Peripheral maker 8BitDo is best known for making retro-inspired controllers, but for its latest act, the company is doing something different. In place of another Switch-centric controller, 8BitDo is rolling out a new Bluetooth gamepad designed for use with Microsoft’s Project xCloud game streaming service. The $ 45 SN30 Pro for Xbox adapts the same underlying design as the company’s SN30 Pro +, symmetrical analog sticks and all, but it won’t be out of place in its collection of Xbox controllers.
8BitDo says it is compatible with all Android devices, with a battery life of about 18 hours on a single charge. The SN30 Pro also comes with the company’s Ultimate software, which allows you to customize button assignments, as well as adjust the sensitivity of the lever and triggers. You can also create multiple controller profiles and switch between them on the fly. The included clip can accommodate phones that are 86mm wide, making it compatible with chubby devices like Galaxy S20 Ultra and OnePlus 8 Pro. If you want to push the clip to the limit, you can even mount something like the Mate 20 X with its large 7.2-inch screen.
