Retro-bit Legacy16 Platinum Series USB & 2 4GHz Wireless Super Nintendo Controllers Coming Soon!

In this episode, we share the news from Retro-bit regarding their new for 2021 Legacy16 USB & 2.4GHz Wireless controllers for the Super Nintendo, Super Famicom, Nintendo Switch, and more.

In recent years, Retro-Bit has done a great job with 3rd party controllers for multiple retro and modern game systems. Their Platinum Series Tribute 64 is renowned as one of the best for the Nintendo 64. The Platinum Series features a more premium feel and performance over standard controllers and the newest members of the series are designed for the Super NES and Super Famicom. These are the Legacy16 USB and Wireless controllers.

There are two colors on each of configurations, white and onyx black. Each controller features home and screenshot buttons, A/B/X/Y face buttons shaped like the Super Famicom buttons, L/R shoulder buttons, and a set of ZL/ZR buttons as well. This means that, not only can you use these controllers with the Super Famicom and Super Nintendo, but also with Steam, RetroPis, emulation systems, PCs, and Macs. Both controllers are built with D-input and X-input support to play fluently on Switch, and other USB-enabled devices allowing you to truly experience a modern way of retro gaming with a legacy of a controller.

The Legacy16 Wireless has a number of great features on it. One of which is the inclusion of twin analog sticks, making it ideal for use on a variety of systems and games beyond the 16-bit era. To charge the controller itself, Retro-bit has gone with a USB-C connector for faster charging. I LOVE to see this! Two dongles are included as well, one for a SNES/Super Famicom controller port and one for a USB port. Each of these dongles feature a pairing button to easily go from one port to the other, and back again. The dongles do feature Micro USB connections for use if or when there are firmware updates in the future.

On the USB Legacy16, I am pleased to see that this will be featuring a 10-foot long cord. This is wonderful to see, and I really hope we're done seeing 4-to-6 foot long cords on wired controllers ever again. I was pleasantly surprised to see the inclusion of the extra buttons on this controller, as typically those are reserved for wireless controllers. Now, the USB version does omit the analog sticks that the 2.4GHz version has, but I'm not sure they will be missed.

We have spoken to the folks at Retro-bit and we will be seeing samples for review in the coming months. Make sure you are subscribed as we will be featuring both wired and wireless controllers in future videos.

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