8Bitdo SN30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Original SNES/SFC (SN Edition) - Super NES for PC

Summary with more details below: Wireless works well with no issues with the receiver - lag is not discernible and overall design is very close to the standard controller. The D pad still has some issues holding one direction but pressing a diagonal. I am an avid old school gamer and was very excited about this product as I had tried Bluetooth controllers from 8Bitdo before but the lag was too much as I am sensitive to input lag (pressing a button and delay of the action on the screen). To test out the controller I used a SNES on a CRT TV. I am comparing this controller to the original SNES controllers. I played through some of my favorite games including Megaman X, X2, and X3, Super Castlevania VI, and Contra III. It was very easy to set up. The receiver fit into the SNES without any issues and synced with the controller without issues. I did not experience any issues with loss of connectivity and the battery lasted through all the above mentioned games with a complete play through of Megaman X and X2 and parts of the X3, Super Castlevania VI and Contra III. Playing through the Megaman X series was really where the controller was great. The game felt natural and when I had tried other bluetooth controllers in the past the timing felt off. The timing with this controller was on par with the original. The only small issue I noticed was occasionally it felt like I had to push the buttons slightly harder than the original controller to compress the button. Occasionally a mega buster would release prior to releasing the button. Super Castlevania IV - I did not have much of an issues with playing this game with the controller. Again there was the occasional spot where I would be hanging on by the whip on areas that you hold down the attack button to attach to an area to swing and there were times where the button would release if I just barely released any pressure which was different from the original controller. Contra IV - This was the game that really I had a lot of trouble compared to the original. The biggest issue was with the D pad and when I would try to duck by pressing down it would almost happen on a regular basis that I would end up going diagonal left or right which would cause my player to stand up and walk which resulted in loss of life. I found the game almost unplayable compared to the original controller since it is a fast paced game. Still I did not discern any input lag. In comparison to the SN30 equivalent for the SNES classic, this controller is pretty much equivalent. Overall this is the best wireless option for the SNES to date due to no discernible input lag. Again the only complaint is the D pad and occasional early releases of the buttons. If it was not for the issue with the D pad, I would give a 5 star rating. With that said, I am happy that 8bitdo continues to put out new controllers for retro systems and would not hesitate to recommend this controller as the best wireless option for original SNES. Edit: I compared the controller side by side against the wireless for SNES classic and the issue with accidental diagonal movement while pressing down is not as bad on this controller as it was with the classic version. Overall again, best wireless controller to date for the SNES (would give 4.5).

We bought one and it wasnt working at first and we couldnt figure out why. After trying different games and both controller slots, I then tried it as the only controller plugged in and it work. We then took the risk and bought a second controller and they both worked! It was frustrating but they both work well and have good range.

This product is a must have if you want to play SNES with wireless controllers. Works great feels great. Would say it even feels better then the og controllers

Its very difficult these days to get a GOOD Super Nintendo controller for the old SNES, Ive gone through a bunch of OEM ones where each one had something wrong with it. I was worried that getting wireless would mean adding input lag, but that does not seem to be the case at all. I speedrun several SNES titles and have had no issues at all.

These work 100% of the time and without lag. Great look, durable and good battery life.

I wish I had this as a kid. Ive had the cord ripped out of the console so many times its amazing my snes even works anymore. And for some reason sitting on the floor 4 feet from the TV seems less appealing to me now. No lag time at all. Works better than my previous corded controllers

Works well

My retro gaming addiction has been satiated! This is so helpful and easy to use. I cant believe it exists. Boyfriend and I use it often and it hasnt stopped working yet, 3 weeks in.

Great

This is a Fantastic SNES controller and the best I have ever used. It works great with my Super Retron HD. Highly recommended for anyone who loves the Super Nintendo!