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SNES Controller to Adapter for PC USB

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For everyone having issues with their controllers I have found something interesting you should try first. I have many Super Nintendo controllers and have found that some work, some don't. On the back of each controller you will find the model number. The most common is the SNS-005. The SNS-102 is the controller that came with the smaller edition Super Nintendo. I also have the aftermarket Super Pad by Performance.

What I have found after testing the different controllers is that the SNS-005 controllers are hit or miss. I have one SNS-005 controller that only the B button works yet the other two I tested work perfect. I have found the SNS-102 works fine as does the Super pad. I have no idea why some refuse to work but I can understand your frustrations because the same happened to me.

Defiantly try out the different controllers that you have lying around because if one doesn't work chances are the others you have will. The first controller that I plugged in didn't work and immediately I thought I was out eleven dollars. My heart sunk as I tried different usb ports and searched for a driver. Then I jumped up with joy as the next controller I tried worked! Hope this helps guys, feel free to ask any questions. This adapter in my opinion is so well worth the money for any SNES collector because there is nothing like having an actual SNES controller in your hand while you play. It totally changes the whole experience.

One last thing, I have found the best way to play Super Nintendo with people over the internet. You need to download and install a program called ZBattle.Net. Also you must Google ZSNES Version 1.36 since it is the most common used even though its not the latest. Once you have both open ZBattle and click File, Options and give the location of your ZSNES application. Do the same for the games. After hitting OK go to File and click Connect. You will see people playing SNES in different servers. Create your own or find someone who is hosting a game. The game they are hosting will download really quick and then start. It opens up ZSNES and you are ready to play. If it keeps saying its waiting for Host click the cancel button then uncheck "allow udp connection" and then hit either connect to server or create server. Make sure you are joining someone with the same version 1.36 SNES and if your are hosting a server be sure to list that 1.36 is the version you are using. While in ZSNES hit the "T" key to type to who you are playing with. Good luck guys! If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will try to respond. Long Live The Super Nintendo! (The greatest console of all time!)

I wanted to get my snes out of my room and this allowed me to use the original controllers with my computer. Both controllers are immediatly recognized and work right away in snes9x, fceux, and vba with a quick remaping. Highly recomended, now I have no need for the old consoles.

the usb length is about 18" but since I have the snes extensions It's not a problem for me.

I can happily confirm that this works on my Windows 7 64 bit machine on the ZSNES emulator.
You just have to configure it correctly in ZSNES's settings.
Time for some Super Mario World! Cheers!

This Item does what it's supposed to do! ive had it for a week now and its still works.
when i first bought it i wasn't expecting it to work with my computer since its a mac and the description in the package clearly sates "for PC" but it did work and at its full potential. The only thing i had to do was open my emulator "Snes9x" and map the controls on the control pad which was very easy. I recommend this for those seeking to play 2 player games.

I have two of these: Super Nintendo Turbo Controller (AsciiPad) and the adapter works great with them - the turbo functions and slow-mo even work! My Mac is running Lion and I use ZSNES. SO GOOD to be able to play Mario Kart and Mega Man X for real instead of stumbling through using a keyboard. It even makes RPGs better. I haven't used one of those clone controllers but I'm willing to bet this is way better.

The SNES controller-to-adapter USB device was a very good idea for those of us who use emulators. It works great with ZSNES--provided you are computer-savvy enough to get it set up properly. (This involves going into 'Control Panel' --> 'Game Controllers' --> 'Properties' and --> 'Settings' tab in order to first calibrate your SNES controller on a Microsoft Windows OS, and then assigning the buttons to their respective tasks in the program itself.) Beyond this, the product allows your SNES controller to work seamlessly with the program. Any slowdown you may experience with ZSNES is most likely due to the ROM you are using or the emulator itself, but probably not the adapter in my opinion.

However, I have one serious gripe with this device: The second SNES controller port on the adapter (yes, there are two controller ports) does not seem to work, rending any multiplayer functions of any game essentially useless. I have heard this complaint from several other users as well. So if you were hoping to use this adapter for some multiplayer action on any of your SNES games (or perhaps other video games on your PC), I would suggest looking elsewhere. But if you want it just for yourself, then by all means--it is perfect for you!

It arrived on time and something I use frequently. I am glad I found one of these so I can play some games off my computer with a controller. :)

Product recognizes as one port.
-First port is up recognized to a certain number.
-Second port is recognized up through another number past first.
Works great with Snesz.
I have original controllers works flawlessly just as if i'm playing on my console.

-- Must buy --

I bought the adapter cuz I wanted 2 play some SNES games and I looked at most of the reviews and they were all pretty good... but it didnt work at all for me. I have an original SNES controller but no matter which usb port i plug the adapter into or which controller port I plug the controller into, only the b button works... I even tried it on my other computer and still nothin changed... disappointing...

Prior to buying this, I read the reviews for many cheap game controllers to find out that defective units and flaws were common. My expectations were low. I purchased more than one game controllers/adapters to be sure that one worked well enough to use as a gift. This was the one I gave. It worked without a hint of trouble and I sadly got addicted to playing with it for a week of wasted time. The original snes game controllers are truly better than the knockoffs so I would recommend an adapter over a usb controller. For people who cant get theirs to work, I would recommend making sure you know how to configure the controls on your emulator and try again.