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The SNES controller is very similar to the NES' [[standard controller]], with a collection of digital inputs that are latched and read in series. With a [[Controller port pinout|suitable adapter]], reading the SNES controller is like reading an NES controller with 4 extra buttons.
The '''Super NES Controller''' (SHVC-005, SNS-005, SNS-102) is very similar to the NES's [[standard controller]], with a collection of digital inputs that are latched and read in series. With a [[Controller port pinout|suitable adapter]], reading the SNES controller is like reading an NES controller with 4 extra buttons.


[[Category:Controllers]]
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Note that the first 8 values map directly to the original NES controller's 8 inputs (SNES '''B''' = NES '''A''', and SNES '''Y''' = NES '''B''').
Note that the first 8 values map directly to the original NES controller's 8 inputs (SNES '''B''' = NES '''A''', and SNES '''Y''' = NES '''B'''). The [[Virtual Boy controller]] likewise returns button states in nearly the same order, with the right Control Pad corresponding to ABXY on the Super NES.


The last 4 bits will always read 0 from a standard SNES controller. Other values here may indicate other devices<ref>[http://problemkaputt.de/fullsnes.htm#snescontrollershardwareidcodes FullSNES:] SNES Controller Hardware ID Codes</ref>.
The last 4 bits will always read 0 from a standard SNES controller. Other values here may indicate other devices,<ref>[http://problemkaputt.de/fullsnes.htm#snescontrollershardwareidcodes FullSNES:] SNES Controller Hardware ID Codes</ref> such as a [[mouse]] or a Virtual Boy controller.


After the 16 bit report, subsequent bits will read as 1.
After the 16 bit report, subsequent bits will read as 1.
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Controller port pinout]]
* [[Controller port pinout]]
* [[Standard controller]]
* [[Controller reading]]
* [[Controller reading]]
* [[Mouse|SNES mouse]]
* [[Virtual Boy controller]] - Has a mostly compatible corresponding bit report.


== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 13:26, 3 March 2022

The Super NES Controller (SHVC-005, SNS-005, SNS-102) is very similar to the NES's standard controller, with a collection of digital inputs that are latched and read in series. With a suitable adapter, reading the SNES controller is like reading an NES controller with 4 extra buttons.

The 16 bit report will read, in order:

 0 - B
 1 - Y
 2 - Select
 3 - Start
 4 - Up
 5 - Down
 6 - Left
 7 - Right
 8 - A
 9 - X
10 - L
11 - R
12 - 0
13 - 0
14 - 0
15 - 0

Note that the first 8 values map directly to the original NES controller's 8 inputs (SNES B = NES A, and SNES Y = NES B). The Virtual Boy controller likewise returns button states in nearly the same order, with the right Control Pad corresponding to ABXY on the Super NES.

The last 4 bits will always read 0 from a standard SNES controller. Other values here may indicate other devices,[1] such as a mouse or a Virtual Boy controller.

After the 16 bit report, subsequent bits will read as 1.

See also

References

  1. FullSNES: SNES Controller Hardware ID Codes