--- product_id: 587562950 title: "8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style)" brand: "8bitdo" price: "€ 141.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "8 Bitdo" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/587562950-8bitdo-m30-bluetooth-gamepad-yikeshu-8bitdo-n30-pro-2-wireless store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 8-direction Sega-style D-pad for precision Low-latency Bluetooth wireless connectivity Built-in rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery 8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) **Brand:** 8bitdo **Price:** € 141.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your retro game with modern wireless precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) by 8bitdo - **How much does it cost?** € 141.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/587562950-8bitdo-m30-bluetooth-gamepad-yikeshu-8bitdo-n30-pro-2-wireless) ## Best For - 8bitdo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 8bitdo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Recharge & Play:** Built-in rechargeable battery keeps you gaming longer without the hassle of constant replacements. - • **Precision Retro Control:** Experience pixel-perfect 8-directional D-pad movement, ideal for SHMUPs and classic Sega titles. - • **Lag-Free Wireless Freedom:** Enjoy smooth, responsive gameplay with ultra-low latency Bluetooth connection—no wires, no delays. - • **Authentic Sega Genesis Style:** Iconic retro design that not only looks legendary but feels just right in your hands. - • **Seamless Multi-Platform Play:** Effortlessly switch between Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS, and Android with versatile Bluetooth compatibility. ## Overview The 8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad combines classic Sega Genesis aesthetics with modern wireless technology, featuring an 8-directional D-pad optimized for shoot-em-ups and fighting games. Compatible across Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS, and Android, it offers low-latency Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable battery, delivering a premium retro gaming experience without compromise. ## Description Wireless Touchpad Review: A must have for shoot-em-ups on the Nintendo Switch. - So from what I've been reading, a vintage Japanese Sega Saturn controller is considered the ultimate gamepad for shoot-em-ups. Some people prefer the arcade stick, but I think the Saturn controller is more popular in the SHMUP community. It's also considered the best gamepad for retro fighting games, though an arcade stick is favored over the traditional gamepad for fighting games. However, there aren't any adapters that will let you use a real Saturn controller on the Nintendo Switch, so I decided to give this a try. Well, my SHMUP skills shot through the roof as soon as I tried out this pad. I never got seriously into the genre, but I'm now starting to since I have the proper equipment for it. I found modern analog sticks terrible for SHMUPS. There are many instances where you'll need to slowly move in one direction with the bullet patterns(or in some games like Radiant Silvergun or Ikaruga, to get through tight corridors), and this can only be accomplished on an analog stick by tapping the stick to one side over and over again, which works horribly because it's an analog stick, not a button. The Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo d-pads work for moving slowl, but they're still bad for SHMUPS since it's hard to move diagonally or in a circle. However, the 8-direction Sega-style d-pad is perfect. You can move slowly to one side by clicking the d-pad repeatedly and easily move in 8 directions. I wish I could compare this to a vintage Saturn controller or the officially licensed Retro-bit Saturn controller for Switch, but I haven't used either. I can't say if those are better or worse than those. All I know is that this blows away trying to play SHMUPS on a a DS4, Xbox One controller, or Switch Joy-cons(some people do actually like the DS2 for SHMUPS though, try if if you want :Þ). Games I've tested on it include Radiant Silvergun in Retroarch, DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou in Retroarch, Ikaruga on PC, Touhou 16 on PC, Danmaku Unlimited 3 on Switch, Gunbird 2 on Switch, and Aero Fighters 2 on Switch. All controlled beautifully. A few things to note. For Retroarch I had to put it into Android mode(start+B). Windows mode(start+X) had a glitch where the R-button was just a duplicate of the Z-button and L wasn't recognized at all. For Touhou I had to put it into Windows mode and to use Joy2Key, since Joy2Key would not recognize Android mode. Both Android and Windows mode work with Steam, however, in Windows mode LB is mapped to L on the gamepad, LT to R, RB to Z, and RT to C. With Android mode it's mapped like it is on the Switch where L is LB and R is RB, which makes way more sense. But the bottom line is, if Windows mode is not working right on PC then use Android mode, Windows will recognize either(note that I do not know if Android mode works in