8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad Controller for Switch Steam iOS Android Windows
Bottom line: The 8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad Controller is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the controllers & gamepads category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Steam Windows 10 and above and macOS 10.10 and above. Windows 10 and above, Bluetooth 4.0. Android 9.0 and above. Raspberry Pi Bluetooth 2.0 and above. Switch 1.0.0 and above and 9.0.0 and above (Lite).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. 8BitDo's controllers & gamepads lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| color | Black |
|---|---|
| connection | Bluetooth |
| compatible_with | Nintendo Switch,Steam,iOS,Android,Windows |
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