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Snes9x Emulator

How to Set Up Snes9x with a USB SNES Controller

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Snes9x is a lightweight and accurate SNES emulator that runs on almost any computer. Pair it with a USB SNES controller and you have the authentic Super Nintendo experience on your PC or Mac.

What You Need

A Windows PC or Mac, a USB SNES controller, and Snes9x (free download).

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Download Snes9x from snes9x.com
  2. Extract the zip file to a folder on your computer
  3. Open Snes9x
  4. Plug your USB SNES controller into any USB port
  5. Go to Input > Controller Configuration
  6. Click each button field and press the corresponding button on your controller to map it
  7. Load your SNES game (File > Load Game) and play
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Tips

Snes9x auto-saves your controller configuration, so you only need to map buttons once. The SNES controller D-pad is perfect for platformers like Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country.

Need a controller?

The SNES USB Controller works perfectly with this setup. $21.99 with free shipping.

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