4dapter: Switch / MiSTer Retro Controller Adapter

Name: 4dapter: Switch / MiSTer Retro Controller Adapter
SKU: 31785
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (10 reviews)

(10 Reviews)

USB-C Gaming Adapter to use original NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 controllers on Nintendo Switch, MiSTer, PC, Raspberry Pi, and more!

Designed by Timville in United States of America

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USB-C Gaming Adapter to use original NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 controllers on Nintendo Switch, MiSTer, PC, Raspberry Pi, and more!

March 31: Based on customer requests, 3D cases are now included with all purchases. You can also purchase a 3D case by itself as well! Please send any request for additional case colors. Use original…

March 31: Based on customer requests, 3D cases are now included with all purchases. You can also purchase a 3D case by itself as well! Please send any request for additional case colors.

Use original NES, SNES, Genesis, and now also Nintendo 64 (N64) controllers via USB-C (via Arduino Pro Micro) for authentic Classic Gaming with original controllers! Firmware versions available to be compatible with Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi / Retro Pi, MiSTer, and PC/Mac based systems. Play your Nintendo Switch Online emulators with NES, SNES, N64, and Genesis games using original controllers!

Software based on MickGyver's Retro Controller project and progmem's Switch-Fightstick - All Source Code, PCB, and Design Files are open source and available on GitHub.

Special thanks to Dinierto Designs and Super Retro City X for their assistance during development and testing of the 4dapter.

3D Case files were also designed by Dinierto Designs and are available in the 3D Cases folder on the 4dapter GitHub.

All 4dapter software and PCB files are open source and available on GitHub. You can switch firmware version on your unit by loading new code via the Arduino IDE using the built-in reset button.

Fully Assembled Kits - choose a firmware option:

Nintendo Switch Optimized

All 4 inputs are combined into a single player (use one input at time)
Reports as an Nintendo Switch controller
Optimized for Nintendo Switch, but still compatible with MiSTer & PC
Button configurations are available in the 4dapter Switch GitHub Repo

MiSTer FPGA Optimized

Inputs act as 3 individual controllers (N64, Genesis, and NES/SNES share an input)
Compatible with MiSTer & PC
Will not report as a valid controller on Nintendo Switch
Button configurations are available in the 4dapter MiSTer GitHub Repo

MiSTer Important Information: For maximum compatibly, install the MiSTer controller Map file found in the MiSTer Maps Folder to your /media/fat/config/inputs directory on your MiSTer SD card and reboot your MiSTer. After doing this, you'll need to map the N64 controller in the N64 core for all buttons to work. The SNES / Genesis / NES cores will already be properly configured via the Map file.

Product Options

There are three (3) versions of the product are available and includes the following parts:

Fully Assembled with USB-C Arduino

Assembled and Soldered USB-C Arduino mounted on female pin headers
Assembled and Soldered 4dapter PCB with N64 PCB
Firmware version of your choice!
*Note: USB cable (USB-C) NOT included

DIY Kit with USB-C Arduino

USB-C Arduino + 2x 12-pin Male Header Pins
4dapter PCB + N64 Controller PCB
4 Controller Adapter Plugs (1 of each kind)
2x 12-pin Female Pin Headers + 3-pin 90 degree angle header (for N64 board)
3.3v voltage regulator + 2x 1uf capacitors
Reset push button
*Note: Soldering required. USB-C cable NOT included.

DIY Kit (No Arduino Included)

4dapter PCB + N64 Controller PCB
4 Controller Adapter Plugs (1 of each kind)
2x 12-pin Female Pin Headers + 3-pin 90 degree angle header (for N64 board)
3.3v voltage regulator + 2x 1uf capacitors
Reset push button
*Note: Soldering required. USB-C cable NOT included.

3D Case

PLA 3D Printed Case in solid color or with colored "4" logo accented in a different color
5x M2 x 10mm Screws included
Fully Assembled boards will be installed in selected case prior to shipping
Looking for a specific color combination? Send a message to inquire for custom prints!

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (5.00)

Documentation: (5.00)

Shipping: (5.00)

Communication: (5.00)

Gavyn | Dec. 21, 2024

10/10

Excellent shipping and product, expertly packaged and fantastic 3D print quality. I recommend it to anyone wanting to use their original controllers with a MisTer.

Nicolas | Dec. 8, 2024

Perfect !

First of all, the seller is awesome. My first order couldn't be proceed in my country (canada post strike), he accepted to ship with UPS instead, and the best part, he refound my first order fully.

