BlueRetro SNES & Super Famicom Bluetooth Controller Adapter

The RetroScaler BlueRetro SNES & Super Famicom Bluetooth Controller Adapter connects selected modern Bluetooth controllers to original Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom consoles. This compact wireless receiver plugs directly into the console’s original controller port, allowing you to use a compatible controller without permanently modifying the console or requiring a separate power supply.

Built around the open-source BlueRetro platform and ESP32 hardware, the adapter receives Bluetooth controller inputs and translates them into the commands expected by the original console. It reproduces the standard 12-button SNES controller layout, including the digital D-pad, A, B, X and Y face buttons, L and R shoulder buttons, Start and Select. Compatible analogue-stick movement can also be mapped to the console’s digital directional controls.

Supported controller options include official Nintendo Switch Online SNES and Super Famicom controllers, Sony DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers, Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S controllers, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers and Joy-Con, Wii Remotes and Wii U Pro Controllers. Official DualShock 3 and Sixaxis controllers are also supported with additional first-time pairing setup. Selected 8BitDo, Retro-Bit and Bluetooth HID controllers can be used, with compatibility depending on the exact model, firmware and operating mode.

BlueRetro provides responsive, low-latency wireless input. Actual end-to-end latency and controller behaviour can vary according to the connected controller, its operating mode, installed firmware and surrounding wireless conditions.

BlueRetro Web Config provides browser-based control over button assignments and supported output settings. This allows you to adapt a modern controller’s layout to the SNES controls used by your games. Configuration requires a compatible browser and Bluetooth-equipped device; practical setup instructions are included under Critical Info. Firmware can also be updated over the air, using firmware confirmed as compatible with this exact adapter.

For supported software, the adapter offers an optional SNES Mouse emulation mode. This requires compatible Bluetooth input hardware, Mouse output configuration and the Default Mouse preset. It is a separate output mode rather than a function automatically added to ordinary controller use. Keyboard output and conventional controller rumble are not supported.

The receiver supports original PAL and North American Super Nintendo or Super NES consoles, Japanese Super Famicom consoles, SNES Jr and Super Famicom Jr models. It is intended for original hardware and does not fit the controller connection used by the SNES Classic Mini or Super Famicom Classic Mini.

One adapter supports one wireless controller. For compatible two-player games, connect a separate receiver to each original controller port. Your Bluetooth controller remains a separate purchase.

Finished in Black, the adapter is supplied from UK stock with fast UK delivery, international tracked delivery to supported destinations and a 12-month Retrolize warranty.

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Brand: RetroScaler
Product Name: BlueRetro SNES & Super Famicom Bluetooth Controller Adapter
Product Type: Bluetooth controller adapter & wireless receiver
Model: BlueRetro for SNES & Super Famicom
Platform: BlueRetro open-source hardware & software
Core Hardware: ESP32
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth Classic BR/EDR & Bluetooth Low Energy
Bluetooth: Supported
Wireless Receiver: Integrated BlueRetro receiver
Receiver Connection: Original SNES / Super Famicom controller port
Receiver Power: Console controller port
Controllers Per Receiver: 1
Maximum Direct Adapters Per Console: 2
Console Compatibility: Original PAL, NTSC-U & NTSC-J SNES / Super Famicom consoles, including SNES Jr & Super Famicom Jr
Wireless Compatibility: Selected Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, 8BitDo, Retro-Bit & Bluetooth HID controllers
Controller Output: Standard 12-button SNES controller emulation
Directional Input: Digital D-pad
Face Buttons: A, B, X & Y
Shoulder Buttons: L & R
Menu Controls: Start & Select
Analogue Stick Input: Can be mapped to SNES digital directional controls
SNES Mouse Output: Supported with compatible input hardware, supported software & the Default Mouse preset
Keyboard Output: Not supported
Rumble: Not supported through standard SNES controller output
Button Mapping: Configurable
Configuration: BlueRetro Web Config
Configuration Requirements: Bluetooth-equipped device & compatible Web Bluetooth browser
Firmware Updating: OTA updating with hardware-compatible firmware
Console Modification Required: No
External Power Required: No
Colour: Black
SKU: BR-SNES-BLK

Original Nintendo SNES & Super Famicom Consoles

Original PAL Super Nintendo Entertainment System Consoles: Supported
Original NTSC-U Super Nintendo Entertainment System Consoles: Supported
Original NTSC-J Super Famicom Consoles: Supported
Nintendo SNES Jr Consoles: Supported
Nintendo Super Famicom Jr Consoles: Supported
PAL, NTSC-U & NTSC-J Console Regions: Supported