wired mode, I tested with bluetooth mode). Apparently one is Xinput and one is Dinput, hence the different compatibility. And of course, Joy2Key is always an option for games that refuse to recognize the gamepad like Touhou. I had no issues with it on Switch since the Switch let's you remap controls now. However, the manual doesn't tell you how to change the D-pad from emulating the left analog stick to emulating the D-pad, even though it does have that feature. It's so typical of retro stuff to put features in and not tell you they exist. The pad also worked great in the Sega Genesis classic collection on Switch with Sonic 2 and Streets of Rage 3, and it worked well with Sonic Mania. I'll have to try it with Streets of Rage 4 soon. So bottom line, I can't compare it to the officially licensed Retro-bit controllers for the Nintendo Switch, I just know this a really good gamepad on it's own. And of course a vintage Saturn controller and an adapter is probably superior if you're serious about PC SHMUPS, but they won't work on Switch and will cost you more than this gamepad and lack bluetooth and the extra buttons. Also, while Retroarch, Steam, Joy2Key, and Switch all worked perfectly with this gamepad in the end, it did take some trial and error(that is the norm for anything other than Xbox controller/Windows and pro controller/Switch). I'll just say if you want a gamepad for PC and Switch that's great for SHMUPS and fighting games and classic Sega games, this works great. Review: SFC風でコンパクトで手に馴染む - 他の社外品ゲームパッド(ロジクールF310使用)が、カチャカチャうるさく、保持に無駄な力が必要で指が痛くなっていたので買い換えて正解です。 Bluetoothも低遅延で格闘系でも、コマンド入力がしやすいのが◎です。 (上面にボタン×6もポイント) 勿論、USB-Cポートを無駄に取らないためAndroid端末とエミュレータでレトロゲームする人にはマジ推奨します。 ## Features - Wireless - Touchpad ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MSN1NPC | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | #11,625 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #114 in Nintendo Switch Controllers | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,845) | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.7 x 4 x 9.8 Centimeters | | Item Weight | 136 g | | Item model number | 6922621500735 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | 8Bitdo | | Product Dimensions | 15.7 x 4 x 9.8 cm; 136.08 g | | Rated | Not PEGI rated | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 8Bitdo - **Model Name:** Controle 8bitdo M30 Mega Drive - **Compatible Devices:** Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android - **Controller Type:** Gamepad - **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth ## Images ![8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613PXtnMmJL.jpg) ![8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E9jP4e1SL.jpg) ![8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tpiak7yjL.jpg) ![8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tx-MGtm5L.jpg) ![8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad, YIKESHU 8Bitdo N30 Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android (Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Style) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Mb9j+sDoL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can the buttons be remapped for Nintendo Switch** A: Depends on the game. If the game has an option to remap the buttons, then you can do so. Unfortunately, the button labels won't match on this controller when you're using it on Switch, as Nintendo and Sega controllers always have A and B reversed relative to one another. The same goes for X and Y. **Q: Would this work well for Sega Saturn emulation?** A: It has all the buttons for it. If the emulator is on PC and supports x input, then it should work. **Q: Is this also compatible with the ps4 or xbox one?** A: This is compatible if you use a Brooks Wingman for either console, but not out of the box. **Q: Seen on twitter the l&r are mapped to c&z is that for both models or can i mapped them to be stand alone buttons?** A: I should start by saying no, you can't really remap them unless you use mapping software like the one that comes with Steam or if you just remap it through the Switch Settings Menu. HOWEVER I have made a strange discovery. L and R are always L2/ZL and R2/ZR and Z and C are always L1/L and R1/R. Except on the X-Input setting. On X-Input, L and R are LB and LT in that order, and Z and C are RB and RT in that order. So if you're using it on Switch then go over to use it on PC with X-Input and are confused as to why the hell the buttons are different, that's why. And no, none of the other modes are like this to my knowledge. