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Gtron Super Nintendo Gtron SNES PC USB Controller Adapter Converter

Platform : Windows Vista, Mac, Windows XP |
Rated: Teen
3.8 out of 5 stars 182 ratings
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  • Brand New in Box!
  • Compatible with all Windows / Apple operating systems!
  • Adapter is NOT Wireless. This product was not designed for the retropie on the raspberry PI
  • Perfect way to use your SNES Controller on your computer!
  • No drivers needed, but not compatible with Maverick OS
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ASIN B00SUYAA12
Customer Reviews
3.8 out of 5 stars 182 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars
Product Dimensions 7 x 1.5 x 5.5 inches; 1.6 ounces
Type of item Video Game
Rated Teen
Item model number TP-EF01
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Item Weight 1.6 ounces
Manufacturer Gtron
Date First Available August 10, 2012

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Product Description

Play your computer games with an old-school / Retro-feel! This SNES USB control Adapter/Converter allows you to play your favorite PC games using this adapter along with a SNES Controller (Not included!) Its that simple! Just Plug n' Play no extra drivers needed! Now you can play computer games using your original SNES Controller! 3rd Party, Not original.

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Customers find the adapter works flawlessly with original SNES controllers and appreciate its plug-and-play functionality, with one customer noting it works with multiple emulators including znes, nestopia, and snes9x. Customers consider it worth the money and like that it allows using existing SNES controllers. The adapter receives positive feedback for its compatibility, with one customer mentioning it's recognized by all emulators. Customers report mixed experiences with input lag, with some noting no lag while others experience some delay. The build quality receives criticism for being cheaply made.

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136 customers mention "Works well"102 positive34 negative

Customers report that the adapter works flawlessly with original SNES controllers and Windows systems, and one customer mentions it functions perfectly with no lag.

"...In time, what I found out was that the Gtrons all worked perfectly on my computers. The Super Smartjoy however, did not...." Read more

"...Overall the design of the product is not bad, the chord is very hard plastic, and the plastic they used for the housing seems to be close to the..." Read more

"...for my emulating needs. The Pad works great on my actual SNES, so I know it's good, the adapter just doesn't seem compatible with it...." Read more

"...The Controller works just fine on the SNES but does not work well using this dongle on a Mac, or Android device. I can not recommend this adapter." Read more

24 customers mention "Plug-and play"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the controller adapter easy to use, with simple plug-and-play functionality that requires no software installation.

"...They installed on its own, no complicated set-up and I have not quite yet noticed the few frame lag that was mentioned in the other review..." Read more

"...Pretty simple way to play any ROM you have. It's great because a lot of the old SNES, gameboy and NES games are still really fun to play...." Read more

"...Its not like i am going to be throwing it around. AND it is as easy as plugging it in and playing baby. Thank You!..." Read more

"...No software to install and it's simple to use." Read more

20 customers mention "Value for money"14 positive6 negative

Customers find the adapter worth the money, with one mentioning it's particularly suitable for classic SNES gamers.

"...you want to use your SNES controllers on your computer, they were cheap enough that even though only 1 is 100% reliable its worth it...." Read more

"...This was definitely a worthy purchase...." Read more

"...Complete waste of money and time waiting for them to be shipped." Read more

"...to look elsewhere first, otherwise it's a great little dongle at a good price." Read more

19 customers mention "Controller compatibility"16 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the compatibility of the adapter with Super Nintendo controllers, with one customer noting that it works well with third-party controllers and another mentioning that Windows recognizes it as a generic controller.

"...the item performs much better than I had expected with no issues with the drivers or the plug N play aspect...." Read more

"...It works with all my controllers, since you can swap the physical SNES controllers, this is probably superior to a straight SNES-style USB gamepad." Read more

"Great way to use existing SNES controllers with a PC, or possibly even a tablet through USB OTG...." Read more

"Super product Plug and Play Windows 10 compatible..." Read more

10 customers mention "Compatibility"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the adapter works well, with one mentioning it's recognized by every emulator and another noting its PS3 compatibility.

