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B002JAU20W

Customer Reviews

1,050

4.3 out of 5 stars

Product Dimensions

5.91 x 0.79 x 2.36 inches; 4 ounces

Type of item

Accessory

Item model number

780625971359

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

4 ounces

Manufacturer

Gtron

Date First Available

July 27, 2009

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Product Description

The super 16 bit controller features 8 easy to reach buttons in a controller designed to fit the contour of your hands. More buttons allow for greater game control and even more game play excitement than ever before. You will be able to play emulators with an SNES layout controller! 3rd Party, Not original.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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SNES USB Controller

Brand new in box with a true retro feel.


Cord Length Approximate Length: 9-foot cord.	Compatibility Works on all Windows 32/64 bit & Mac Operating systems.	Set Up Plug and Play, no extra drivers needed.

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Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the video game controller. For example, they mention it works great for all emulators and is truly plug and play. Some are happy with appearance, and feel. Others however, are not happy with the quality and weight. Opinions are mixed on buttons and value.

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388 customers mention290 positive98 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game controller. They mention that it works fine, works great for all emulators, and is 100% responsive. Some say that it has no issues whatsoever.

"Using this with windows 10 (and raspberry pi3) it has been working well...." Read more

"...So, I got two of these.They work exactly as they should. In under a minute, I was able to use both controllers with the emulators...." Read more

"...At least for me it does. Overall I am happy that the controller seems to work well...." Read more

"...It didn't register (but I'm not sure if it was the controller's or my port's fault). I plugged it in to another laptop, and it worked just fine...." Read more

78 customers mention64 positive14 negative

Customers like the ease of installation of the video game controller. They mention that it's truly plug and play, the drivers installed right away on Windows 7, and that it is very simple to use. Some say that the product is affordable and lightweight.

"...I hooked it up to a Win7 Laptop. No configuration necessary. The + pad is a bit stiff so trying to play Street Fighter is a bit difficult...." Read more

"...It is truly "plug and play" which people should be happy to hear about...." Read more

"...over using an original controller + SNES to USB adapter due to the ease of use." Read more

"Installed instantly, worked with ZSNES on Vista and Windows 7...." Read more

58 customers mention46 positive12 negative

Customers like the appearance of the video game controller. They say it looks and feels like the real deal, has fewer buttons, and a simple design. Some say the colors match and it's a great buy for emulation. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.

"...It's especially great for SNES emulation; it looks and feels like the real deal, to really capture that nostalgic vibe...." Read more

"...It looks right but does feel a bit larger than I recall. Meh, it works great with ZNES so give that a try if you haven't...." Read more

"Its a nifty little USB controller. Brought back some great memories!! Works great automatically with SNES9X Emulator...." Read more

"This thing looks very nice, and as far as connectivity goes, it works 100% of the time on my Raspberry Pi with RetroPi...." Read more

52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers like the feel of the video game controller. They say it feels just like the original SNES controller. Some say the buttons feel good and the responsiveness is good. Overall, most find the controller to be ergonomically perfect and one of the most ergonomically-perfect game controllers of all time.

"...Button presses feel crisp and clean. The shoulder buttons and ABXY work great. Directional pad works just like the original controllers...." Read more

"...Its responsive and feels almost like a real SNES controller. The Dpad on the Tomee controllers is larger for some reason which is okay...." Read more

"...The feel of the controller is great, it feels just like the actual SNES controller, which is pretty important...." Read more

"...Out of the box it feels and looks cheap...." Read more

330 customers mention104 positive226 negative

Customers are mixed about the buttons. Some mention that the buttons are great and function properly, while others say that they would not respond correctly. Some say that the quality is fine, while other say that it's a bit stiff and the directional button does not inspire confidence at all times.

"...The button presses are a tad bit stiffer than 'original' snes controllers, however is most likely due to the age and usage of my originals...." Read more

"...The controller works flawlessly, no sticking or broken buttons...." Read more

"...If you can get over the fact that it feels really cheap in your hands (which I am sure you will get used to over time) then I would definitely..." Read more

"...after, I fired up the ZSNES emulator, unfortunately, I couldn't get the controller to respond, and since I had other things to do, I stopped messing..." Read more

178 customers mention116 positive62 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the video game controller. Some mention that it's great for the price, an economical choice for retro gaming, and the cheapest USB controller they could find on Amazon. Others say that it feels a little too hollow and cheap.

