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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 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 18, 2026 6:05 PM
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its_451May 18, 2026 6:05 PM
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Quote from Timsixfour View quoted comment :
They absolutely did not raise prices because of tariff stop pandering
Do your research. In 2025, the US tariffs amounted to an average tax increase of $1,000 per US household. taxfoundation(.)org estimates the newer tariffs announced if imposed will increase taxes per US household an additional $700 in 2026. Don't let data hurt your snowflake feelings, tariffs are causing goods and services to cost more.
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May 18, 2026 8:32 PM
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MALKIERIMay 18, 2026 8:32 PM
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Too slow
May 19, 2026 6:28 PM
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JosephDirtMay 19, 2026 6:28 PM
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These work well with the NES Classic. I would imagine the SNES Classic too. I bought the 8bitdo retro receiver and the NES controller works great.
May 19, 2026 9:05 PM
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RogumaMay 19, 2026 9:05 PM
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Quote from its_451 View quoted comment :
Do your research. In 2025, the US tariffs amounted to an average tax increase of $1,000 per US household. taxfoundation(.)org estimates the newer tariffs announced if imposed will increase taxes per US household an additional $700 in 2026. Don't let data hurt your snowflake feelings, tariffs are causing goods and services to cost more.
Not that guy, bu that's clearly why it's getting more and more expensive for the Japanese too right? Us tarrifs clearly dictate all markets? The way some of MUST push your politics and ideology in even sales forums is annoying.
May 20, 2026 3:59 PM
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its_451May 20, 2026 3:59 PM
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Quote from Roguma View quoted comment :
Not that guy, bu that's clearly why it's getting more and more expensive for the Japanese too right? Us tarrifs clearly dictate all markets? The way some of MUST push your politics and ideology in even sales forums is annoying.
I have no idea what you are mumbling on about. This a reply to @Timsixfour "They absolutely did not raise prices because of tariff stop pandering". I didn't mentation anything about politics just tariffs driving up costs in the US. As far as the Japanese inflation you can do a search for that to see what's going on with them if you want - currently they are in a pinch with energy costs going up due to conflicts in the middle east.
May 20, 2026 6:59 PM
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HundoElMundoMay 20, 2026 6:59 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.
This is not at all my experience with these. Perhaps they have updated the firmware. They have worked amazingly well for me with PC (Win11) and also other bluetooth devices that use bt controllers. I use these paired with both Windows, and as my main controller (with an 8bitdo Bluetooth receiver) on an actual SNES console. They connect immediately and work fine. Maybe try updating them?
Last edited by HundoElMundo May 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM.
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May 20, 2026 7:11 PM
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May 20, 2026 7:11 PM
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Do these work with both Switch1 and Switch2?

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May 21, 2026 2:56 AM
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Frank_NittyMay 21, 2026 2:56 AM
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Sucks that Nintendo hides these controller replicas behind a paywall by way of a Switch Online subscription.
May 21, 2026 6:06 AM
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RogumaMay 21, 2026 6:06 AM
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Quote from its_451 View quoted comment :
I have no idea what you are mumbling on about. This a reply to @Timsixfour "They absolutely did not raise prices because of tariff stop pandering". I didn't mentation anything about politics just tariffs driving up costs in the US. As far as the Japanese inflation you can do a search for that to see what's going on with them if you want - currently they are in a pinch with energy costs going up due to conflicts in the middle east.
I've lived there and have family there. You people say anything to push your politics. Prices are going up in japan because they were using the Us and europeans to subsidize the local market. Shareholders aren't happy with the quarterly earnings and in turn are charging more for the hardware, and less on software. The price went up 2x folds and not one person is crying about local politics like we do here.
May 21, 2026 2:00 PM
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TPMJBMay 21, 2026 2:00 PM
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Quote from HundoElMundo View quoted comment :
This is not at all my experience with these. Perhaps they have updated the firmware. They have worked amazingly well for me with PC (Win11) and also other bluetooth devices that use bt controllers. I use these paired with both Windows, and as my main controller (with an 8bitdo Bluetooth receiver) on an actual SNES console. They connect immediately and work fine. Maybe try updating them?
Try Android devices. They register as a Switch joycon, because that's all they are with a fancy enclosure. Input lag is pretty bad on just about all devices, most buttons working or not. There are dozens of better controllers out there for this type of thing.
May 21, 2026 7:36 PM
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its_451May 21, 2026 7:36 PM
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Quote from Roguma View quoted comment :
I've lived there and have family there. You people say anything to push your politics. Prices are going up in japan because they were using the Us and europeans to subsidize the local market. Shareholders aren't happy with the quarterly earnings and in turn are charging more for the hardware, and less on software. The price went up 2x folds and not one person is crying about local politics like we do here.
Once again who is pushing politics? The comment was about tariffs in the US that are causing the US to pay more for goods - this is a fact. I hope your family is doing OK with prices going up in Japan do to whatever reason.
May 22, 2026 3:27 PM
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LuxowellMay 22, 2026 3:27 PM
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For my dollar, snes was peek Nintendo.

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