Compatible Bluetooth Controllers

Official Nintendo Switch Online SNES & Super Famicom Controllers: Supported
Official Sony DualShock 4 Controllers: Supported
Official Sony DualSense Controllers: Supported
Official Sony DualShock 3 & Sixaxis Controllers: Supported with additional first-time pairing setup
Bluetooth-Enabled Xbox One Controllers: Supported
Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controllers: Supported
Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers & Joy-Con: Supported
Nintendo Wii Remotes & Wii U Pro Controllers: Supported
Selected 8BitDo Bluetooth Controllers: Supported depending on model, firmware & operating mode
Selected Retro-Bit Bluetooth Controllers: Supported depending on model, firmware & operating mode
Selected Bluetooth HID Controllers: Supported depending on hardware & firmware

SNES Controller Functions & Output Modes

Standard 12-Button SNES Controller Emulation: Supported
Digital D-Pad: Supported
A, B, X & Y Face Buttons: Supported
L & R Shoulder Buttons: Supported
Start & Select: Supported
Analogue Stick Input: Can be mapped to digital directional commands
SNES Mouse Output Mode: Supported with compatible input hardware, supported software & the Default Mouse preset
Button Remapping: Supported through BlueRetro Web Config
OTA Firmware Updating: Supported with firmware confirmed compatible with this exact adapter

Connection Requirements

Controllers Per Adapter: One
Adapters Required For Multiplayer: One adapter for each wireless controller
Maximum Direct Adapters Per Console: Two
Console Modification: Not required
Standard Power Source: Console controller port
External Power Supply: Not required
Safe Connection & Removal: Switch the console off before inserting or removing the adapter

Compatible Controller Required: A supported Bluetooth controller is required and is not included. Compatibility can vary between controller models, hardware revisions, firmware versions and operating modes.

Compatible Consoles: Designed for original PAL and NTSC-U Super Nintendo Entertainment System consoles, NTSC-J Super Famicom consoles, SNES Jr and Super Famicom Jr.

One Adapter Per Controller: Each adapter connects one wireless controller. A separate adapter and available console controller port are required for every wireless player. Up to two adapters can be connected directly to the console.

Original Console Connection: This adapter uses the original SNES and Super Famicom controller-port connection. It is not compatible with the different connector used by the SNES Classic Mini or Super Famicom Classic Mini. Compatibility with clone, FPGA and aftermarket consoles is not guaranteed.

Standard SNES Controller Output: BlueRetro emulates a standard 12-button SNES controller, including the D-pad, A, B, X and Y face buttons, L and R shoulder buttons, Start and Select.

Additional Controller Inputs: Compatible analogue-stick inputs can be mapped to digital directional controls. Extra sticks, triggers, touchpads and buttons do not add functions that are unsupported by the original console or game.

Bluetooth Controllers Only: Controllers that operate exclusively through a proprietary 2.4GHz receiver or USB dongle cannot connect through Bluetooth. For controllers with multiple connection modes, use the supported Bluetooth mode.

Xbox Compatibility: Xbox Series X|S and Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One controllers are supported. Xbox 360 controllers and original Xbox One controllers without Bluetooth are not supported.

PlayStation 3 Pairing: Official Sony DualShock 3 and Sixaxis controllers require additional first-time setup using a compatible computer. Follow the official BlueRetro Controller Pairing Guide.

SNES Mouse Mode: This requires compatible Bluetooth input hardware, Mouse output mode, the Default Mouse preset and software supporting the original SNES Mouse. It does not add mouse controls to every game.

Controller Rumble: Not supported by this adapter’s standard SNES output.

Keyboard Output: SNES keyboard output is not currently supported by BlueRetro.

Hot Plugging: Always switch the SNES or Super Famicom off before inserting or removing the adapter.

Firmware Compatibility: Firmware is hardware-specific. Only install firmware explicitly confirmed as compatible with this exact RetroScaler SNES and Super Famicom adapter and hardware revision.

First-Time Pairing

1. Switch the SNES or Super Famicom off.
2. Connect the BlueRetro adapter to the required controller port.
3. Switch the console on. The adapter should enter pairing mode.
4. If pairing mode does not begin automatically, use the adapter’s pairing control as described in the supplied instruction booklet.
5. Place the supported Bluetooth controller into its pairing mode, using the correct operating mode for that model.
6. Wait for the controller and adapter to connect.
7. Test the D-pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons, Start and Select before starting a game.
8. Once pairing information has been stored, the controller can normally reconnect by being switched on again.
9. Always switch the console off before removing or changing the adapter.

Controller-Specific Pairing Information

DualShock 4: With the controller switched off, hold Share + PS until its light flashes.

DualSense: With the controller switched off, hold Create + PS until its light flashes.

