This article was published on April 1, 2016

Classic SNES controller returns with an upgrade: The Bluetooth SNES30 & smartphone holder


Classic SNES controller returns with an upgrade: The Bluetooth SNES30 & smartphone holder

Our obsessions with latest and greatest in tech gadgets often leads us to forget the golden era of gaming, the Goldilocks zone where technology and imagination finally synced up to produce the childhood cornerstones for a generation of kids.

But 8Bitdo hasn’t forgotten, and they’re dedicated to reviving the perfection of one of the greatest gaming controllers ever made: the Super Nintendo classic grey controller.

They’ve brought it back with the SNES30 Controller, a 1:1 original design that supports both Bluetooth and USB connections, and added one exciting component: an expandable clipping phone mount. For a limited time, they’re available at just $34.95 on TNW Deals.

With Bluetooth and USB connections, you can enjoy this controller on your PC, Mac, consoles and beyond.

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Every single detail about the controller, from the build itself, to the feel of the plastic, to the colors used, resembles that classic SNES controller from back in the day. The dimensions are identical to the millimeter, and the D-pad and buttons are fantastically responsive.

Slim, portable size and a dual-keyboard code system for iOS keeps your playing versatile, with Wiimote emulation support allowing up to four simultaneous players.

Save serious money while your gaming-nostalgia indulgence will have you feeling like a little kid again – take 22 percent off the SNES30 Bluetooth Game Controller & smartphone holder today on TNW Deals.

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