Hikig 2 Player led arcade buttons and joysticks… vs 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller — Head-to-Head (2026)

Our verdict

8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller is our pick.

For most Raspberry Pi and PC retro gamers in 2026, the 8BitDo SN30 Pro is the better buy: for the same price you get a finished Bluetooth controller with Hall effect sticks that also works on Switch, Steam Deck, macOS and Android. The Hikig kit only wins if you are actually building a two-player arcade panel and want 2 joysticks and 20 LED buttons at a very low cost per player.

Buy the Hikig 2 Player LED Arcade DIY Kit if you are building a MAME or RetroPie bartop, cocktail table or stick box, and you have a panel to drill, a free afternoon and a library of fighting, beat-'em-up and classic arcade games. Buy the 8BitDo SN30 Pro if you want one wireless controller that works on your Pi today and on your Switch, Steam Deck or PC tomorrow, especially if you play console-era games with analog sticks.

SpecPicks editorial verdict, written June 10, 2026. Prices move, so check the current price on each listing before you buy.