Xbox Controllers: Switch the supported controller on and use its pairing button. It must be a Bluetooth-enabled model.

Nintendo Switch Controllers: Use the controller’s physical SYNC button to start pairing. This includes the official Nintendo Switch Online SNES and Super Famicom controllers.

8BitDo Bluetooth Controllers: Use the supported operating mode for the exact model. Check the official BlueRetro pairing guide rather than assuming that every model uses the same mode.

Retro-Bit Bluetooth Controllers: Use the supported operating mode for the exact model, as documented in the official BlueRetro pairing guide.

DualShock 3 & Sixaxis: Complete the additional Bluetooth-address setup described in the BlueRetro Controller Pairing Guide.

Keep analogue sticks and triggers in their neutral positions while connecting. With supported Xbox and XInput devices, press a face button a few times after connection while leaving the sticks and triggers untouched.

Using BlueRetro Web Config

1. Switch the SNES or Super Famicom on with the adapter connected.
2. Ensure that no Bluetooth controller is currently connected to the adapter.
3. Open BlueRetro Web Config using a compatible Chrome-based browser on a Bluetooth-enabled computer or Android device with Web Bluetooth support.
4. Connect to the adapter through the browser.
5. Configure button assignments and output modes as required.
6. Save the changes.
7. Disconnect the browser session and reconnect the controller.
8. Test the controls and selected output mode before playing.

Optional SNES Mouse Mode

Mouse Emulation: Select Mouse output and the Default Mouse preset, using compatible Bluetooth input hardware. The game must support the original SNES Mouse.

1. Power the adapter through the console with no Bluetooth controller connected.
2. Open BlueRetro Web Config using a compatible browser.
3. Select Mouse as the output mode.
4. Load the Default Mouse preset.
5. Save the configuration and disconnect the browser session.
6. Pair a compatible Bluetooth mouse or pointing device.
7. Test it with software designed to support the original SNES Mouse.

Mouse is an alternative output mode. Selecting it changes the type of peripheral emulated through the controller port. Restore GamePad output for standard controller use.

Adapter Button And Reset Behaviour

Use the adapter button according to the supplied instruction booklet and the installed firmware.

Pairing and reset behaviour can differ between firmware versions. A configuration reset must not be assumed to restore the original firmware supplied with the adapter. Contact Retrolize if you need help resetting or recovering the unit.

Firmware Updating

The adapter supports updating through the BlueRetro OTA Firmware Updater while powered by the console and with no Bluetooth controller connected.

Only use firmware explicitly confirmed as compatible with this exact RetroScaler SNES and Super Famicom adapter and hardware revision. Keep the adapter powered throughout the update and wait for the updater to complete before switching off the console.

Installing incompatible firmware or interrupting an update can leave the adapter unresponsive and is not covered by the Retrolize warranty.

Connection & Control Troubleshooting

Controller Will Not Pair: Check that it supports Bluetooth, is using the correct operating mode and is actively pairing. Disconnect it from another device if necessary.

Previously Paired Controller Will Not Reconnect: Close any active BlueRetro Web Config or OTA connection, switch the console off and restart it. Switch the controller on again. If necessary, repeat the pairing procedure using the supplied instructions.

Web Config Cannot Find The Adapter: Disconnect the controller first. Check that Bluetooth is enabled and that the browser supports Web Bluetooth. Close other configuration or updater sessions before retrying.

Button Layout Is Incorrect: Check the controller’s operating mode and adjust the assignments through BlueRetro Web Config. Save the changes and disconnect the browser session before reconnecting the controller.

Controller Connects But The Game Does Not Respond: Check that GamePad output is selected for standard SNES controller use. Confirm that the adapter is connected to the appropriate player port and test the button mapping.

Analogue Stick Does Not Control The Game: Check that the stick is mapped to the SNES digital directional commands. Standard SNES controller output does not provide true analogue movement.

SNES Mouse Mode Does Not Respond: Check that Mouse output and the Default Mouse preset are selected, the input device is compatible and the software supports the original SNES Mouse.

DualShock 3 Or Sixaxis Will Not Pair: Complete the additional Bluetooth-address setup in the official BlueRetro Controller Pairing Guide.

Rumble Does Not Work: Controller rumble is not supported by this adapter’s standard SNES output.

Persistent Connection Problems: Switch the console off before checking or reseating the adapter. Retry with a known supported controller. Contact Retrolize before attempting an unfamiliar reset procedure or firmware update.

1 × RetroScaler BlueRetro SNES & Super Famicom Bluetooth Controller Adapter in Black
1 × Instruction Booklet
1 × Retail Box

This RetroScaler BlueRetro SNES & Super Famicom Bluetooth Controller Adapter is covered by a 12-month Retrolize warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware faults arising during normal use from the date of delivery.

