kidswasted Posted July 10, 2020 Report Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) I'm looking for a recommendation on a SNES style 2.4ghz wireless controller. I want to steer clear of Bluetooth because of noticeable lag. I've been searching for the last two weeks and I haven't found anything worthwhile. I know there is a nice Retrobit Gens controller(https://amzn.to/325TAHw) that I ordered and is on the way. I'd like to use this solely for playing Gens. However I'm looking to see if there's something similar for SNES. 8BitDo has a couple of 2.4 wireless controllers but one is for the original SNES hardware while the other is for the SNES mini. Neither have a USB dongle for PC use. Worst case scenario I just use my iBuffalo wired SNES controller, my wired Xbox one controller, or this new Retrobit Gens controller since it has L and R buttons. Edit: The reason I'm looking to go wireless is because my PC is connected to my living room TV and my couch is ~15ft away. I'm currently using an Xbox one wired controller with a USB extender but my kid has been pulling the cord or tripping over it and it's a pain taking it out and putting it away. Edited July 10, 2020 by kidswasted Missing reason for going wireless Quote
clockwise Posted July 10, 2020 Report Posted July 10, 2020 Only one I know of: Tech Specs System Compatibility SNES Super Familiy Computer Analogue Super Nt Connectivity 2.4g Wireless Technology for original SNES/SFC *Bluetooth connection is not applicable Dimensions/weight 144*63.5*26.2mm 98g Battery Type / Battery Life 480mAh Li-on battery, rechargeable 18-20 play hours with 1-2 hour charging time Includes SN30 2.4g Controller 2.4g Wireless USB Receiver USB Cable https://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-wireless-for-original-snes-sfc/ 1 Quote
kidswasted Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, clockwise said: Only one I know of: Tech Specs System Compatibility SNES Super Familiy Computer Analogue Super Nt Connectivity 2.4g Wireless Technology for original SNES/SFC *Bluetooth connection is not applicable Dimensions/weight 144*63.5*26.2mm 98g Battery Type / Battery Life 480mAh Li-on battery, rechargeable 18-20 play hours with 1-2 hour charging time Includes SN30 2.4g Controller 2.4g Wireless USB Receiver USB Cable https://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-wireless-for-original-snes-sfc/ Damn that’s what I thought. I’ve only been able to find Bluetooth with USB. Thanks though! Quote
clockwise Posted July 10, 2020 Report Posted July 10, 2020 OP is a little confusing. Kinda-thought this was what you were looking for? I'd check around their website some more. They have manuals for retrofitting OEM controllers, too. 1 Quote
kidswasted Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Posted July 11, 2020 23 hours ago, clockwise said: OP is a little confusing. Kinda-thought this was what you were looking for? I'd check around their website some more. They have manuals for retrofitting OEM controllers, too. It’s almost what I’m looking for but I’m looking for one that works with PC, not the original or mini snes. That’s what I’m having trouble with. Thanks though! Quote
clockwise Posted July 11, 2020 Report Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, kidswasted said: It’s almost what I’m looking for but I’m looking for one that works with PC, not the original or mini snes. That’s what I’m having trouble with. Thanks though! Maybe you could use the 8bitdo with the Retrousb adapter? Retrousb SNES to USB adapter. Looks like it on sale right now, too. 1 Quote
kidswasted Posted July 12, 2020 Author Report Posted July 12, 2020 12 hours ago, clockwise said: Maybe you could use the 8bitdo with the Retrousb adapter? Retrousb SNES to USB adapter. Looks like it on sale right now, too. Ohhh la la. Maybe this will do it! I’ll let you know if I do it and if it works. Thanks man. Quote
