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May 16, 2026 11:19 AM

Nintendo Switch Online Members: 2-Pack NES Controllers $70, SNES Controller

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Nintendo Store has for its Nintendo Switch Online Members: Select Retro Controllers on sale for prices listed below. Shipping is free on orders of $50+.

Note: To purchase these items, you must be a paid member of Nintendo Switch Online (learn more).

Thanks to Community Member TheBlueelf for finding this deal.

Available:Features:
  • SNES Wireless Controller:
    • Includes one Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller and one USB cable.
    • Recharge via the included USB cable or a Nintendo Switch AC adapter
  • SEGA Genesis Wireless Control Pad:
    • Recharge via the included USB A-C cable
    • The SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online library of games is only available with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
  • 2-Pack NES Controller:
    • Rechargeable Battery – The Nintendo Entertainment System controllers can be paired and used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch Lite. However, a Nintendo Switch console with detached Joy-Con is required to charge the controllers.
    • A stand-alone Joy-Con charging stand (sold separately) may be used instead if you do not have access to a standard Switch console

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer not available for free trial holders. Must be a paid member of Nintendo Switch Online to purchase items.
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • About this seller:
    • You can view the Nintendo Return Policy here
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by TheBlueelf
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About the Poster
Nintendo Store has for its Nintendo Switch Online Members: Select Retro Controllers on sale for prices listed below. Shipping is free on orders of $50+.

Note: To purchase these items, you must be a paid member of Nintendo Switch Online (learn more).

Thanks to Community Member TheBlueelf for finding this deal.

Available:Features:
  • SNES Wireless Controller:
    • Includes one Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller and one USB cable.
    • Recharge via the included USB cable or a Nintendo Switch AC adapter
  • SEGA Genesis Wireless Control Pad:
    • Recharge via the included USB A-C cable
    • The SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online library of games is only available with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
  • 2-Pack NES Controller:
    • Rechargeable Battery – The Nintendo Entertainment System controllers can be paired and used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch Lite. However, a Nintendo Switch console with detached Joy-Con is required to charge the controllers.
    • A stand-alone Joy-Con charging stand (sold separately) may be used instead if you do not have access to a standard Switch console

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer not available for free trial holders. Must be a paid member of Nintendo Switch Online to purchase items.
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • About this seller:
    • You can view the Nintendo Return Policy here
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by TheBlueelf

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TPMJB
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Maybe. They work like crap when connected to most bluetooth devices, which is by design. Nintendo doesn't want them used on other devices. When connected to my Nvidia Shield, my SNES controller would only register a few buttons. On my Linux PC it registered all buttons, but Android recognized it as a Joycon.

There's more functional bluetooth controllers out there. Skip this.

Also requires Nintendo online or you can't even order it.
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SlickMarmot535
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What a bargain. $35 down to $35.
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mark5hs
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Better option would be the retro style controllers from 8Bitdo
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Community Reviews

Nintendo's official NES and SNES Switch controllers are prized for their authentic feel and nostalgia, especially for retro play on Switch, OpenEmu, NES Classic, MiSTer, and even original consoles with the right receiver. The SNES pad is repeatedly described as feeling exactly like the original, and the controllers can connect quickly on Windows or Mac when paired properly. The main drawbacks are Nintendo's Switch Online requirement to order them, limited lifetime purchase caps, and inconsistent Bluetooth behavior on non Nintendo devices, especially Android. They also tend to be out of stock often, so availability can be as much of the story as the hardware itself.

Common Questions (5)

  • They can work very well on Mac Mini with OpenEmu, on Windows 11, and even on original consoles when paired with an 8BitDo Bluetooth receiver or BlueRetro. Some users also report immediate pairing and flawless use after firmware updates.

    JTU128JTU128HundoElMundoRoguma

  • The official controllers are praised for matching the original SNES feel exactly, while 8BitDo options are often described as slightly better for PC, Android, and emulation because they add more buttons and broader compatibility. If you want the authentic OEM feel, these are the closer match; if you want versatility, 8BitDo is the more practical pick.

    serotoninzeroJTU128LuisL3810mark5hs

  • The controllers are frequently out of stock, and the price has reportedly been higher since tariff-related increases last year. That makes restocks notable even when the current price is not the original launch price.

