Reflex Adapt
Reflex Adapt
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Reflex Adapt

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Introducing Reflex Adapt: a revolutionary gaming device with the power to provide ultimate control. With minimal latency, input response times are improved, empowering gamers to respond faster to unpredictable changes and take on even the most dynamic gaming challenges. Experience gaming with a responsiveness never seen before, and take your gaming to the next level!

Uses your existing HDMI style controller adapters to work with a buttload of different accessories, all over USB!

Reflex Adapt vs SNAC/SNAX?

SNAX has one advantage over Reflex Adapt: zero latency. Reflex adapt has 0.0007 to 0.003 seconds of latency. The only devices that won't work with Reflex Adapt are light guns and peripherals like memory cards.

Feature Reflex Adapt SNAX
Connectivity USB MiSTer SNAC
Devices Supported MiSTer, PC, PS3 MiSTer
HDMI Controller Adapters Yes Yes
Required Port Any USB port User IO Port
Latency (in seconds) 0.0007-0.003 0
Light Gun Support GunCon1 as USB (1P) Core-native light guns
Rumble Not currently Yes (PSX currently)
Memory Cards No Yes
Navigate MiSTer Menu Yes No
Any Controller with Any Core Yes No
OLED Controller Display Yes No
2 Player Support NES, SNES, Virtual Boy, Genesis, Saturn, PCE, N64, GameCube, 3DO NES, SNES, PSX, and N64 (WIP)
Multitap SNES, Genesis, Saturn, 3DO (controller chaining) SNES, PSX, Saturn (WIP)

 

How does it work?

Connect your controller to the HDMI-style controller adapters, then insert the HDMI adapter into the Reflex Adapt. Finally, connect the Reflex Adapt into your PC, MiSTer, or PS3.

Why does latency matter?

Latency is a key component in gaming, even if you can't detect it. When a button is pressed, the controller transmits the data to the console/computer, which verifies inputs in separate phases. The speed of the controller adapter is integral, as it increases the likelihood of the button press registering within the same polling cycle (same frame). Most Reflex Adapt modes have 90% or higher same frame probability, with the remainder being 80%+. In comparison, standard wired USB controllers are 65% likely and Bluetooth controllers are 5% likely. Reflex Adapt all but eliminates input latency, and boasts a native 1ms polling interval.

Features:

  • Lightning fast 0.84 ms to 2.92 ms average latency across all modes. That’s 2-8x faster than most usb controller converters, 5x faster than most native usb controllers and 15x faster than most wireless controllers.
  • Native 1ms polling on PC, and MiSTer!
  • USB Direct Input device compatible with Windows, Linux, MiSTer, and Steam Deck!
  • OLED screen indicates controller mode, shows per-port controller detection, and provides live feedback of the inputs as they are pressed
  • Change modes with a press of a dedicated button - multiple modes can be stored simultaneously (up to memory capacity - typically 3-5 modes)
  • Individual mode input mapping on MiSTer (no shared mappings between modes)
  • Custom software updater - works on PC, Linux, Mac, and even your MiSTer
  • Open source firmware by Sonik
  • Compatible with many devices with more possible in the future

Supported Modes:

  • NES + SNES + Virtual Boy (2P)*
  • Genesis + Saturn (2P)*
  • PSX (2P) / GunCon (1P) / neGcon (1P) / JogCon (1P)**
  • Neo-Geo (1P)
  • PC-Engine (2P)
  • 3DO (6P?)***
  • Jaguar (1P)
  • N64 (2P)
  • GameCube (2P)
  • Wii Classic (1P)
  • Sega Master System, Atari 2600, Commodore 64 and Amiga (2P, digital pads)
  • FM Towns, MSX, X68000 and PC-88/PC-98 (2P, digital pads)

* Any combination of these supported controllers

** Each mode is separate (no mixing)

*** Only 3 controllers tested so far but theoretically 6 can be used

Includes:

  • Reflex Adapt Device
  • Premium 3 meter braided USB C to USB A cable

Windows/MacOS/Linux Firmware Updater:

  • Download and unzip the latest Reflex Updater release here

  • Run the executable for your operating system:
    • Windows: reflex_updater.exe
    • MacOS: reflex-macos
      • Make sure you allow the untrusted code in System Preferences > Security, then run it again and acknowledge the warning again
    • Linux x86 64bit: reflex-linux-x86_64
    • Linux ARM: reflex-linux-armv7
  • Select the desired firmware combo from the list and press enter
  • Press the "RESET" button on Reflex Adapt when prompted
  • Close the updater software

MiSTer Setup:

  • Copy the reflex_updater.sh script to the “Scripts” folder of your MiSTer’s SD card 
    • Modify your sd card's MiSTer.ini file(s)
        • CRT users, make sure you can see the output of scripts on your CRT or the updater won't work with one of these options:
          • Option 1: fb_terminal=0
          • Option 2: add these to MiSTer.ini to scale your Menu core to 15kHz (won't display on HDMI)
            • [Menu]
            • video_mode=480,12,48,36,240,4,3,16,9089
            • vga_scaler=1
      • Run reflex_updater.sh on your MiSTer by selecting it in the Scripts menu
      • Run your preferred MiSTer updater to download the Reflex Adapt mappings

          Guide:

          Manual

          Discussion and Bug Reporting:

          Discussion on my Discord Server

          Bug reporting on Github Issues


          Source code and firmware updater:

          https://github.com/misteraddons/Reflex-Adapt

          Customer Reviews

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          Abe
          super product, fantastic After sell services

          very happy with the product, and after the delivery service "lost" the first parcel, Analogue was awesome , and without making a fuss sent me a second parcel that arrived the same week! I know things can take time before being ready, but once it is, they have a fantastic service!
          Cant wait for my next order, the duo to arrive !

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          Andrew
          This nice USB cable came with a pretty cool device I guess

          In all seriousness, the Reflex Adapt has made using some of my original controllers a joy. And being able to use the GunCon over USB is magical. It can't do literally everything (nothing can), but in those minor cases where something isn't supported, it's a great thing that this uses the same adapters as the SNAC boxes. And even then, I'm sure work to improve it even more will continue. At this price everything else is just gravy.

          My MiSTer kit I bought from Porkchop a couple years ago is still going strong, and now I have even more ways to make it feel more authentic. Using my NeoGeo Pad 2 for arcade games on this is amazing. Keep up the good work!

          Oh yeah, and it really does come with a very nice USB cable.

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          prenetic
          Works great

          Latency so low it feels like the real thing. No issues out of the box and open source, what's not to love?

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          i hate lag
          Exceeds expectations

          I needed a zero lag usb solution for every possible combination of controller possible for my mister and after playing around with it for a week it’s safe to say this thing delivers. it feels sturdy and well put together and the cables it comes with feel very high quality. If you’re considering this chances are you’re sensitive to lag and I can safely say the reflex adapt is the way to go. Very happy.

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          Chipp Terwilliger
          An Excellent Adaptor for the MiSTer

          I ordered this adaptor to get the most out of my old PSX controllers, including a NeGcon, Jogcon, and Namco Fight Stick, along with the Saturn and N64 adaptors for those future cores, and could not be more satisfied with it. The Jogcon support for arcade titles like Forgotten Worlds and Eco Fighters makes those games a joy to play. While I already have solid options for NES, SNES, and Genesis controllers, I will be ordering those adaptors in the near future since this is going to be my preferred way to play titles on the MiSTer going forward.