--- product_id: 535811278 title: "8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (White)" brand: "8bitdo" price: "Rp1016967" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "8 Bitdo" url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/535811278-8bitdo-m30-2-4g-wireless-gamepad-for-sega-genesis-mini store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # 6-button classic layout 2.4G wireless tech built-in rechargeable battery 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (White) **Brand:** 8bitdo **Price:** Rp1016967 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your retro game with wireless freedom and classic precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (White) by 8bitdo - **How much does it cost?** Rp1016967 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/535811278-8bitdo-m30-2-4g-wireless-gamepad-for-sega-genesis-mini) ## Best For - 8bitdo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 8bitdo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Playtime:** Built-in rechargeable battery ensures hours of uninterrupted retro gaming sessions. - • **Premium Build Quality:** Crafted with meticulous attention to detail for a lightweight, ergonomic feel that outperforms official controllers. - • **Seamless Wireless Freedom:** 2.4G wireless connectivity lets you game untethered with ultra-low latency. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Sega Genesis Mini, Mega Drive Mini, and Nintendo Switch for versatile play. - • **Retro-Perfect 6-Button Layout:** Authentically designed for Sega Genesis Mini & Mega Drive Mini, delivering nostalgia with precision. ## Overview The 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad is a high-quality, retro-inspired controller featuring a 6-button layout designed specifically for Sega Genesis Mini, Mega Drive Mini, and Nintendo Switch. It offers 2.4G wireless connectivity with a built-in rechargeable battery, delivering a premium, ergonomic gaming experience that combines nostalgia with modern convenience. ## Description desertcart.com: 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (White) : Video Games Review: My favorite controller for 2D games! - I grew up with a Super Nintendo, a PS1 and various Nintendo handhelds before I got a PSP. As someone who never owned an older Sega console(just a Dreamcast I got a few years back), you'd think this wouldn't do it for me, but it has the best D-pad I've ever used and the face buttons are cool and weird. I use it to play Sega Saturn games on my Mister FPGA system, and it's almost perfect for that. I just wish it had one or two analog sticks for 3D games. If you could use this for modern titles like Doom Eternal or even JRPGs like Soul Hackers 2 or Persona 3 Reload, I'd be one happy camper. There are competing Saturn-like controllers with sticks and extra shoulder buttons, but I've heard the D-pads are inferior and there are various quality control issues, so I'm just gonna hold out hope that 8Bitdo releases one in the future. But yeah, this is super light, the battery life is great, it works just as well wired and wirelessly, and it feels incredible in the hand. Strong recommend. Review: A great retro controller - This is a great controller for retro games and emulation. It feels much better than the official controllers licensed by Sega, and the build quality is superb. ## Features - The redefined 6-button controller with wireless connectivity. Specifically designed for SEGA Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini. - Compatible with SEGA Genesis mini, Mega Drive mini and Switch. - 2.4G wireless technology with built in rechargeable battery. - Turbo Function (unavailable on Switch). - Highest quality retro Controller available, Designed with attention and care. - Includes 8Bitdo M30 2.4G Controller, 2.4G receiver & USB cable. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C6MV599C | | Additional Features | Wireless | | Brand Name | 8Bitdo | | Button Quantity | 6 | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Windows | | Controller Type | Gamepad | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,768) | | Hardware Platform | Gaming Console | | Item Dimensions | 5.79 x 2.91 x 1.22 inches | | Item Weight | 114 Grams | | Manufacturer | 8Bitdo | | Model Name | 6922621504016 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | ## Images ![8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (White) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ihlR8HejL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Platform For Display** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this also compatible with PC?** A: Yes **Q: Anyone have the new white one 2.4g?Impressions??How so all the buttons feel,especially the d-pad?Is it the same as the black one?** A: D-pad on mine moves ever so slightly smoother and is less noisy than on the black one I have. The black one is the Genesis/Mega Drive receiver version, so that might make a difference. Rest of the buttons feel the same as far as I can tell. **Q: Will this work on Xbox if I get the 8bitdo adapter?** A: Unfortunately no, it only connects to the dongle it comes with and that dongle is only compatible with switch and the Sega mini consoles **Q: Will this work with Windows PC? I know they make a bluetooth version but i like the 2.4 better.** A: Yeah, the receiver works on PC ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite controller for 2D games! *by N***K on June 17, 2025* I grew up with a Super Nintendo, a PS1 and various Nintendo handhelds before I got a PSP. As someone who never owned an older Sega console(just a Dreamcast I got a few years back), you'd think this wouldn't do it for me, but it has the best D-pad I've ever used and the face buttons are cool and weird. I use it to play Sega Saturn games on my Mister FPGA system, and it's almost perfect for that. I just wish it had one or two analog sticks for 3D games. If you could use this for modern titles like Doom Eternal or even JRPGs like Soul Hackers 2 or Persona 3 Reload, I'd be one happy camper. There are competing Saturn-like controllers with sticks and extra shoulder buttons, but I've heard the D-pads are inferior and there are various quality control issues, so I'm just gonna hold out hope that 8Bitdo releases one in the future. But yeah, this is super light, the battery life is great, it works just as well wired and wirelessly, and it feels incredible in the hand. Strong recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great retro controller *by B***. on February 28, 2026* This is a great controller for retro games and emulation. It feels much better than the official controllers licensed by Sega, and the build quality is superb. