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Using a SNES pad on a PC, it just feels right.

Posted by RupeeClock - December 7th, 2007


So, I recently bought myself a SNES Retroport, a basic SNES to USB adapter that lets me use my old SNES pad on my PC, it's great.

I think a lot of people would agree in that the SNES pad is actually one of the best designed controllers ever, given it's age, even today the DS uses the exact same button set up (although the start and select buttons are moved, everything else is the same.)

I've been trying it out on a number of different applications, and it's worked great so far.

1: The pad is ideal for DS emulation, because of the identical button setup, no$gba can use it very well, I'm playing Phoenix Wright on my PC, hah.
New Super Mario Bros plays well too, I'll likely take a whole bunch of screenshots too.

2: Naturally, SNES emulation works great with a SNES pad.
...I mean that's a no brainer, Super Mario All stars on my PC with a great display, yes please!

3: GBA emulation is good too, obviously.
I'd mostly just use this for recording gameplay footage these days.

4: VirtualNES.com combined with Joy2Key means I can easily play a large number of NES games at a whim with a good controller, and because of 4 spare buttons (X Y L R) I can assign some extra keys, say like use L and R for better Start and Select buttons, and set some auto-fire buttons as well.

5: Oddly enough, playing Super Smash Bros on an N64 emulators is pretty fun with a SNES pad.
I was never a big fan of analogue sticks, although I'm good with those on Melee, make no mistake.

Yeah, I have a feeling I'm going to love this SNES pad for a long time, no extra software needed either, great stuff.

Using a SNES pad on a PC, it just feels right.


Comments

ok
1.where did u get the connecter and
2. hwo fun is it

1: I got it from here.
http://www.virtualnes.com/help/ai d/store.html

2: Uh, I think I kinda explained that.
Of course it's useless to you if you don't have a SNES pad to begin with, it's just an adapter for the PC.

I think that's a reason why I suck so badly at Smash Bros; controlling with an analogue stick was always a big chore for me.

But anyway, that really neat. Maybe I will try getting one too!

If you have a SNES pad already, go for it!
This stuff kicks ass.

This thing look cool, but, an xbox360 alambric controller can be conected to a pc? because, i wolud like to play pj64 with an xbox controller, but the pad look good, well have fun with the SNES, goodbye

Of course you can use a 360 pad on a PC, they're both USB.

I use my Gamecube pad for PJ64 anyway.

That looks pretty nice,however,finding SNES controllers in a good state is kinda hard,most have hard to press buttons and pad or a broken pad :(

I'm using the one I've had for years with my old SNES. :)

The key to making buttons easier to press is to get a toothbrush, mildly soak it in warm water and clean off the pad, pushing the bristles into the buttons.

Worked wonders for my Gamecube pad.

that is SWEET! where did you get that?

http://www.virtualnes.com/help/ai d/store.html

Did you already have problems with the gamecube analog stick(the left one)?

One of my gamecube controllers have a problem tilting the analog left,could there be a way to fix it?

Yeah, sounds like the tooth brush would help if it's just gunk build up.

My problem was really with the A and B buttons, after months, maybe years of not using my Wavebird controller the buttons were suddenly very sticky.

No idea why but the toothbrush did the trick.

Now what you need is an external PC-to-TV box or a video card with TV-out jacks and you'll have a great emulation setup! (Look at your computer or laptop, it may have one already.)

Seriously, look into it. Emulated console games are a lot more fun on a TV, where they were meant to be played. :D

Actually, my PC monitor is a TV anyway, but regardless it looks great emulating it as is. :)

Thanks for anwering my question, and i hope you made a christmas flash, and that pad look also good to play newgrounds rumble, good bye.