2018 Controller Shootout: What is the Best Wireless Controller for the Super NES Classic Edition

In this video we check out 4 different 2.4GHz wireless controllers for the Super NES Classic Edition and see which is the best for you.

To see final rankings and links to purchase please scroll down in this more info section.

The Super NES Classic and Super Famicom Classic Editions both have a problem, and that's the short cord that the controllers are saddled with from the box. Several aftermarket manufacturers have tried to address the situation with a variety of solutions, each with their own take on the problem. We put the Nyko Super MIniboss, YoK 2.4GHz, Hyperkin Scout Wireless and 8bitdo SN30 2.4GHz controllers all to the test.

Similarities:
All 4 of these controllers use a 2.4GHz protocol to broadcast the signal to the receiver dongle. They all use the same basic controller layout, although the YoK controller does not have the concave/convex button configuration the original and the others do. Finally they all have roughly a 20- to 30-foot range.

Some differences:
Rapid/Auto Fire - Only the YoK and Nyko Super Miniboss have any sort of rapid/auto fire setup.

Batteries- The YoK controller uses 2 AAA batteries for power while the other 3 opt for rechargeable batteries.

Pairing to the Dongle - The 8bitdo SN30 comes pre-paired to the dongle which is really nice. The Hyperkin Scout and Nyko Super Miniboss both need to be paired to the dongle and the manual for the Nyko is wrong regarding the instructions for pairing.

Shape - The YoK controller takes the most liberties with the original SNES controller's design, both in-terms of not splitting the buttons via concave/convex buttons but also slightly in the shape of the controller itself and the D-pad. The other three controllers all mimic the design of the SNES controller more closely but the Nyko is larger overall.

Responsiveness:
The 8bitdo controller was leaps and bounds better than the rest of the controllers, I never ran into any performance issues with it. The YoK was second in-terms of game play feel but it did have some issues I didn't expect. The Hyperkin and Nyko controllers had several issues which were pointed out in the video that negatively affected my game play.

Design:
The Hyperkin and 8bitdo controllers most-closely match the OG SNES Controller and, while different, I do still like the YoK design. The Nyko however, not a fan. It's big, fat, I don't care for the buttons, overall a disappointment.

Value
At $15-$20 the YoK controller is really good especially if you're looking for a wireless Player 2 controller or controllers for kids to use it is a great deal. You also get some neat features like the turbo and auto fire, however you lose the rechargeable battery option. For $5-$10 more you can get into the SN30 which was the best performing controller responsiveness-wise but you do lose out on the rapid/turbo fire.

My Final Rankings
1) 8bitdo SN30
2) YoK
3) Hyperkin Scout Wireless
4) Nyko Super Miniboss

Order any of these controllers via the links below:
8bitdo http://amzn.to/2rgaRgl
YoK (Red) http://amzn.to/2DHJpKF
YoK (Blue) http://amzn.to/2FOR7Ue
Hyperkin http://amzn.to/2DrgU6r
NyKo http://amzn.to/2B8vpah

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