koke_45 Posted July 12, 2020 Report Posted July 12, 2020 On 7/10/2020 at 7:29 AM, kidswasted said: I'm looking for a recommendation on a SNES style 2.4ghz wireless controller. I want to steer clear of Bluetooth because of noticeable lag. I've been searching for the last two weeks and I haven't found anything worthwhile. I know there is a nice Retrobit Gens controller(https://amzn.to/325TAHw) that I ordered and is on the way. I'd like to use this solely for playing Gens. However I'm looking to see if there's something similar for SNES. 8BitDo has a couple of 2.4 wireless controllers but one is for the original SNES hardware while the other is for the SNES mini. Neither have a USB dongle for PC use. Worst case scenario I just use my iBuffalo wired SNES controller, my wired Xbox one controller, or this new Retrobit Gens controller since it has L and R buttons. Edit: The reason I'm looking to go wireless is because my PC is connected to my living room TV and my couch is ~15ft away. I'm currently using an Xbox one wired controller with a USB extender but my kid has been pulling the cord or tripping over it and it's a pain taking it out and putting it away. How bad is the lag on bluetooth? I have the first 2.4 G 8bitdo SNES pad. It was fine for SNES mini and for usb to pc. But I needed a pad to connect to real SNES hardware. I was thinking of the new 2.4G pad above. But it was not available. So I bought the 8bitdo BT snes pad and the blue tooth retro receiver. Haven't had chance to test out the BT yet. 1 Quote
kidswasted Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Posted July 13, 2020 14 hours ago, koke_45 said: How bad is the lag on bluetooth? I have the first 2.4 G 8bitdo SNES pad. It was fine for SNES mini and for usb to pc. But I needed a pad to connect to real SNES hardware. I was thinking of the new 2.4G pad above. But it was not available. So I bought the 8bitdo BT snes pad and the blue tooth retro receiver. Haven't had chance to test out the BT yet. I haven't tried Bluetooth but I've read in numerous reviews that there's noticeable lag and to avoid it. Quote
kidswasted Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Posted August 7, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 5:40 PM, koke_45 said: How bad is the lag on bluetooth? I have the first 2.4 G 8bitdo SNES pad. It was fine for SNES mini and for usb to pc. But I needed a pad to connect to real SNES hardware. I was thinking of the new 2.4G pad above. But it was not available. So I bought the 8bitdo BT snes pad and the blue tooth retro receiver. Haven't had chance to test out the BT yet. Have you had a chance to test the Bluetooth lag yet? I’m trying to make a purchasing decision on either the Bluetooth 8bitdo to usb receiver into my pc or the 2.4 wireless 8bitdo with the original snes receiver and plugging that into a snes to usb convertor and into my pc. It sucks because 8bitdo does not have a 2.4 snes wireless to usb receiver option at the moment. The reason for the push for the wonky 2.4 set up is because I heard the lag is drastically lower than Bluetooth. Quote
chaos Posted August 7, 2020 Report Posted August 7, 2020 What about getting the 2.4g controller and one of these? RetroUSB You plug the controller adapter into the RetroUSB adapter, which plugs into USB on your PC. 1 Quote
kidswasted Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Posted August 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, chaos said: What about getting the 2.4g controller and one of these? RetroUSB You plug the controller adapter into the RetroUSB adapter, which plugs into USB on your PC. That's exactly what I'm talking about if I go the 2.4 wireless route. Quote
chaos Posted August 7, 2020 Report Posted August 7, 2020 4 hours ago, kidswasted said: That's exactly what I'm talking about if I go the 2.4 wireless route. Do it. 1 Quote
kidswasted Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Posted August 7, 2020 2 hours ago, chaos said: Do it. I just bought these two: https://www.amazon.com/SNES-Controller-Adapter-USB-Super-NES/dp/B002IXZ5DE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mayflash+snes&qid=1596825015&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-SN30-Wireless-Gamepad-Original-nintendo/dp/B08536V3PH/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=8bitdo+snes+wireless&qid=1596825038&sr=8-8 The controller is coming tomorrow while the adapter is coming Sunday so I will let you know then if it works or not. Quote
kidswasted Posted August 15, 2020 Author Report Posted August 15, 2020 I just wanted to provide and update and say that the setup from my previous post works perfectly. No noticeable lag and the controller itself feels solid and responsive. 1 Quote
koke_45 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Posted August 20, 2020 I used my bluetooth controller on real hardware. Wireless. If any lag, I didnt really notice. 3 tournament games. 2 wins. 1 loss. 1 Quote
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