This can be done using the included USB cords. The last step before playing is to update your controller and receiver to the latest firmware.

Buy Genesis Retro Receiver Adapter on AmazonĪfter you have your controller and retro receiver, you’re almost ready to go.

Buy NES Classic/SNES Classic Retro Receiver Adapter on Amazon.

Buy SNES Retro Receiver Adapter on Amazon.

Buy NES Retro Receiver Adapter on Amazon.

The only catch is that you need a different receiver for each of these platforms. Once the controller is converted, you can use it on a multitude of different platforms, including: How to buy and use the 8BitDo Retro Receiverįortunately, 8BitDo sells its Retro Receivers via Amazon, so you’ll get them a bit quicker. The kit uses a proprietary charging port, so you don’t want to lose that cable. It’s that easy! The hardest part of owning one of these controllers is keeping track of the small cable used to charge it.

Replace the five screws that hold the controller together.

Replace the rear half of the controller.

Ensure the charging port is correctly lined up inside the hole the wire previously exited the controller.

Drop the wireless replacement board into the front half and ensure the attached boards for the shoulder buttons are placed correctly.

Ensure the rubber buttons and shoulder buttons are placed back into the correct spots in the front half of the controller.

Remove the five Phillips head screws from the rear of the controller.

as well as the retroarch-joyconfig replacementUSB SNES controller and Lo Sep 08. To install your 8BitDo SNES/SNES Classic DIY Wireless Controller Kit: Step 6: Hook up your PS Classic (power and HDMI), and switch it on. It even comes with a little screwdriver in case you don’t have a toolkit. The kit is pretty self-explanatory and is incredibly easy to install.

Buy SNES Classic DIY Wireless Controller Kit at 8BitDo.

Buy SNES DIY Wireless Controller Kit at 8BitDo.

Also, double-check to make sure you’re buying the right DIY kit as the SNES and SNES Classic controllers differ just enough that the kits aren’t interchangeable. They’re only $20, but they ship from China, so you’ll be waiting a bit to get it. Unfortunately, 8BitDo isn’t selling these DIY kits via Amazon, so you’ll have to order them directly from the website.

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