"...-cheap but great valueCons:-the USB cable is a bit stiff... but not a problem until you have to roll it up and put it away...." Read more

"...That said though the price was right (under $10) when I ordered it so I can't complain too much...." Read more

"...The cord on the tomee controllers is very thin and cheap. It seems like it could break easily. Its also very short...." Read more

"...but these worked better for me, right out of the box... And they're cheaper!" Read more

346 customers mention89 positive257 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the video game controller. They mention that it feels cheaply made, the cord coming out of the controller is loose, and the plastic is way too thin. Some customers also report that the D-pad was pretty bad and the buttons don't feel as durable as those on the original.

"...-cheap but great valueCons:-the USB cable is a bit stiff... but not a problem until you have to roll it up and put it away...." Read more

"...Even though the controllers feels really cheaply made it gets the job done...." Read more

"...No such thing happened. The wire is quality as well.I highly recommend these. You get a quality controller with the old school feel...." Read more

"...well (I used them on PCs only), but the direction pad (d-pad) felt a bit cheap, and was only responsive about 85% of the time...." Read more

47 customers mention9 positive38 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the video game controller. They mention it's too light, and feels fragile or toy-like. Some say the controller is very thin and cheap.

"...The cord on the tomee controllers is very thin and cheap. It seems like it could break easily. Its also very short...." Read more

"...much just like the real deal, but be advised that the whole thing is definitely lighter / cheaper feeling than a real SNES controller...." Read more

"...It is also lighter. It looks bigger, but maybe it is my imagination...." Read more

"...The controller is light as a feather, and feels fragile - the plastic is way too thin, and the backplate bends with mild pressure...." Read more

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Josh

Works great, price is reasonable!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2017

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Using this with windows 10 (and raspberry pi3) it has been working well.
Construction reminds me of the original snes controllers, buttons feel and function really well (as compared to some other 'clones' I have used).
Button presses feel crisp and clean. The shoulder buttons and ABXY work great. Directional pad works just like the original controllers.
The button presses are a tad bit stiffer than 'original' snes controllers, however is most likely due to the age and usage of my originals.
I would include pictures, but it looks just like their images.
I plan on picking some more of these up, for two player games.
I would not hesitate to purchase this controller if you wish to have a simple controller for games (or retro emu).

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Gha-VO

Controllers are great for old SNES games

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2011

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Overall: Great Value

I hooked it up to a Win7 Laptop. No configuration necessary. The + pad is a bit stiff so trying to play Street Fighter is a bit difficult. Has a cheap plastic feel to it but it's good enough.

Pros:
-Plug and Play
-has a nostalgia feel to play old games (makes me feel old)
-cheap but great value

Cons:
-the USB cable is a bit stiff... but not a problem until you have to roll it up and put it away.
-cheap plastic feel... cheap plastic feel...
-+ pad is stiff so doing a hadouken move in Street Fighter gets a bit tricky

Overall:
For less than $15, you get a game pad that works. Not something you can throw against the table when you lose a game.

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2010

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I have quite a lot of SNES and NES roms on my computer. With my emulators, I could play this stuff all day. I hook up my computer to my TV via HDMI and have a blast. However, I wanted two controllers so I could play with my nephew. I wasn't impressed with the logitech gampepads and ones made by other companies. Didn't want to make it so I could use my Playstation 3 controller either. I wanted something more old school like I used to have. So, I got two of these.

They work exactly as they should. In under a minute, I was able to use both controllers with the emulators. The controller works flawlessly, no sticking or broken buttons. While the controller may feel light and "cheap," my nephew dropped his quite a few times and it still works fine. Also, a number of times, my nephew was too far away from the computer while holding the controller. I was scared that he would rip or tear the wire. No such thing happened. The wire is quality as well.

I highly recommend these. You get a quality controller with the old school feel. You could get two of these for pretty much the same price as one of the newer and more expensive "brand name" controllers. If you are playing games where you need many buttons, then this may not be for you. But, if you are like me and are playing NES and SNES games, it is absolutely perfect.