I ordered 2 DIY kits. Was a real pleasure to build, everything was well labeled on the pcb. I'm still waiting to get my hand on my Mister but I tried both of them on my windows pc and everything work flawlessly with OEM controllers. I'm very happy !

Ethan | July 11, 2024

Easy to assemble, and an excellent seller!

I originally bought this adapter to quickly test dozens of retro nintendo controllers that I had recently purchased. The kit was fun and easy to assemble! Even though I was a little careless and didn't double check soldering the smallest component, my mistake was easily fixed and didn't cause any damage.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get my computer to recognize any controllers that I plugged in. After contacting the seller & double checking everything over messages, eventually they agreed to send me a new adapter while I returned my current one. It turns out that I messed up when installing the firmware, and that my original adapter works just fine. My bad!

I'd honestly buy more adapters if I had a proper use for them- they're compact, reliable, affordable, and all around great. If you want or need an adapter, this is it!

Samuel | March 19, 2024

Amazing piece of hardware

Excellent product. This is the best way to play retro games on Nintendo Switch with the original controllers. Highly recommended product.

Nathan | Jan. 20, 2024

Great product, seller, and experience!

Tim responded to all my noob questions thoroughly and super fast. Shipping was quick and safely packaged. I'm now using my original controllers on my switch with less lag than my 8bitdo pads, and will be happily buying another for my Analogue Pocket. Great Seller! Thanks for the rad product!

Vicente | Dec. 30, 2023

Very good product.

O adaptador funciona sem problemas tanto no mister como no windows , construção muito boa, sem problemas, chegou rápido e sem taxas. Review from Brazil.

Ryan | Nov. 16, 2023

Stellar, as expected!!!

I picked up a couple of the DIY Triple Controller kits last year so I could use my OEM controllers with my then-brand-new MiSTer and they blew me away with not just the quality of their parts, but also their documentation. This new version is no different! You get the same build quality of the originals, now with a GLORIOUS N64 addition!!! I ordered four kits right when they were posted (N64 on the MiSTer, no-brainer) and after finally finding the time to assemble my first one a few nights ago, I can report that everything soldered together quite intuitively. The ONE thing to watch out for is to not heat up the pins of the N64 port too much, as it seems like the plastic used for that connector may be of a bit lower quality than the others. I did manage to start melting the plastic a bit upon my first attempt (even with a temperature-controlled soldering iron), but fear not! Our dear seller must know that this is an issue, as my order came with with multiple spares without me even knowing that would happen! A+!!!

But yeah! I just wanted to provide another little glowing review after getting through the hard part, as all that's left is to fire up the 3D printer for the case and flash the firmware! (And assemble the other three, obviously... hehe)

Robert | Nov. 8, 2023

Great addition to my Mister FPGA setup

After googling around for original controller adapters for mister fpga, I first landed on the triple page first but also saw this and with N64 core moving along fast I felt this would be the better of the two to get.

I went with the DIY kit since I know how to solder and the loading the firmware didn't seem that big of a deal to me and I own a 3D printer to make the case

I personal would say the case is very important to protect that N64 port since it gives a lot of support

over all the experience on PC and Mister has been great, I highly recommend if you are someone that wants to use their original controllers, I will be buying a second one in the future for any co-op sessions.

Kenn | Nov. 2, 2023

AWESOME addition to my MiSTER setup!

4dapter was easy to get setup & running, and works flawlessly with all the cores that you would want to use with it; solidly built too. Highly recommended!

Oliver | Oct. 8, 2023

Great product

The item was delivered to me in the UK within a week (7 days). I bought it as a kit to save a little bit of money and it was a simple process from beginning to end. I opted to go for the xinput firmware and I'm now happily enjoying using one of my old Super Famicom controllers in emulators on my PC with very little input lag. Recommended.

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4dapter: Switch / MiSTer Retro Controller Adapter

USB-C Gaming Adapter to use original NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 controllers on Nintendo Switch, MiSTer, PC, Raspberry Pi, and more!

March 31: Based on customer requests, 3D cases are now included with all purchases. You can also purchase a 3D case by itself as well! Please send any request for additional case colors.

Fully Assembled Kits - choose a firmware option:

Nintendo Switch Optimized

MiSTer FPGA Optimized

Product Options

Fully Assembled with USB-C Arduino

DIY Kit with USB-C Arduino

DIY Kit (No Arduino Included)

3D Case

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

10/10

Perfect !

Easy to assemble, and an excellent seller!

Amazing piece of hardware

Great product, seller, and experience!

Very good product.

Stellar, as expected!!!

Great addition to my Mister FPGA setup

AWESOME addition to my MiSTER setup!

Great product

Timville

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