Reflex CTRL Original Controller USB Conversion Kits

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Elevate your classic gamepads to USB capabilities with Reflex CTRL! Boasting the quickest response times of any USB controller available commercially, Reflex CTRL all but eliminates dropped inputs. Featuring the highly versatile, upgradeable, and customizable GP2040-CE firmware, your gaming will never be the same!

How it works

CTRL boards are PCB replacements with a short USB-C female pigtail cable. Unscrew your controller, remove the OEM circuit board, optionally replace the rubber membranes (coming in 2024?), fit the Reflex CTRL PCB, route the USB-C Female cable, and re-assemble the controller. Users provide their own USB-C cable. 

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    Features

    • Open-source, powered by the amazing GP2040-CE
    • 0.8 ms latency
    • Carbon-coated button pads (just like OEM) for consistency and durability
    • ESD protection for all inputs
    • Web GUI for deep customization
    • Update firmware: Enter Web GUI > Reboot > USB (BOOT SEL)

      Installation:

      SNES

       

      NES

      Basically the same as SNES. Don't route the cable through the posts. Route it directly 

      Virtual Boy

      Do not plug the battery or DC power packs into the controller. The controller is powered over USB.

      Saturn

      Take care when closing the controller. The white cable connector may press against the back shell. Shoulder buttons are tactile, not microswitches. Microswitch buttons aren't easy to find. Tested in Japanese controllers, USA model 2 controllers, and Retro-bit licensed wired controllers.

      Configuration

      SNES configuration video

      See following tables for controller specific combos.

      Change modes by holding down a button while plugging the USB cable

      Controller Mode NES SNES VB Genesis 6 Saturn
      XInput A A R-Dpad → A A
      Switch B B R-Dpad ↓ B B
      Direct Input/PS3 - Y R-Dpad ← X X
      PS4* - X R-Dpad ↑ Y -
      PS5** - - - - Y

      * Requires user-provided keys

      ** Requires authentication USB dongle

      Use button combos to activate virtual buttons or change which axis the D-Pad is mapped to:

      Shortcut NES SNES VB Genesis 6  Saturn
      Home =  Start + ↑ + Select Select Select Mode L
      Digital = Start + ↓ + Select Select Select Mode L
      Left Analog = Start + ← + Select Select Select Mode L
      Right Analog = Start + → + Select Select Select Mode L
        Turbo Function SNES
        Enable/Disable Button

        ← + Select + Button
        Increase Rate*

        ← + ↑ + Select
        Decrease Rate*

        ← + ↓ + Select

        * Turbo rate is global and applies to all buttons with turbo enabled

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          Customer Reviews

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          Truss
          Good Genesis PCB Controller

          DIY- The USB-C female pigtail cable was bit of a tight around the Retro-Bit Controller. But overall putting it together is really easy.

          **Out of the Box**
          Update Firmware- I hadn't tested the older version because I jumped to the latest version of GP2040-CE (v0.7.11) and ReflexCtrlSNES.uf2 was the older and auto-update version so I manually updated to ReflexCtrlGenesis6.uf2, there wasn't any deference besides the names.

          (Also once I done with updating the firmware and head over to steam and started up a game. I fully realized that the PCB has a LED light that was close to the dpad).

          Windows (without steam support)- Xbox 360 and Keyboard modes (mostly xbox 360) works and works well on emu but ps3 mode works but their is no button layout on Windows 11.

          Steam- Works and any controller layout works on their.

          PS5- needed authentication for ps5 console but it works as a wired ps4 controller for 8 min. And unlike the Switch mode, the ps5 lets you change your layout but the ps5 console only let me play ps4 games.

          PS3- Works well on ps3 mode well.

          Switch- the Nintendo Switch mode works.

          Turbo Mode- On Steam, I tried this mode on a fighting game, I can feel controls are as fast as a pressed on them when I increase the speed.

          Overall- This PCB controller is pretty good, just that its a bummer that I needed authentication for the ps5 but usually play on my pc. The shipping price for where I live was quiet steep. I wounder if there's gonna be a genesis 8 button version would be coming any time soon (or Bluetooth versions).

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          Mitch
          Saturn Version

          For anyone that is wondering, the saturn version works with the USB4Maple dreamcast adapter in d-input mode. It registers as an arcade stick in 240pTestSuite. My only complaint is the shoulder buttons are tough to press. I don't think that would be an issue on dreamcast since the extra two face buttons work as the triggers. I am very happy with this product as a DC controller.

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          Eric Reichman
          The 6 button controller we needed

          I have tested all of the 6 button controllers on the market for pc, this is the only one I recommend moving forward the close second is the 8bitdo Xbox 10 button controller.

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          Kevin

          It works great! Came as expected an gave a new life to a controller that was non functional.

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          Craig Maunsell
          Buy It

          Here is my long-overdue review of the SNES/SFC Reflex Ctrl. I absolutely love this board. It's my new go-to for using my favorite Super Famicom controller across various platforms, including MiSTer, PC, and Steamdeck. This controller is perfect for playing my favorite 2D platformers, whether they're new or old. I can't express enough how much I enjoy using a modern USB-C cable, which, along with incredibly low latency (less than 1ms), makes the experience seamless. Best of all, it's dongle-free! The Reflex Ctrl also offers a simple web GUI that allows you to customize your buttons and save your settings across all platforms directly to the board! It doesn't get any easier! Did I mention it can emulate a left or right analog stick for games frustratingly lacking d-pad support? Yeah, it's got that too. And switching modes is a breeze—just use a button combo, no need to access the web GUI. Overall, I give the SNES/SFC Reflex Ctrl 5 out of 5 stars. Given its price and rich feature set, I'll definitely consider purchasing more in the future.

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