How to Connect a Super Nintendo Controller Through USB Port

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), first distributed in 1991, has remained popular since its release. With the rise of emulation software, gamers discovered the magic of SNES games by playing them on their personal computer. Because of that, some wanted to hook original SNES to the PC. There is a specific device available that allows you to connect an SNES controller to a PC's USB port. Once this equipment is recognized by your computer, the SNES controller should work fine on your PC.

Things You'll Need

• SNES controller-to-USB adapter

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Connect the SNES controller to the SNES port on your controller-to-USB adapter.

   • 2

     Connect the USB cable connected to your adapter to an available USB port on your PC. Wait for your PC to recognize the new hardware. A box should appear to notify you that drivers for your hardware are being installed.

   • 3

     Follow the appropriate installation prompts after the PC detects the new hardware. Afterward your PC will recognize your SNES controller as a game controller.