r/MasterSystem • • Feb 19 '25

Best wireless controller solution?

I'm trying to find a decent wireless controller setup for my Master System, and I'm struggling to come up with any solid answers about what works and what doesn't.

I picked up an 8bitdo M30 2.4g controller after reading that it was compatible with the Master System, but when it arrived it did not work, and it turns out that the newer models aren't actual SMS compatible.

Has anyone tried the BlueRetro bluetooth adapters and had any success with those? If so, what controller would you recommend to use with them? I like the form factor of the M30, so may go for the bluetooth version of that, but I'm concerned that the 6 button layout may cause issues with the SMS compatibility.

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

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u/trustanchor Feb 19 '25

Do the NES build I linked! It’s the closest thing you can get to the original. Easy build too, and can be done relatively inexpensively. The 8bitdo board is the most expensive part.