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A FANTASTIC controller for Switch... once you know how to get it to work (CHECK YOUR SETTINGS) *by T***Y on October 23, 2019* TL;DR: Great controller, but you need to check your Switch system settings. Go to "System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Pro Controller Wired Communication." Flip that to "On" and it should work. NOTE: I don't have a Genesis Mini, so I can't comment on that. This review is entirely for the Switch. Now for the too-long part: So I've been a gamer for the past ~30 years, and most of my gaming in my childhood was spent gaming on the Genesis. I was a Sega fanboy through-and-through. My hands practically grew to the shape of that bulky 3-button pad, and later conformed to the 6-button pad. While I didn't get my Saturn until I was already an adult and bought it (very) used, the controller felt so great in-hand. Now that 8BitDo has come around, I've grabbed up a few of their products, including the M30 2.4GHz for the Genesis (the other 2.4GHz version of this controller). So I already knew what to expect in terms of comfort and general usability. The controller feels really good in-hand. It's a bit on the lightweight side, but it's reminiscent of older gamepads in that way, I suppose. Weight is pretty close to that of the original Genesis 6-button pad, minus the cord. The texture on the controller feels nice, and there's no sharp edges or anything to cause cramps. Plastic doesn't feel QUITE as high-quality as the original Sega pads, but is darn close. It doesn't feel cheap, and that's a good thing. So as soon as it came in, I practically ran to my Switch to play with it. Plugged the receiver into the dock, fired up the Switch, hit the Start button on the pad and... nothing. The blue light blinked slowly and never made a connection. I thought that was pretty weird. I fiddled around with it some and got the controller to sync up with the receiver. But I noticed that the Switch had come out of the dock. Plugged it back into the dock and... nothing again. The controller was unsynced. "WTAF?" I wondered as I tried to get it working again. Switch out of the dock: syncs just fine. Switch in the dock: fails. At this point I figured it wasn't a point of a broken/faulty controller/receiver. It HAD to be something software-related. I went to update my Switch and, nope, it was running the latest OS version. So while I was in the settings I decided to take a peek, and I found an option under "Controllers and Sensors" called "Pro Controller Wired Communication." This was turned off. Basically this option allows you to use a Pro controller via USB when plugged into the Switch, which... duh? Why wouldn't you want that on? So you could just charge it and NOT use it? The dock only has a single USB port. Why would you want that to be used for just charging your controller and not playing with it? So I turned on "Pro Controller Wired Communication" and voila! The controller synced right up and worked as it should. It's read as a Pro controller by the Switch, and since it has to plug in via USB (since it's not Bluetooth), this option being turned off means you can't use the M30. I reread through the included instructions and this was not mentioned anywhere in there. That seems like it'd be something you'd want to include. I was all set to return the controller. I played around in bundled SNES/NES games from having an online account, plus in Megaman X Legacy Collection a bit. I figured I should go for retro games that would make the best use of the low-latency 2.4GHz connection. My TV is an LG with roughly 10ms of lag (which is absurdly low for consumer HDTVs), so the next biggest source of lag would be the controller. And it worked like a champ. I don't have a rig to test input lag or anything, but at the very least, I couldn't detect any. No hiccups (aside from human error :P). Being able to swap A/B and X/Y was particularly helpful (hold down + select for 5 seconds). The turbo function is nice to have and works well, but is kind of a pain to deal with. I didn't manage to run it out of battery, so I can't comment on the battery life, sadly. But I suppose that means it's pretty decent. Pros: + Great build quality + Syncing is pretty painless* + Turbo functionality is there + Controller can be remapped to a degree + Price is pretty low + Extremely low latency/input lag** Cons: - The instructions leave out highly important details - Micro USB port*** - Not compatible with other 2.4GHz receivers**** * - Once you figure out that you need to enable USB controllers for Switch. Otherwise, good luck, lol. ** - Again, I don't have a rig so I can't get actual numbers, but IIRC their other M30 had about 3 to 5ms of lag (compared to like 25ms of lag on the Bluetooth version), which is pretty much undetectable by even the most perceptive gamers. *** - Other new 8BitDo controllers have switched to USB-C ports. It's kind of odd that they wouldn't update it. It was probably to save costs as the controller looks the exact same as the old M30, but still. **** - This is actually a pretty big problem. I didn't WANT to have to buy another controller. I'd have rather been able to use my existing M30 on the Switch, but I had to buy an entirely new controller. And since the controller and receiver are tied together with no way to sync with a new controller/receiver, losing one makes the other useless. In conclusion, it's a great controller and worth the price, but the instructions leave a LOT to be desired. 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