8BitDo announced availability of two different colorways for its popular 'SN30 Pro SE' retro-style controller. The SN30 Pro is a Bluetooth gamepad that resembles an original SNES gamepad. However, the SN30 Pro SE features two additional joysticks and L2/R2 buttons, allowing it to play modern games as well.
The SN30 Pro SE supports most major consoles and platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and the Steam Deck. The device also receives periodic firmware updates that perform various enhancements such as longer battery life, lower latency connections, and more.
The two new colorways for the SN30 Pro SE are transparent shells in atomic purple and deep green. The atomic purple colorway is nostalgic as it is a nod to retro Nintendo consoles, such as the GameBoy Color. The SN30 Pro SE colorways are available on Amazon or directly from 8BitDo.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro-style Controllers
- The availability of transparent colorways presents opportunities for other companies to introduce modern twists to retro-style controllers.
- Cross-platform Support
- The SN30 Pro SE's compatibility with multiple consoles and platforms presents opportunities for further innovation in cross-platform gaming.
- Periodic Firmware Updates
- Regular firmware updates that provide enhancements create opportunities for companies to offer similar updates and improvements for their own products.
Where This Applies
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can take advantage of the recent trend in retro-style gaming by introducing new gaming products that feature nostalgic designs.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can introduce new and improved gaming controllers with features such as cross-platform support and firmware updates.
- E-commerce
- E-commerce platforms such as Amazon can provide a platform for smaller gaming companies to sell new and unique gaming products.
