8bitdo Saturn receiver and M30 bluetooth gamepad

[Kahuna]

Hi there!

Not sure if anyone is using the new 8bitdo Saturn receiver in combination with the M30 bluetooth gamepad. I am, I feel the lag sometimes, but usually the experience is just fine.
Well, it was until yesterday when I was unable to play Puyo Puyo because the puyos continued to spin, like if I had hit the button twice, making the game way difficult to play. I played Puyo Puyo Sun first, then I reset the console and tried Puyo Puyo Tsuu; same issue I'm afraid 🙁
I powered off the Saturn, connected my trustworthy 3D control pad, and everything was as it used to be.
Finally, I tried with the 8bitdo again, and the problem was gone.

I understand that bluetooth gamepads are not going to give the best gaming experience possible, but curious to see if someone had seen this behaviour.

Here is the combo I'm referring to:
https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-receiver-saturn
https://www.8bitdo.com/m30

Thanks!

 

[Kahuna]

Both the Saturn receiver and the M30 Bluetooth gamepad had the latest firmware versions, but I updated them anyway. I'm also recharging the battery of the M30 gamepad, it had plenty, but just in case.
Hopefully, this will improve their reliability.

 

[dibz]

Never used these, but for what it's worth, a popular alternative brand that offers both BT and IR options has similar issues with BT and lag. It's why the IR version for those is preferred.