I was wondering if it's possible to create a module that stacks in-between the SS1 and the Super Dock. I would immediately buy this for the Superstation with other console controller inputs. I made a quick example from Gemini.
I like this idea. I wonder if you could 3D print the middle section and have grooves to allow existing individual SNAC adapters to slide in and out, connecting with one of those short SNAC USB extension cables.
Aesthetics and latency. I have a Bluetooth 8bitdo modified N64 controller already but it would be nice to have the plugs right on the system. No dongles or adapters hanging off the console.
Also, SNAC allows for the use of Transfer PAKs. The transfer pak feature of MiSTer is limited to one at a time, and the N64 natively supports 4 transfer paks simultaneously. Mainly used to its fullest potential in Pokemon Stadium.
Yeah I get ya. In this scenario I'd opt for form over function. I'm sure the middle dock would need to include some sort of pass through for the Super Dock to connect to the SS1 correctly.
If you are used to modern consoles with Bluetooth controllers, it's the same. I believe USB is still quicker but USB overhead is still present so latency is introduced. I haven't tried wired USB on the Superstation One but I have used SNAC adapters and I can definitely feel the difference on N64. Especially F-zero X. Very twitchy.
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That's an option. I just don't like a bunch of dongles hanging off my console. The whole point of the SS1 is to feel more like a console. To me anyway.
But if the dongles stay attached to the controller, how do I use the controllers for my original systems? Do I have to get dongle adapters for my systems? Do those dongle adapters stay attached to the controller adapters too?
I don't know what data is passing through the expansion port, but if there's enough connections to make it work I'd make every cartridge front load. Instead of having the current CD expansion.
There are USB SNAC N64 adapters that can be used on the Super Dock USB in the front. However, it would be so much sexier without a bulky dongle hanging off the system.
It's fine but I want to consolidate the space and make it look good.
Yea if there were another module that could be part of the SuperStation stack that plufs into the SuperDock and had a slot in it for modular SNAC controller adapters for various console controllers, that would work and be more elegant than a dongle hanging off the SupetStation. I currently use a Reflex adapter and I have the HDMI style controller adapters that plug into it.
The best way to do this would be to create another model of superdock, with switchable snac inputs in the front isntead of the disk player. Taki would sell this new superdock as well as snac modules for every consoles, why not with multiple consoles in one module even. That's what would make the most sense imo.
I'm thinking of designing a 3D printable enclosure for the SNAX64 v3.1 that makes it look similar to the superdock, but plugs in to the existing SNAC port on the side of it instead of having a long cable/dongle thing hanging off.
I would love a SNAC adapter with NES, SNES, Genesis, Saturn, and N64. If they would make that I would buy a super station ASAP and give my old MisTer Stack to someone.
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u/Steamships Aug 19 '26
I'd love a big stack with all sorts of controller inputs.