"...Super Advantage compatible, fully working with all turbo functions. 10/10 will buy again" Read more

"...It has been recognized by every emulator I have. Purchase with confidence!" Read more

"Amazing little hidden feature: PS3 compatibility..." Read more

"...great on my actual SNES, so I know it's good, the adapter just doesn't seem compatible with it...." Read more

24 customers mention "Input lag"13 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the adapter's input lag, with some reporting no lag time while others mention a noticeable delay of about 3 seconds.

"...Seems perfectly responsive with no delay. After about a month of play it started to break. The cable that connects it is cheap and did not last." Read more

"...The other reviews are spot on, it has a minimal amount of input lag but most people won't notice or care. That's fine...." Read more

"...It's responsive and a big improvement over the lame xbox360 controller for pc...." Read more

"...and my only negative comment to this is that it has a slight input lag... but over all it's Great!!" Read more

25 customers mention "Buttons functionality"2 positive23 negative

Customers report significant issues with the controller adapter's buttons, noting that half of them don't function, the start and select buttons don't translate properly, and only the B button works.

"Only some of the buttons register on my original SNES controller...." Read more

"...It was however, functional on ps3, although the button mapping was a bit awkward. PS3 buttons map as follows: L1 - L R1 - R..." Read more

"...I've had, and only now and then, is that my Select button sometimes presses twice instantly when I only press it once...." Read more

"...Pi but it has a driver issue where the D-Pad Down/Right buttons don't work properly...." Read more

15 customers mention "Build quality"4 positive11 negative

Customers report that the controller adapter is cheaply made and prone to breaking.

"...The Super Smartjoy however, did not. It died after just 2 months of use. I tried the Smartjoy on 4 computers, it just doesn't work...." Read more

"...The device itself is fairly lightweight and the plastic shell doesn't seem incredibly durable, so if you plan on taking it to a friends house or..." Read more

"...The build quality seems fine and the plastic matches the SES pretty well. Build quality is cheap - but not bad cheap...." Read more

"...After about a month of play it started to break. The cable that connects it is cheap and did not last." Read more

Works with SNES fight stick
5 out of 5 stars
Works with SNES fight stick
I couldn't find many devices that said they would work with the SNES Advantage, so I said screw it and got this one. Out of the box it worked amazingly. Now I can stream myself playing games like Skyrim with a controller that it was NOT made for. If you are looking for one to get, just stop here. Get this one
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  • Robin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gtron was better than Super Smartjoy.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
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    I bought several of these Gtron devices, and one Super Smartjoy. I paid much more for the Smartjoy, just so I could have one of the authentic devices. In time, what I found out was that the Gtrons all worked perfectly on my computers. The Super Smartjoy however, did not. It died after just 2 months of use. I tried the Smartjoy on 4 computers, it just doesn't work. Gtron always works. This product is superior to the Smartjoy because it even has an LED indicator to let you know if it's working in the first place. With a Gtron, you plug it in, the emulator recognizes it and it is time to play with the LED light indicating it is working. With a Smartjoy, you plug it in and all you hear is USB devices being recognized over and over, has no LED to indicate anything. I highly recommend these over any other. Gtron is the best.
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  • Bumbly
    1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work on Mac OSX 10.6, 10.5, 10.8 / works well on Windows 7
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    The above product does not work on Mac OSX with the following versions. It may be some sort of bug, but the problem lies in the directional pads not being reset back to a 0 counter. This means that the directions get stuck (namely the right and down). The function of the controllers have been tested (I tried 4 SNES controllers that are constantly used on my SNES console) and they appear to work fine on Windows 7 ultimate (no other installs to test);

    I read from a previous reviewer that they was having the same issue. On a whim I attempted a few controller apps (ControllerMate and USB Overdrive) both of which detected the controller just fine, but alas, had the same problem. I can show an output file if needed from ControllerMate.

    basically what happens when you push a direction on a controller button is simple math. +1 or -1 is added to 0. Normally the controller resets to 0 automatically when you do not press anything. unfortunately, the number instead stays at +1 for both X and Y axis (which happens to be right and down, respectively.)