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for shoot-em-ups on the Nintendo Switch. *by S***M on 22 June 2020* So from what I've been reading, a vintage Japanese Sega Saturn controller is considered the ultimate gamepad for shoot-em-ups. Some people prefer the arcade stick, but I think the Saturn controller is more popular in the SHMUP community. It's also considered the best gamepad for retro fighting games, though an arcade stick is favored over the traditional gamepad for fighting games. However, there aren't any adapters that will let you use a real Saturn controller on the Nintendo Switch, so I decided to give this a try. Well, my SHMUP skills shot through the roof as soon as I tried out this pad. I never got seriously into the genre, but I'm now starting to since I have the proper equipment for it. I found modern analog sticks terrible for SHMUPS. There are many instances where you'll need to slowly move in one direction with the bullet patterns(or in some games like Radiant Silvergun or Ikaruga, to get through tight corridors), and this can only be accomplished on an analog stick by tapping the stick to one side over and over again, which works horribly because it's an analog stick, not a button. The Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo d-pads work for moving slowl, but they're still bad for SHMUPS since it's hard to move diagonally or in a circle. However, the 8-direction Sega-style d-pad is perfect. You can move slowly to one side by clicking the d-pad repeatedly and easily move in 8 directions. I wish I could compare this to a vintage Saturn controller or the officially licensed Retro-bit Saturn controller for Switch, but I haven't used either. I can't say if those are better or worse than those. All I know is that this blows away trying to play SHMUPS on a a DS4, Xbox One controller, or Switch Joy-cons(some people do actually like the DS2 for SHMUPS though, try if if you want :Þ). Games I've tested on it include Radiant Silvergun in Retroarch, DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou in Retroarch, Ikaruga on PC, Touhou 16 on PC, Danmaku Unlimited 3 on Switch, Gunbird 2 on Switch, and Aero Fighters 2 on Switch. All controlled beautifully. A few things to note. For Retroarch I had to put it into Android mode(start+B). Windows mode(start+X) had a glitch where the R-button was just a duplicate of the Z-button and L wasn't recognized at all. For Touhou I had to put it into Windows mode and to use Joy2Key, since Joy2Key would not recognize Android mode. Both Android and Windows mode work with Steam, however, in Windows mode LB is mapped to L on the gamepad, LT to R, RB to Z, and RT to C. With Android mode it's mapped like it is on the Switch where L is LB and R is RB, which makes way more sense. But the bottom line is, if Windows mode is not working right on PC then use Android mode, Windows will recognize either(note that I do not know if Android mode works in wired mode, I tested with bluetooth mode). Apparently one is Xinput and one is Dinput, hence the different compatibility. And of course, Joy2Key is always an option for games that refuse to recognize the gamepad like Touhou. I had no issues with it on Switch since the Switch let's you remap controls now. However, the manual doesn't tell you how to change the D-pad from emulating the left analog stick to emulating the D-pad, even though it does have that feature. It's so typical of retro stuff to put features in and not tell you they exist. The pad also worked great in the Sega Genesis classic collection on Switch with Sonic 2 and Streets of Rage 3, and it worked well with Sonic Mania. I'll have to try it with Streets of Rage 4 soon. So bottom line, I can't compare it to the officially licensed Retro-bit controllers for the Nintendo Switch, I just know this a really good gamepad on it's own. And of course a vintage Saturn controller and an adapter is probably superior if you're serious about PC SHMUPS, but they won't work on Switch and will cost you more than this gamepad and lack bluetooth and the extra buttons. Also, while Retroarch, Steam, Joy2Key, and Switch all worked perfectly with this gamepad in the end, it did take some trial and error(that is the norm for anything other than Xbox controller/Windows and pro controller/Switch). I'll just say if you want a gamepad for PC and Switch that's great for SHMUPS and fighting games and classic Sega games, this works great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SFC風でコンパクトで手に馴染む *by も***ん on 2 May 2026* 他の社外品ゲームパッド(ロジクールF310使用)が、カチャカチャうるさく、保持に無駄な力が必要で指が痛くなっていたので買い換えて正解です。 Bluetoothも低遅延で格闘系でも、コマンド入力がしやすいのが◎です。 (上面にボタン×6もポイント) 勿論、USB-Cポートを無駄に取らないためAndroid端末とエミュレータでレトロゲームする人にはマジ推奨します。 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Control de buena calidad *by L***S on 25 November 2025* El control es de buena calidad. Los botones tienen buen tacto. Muy buenos materiales y buena manufactura. A pesar de ser bluetooth no tiene lag. ## Frequently Bought Together - 8Bitdo M30 Bluetooth Controller for Switch, Windows and Android, 6-Button Layout for SEGA’s Classic Games (Black) - 8BitDo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for Saturn and Windows, Compatible with Xbox Series Controller, Xbox One Bluetooth Controller, Switch Pro Controller and PS5/PS4 Controller - 8Bitdo Retro Bluetooth Receiver for The Original Sega Genesis and Mega Drive --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/587562950-8bitdo-m30-bluetooth-gamepad-yikeshu-8bitdo-n30-pro-2-wireless](https://www.desertcart.at/products/587562950-8bitdo-m30-bluetooth-gamepad-yikeshu-8bitdo-n30-pro-2-wireless) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*