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8BitDo SNES SFC Wireless Bluetooth Retro Receiver Adapter Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers
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8BitDo SNES SFC Wireless Bluetooth Retro Receiver Adapter Compatible with DualShock 3

Bottom line: The 8BitDo SNES SFC Wireless Bluetooth Retro Receiver Adapter: Plugs into any original SNES or Super Famicom model, plus SNES-style aftermarket consoles; main trade-off: xbox controllers on Sep 2021+ firmware no longer pair due to the BLE switch.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Plugs into any original SNES or Super Famicom model, plus SNES-style aftermarket consoles
  • ✓ Pairs with DualShock 3/4, Switch Pro, Joy-Cons, Wiimote and Wii U Pro controllers
  • ✓ Two receivers enable wireless two-player multiplayer on one console
  • ✓ Advertised as virtually lag-free for timing-sensitive SNES games

Cons

  • ✗ Xbox controllers on Sep 2021+ firmware no longer pair due to the BLE switch
  • ✗ Supports Bluetooth controllers only
  • ✗ Not compatible with 8BitDo NEOGEO Controller or Arcade Stick for Xbox
  • ✗ Multiplayer requires buying a second receiver for player two

Manufacturer description

The 8BitDo Retro Receiver lets you play your original Super Nintendo without a controller cable. Plug the Bluetooth receiver into the SNES controller port and pair a modern wireless controller. It works with every original SNES and Super Famicom model, plus aftermarket consoles that use an SNES/SFC-style controller port. You can pair many controllers you may already own: 8BitDo Bluetooth controllers and arcade sticks, DualShock 3, DualShock 4, DualShock 4 Pro, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons and the Switch Pro Controller. 8BitDo describes the connection as virtually lag-free, which…

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SpecPicks scored 8BitDo SNES SFC Wireless Bluetooth Retro Receiver Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. 8Bitdo's controllers & gamepads lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 8BitDo Retro Receiver work with my original SNES?

Yes. It supports every original Super Nintendo model, every original Super Famicom model, and any system with an SNES/SFC-style controller port.

Can I use a PS4 or Switch Pro controller with it?

Yes. Supported controllers include DualShock 3, DualShock 4, DualShock 4 Pro, Switch Pro Controller, Switch Joy-Cons, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, and 8BitDo Bluetooth controllers and arcade sticks.

Does it work with Xbox controllers?

Only older ones. Xbox Bluetooth controllers updated to firmware released in September 2021 or later are not supported, because that update switched them from Bluetooth Classic to BLE.

Can two people play wirelessly at the same time?

Yes. Plug one Retro Receiver into each SNES controller port and pair one controller to each receiver for two-player games.

Is there noticeable input lag?

8BitDo describes the Retro Receiver as virtually lag-free.

Key Features

  • 【Experience Wirelessly SNES】The Retro Receiver is a Bluetooth receiver that you plug into your original SNES. It allows you to play your SNES wirelessly with any original SNES or SFC model and even other aftermarket SNES/SFC systems.
  • 【Controller compatibility】8BitDo controllers and arcade sticks (Bluetooth controllers supported only). Xbox Bluetooth controller, DualShock 3, DualShock 4, DualShock 4 Pro Controller, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Controller.
  • 【System Compatibility】Original Super Nintendo (all models), Original Super Famicom (all models), All systems with an SNES/SFC-style controller port.
  • 【Virtually lag-free】
  • 【Multi-connection】Compatible with two Retro Receivers for multiplayer player games.
  • 【Note】Xbox Bluetooth controllers on the latest firmware released in Sep, 2021 are NOT supported any longer, due to their bluetooth change from Classic to BLE. And NOT compatible with 8BitDo NEOGEO Controller and Arcade Stick for XBOX.

Full Specifications

Brand8Bitdo
ColorBlack
FinishMatte
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityBluetooth
Model Numberrr-snes
CompatibilityXbox, Switch, SNES
Input Voltage5 volts
Nominal Power0.5 watts
Warranty TypeLimited
Built-In Media8Bitdo SNES - Adapter - Bluetooth SNES Retro Receiver - Super NES
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connection TypeWireless
Item Dimensions1.57 x 0.67 x 1.73 inches
Mfr Part Numberrr-snes
Number of Items1
Number of Ports1
Power Plug TypeNo Plug
Compatible Devices8BitDo Bluetooth Classic controllers, Xbox Bluetooth controller, DualShock 3, DualShock 4, DualShock 4 Pro, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Controller
Warranty Description1 year
Full listing title8BitDo SNES SFC Wireless Bluetooth Retro Receiver Adapter Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers

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