The controllers available for consoles like the Xbox Series x and Nintendo Switch, and even some for PC games, are the ultimate result of an evolutionary ergonomic transformation. The days of boxy controllers like the NES GamePad and even the Atari 2600 joystick are all but gone from modern gaming, but 8BitDo has done a great job of preserving those classic designs without completely sacrificing their functionality.
8BitDo has been making these modern peripherals for 11 years and is celebrating this anniversary with a pair of limited editions. SN30 Pro Gold and Silver Controllers.
Not only are these controllers painted in matte gold and silver, but they are made from a “zinc alloy metal,” so they weigh 381 grams. shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-golden-silver-limited-edition?variant=44378773815473″ rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:cost just under $100 each;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>They cost just under $100 each.They are compatible with Nintendo Switch and computers running Microsoft Windows, according to 8BitDo's website.
The new limited-edition gold and silver controllers have the same design as the original SN30 Pro, with a Super Nintendo-style button layout and two analog sticks. A metal version might give the original a bit more weight to make it feel a little more balanced. Plus, a metal controller that looks gold or silver will make you feel like a real gamer. That confidence boost could transfer from your brain to your hands and improve your game. So it could be an effective controller, or just a cool-looking paperweight you might find on Elon Musk’s desk (assuming he stops tweeting long enough to notice it exists).