The warranty does not cover accidental damage, liquid damage, forced insertion, hot plugging, unauthorised modification, incorrect external power, incorrectly performed or interrupted firmware updates, or firmware not explicitly confirmed as compatible with this exact adapter.

Compatibility differences caused by unsupported controllers, proprietary 2.4GHz receivers, third-party controller firmware, individual games, unsupported consoles or unsupported operating modes are not considered product faults.

Warranty claims remain subject to the full Retrolize warranty terms and are additional to the customer’s statutory rights.

Can I Use A Nintendo Switch Online SNES Controller?

Yes. The official Nintendo Switch Online SNES and Super Famicom Bluetooth controllers are supported by BlueRetro and provide an appropriate classic button layout for original SNES games.

Can I Use A PS5 DualSense Controller On An Original SNES?

Yes. An official Sony DualSense controller can be paired with an original SNES through this BlueRetro adapter.

Can I Use A PS4 DualShock 4 Controller?

Yes. Official Sony DualShock 4 controllers are supported and can be mapped to the standard SNES controls.

Can I Use An Xbox Controller On An Original SNES?

Yes. Xbox Series X|S controllers and Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One controllers are supported. Xbox 360 controllers and original Xbox One controllers without Bluetooth are not supported.

Can I Use A PS3 Controller?

Official Sony DualShock 3 and Sixaxis controllers are supported, but require additional first-time pairing setup using a compatible computer. Follow the official BlueRetro Controller Pairing Guide.

Can I Use An 8BitDo Or Retro-Bit Controller?

Selected 8BitDo and Retro-Bit Bluetooth controllers are supported. Compatibility can vary according to the controller model, installed firmware and selected operating mode.

Does It Work With A Super Famicom?

Yes. The adapter supports original Japanese Super Famicom consoles as well as original PAL and North American Super Nintendo consoles.

Does It Work With An SNES Jr Or Super Famicom Jr?

Yes. SNES Jr and Super Famicom Jr consoles retain the original controller-port connection required by the adapter.

Does It Work With The SNES Classic Mini?

No. The SNES Classic Mini and Super Famicom Classic Mini use a different controller connection. This adapter is intended for original SNES and Super Famicom hardware.

Does It Work With Clone Or FPGA Consoles?

This listing is specified for original Nintendo SNES and Super Famicom hardware. A similar-looking controller port does not guarantee compatibility with clone, FPGA or aftermarket consoles. Contact Retrolize before ordering for hardware not listed under Supported Systems.

Can I Remap The Controls?

Yes. Button assignments and compatible output modes can be configured through BlueRetro Web Config using a compatible Chrome-based browser. Save the configuration, disconnect from Web Config and reconnect the controller before testing.

Can An Analogue Stick Control SNES Games?

Yes. Compatible analogue-stick movement can be mapped to the digital directional commands used by the SNES D-pad. This does not provide true analogue movement because standard SNES controller output uses digital directional input.

Can I Use A Bluetooth Mouse?

BlueRetro can emulate an original SNES Mouse when configured to Mouse output mode with the Default Mouse preset. A compatible Bluetooth mouse or pointing device and SNES software designed for the original SNES Mouse are required. Compatibility is not guaranteed for every Bluetooth mouse.

Does The Adapter Support Rumble?

Standard SNES and Super Famicom controller output does not support conventional controller rumble. Extra rumble features offered by a modern controller will therefore not operate during ordinary SNES gameplay.

Can I Connect Two Wireless Controllers?

Yes, but each wireless controller requires its own adapter. Connect one adapter to each original console controller port for compatible two-player games.

Does The Adapter Support A Super Multitap?

This listing is supplied as a one-controller-per-adapter receiver. Standard direct use supports up to two adapters through the console’s two controller ports. Multitap configurations are advanced BlueRetro functions and are not guaranteed as part of this product listing.

Can I Use A Controller’s 2.4GHz USB Receiver?

No. Controllers that operate only through a proprietary 2.4GHz USB receiver cannot connect through Bluetooth. If your controller offers both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz modes, use a supported Bluetooth mode.

Do I Need To Modify The Console Or Use An External Power Supply?

No. The receiver connects to the original controller port and takes its power from the console. No soldering, internal installation or separate power supply is required.

Does Resetting Restore The Original Firmware?

No. A configuration reset must not be assumed to restore the original firmware supplied with the adapter. Reset behaviour depends on the installed firmware. Contact Retrolize if you need help resetting or recovering the unit.

Is International Delivery Available?

Yes. Tracked international delivery is available to supported destinations, with the available services, delivery times, duties and taxes shown at checkout.