4-Play Advanced
What Is the 4-Play Advanced?
The 4-Play Advanced is the latest evolution of the original 4-Play. It combines four Gamer-Pro Advanced (GPA) adapters into one powerful USB device, delivering faster performance, broader controller support, and modern USB features — all without breaking compatibility with your existing setup. Also perfect for new setups.
With the 4-Play Advanced, up to four players can play simultaneously on Windows, macOS, Linux, PS3, MiSTer, or nearly any USB-capable system, using almost any controller you prefer.
Thanks to its universal controller ports and adapter cables, the 4-Play Advanced supports a massive range of classic and modern console controllers — all through a single USB adapter.
A Quick Look Back: What Was the Original 4-Play?
The original 4-Play was a universal controller adapter built around a USB hub containing four Gamer-Pro adapters. It allowed up to four players to use a wide variety of console controllers on Windows, macOS, Linux, and PS3, all through adapter cables and a single USB connection.
The concept was solid — the 4-Play Advanced simply takes it further.
Compatibility (Drop-In Upgrade)
- Works with existing 4-Play software
- Uses the same USB ID — no reconfiguration required
- Same controller mappings and logic, just faster
- Compatible with 4-Play / Gamer-Pro adapter cables
If you’re already using a 4-Play, the upgrade is seamless.
Advantages Over the Original 4-Play
- XInput and HID support
- Fixed 1ms USB polling rate
- USB 2.0 High-Speed
- True Force Feedback ready
- No combo (rumble) fix required
In short: lower latency, better compatibility, and modern USB performance.
Value
The 4-Play Advanced is essentially four Gamer-Pro Advanced units in a single device — a combined value of $200 — with identical functionality in a cleaner, more efficient package.
Cable Bundles
- If you need more than 6 cables, the 10-pack is the best value
(around $7 per cable) - Adding multiple 10-packs does not increase shipping cost
Supported controllers (Full list here)
DB9 (Atari, Commodore, Sega Megadrive etc) Anything that fits
Dreamcast
Gamecube
Jaguar
N64
NES
PC-Engine
Pippin
PlayStation
Saturn
SNES
TurboGrafx-16/PCE
Vectrex
Wii
Quick Answers to Common Questions
Q: Is the 4-Play cheaper than buying Gamer-Pro adapters individually?
A: Yes. The 4-Play Advanced combines the functionality of four Gamer-Pro Advanced units, representing roughly a $200 value, at a lower overall cost.
Q: Are Bliss-Box adapters better than Raphnet, Mayflash, or Retro-Bit?
A: It depends on what you’re looking for:
- Yes, if you want one adapter that supports many different controller inputs, reducing the need to buy multiple adapters.
- Yes, if you prefer an adapter with advanced features and configuration options.
- Yes, if you want a single place to manage settings, instead of configuring multiple individual devices.
Q: Will this adapter work with my device?
A: Bliss-Box adapters are designed to work with any platform that supports USB HID or XInput. If you encounter a device or setup that doesn’t work as expected, contact us and we’ll help you get it running. And by extention any console when using the Bridge.
Our Money-Back Return Policy
We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. You may receive a full refund for any unsatisfied order within 15 days minus the shipping costs. Bliss-Box does not supply return shipment lables or refund shipping paid out. A restocking fee may occur for any non-defective refunds past the 15 days of the arrival shipment. You must return it with all original packaging. Please contact us for RMA eligibility for any defective items purchased on Bliss-Box’s page past 15 days. Any approved RMA within 90 days is covered free of charge. Any repair beyond 90 days cannot be covered. NOTICE: Bliss-Box cannot support or endorse any modified firmware. If you are running a custom or modified firmware it will void your warranty. Bliss-Box does not extend this return policy to any refurbished items.