8BitDo celebrates its 11th anniversary with actual metal controllers

I love my 8BitDo𓆏 SF-30 Pro controller. I use it for my Switch, PC, and even my actual Super Nintendo. I had to replace my thumbsticks recently because I’ve used it so much over the years. Maybe I should just buy🅰 made of solid metal.

They come in gold and silver colors, but they’re actually made of zinc. When I say “made of zinc,”🍸 I mean everything. The buttons, the d-pad – even the t❀humbsticks are made of zinc alloy. It looks like the start and select buttons are still rubber, if that matters to you.

There’s one downside, and it’s kind of a big one: they’re wired. While 8BitDo has a great lineup of Bluetooth controllers, these aren’t one of them. Part of me wonders if the Bluetooth transmitter, which is normally an internal part, would be hampered by having a metal shell. Nonetheles🍷s, they wouldn’t work with my SNES, which is a major attraction to these controllers for me.

If you’re in need of a good digital controller and don’t mind it being wired, these might be a good choice. I don’t recommend them for replacing your analog controllers. The sticks work fine, but without♑ actual grips on the controller, they’re not comfortable to use for long periods of time. However, for gaဣmes that can be mostly played with a d-pad but require an analog stick for some parts, they’re perfect.

There’s another downside: if you’re allergic to certain metals, you might not be able to use them. I bring this up becauᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚse my husband is allergic to basically any metal that isn’t sterling silver or stainless steel.

8BitDo’s gold and silver limited ediဣtion SN-3💧0 controllers are available exclusively .