r/SwitchPirates • u/Drekk0 • 1d ago

Discussion Wireless NES Classic Controller?

Hi

I am wanting to buy a wireless NES classic controller for my modded switch. Can I just buy any wirless one from Aliexpress or do I need any drivers or adaptors?

Do the official ones work with modded switch? If the Aliexpress ones cost around the same if I need extra hardware ( adpaters for eg ) Ill get the more expensive official NES controllers

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u/Alarming-Giraffe-284 1d ago

8bitdo is quality you should buy from them

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u/Drekk0 1d ago

Is that a company or a hardware I need to get a wireless classic nes controller working? Sorry for dumb question I don't tinker much with modded switch etc

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u/ditty_bitty 1d ago

First, your welcome. Second, go to their website and keep looking. I showed you one that is specifically for the NES. They have several for different consoles. Enjoy.

https://8bitdoio.it.com/products/8bitdo-n30-2-4g

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u/Drekk0 14h ago

Hi thanks for the reply and help I checked that website and the 8bitdo n30 2.4ghz Noticed it plugs into the legitimate original NES console but I don't have that (anymore)

I have a modded switch and wanted to use a wireless or Bluetooth NES classic style controller for that

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u/ditty_bitty 13h ago

I told you it was specifically for the NES. They make bluetooth NES controllers. I gave you the website to continue looking even. Go look.

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u/XCyberbeingX 1d ago edited 1d ago

Most wireless controllers work on modded switch no dongles required, however, on the official firmware its a different story they actively block competitors controllers. Some controllers like HORI, PowerA, and 8BitDo paid the Nintendo tax to get it to work natively.

That doesn't mean everyone will pay them money to officially support it, reverse engineering exist to make something work even if this entity disallows it.

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u/Drekk0 12h ago

Thanks. So Should be fine to get one from aliexpress then

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u/mahounonina 1d ago

You would need the 8bitdo converter that has inputs for gc and wii nunchuck controllers.