Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online Super NES Controllers

If I buy two now will I be able to buy another 2 at a later date if I need them?

If we have a Family group of 8, all the members could buy a controller? Or only 4 controllers per family group?

I was all set to give these priority over buying an 8bitdo controller, but seeing the additional postage costs I'm suddenly deflated and the addition of thumbsticks on an 8bitdo pro again seems tempting.

Might get these because of the ZR and ZL buttons even though I own a bunch of 8bitdo stuff.

I need it, was going to get 8bitdo ones but held out incase and also I would rather have an official one, even with that awful delivery price

Yeah these are cool but the 8bitdo SF30/SN30 Pro seem like a better value. For only $10 more you get analog sticks, better ergonomics with the triggers, home/capture buttons, rumble, and wider compatibility with the same overall shape.

I just use a 8Bitdo GBros Adaptor with a SNES Classic Controller. Works perfectly including with NSMBUDX

@redd214 So are the 8bitdo controllers compatible with these SNES/Switch games.

I want these! Hope they go on sale & ship before Christmas because this would be a perfect gift for my hubby!

@sonicbooming they're compatible with every Switch game that supports a pro controller, I don't see a reason why they wouldn't work with the snes games as well.

I was so close to buying a 8bitdo controller before this news. Only reason I didn't pull the trigger was because I have my doubts with 3rd party controllers.

If I can use this for games like Super Mario Makers 2 I'm sold.

I need 4 of them. 8bitdo who? I have two Switch Online accounts so does that mean I can buy 2 controllers per account? I sure hope so. My girl also has an account so mabey I can use her account to order 2 controllers.

do not pre-oder this controller go with the 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ is a fully functional extra controller, and the Dpad is just as great as the original Snes controllers.

If I didn't have an SF-30 Pro I would get one but I do and that's good enough for me.

I passed on the NES ones due to price and the fact that I hardly use the app...but I will totally dip on this. Especially since I got rid of my SNES Mini.

This would’ve been a must if I didn’t have a Snes mini. I like that they offer to sell them on its own unlike the nes ones which jumped the price. Shipping is really high tho.

I got mine already, 8bitdo.com

One gripe, not crazy of the zr/zl button size or placement. I through it would be (2) same size shoulder buttons stacked up

Those ZL and ZR buttons seem really awkward to use though.

EDIT: I got ninja'd. ^^'

since Nintendo is letting us buy them individually, they should let us pick which ones we want regardless of region. it would be nice to have both the north American and European versions of both. and possibly the super famicom version.

however, i like the colors on the north American version than on the European version. that particular favoritism may be caused by the amount of colors on the controllers. the amount of colors on the European version make the controller seem too busy.

@redd214 this are mostly for collectors, or staunch Nintendo fans. While the 8bitdo controllers are better some people want their original and official Ninty merchandise.

I’m kinda tempted to buy a pair, but we’ll see.

i got one of those 8bitdo adapters so that i can use my snes controllers from the classic edition with the switch but im gonna get one of these anyway. in any case i only have one adapter so now i can do two player games

@Kmno fair point, I'm more of a bang for your buck kind of guy lol. All in all options are great for everyone

I can't believe Nintendo are allowing us to order four! when the NES controllers came out it was one per account, I'd like to order probably three. Thank You Nintendo.

@Geobros looks like 4 controllers total per paid membership (either individual or family); from the website:

Limit four purchases per Nintendo Account with paid Nintendo Switch Online individual or family membership. Offer not available for free trial holders. This controller is optional and not required to play the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online collection of games.

that’s from NoA, not sure if this varies by region

@foodmetaphors Thanks mate!!

The question is can I use these controllers for other non SNES games? Then I’d be sold.

"The question is can I use these controllers for other non SNES games?"

That is the question I want to know the answer to as well.
I've bought 5 sets of JoyCons (STUPID BLASTED DRIFT!).
I'd love to replace them with something that works consistently...

