--- product_id: 30671589 title: "8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for Original NES, Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers" brand: "8bitdo" price: "₱2537" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "8 Bitdo" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/30671589-8bitdo-bluetooth-retro-receiver-for-original-nes-compatible-with-dualshock store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Virtually lag-free gameplay Wireless NES controller freedom Broad multi-controller Bluetooth compatibility 8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for Original NES, Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers **Brand:** 8bitdo **Price:** ₱2537 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Level up your NES with wireless wizardry—because classic never goes out of style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for Original NES, Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers by 8bitdo - **How much does it cost?** ₱2537 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/30671589-8bitdo-bluetooth-retro-receiver-for-original-nes-compatible-with-dualshock) ## Best For - 8bitdo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 8bitdo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lag? What Lag?:** Experience near-zero latency for smooth, uninterrupted retro gameplay that keeps you in the zone. - • **Multiplayer Made Modern:** Use two Retro Receivers simultaneously for epic wireless multiplayer sessions that bring friends together. - • **Plug, Pair, Play Instantly:** Effortless Bluetooth pairing right out of the box—no complicated setup, just pure gaming joy. - • **Cut the Cord, Keep the Classic:** Transform your original NES into a wireless gaming powerhouse with seamless Bluetooth connectivity. - • **One Receiver, Endless Controllers:** Supports DualShock 3/4, Switch Joy-Cons, Wiimote, and more—play your way with next-gen controllers on vintage hardware. ## Overview The 8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver plugs into your original NES, enabling wireless play with a wide range of Bluetooth controllers including DualShock 3/4, Switch Joy-Cons, and Wiimote. It delivers virtually lag-free performance and supports multiplayer via dual receivers. Perfect for retro enthusiasts seeking modern convenience without sacrificing authentic gameplay. ## Description The Retro Receiver is a Bluetooth receiver that you plug into your original NES. It allows you to play your NES wirelessly with any original NES model, the Analogue Nt and even other aftermarket NES systems. With the Retro Receiver, not only can you play your NES wirelessly with any 8Bitdo controller or arcade stick: but you can even use wireless next gen controllers, too. Review: Great investment if you already own a compatible controller - I've owned the 8bit NES 30 Pro for over a year now, and it was always a great controller, but now that I have this Retro Receiver, it's nearing perfection. The greatest feature of this device is the ability to use it as a Bluetooth receiver for the NES. Some reviews have reported firmware issues, but right out of the packaging, I was easily playing Castlevania III wirelessly with minimal lag. Everything worked exactly as you would expect with the original controller, but with a few enhancements, including the improved form factor of the NES 30 Pro and the addition of turbo buttons. Pairing my controller to the receiver was very easy. Once I was satisfied that it works well on the NES, I decided to see how it would work as a Bluetooth Receiver on my PC, and the results here were also quite satisfying and addressed one of the few problems I had with the NES 30 Pro. I have never managed to get the controller working correctly on my PC other than when plugged into the USB port. My PC would always recognize it as a keyboard. Thankfully, when pairing the controller with the Retro Receiver, it functions as a gamepad, and it even supports X-Input by default. I would have been happy to have had it recognized as a generic gamepad, and the support for X-input puts it over the top. Besides the NES30 Pro, I also tested the Wiimote and the DS4, and every feature that I have mentioned seems to be true of them as well. and I really think that is probably the tip of the iceberg. Even if you don't have an NES, this might be worth checking out just as an alternative to the X360 controller for Windows, as it makes the experience so easy. No work arounds or USB cables. Simple Bluetooth pairing right out of the packaging translated to a format that most games will support. My only complaints with this receiver are that it seems to only support one device at a time, which is different than what was advertised and that I can't use it on my other retro consoles, but I will definitely be looking into the SNES receiver that they've created, and any any others that may be on the way, as this has exceeded all my expectations. I had to backorder the item, but it ended up shipping before the original expected date, and it was well worth the wait. I am exceedingly happy with the results thus far. Review: What a great invention that I've waited years to come about! - What's the biggest hangup for older consoles in the modern setup? Well really there are two. Getting a video connection to modern TV's and connecting controllers wirelessly so that no one (including animals) trips over the controller cables potentially hurting themselves or tearing up the video equipment. Well 8BitDo has solved the wireless controller issue brilliantly. I read another reviewer say that the Bluetooth dongle is a ripoff because the 2.4 GHz controller comes with a dongle instead of being sold separately. I mean absolutely no disrespect to that reviewer and if you want the 2.4GHz controller and dongle I'm certain that that combo works well as I have had to purchase that combo for some of the other consoles I own. But 8BitDo has actually done something very smart and very generous. By not linking the Bluetooth dongle with a controller they are actually giving you great freedom and an inexpensive way to get more life out of both the dongle and any controller purchase. You can actually purchase Bluetooth dongles for NES and SNES. And you can then attach to them with the same Bluetooth Controller. For example I purchased the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ controller and it can connect via Bluetooth to both my NES and SNES, and my Nintendo Switch (great for the NES and SNES retro consoles inside the Switch). The controller connects to more than that, but by making the Bluetooth dongles for both retro consoles I now have the best of both worlds. One controller for both consoles. And it works absolutely great. I recommend you follow the instructions and upgrade the dongles as soon as you get them. The instructions are very clear. You have to hold the pair button down as you attach the USB cable to your computer and make certain the light is green. Otherwise if it flashes blue its trying to pair and won't update. My dongles came with the 1.10 beta still loaded as their firmware. But after a really fast and easy update they plugged in, paired with my controller, and I was playing The Legend of Zelda once again and loving it in a very comfortable chair from across the room. I highly recommend these dongles. In fact I bought a couple more dongles since I have an original NES in two different rooms and now I don't have to shuffle dongles back and forth. Well worth the purchase price. ## Features - System Compatibility: Use wireless controllers on your original NES system - 8BitDo controller compatibility: partial 8BitDo Bluetooth Controllers and arcade stick (Not for Xbox Edititon). - Controller compatibility: DualShock 3, DualShock 4, DualShock 4 Pro, Switch Pro, Switch Joy-con, Wii Mote, Wii U Pro and more. - Virtually lag-free - Compatible with two Retro Receivers for multiplayer player games - 【Note】Xbox Bluetooth controllers on the latest firmware released in Sep, 2021 are NOT supported any longer, due to their bluetooth change from Classic to BLE. And NOT compatible with 8BitDo NEOGEO Controller and Arcade Stick for XBOX. