8Bitdo N30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Original NES (Transparent Edition)

I found these were being released on July 15th, 2020. Exactly what I wanted and works flawlessly!! Pre-ordered a pair of these controllers for my original NES hardware. The wireless adapter fits **NICE AND SNUG** into the ports on the console. The connection was automatically established once plugged in the wireless adapter, I turned on the NES, and pressed start on the controller. I immediately put in the Mike Tyson's Punch-Out cartridge (my go-to for these sort of response/lag tests) and went straight to the Mike fight. These controllers ARE FLAWLESS. NO LAG that I experienced, my dodges, punches, and jabs were on point. Tested from 3, 7, 10, and about 15ft. from the NES console......perfect. No complaints here! If you're looking for a perfect solution in a wireless controller to your old NES console, look no more. The 2.4G Wireless option is MUCH BETTER than any of the Bluetooth controllers controllers, hardly any lag that's noticeable. Each package comes comes with 1 controller and 1 wireless adapter, an instruction sheet, and 1 USB charging cable (you will need to plug this into an other USB power source, I don't think the original NES controller ports supply the correct voltage/amps to charge the controllers from the wireless adapter plugged into in the NES console. Nor are there any USB ports on the wireless adapter). The battery is built-in and is a 180mAh Li-on battery that claims about 18 hours of play from full charge. Controller has an auto-save feature that turns off in one minute with no connection and 15 minutes if connected but no input from the controller. No information that I can see on what type of USB power source is needed, but I tested it connected to a standard USB port (not mini, micro, or USB-C) on my computer, an Apple iPhone USB Power Adapter, and the USB ports on my APC Surge Protector Stripe, all charged the controllers without issue. Sidenote: I had just returned a pair of Hyperkin "Cadet" Premium BT Controller for NES before seeing these were coming out. Those controllers' wireless adapters (even though advertised as they do) do NOT fit in original Front Loader NES consoles. They barely fit in halfway and go in and out of making connections with with the 7-pins of the NES's controller ports. Stay away from them and go with these. 100% what you're looking for.

Good, responsive, amazing controller. Ended up purchasing a second one as a christmas gift.

AMAZING!!! I was worried about lag issues and then when I turned on the Nintendo.....they didn't work. Well if you plug the receivers into your nintendo BEFORE turning it on, they work amazing. So far playing Dr. Mario, Link II, Ninja Gaiden, Snow Brothers, Tetris....so far no lag issues. As of typing this, I'm still waiting on Mike Tyson Punch out and then I will try to remember to update this review, because that is the game where lag will reveal itself, IF it exists. So again, two remotes, plugged both the receiver bits into the nintendo and they are so awesome that I will be buying two more just to have charged, but honestly it wasn't until after a few gaming sessions that I even had to charge them for the first time.

I've been bit several times by retro controllers claiming to be low latency, including by 8bitdo's Bluetooth-based options. But this one has so little lag that I can actually forget I'm using a wireless controller and just enjoy playing. More importantly, the latency is actually consistent, and doesn't spike at random or lead to dropped inputs. To help with comparison: I'm using it from ~8ft away on a RetroUSB AVS, and I live in a small apartment complex with ~13 WiFi signals in range. The controller itself is good for the price. The d-pad is plenty precise, though I do feel like I have to be a bit more careful than on an original NES controller. The buttons feel good. Start and select are a bit squidgy as is the tradition, but they're fine. I like having the turbo buttons available for occasional use, and I never found myself accidentally triggering them the rest of the time. The aesthetics and build quality are in line with other 8bitdo products.

Great product! Have them for my nes and super nes. Work flawlessly.

I have a RetroUSB AVS system I've owned for 10 months now. At first, I bought the Retro-Bit Origin 8 controllers and was disappointed from the start with them. The receiver dongle on the Origin 8 does not fit tightly in the controller port, and Retro-Bit's customer service won't acknowledge the issue. I suffered along with the Origin 8 controllers until I saw this new 8Bitdo N30 translucent black controller! I had decided against the previous design of the N30 because it lacked a USB-C charge port. This new design has a USB-C charge port! Pros: The receiver dongle FITS SNUGLY AS IT SHOULD in the controller port of my RetroUSB AVS!! No lag! Great feel in your hands, feels more durable than the Retro-Bit Origin 8 controller. Looks great, I like the translucent black design. There is a blue light on the receiver and the controller that blinks when powered and goes steady when paired and ready, easy to see. USB-C charge port. Cons: The only con is the blue light on the controller is really bright, but that's only a minor, minor con. If you're trying to decide between this 8Bitdo N30 translucent black controller and the Retro-Bit Origin 8 controller, go for this one, hands down. I am extremely dissatisfied that Retro-Bit's customer service would never acknowledge the problem with the Origin 8 dongle fitting so loose, even with multiple complaints from myself and numerous others you can find in Amazon reviews of their product.

build quality is high. It feels very close to the original controllers. D-pad and the buttons feel great. If there is any input latency, I haven't notice any while playing games like SMB 1-3. Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Mega Man, etc. Controller pairs with receiver within a few seconds at the most. My only 2 critiques: Updating the firmware is kind of odd but not difficult. It just differs from most other 8bitdo controllers that allow the use of an firmware updater app. Also, I prefer the old-school option to be able to select between standard and turbo instead of them being separate buttons. Trying to use one button as standard and the other as turbo and can be awkward. one other nice feature, the "home" button defaults as the menu button if you're using a flashcart such as an Everdrive N8 Pro.

Bought this to play "totally legit" NES games on my PC. Nowhere does this listing say it works for PC, but I wanted to try and it does indeed work! So if you're looking for a good NES ROM controller this one is perfect.