SAFFUN 2 Pack New SNES Controller
Status: SAFFUN 2 Pack New SNES Controller (Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer on file; an Amazon search for "Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The SAFFUN 2 Pack New SNES Controller: Two controllers per pack, enough for local two-player Pi builds; main trade-off: SAFFUN confirms it does not work with Steam games on PC.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Two controllers per pack, enough for local two-player Pi builds
- ✓ Driverless plug-and-play over standard USB, no patches needed
- ✓ About 5 ft of cord, long enough for couch-distance play
- ✓ Covers RetroPie, Recalbox, Lakka, ChameleonPi, Piplay, Happi Game Center
- ✓ Works on Windows 98 through 10, Ubuntu, Mint, and Mac OS X
Cons
- ✗ SAFFUN confirms it does not work with Steam games on PC
- ✗ No online game support per the manufacturer's own FAQ
- ✗ Blocked on Android TV Box, Fire TV, Chromebook, and Commodore 64
- ✗ Third-party build, not original SNES or NES Nintendo hardware
Manufacturer description
The SAFFUN 2 Pack SNES Controller gives you two wired USB gamepads built for emulation, and the appeal is how little setup stands between you and the game. There are no drivers and no patches: plug either pad into a standard USB port and any program that accepts USB controller input recognizes it natively. The roughly 5-foot cord is long enough for couch play on a Raspberry Pi build, and SAFFUN specs super-sensitive buttons for precise directional input in platformers and fighters. Compatibility is unusually broad for a retro USB controller. SAFFUN lists Windows 98 through Windows 10, Linux…
SpecPicks Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install drivers or software to use this controller?
No. SAFFUN states no application is needed; plug it into a standard USB port and your PC or Raspberry Pi recognizes it natively, with no drivers or patches.
Will these controllers work with Steam games?
No. SAFFUN answers this directly in its own product FAQ: the controller does not support Steam games on PC. It is aimed at emulator use.
Can I use this with a Raspberry Pi and RetroPie?
Yes. Raspberry Pi with RetroPie is a listed supported device, along with Recalbox, Lakka, ChameleonPi, Piplay and Happi Game Center.
Is this an original Nintendo SNES controller?
No. SAFFUN describes it as a third-party controller, not an original SNES or NES pad. This 2-pack ships with multicolored face keys.
What devices are not supported?
SAFFUN specifically excludes Android TV Box, Commodore 64, Google Chromebook and Fire TV. Android phones work only through a USB OTG cable.
Key Features
- Generic USB controller, this uses a standard USB port, if your program or application accepts USB controller input, it can be used natively without drivers or patches, JUST PLUG AND PLAY! Cord is approx. 5 ft. Long. Super sensitive buttons for precision control. Third party controller, not original SNES / NES controller. But it works phenomenal with the Raspberry Pi game emulation and so on.
- Supported Device (With USB storage device): PC, Notebook Computer, Laptop Computer; MacBook; Android Smartphone: connect via an USB OTG cable; Raspberry Pi (Retro pie). Supported Game Emulators: SNEX9X, ZSNEX, OpenEmu (Only support OS X), Retropie (for respberry Pi)
- Supported Operating system: Windows 98, ME, Vista, 2000, 2003, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Linux UBUNTU, Linux Mint; Mac OS X and beyond; Retrogaming operating systems: RetroPie, Recalbox, Happi Game Center, Lakka, ChameleonPi, Piplay
- Please Note: DO NOT SUPPORT ANDROID TV BOX, C64(Commodore 64), GOOGLE CHOREBOOK, Fire TV.
Full Specifications
| Brand | SAFFUN |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Please Note | DO NOT SUPPORT ANDROID TV BOX, C64(Commodore 64), GOOGLE CHOREBOOK, Fire TV. |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | 8541665591 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Compatibility | PC, SNES, NES, Android, Mac, Linux |
| Button Quantity | 12 |
| Controller Type | Joystick, Windows |
| Item Dimensions | 6.5 x 4.3 x 2 inches |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Compatible Devices | Mac OS X and beyond, Nintendo emulators, Raspberry Pi ; Raspberry PI 2 model B ; Retro Pi OS., Windows 98/ME/Vista/2000/2003/XP/7/8/8.1/10/LINUX |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic |
| Warranty Description | 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Manufacturer Part Number | iNNEXT-ColourX2 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.3"D x 4.3"W x 2"H |
| Full listing title | SAFFUN 2 Pack New SNES Controller, Retro USB Super Classic Controller for PC Mac Linux Raspberry Pi 3 Sega Genesis Higan (Multicolored Keys) |
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