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8BitDo: the brand that reconciles retro and modernity
Founded in 2013, 8BitDo has established itself in just a few years as the favorite brand for retro gamers. Its recipe: controllers that mimic the lines of SNES, NES, Mega Drive, or N64 pads, with today's electronics—Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, analog triggers, gyroscope, vibration, rechargeable batteries, and updated firmware. The result: controllers that work just as well on a retro mini console as they do on a Switch, PC, or smartphone.
8BitDo Ultimate and Pro controllers: versatile gamepads
The Ultimate range is 8BitDo's "all-terrain" controller: Hall effect sticks, back paddles, charging dock, compatible with Switch, PC, and Android depending on the version—up to the Ultimate 3 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Pro 3 and Pro 2 keep the elongated SNES format with two sticks and programmable buttons, for gamers who switch from retro to modern without changing controllers.
SN30, M30, 8BitDo 64: controllers in the original format
For purists, 8BitDo re-releases cult shapes: the SN30 Pro replicates the Super Nintendo pad, the M30 the 6-button Mega Drive pad—perfect for fighting games and compatible with Mega Drive Mini—and the 8BitDo 64 resurrects the N64 controller in Bluetooth, compatible with Analogue 3D, Switch, and PC. Limited editions like the M30 Earthion regularly enrich the collection.
Arcade sticks, FlipPad, and adapters
Versus fighting fans will find the Arcade Stick and the Arcade Controller, compatible with Switch, PC, and Raspberry Pi. The FlipPad turns an iPhone or Android smartphone into a handheld console. And 8BitDo Bluetooth adapters allow you to use a modern wireless controller on an original console: find them in our retrogaming accessories.
8BitDo retro mechanical keyboards and mice
Since 2023, 8BitDo has been applying its aesthetic to the desk: the Retro Mechanical Keyboard in N, Xbox, or Clear Blue editions, the compact Retro 87 keyboard, the Retro 18 numpad, and the Retro R8 mouse. Watch out for the layout: most are QWERTY, some editions exist in AZERTY. Charging docks for Xbox controllers, in limited Forza or Gears of War editions, complete the range.
Want to compare with other brands? All our retrogaming controllers—8BitDo, Retro-Bit, Analogue—are gathered on a single page.
Frequently asked questions about 8BitDo controllers
Are 8BitDo controllers compatible with Nintendo Switch?
Yes for most models (Ultimate, Pro, SN30 Pro, M30, 8BitDo 64, Arcade Stick), via Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz. Some editions are dedicated to a specific platform (Xbox, PC): the exact compatibility is indicated on each product page.
How to connect an 8BitDo controller to a PC or Steam?
Via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz with the included receiver, or wired USB. 8BitDo controllers are recognized natively by Windows and Steam, in XInput or Switch mode depending on the model. The 8BitDo Ultimate Software allows you to remap buttons and update firmware.
Which 8BitDo controller should I choose for an emulator or a Raspberry Pi?
The SN30 Pro or Pro 2 for a full pad, the M30 for 16-bit games and versus fighting, the Arcade Stick for the home arcade cabinet. All are plug-and-play on Raspberry Pi and PC emulators, via Bluetooth or USB.
What is the difference between the 8BitDo Ultimate and Pro controllers?
The Ultimate is a modern controller in an Xbox/Switch Pro format, with Hall effect sticks, back paddles, and a charging dock. The Pro (2 or 3) keeps the elongated retro SNES-style format with two sticks. Same quality, two handling styles.
Do 8BitDo keyboards exist in AZERTY?
The majority of 8BitDo keyboards are QWERTY (ANSI layout). Some editions, like the Retro Mechanical Keyboard Xbox Edition, exist in AZERTY. Check the layout indicated in the title of each product page before ordering.