    Overall the design of the product is not bad, the chord is very hard plastic, and the plastic they used for the housing seems to be close to the SNES plastic. If it worked I would have rated it 5 star. I will simply return it and continue to use other controllers until I can get a working replacement.
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  • Eric
    2.0 out of 5 stars Had high hopes
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Only some of the buttons register on my original SNES controller. The Controller works just fine on the SNES but does not work well using this dongle on a Mac, or Android device. I can not recommend this adapter.
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  • Strawberry Princess
    3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't seem to work with the InterAct Superpad.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    This Adapter works just fine for use with my Original SNES controller. I use it to emulate SNES/GBA/and some Genesis games. It could also easilly be used as a turbo controller for nes or master system games with the addition of something like xpadder. This is all well and good, however my snes controller is on its last legs, so I decided to buy an INTERACT SuperPad! for my emulating needs. The Pad works great on my actual SNES, so I know it's good, the adapter just doesn't seem compatible with it. So Be wary if you plan to use a 3rd party controller with this adapter. It's a good adapter for what it is, just doesn't suit my needs that well any more.
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  • Pichael
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great, most of the time
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    I purchased two of these for my ZSNES emulator/GBA emulator for Windows 7. They installed on its own, no complicated set-up and I have not quite yet noticed the few frame lag that was mentioned in the other review (But do heed his warning if you play games where timing is critical, I do not play those games).
    One of them works flawlessly, but the other one appears to have a loose connection of some nature (still troubleshooting the problem) and sometimes wont work at all, but if it is working, its perfect.

    Ill try to remember and update this review when I figure out what the problem with the one is.

    All in all I recommend this product if you want to use your SNES controllers on your computer, they were cheap enough that even though only 1 is 100% reliable its worth it.

    If you do have the money though, I really recommend just buying wired X box 360 controllers, far more versatile.
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  • Plum Dumb
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great little device
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I bought one of these so I can play ROMs for games that don't work anymore, or I can't find them for a reasonable price.
    This little thing works perfectly right out of the gate and the only setup needed was to remap the buttons in my emulator, and it works like a charm, all the buttons are amazingly responsive.
    It really doesn't feel any different than playing on the actual console.

    The device itself is fairly lightweight and the plastic shell doesn't seem incredibly durable, so if you plan on taking it to a friends house or something make sure it's not in the bottom of a bag or anything because it may break. Or it might not. The USB plug is nice and strong though, and the cable also seems pretty stable/durable.

    I've used other USB adapters in the past with bad results, but this one works great.

    I'm also buying a 2nd adapter to play two player ROMs, and I don't foresee running into any issues.
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  • Nicholas Schulz
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended for OSX or Android
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
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    NOT compatible with Android (galaxy note 3) or mac OSx. I ran into the same d-pad issue that some of the other reviewers mentioned. It was however, functional on ps3, although the button mapping was a bit awkward. PS3 buttons map as follows:

    L1 - L
    R1 - R
    X - Y
    Square - X
    Triangle - B
    Circle - A
    L2 - Select
    R2- Start

    This isn't a huge deal, as long as the game you're playing offers robust button mapping options, however not all ps3 games feature this. If it doesn't, this adapter is virtually useless. I didn't test it on windows, which other reviewers are mentioning works fine but for my uses, this product does not deliver.
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  • L. Wilbourn
    2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly designed.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    The area where the cord meets the device quickly falls apart. Hope you like the look of tape that is required to keep the connection in place. If you are able to get the connection to stay in place, the device itself works well.
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  • Julio Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen prodcuto, sin quejas
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    funciona bien, no hay queja, lo único negativo que podría decir, pero es algo persona, que me hubiera gustado un cable mas largo, y no se ven tan resistente, sin embargo, pues no lo tiene que ser, pues no es para uso rudo.
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  • Ever Lara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funciona perfecto
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 23, 2017
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    El artículo funciona perfectamente fácil de usar sólo hay que conectarlo conectar un control y configurar los botones en tu emulador excelente muy recomendando para revivir tu infancia al 100
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