@stevenw45 Europe version and Super Famicom are the same beside the Name on the controller. I grew up with the europe version, so I'm not a fan of the boring US colors

Definitely getting one of these. I'm going to say it's safe to assume this will work with any Switch game given they added the ZR/ZL, so I would use this for any 2D game.

Are Infos about ZR/ZL official? I cannot find them on Nintendo websites. The German website even says they are compatible with games using D-Pad, A, B, X, Y, L & R - There is no mentioning of ZR/ZL at all! Because of size and shape those buttons could be home and snapshot, couldn‘t they?

Like a lot of things in my life I don't need one of these at all but I can't hide the fact I really want one

@redd214 not all. Some games on switch require the analog and d pad to do different things.

@vanYth I'm assuming they will be there and like the pro controller maybe a home and camera button added above the start select buttons. Or like the NES controllers no home camera button at all.

@Dirty0814 the controllers I was referring to have analog sticks and a dpad so not sure the point you're making.

Were the crap is my "Home" button!!!
You can keep your ZL & ZR, just give me a funten "Home" button for once!!

I love the SNES style controller and as I believe its the best for any "2D" game.
I have numerous different versions including the NGC version, but since the Wii, Nintendo controllers need a "Home" button, just having "Start" button docent cut it anymore!!
/Rant Over

Im happy they're sold alone and not packs of 2 for $60. I'm all for supporting Nintendo bit I'm only one person.

@vanYth
The Nintendo ANZ site confirms the small extra buttons are ZL & ZR, not "Home" & "Snapshot".

I live in Japan and ordered mine yesterday from Nintendo's Online Subscription website thing here. After paying a message said to expect delivery sometime around Sept 25.

I play my SNES mini a lot so no need to pick these up but I totally will.

@vanYth In the Direct they have a very clear close up of the top of the controller where you can see for sure that they are ZL and ZR buttons.

@foodmetaphors "i got one of those 8bitdo adapters so that i can use my snes controllers from the classic edition with the switch" do you have a link for this product? I tried Google but couldn't find what you are describing but sounds like exactly what I'm looking for.

Question - can you use the SNES controller for other games, like for example the Collection of Mana games

Sold out at the moment in the EU store

Alright, great article of answers, BUT my lingering concern is are we absolutely sure they have the greatest D-Pad ever from real SNES controllers OR do they have the terrible ones from the Pro controller?

@Marios-love-child agreed

@Joriss

They have never been for sale at the European store atm

@ryobi85

I'll see how the games play and feel with the joy con's first haha

@EdScissorshands https://www.8bitdo.com/gbros/

@redd214 I was actually debating on getting the pro plus over these. I really have been struggling with the Dpad on the switch lately. I actually prefer to play on the joycons cause of how bad the pro-controller is on the dpad.

@Marios-love-child haha 😂😂

@Chunkboi79 the pro plus is an excellent controller. Unless one really cares a lot about Amiibo scanning or HD rumble (which I personally haven't been blown away by) I would highly recommend it over the official pro controller.

@redd214 good to hear! I have been debating picking one up. I have the previous model connected to my Raspberry Pi and I loved it for those games. I'll probably pick it up when I have the cash, wish they had the super famicon colors tho lol

I bought an SF30 Pro for just this eventuality instead of getting the NES controllers. Unfortunately the d pad is unusable, and shipping it in for warranty service is cost prohibitive so I’ll be buying an official one.

@foodmetaphors thank you!

@RupeeClock 8bit do controllers are nice but there dpads are super slippery, not good for tetris, so thats the only reason I would like a snes controller.

I didn't get the nes ones, though. I'm good with my 8bit do nes ones.

@RupeeClock I'd just like to add for those like me who are (mostly) satisfied with 8bitDo controllers... You might consider picking up the official SNES controllers if you want better chances of consistent connectivity.

8bitDo is pretty great, I have 2 SN30s (SNES replicas) and am very impressed with the build quality, and while they generally don't give me too much trouble connecting, sometimes my switch doesn't like having both connected at the same time. Or sometimes one, and sometimes the other will just not connect. Frustrating if I have a group of impatient manchildren friends over who can't understand tech issues trying to play Astro Duel, Pico Park, or N++ with me.