    BlueDesk535Kaveman42supermodio64Timsixfour

  • Yes. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to purchase them, and Nintendo also appears to enforce lifetime order limits per account for each controller. Family plan members may each have their own limit.

    jrinco11singularity465Frank_Nitty

  • They can be unreliable on Android and other non-Nintendo devices, sometimes identifying as a Joy-Con or only registering a few buttons. Input lag and incomplete button support are reported, so they are better suited to Nintendo ecosystems or supported receivers.

    TPMJBTPMJB

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May 16, 2026 3:01 PM
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JellypupMay 16, 2026 3:01 PM
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Cool deal
May 16, 2026 3:03 PM
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GosovisionMay 16, 2026 3:03 PM
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This takes me back.
May 16, 2026 4:10 PM
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RogumaMay 16, 2026 4:10 PM
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Thanks! I've been waiting for these to come back in stock
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May 16, 2026 4:12 PM
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RogumaMay 16, 2026 4:12 PM
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Quote from beerbaron22 View quoted comment :

This thing they've done with the restrictive bluetooth is baffling to me. I'm sure the intention is to keep people in the official retro Nintendo universe, but the vast majority of people literally don't even know how to download roms, as evident by the huge sales of Fire Red/Leaf Green recently. People that have a retroarch/Dolphin setup are not spending $80 on a Gamecube controller that doesn't work with it.

But I suspect it's more about their general philosophy of keeping a death grip on all their property.
These have worked really well for me on my mister and original consoles using blue retro.
May 16, 2026 5:02 PM
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serotoninzeroMay 16, 2026 5:02 PM
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Quote from singularity465 View quoted comment :
Can these be used on PC?
You're better off getting 8BitDo's SN30 Pro. Supports PC, Android and Switch and more buttons to support custom keys in emulation and such and newer titles. It's definitely not the exact same feel as the original Super Nintendo controller though.
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May 16, 2026 5:18 PM
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TimsixfourMay 16, 2026 5:18 PM
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Quote from hsingh10 View quoted comment :
Sold out. It made me get an email code to log in and then sold out
Its showing in stock for me 1 pack. 41$ with shipping
May 16, 2026 5:20 PM
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TimsixfourMay 16, 2026 5:20 PM
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Quote from SlickMarmot535 View quoted comment :
What a bargain. $35 down to $35.
Plys shipping, over 41$ the Nintendo fanboys are mad at you lmao
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May 16, 2026 5:21 PM
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TimsixfourMay 16, 2026 5:21 PM
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Quote from BlueDesk535 View quoted comment :
Exactly. Why is this posted as a deal? Actually, these used to be cheaper and they raised prices last year because of tariffs, and it's not even back to original prices.
They absolutely did not raise prices because of tariff stop pandering
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May 16, 2026 7:29 PM
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avg-joeMay 16, 2026 7:29 PM
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Why is this a frontpage deal? What am I missing?
May 16, 2026 10:00 PM
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Quote from SlickMarmot535 View quoted comment :
What a bargain. $35 down to $35.
These were cheaper in 1987.
May 16, 2026 10:29 PM
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ricH9667May 16, 2026 10:29 PM
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This brings back so many memories
May 16, 2026 10:33 PM
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SlickTrickzMay 16, 2026 10:33 PM
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brings back memories
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May 16, 2026 11:09 PM
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May 16, 2026 11:09 PM
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0% off! What a deal!
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May 16, 2026 11:39 PM
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sabbaseMay 16, 2026 11:39 PM
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Quote from TPMJB View quoted comment :
Maybe. They work like crap when connected to most bluetooth devices, which is by design. Nintendo doesn't want them used on other devices. When connected to my Nvidia Shield, my SNES controller would only register a few buttons. On my Linux PC it registered all buttons, but Android recognized it as a Joycon.There's more functional bluetooth controllers out there. Skip this.Also requires Nintendo online or you can't even order it.
Almost pulled the trigger until I saw this comment. Thanks for the info.

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May 17, 2026 1:42 AM
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JTU128May 17, 2026 1:42 AM
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Quote from singularity465 View quoted comment :
Can these be used on PC?
I've been using mine on a Mac Mini for a few years. Works perfectly with OpenEmu. The SNES controller is perfection IMO, it feels exactly like the original.

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