controller supports button mapping and configuration support for X-input and D-input, Mac mode, and Nintendo Switch mode.