I'll be getting at least 2.

Here's something random, and loosely related. Has anyone played Mega Man 11 with an 8bitDo controller.

Using an SN30, there's a weird quirk where (and I think its only in that game, so its probably on the game software's end), when I hold down and push jump, I will side as normal, but even if I firmly and carefully hold diagonal and down, I will not slide, just jump as if I'm not holding down. And it might just be while holding down and right, might work fine going left. I could try using my other 8bitDo controller, but I don't think its a hardware thing. The weird part is that everything works fine (I think) with the Pro Controller.

So what I think is happening is that somehow the game was programmed for official hardware (obviously), and somehow, something 8bitDo is doing in its firmware is different, and Capcom didn't account for that. Weird. I don't suppose this will ever be solved by the companies involved, so I'm glad I can get a SNES controller that will (probably) work perfectly with that game.

(I should send off an email or two to see if a patch from 8bitDo could solve this or something. Wouldn't expect Capcom to do anything, unfortunately.)

You know what I would like to see: A SNES "mini" [2] that's basically just this controller (or something very much like it) with the required console chips and digital games installed directly on it and a tiny dongle (something like Google's Chromecast) you plug into the TV to take it's signal. That would be a really cool and convenient SNES mini form factor for me (no wires or extra console boxes whatsoever). Oh, and I'd like to see the library of installed games increased to say 50, and obviously a simple shortcut button command to return to the main menu would be essential too. Sorted!

Weren't NES ones supposed to be for NES Online only? I mean, you can't even use them with Arcade Archives titles, right?

Just buy an 8BitDo SNES style controller. They are almost completely strictly better! They have the form factor, but all the buttons needed to play modern games too!

@ultraraichu FWIW, I have a few 8bitdo controllers as well as 2 GBros adapters. Their stuff is excellent.

Despite being sold out I was able to log in and order one.

I bought just one. I hope it works with Mario Maker 2 🤞

You can still order , just go through the steps of ordering.

I will say it again, the 8bitdo ones are superior in every way since they can be used on other devices and introduce less lag than the official pro controllers lol.

@Jokerwolf I dunno, I just got one of their DIY kits for the NES dogbone controller and the B and A buttons are backwards. Making Mario jump with the B button feels totally alien.

@BulkSlash Or you can just buy a production controller, the SN30 Pro is almost perfect and you get the analogues if you need them. They also have nice big ZR and ZL buttons.

Tbh this really has no appeal to me. I was excited about it then I heard about the SN30 Pro Plus and I already have an SN30 Pro. Now that I have both of those controllers I have not only a true SNES experience but an improved one.

Ok, need these and the NES ones. I will try to order them on payday.

Sold out. Cannot go through the steps to order them as others have claimed.

Once these are commonly available, I would DEF trade a couple US controllers for some UK ones.

Got a SF30 Pro from 8Bitdo. It has big(ger) triggers, a homebutton, a picturebutton and sticks. And it looks exactly like an original SNES controller. So nope, not buying this one here. Do love the looks of it, but I can use my SF30 Pro even for the big Switch games. The SNES controller won't be able to do so.

Would be nice to use them with my SNES Mini...

Now the North American site doesn't even have a purchase button or even a notification that the controller is sold out. It's just a photo, no mention of coming soon or temporary out of stock. So it looks like we're out of luck. Guess they only made about 5 units for this region because it sold out faster than an NES Classic.

FYI the shipping fee to UK was £6.75. They have now increased that to £8.90. Robbing bar-stewards ?

We can't buy these in Russia.
Though the website says that the items are available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers - same as any European Nintendo website.
((

QUESTION - can you use these with non snes games? Like Secret of Mana?

It’s either sold out or it never was available. There’s not button to buy. It doesn’t even say sold out. It just looks like it did before it was “available”.

If these had been available the day Nintendo announced them I probably would have bought one, but now I've seen all the drawbacks I'm not interested.

I don't see nintendo.co.uk's page update for purchasing the pads. Did I miss out on that?