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01DJB43R2 | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,574 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #38 in NES Accessories #167 in GEM Box Microconsole | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (508) | | Date First Available | April 25, 2016 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.12 ounces | | Item model number | RETRO RECEIVER | | Manufacturer | 8Bitdo | | Product Dimensions | 5.91 x 4.69 x 0.91 inches; 1.12 ounces | | Release date | April 25, 2016 | | Type of item | Video Game | ## Images ![8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for Original NES, Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z5rIjW-fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great investment if you already own a compatible controller *by M***E on August 18, 2016* I've owned the 8bit NES 30 Pro for over a year now, and it was always a great controller, but now that I have this Retro Receiver, it's nearing perfection. The greatest feature of this device is the ability to use it as a Bluetooth receiver for the NES. Some reviews have reported firmware issues, but right out of the packaging, I was easily playing Castlevania III wirelessly with minimal lag. Everything worked exactly as you would expect with the original controller, but with a few enhancements, including the improved form factor of the NES 30 Pro and the addition of turbo buttons. Pairing my controller to the receiver was very easy. Once I was satisfied that it works well on the NES, I decided to see how it would work as a Bluetooth Receiver on my PC, and the results here were also quite satisfying and addressed one of the few problems I had with the NES 30 Pro. I have never managed to get the controller working correctly on my PC other than when plugged into the USB port. My PC would always recognize it as a keyboard. Thankfully, when pairing the controller with the Retro Receiver, it functions as a gamepad, and it even supports X-Input by default. I would have been happy to have had it recognized as a generic gamepad, and the support for X-input puts it over the top. Besides the NES30 Pro, I also tested the Wiimote and the DS4, and every feature that I have mentioned seems to be true of them as well. and I really think that is probably the tip of the iceberg. Even if you don't have an NES, this might be worth checking out just as an alternative to the X360 controller for Windows, as it makes the experience so easy. No work arounds or USB cables. Simple Bluetooth pairing right out of the packaging translated to a format that most games will support. My only complaints with this receiver are that it seems to only support one device at a time, which is different than what was advertised and that I can't use it on my other retro consoles, but I will definitely be looking into the SNES receiver that they've created, and any any others that may be on the way, as this has exceeded all my expectations. I had to backorder the item, but it ended up shipping before the original expected date, and it was well worth the wait. I am exceedingly happy with the results thus far. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a great invention that I've waited years to come about! *by J***S on February 22, 2020* What's the biggest hangup for older consoles in the modern setup? Well really there are two. Getting a video connection to modern TV's and connecting controllers wirelessly so that no one (including animals) trips over the controller cables potentially hurting themselves or tearing up the video equipment. Well 8BitDo has solved the wireless controller issue brilliantly. I read another reviewer say that the Bluetooth dongle is a ripoff because the 2.4 GHz controller comes with a dongle instead of being sold separately. I mean absolutely no disrespect to that reviewer and if you want the 2.4GHz controller and dongle I'm certain that that combo works well as I have had to purchase that combo for some of the other consoles I own. But 8BitDo has actually done something very smart and very generous. By not linking the Bluetooth dongle with a controller they are actually giving you great freedom and an inexpensive way to get more life out of both the dongle and any controller purchase. You can actually purchase Bluetooth dongles for NES and SNES. And you can then attach to them with the same Bluetooth Controller. For example I purchased the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ controller and it can connect via Bluetooth to both my NES and SNES, and my Nintendo Switch (great for the NES and SNES retro consoles inside the Switch). The controller connects to more than that, but by making the Bluetooth dongles for both retro consoles I now have the best of both worlds. One controller for both consoles. And it works absolutely great. I recommend you follow the instructions and upgrade the dongles as soon as you get them. The instructions are very clear. You have to hold the pair button down as you attach the USB cable to your computer and make certain the light is green. Otherwise if it flashes blue its trying to pair and won't update. My dongles came with the 1.10 beta still loaded as their firmware. But after a really fast and easy update they plugged in, paired with my controller, and I was playing The Legend of Zelda once again and loving it in a very comfortable chair from across the room. I highly recommend these dongles. In fact I bought a couple more dongles since I have an original NES in two different rooms and now I don't have to shuffle dongles back and forth. Well worth the purchase price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***N on October 24, 2024* Exactamente lo que necesitaba !!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - 8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for Original NES, Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers - 8BitDo SNES SFC Wireless Bluetooth Retro Receiver Adapter Compatible with DualShock 3, DualShock 4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, Switch Joy-Cons, Switch Pro Bluetooth Controllers - 8Bitdo Retro Bluetooth Receiver for The Original Sega Genesis and Mega Drive --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/30671589-8bitdo-bluetooth-retro-receiver-for-original-nes-compatible-with-dualshock](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/30671589-8bitdo-bluetooth-retro-receiver-for-original-nes-compatible-with-dualshock) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*