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ShadowNextGen

It Feels Really Cheap But It Gets The Job Done

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2012

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I was a little hesitant to purchase this product due to the mixed reviews. The price for it was pretty amazing though so I decided to take the plunge. When I first took the controller out of the box I was surprised at how cheap it felt. It felt like the company really cut some corners while making this controller. The "L" and "R" buttons are a little too "clicky" for me but I am sure that is something I will get used to.

Even though the controllers feels really cheaply made it gets the job done. As soon as I plugged it into the USB port of my computer Windows Update found the appropriate drivers within 30 seconds and I was up and running, so to speak. It is truly "plug and play" which people should be happy to hear about. After trying this out on a couple of games I discovered that this controller actually works pretty well. It is by no means perfect and I am sure there are better controllers out there. That said though the price was right (under $10) when I ordered it so I can't complain too much.

For those who are wondering, I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. During my initial research there seemed to be some confusion as to whether this controller would work with Windows 7. Well, it does. At least for me it does. Overall I am happy that the controller seems to work well. If you can get over the fact that it feels really cheap in your hands (which I am sure you will get used to over time) then I would definitely recommend this controller as long as it remains under $10. If it gets higher then you might want to look elsewhere.

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TheZamazon

Ordered two, both working perfectly on Macbooks!

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013

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I purchased two of these controllers two weeks ago. So far I've used them (simultaneously, for 2-player games) with a macbook and a macbook pro, and they worked immediately and flawlessly... No sticking buttons, no issues at all!

A few weeks before, I had purchased a pair of the Tomee version SNES Retro USB Super Nintendo Controller of these controllers. They worked fairly well (I used them on PCs only), but the direction pad (d-pad) felt a bit cheap, and was only responsive about 85% of the time. Not terrible, but these worked better for me, right out of the box... And they're cheaper!

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Luciana

Muy satisfecha con el producto

Reviewed in Mexico on March 14, 2017

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Sirve a la perfección. Con sólo conectarlo, tu computadora lo identifica rápidamente y puedes configurar los botones en el emulador. Estos son un poco duros, pero no hay dificultad en utilizarlo y te acostumbras fácilmente. El conector es bastante extenso; la verdad es que me sorprendió cuando lo saqué del paquete. Lo único que quisiera recalcar es que este control no es la perfecta imitación, sobre todo refiriéndome al material del cual está hecho. Sin embargo, no creo que se pueda encontrar una réplica auténtica, a menos que compres un adaptador para un control original de SNES. Estéticamente, se ve muy bien y lo simula a la perfección, pero cuando lo sientes parece como si fuera de juguete debido al plástico. Si no te importa esto, lo recomiendo 100%.

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Megan

A Superb SNES Game Controller

Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2016

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This is a great controller. If you're looking to play your childhood games again and want the feel of a controller in your hand versus a keyboard (which can make some SNES games hard or even impossible to play) Then look no further than this Classic Controller. A bit more lightweight than the original SNES gamepad, but that immediately becomes unnoticeable. A good long cord provides comfort and there is no installation required on your PC! Just pop on your favorite game via your snes emulator (my favorite is ZSNES) go to configure at the top of the screen, click input, then set keys and press the according buttons on your Gamepad. It's that simple! It takes less than a minute and there is no hassle. I would highly recommend this controller to all SNES game players. It responds perfectly to game play and you're sure to get lost in hours of unforgettable fun!

Tom MacRae

Great retro controller

Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2018

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Bought this to use while emulating games. Felt close to the real thing and paired up with my laptop with no issues. Great product.

Cliente de Amazon

Muy bueno

Reviewed in Mexico on June 24, 2017

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Llego perfecto, aunque los sellos venían cortados no parecía que lo hubieran sacado pues venia bien empacado, después de sacar todo y revisar que todo estuviera bien, el control funciona como esperaba, hasta ahora bien, probado en windows 10 y lo reconoció nada mas conectarlo, en el emulador probado, funciono perfecto, el único detalle es que pesa poco, se siente muy liviano y me costo acostumbrarme a usarlo, pero en cuanto a la cruz y botones, ningún fallo funcionan como deberían, no tengo un control original de super nintendo con cual compáralo pero me parece buen producto

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Cliente de Amazon

No duró demasiado tiempo.

Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2023

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Funcionó bien al principio, después falló y ya no lo pudimos usar.

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