Humble Bazooka Revives Saturn 3D Controller Bluetooth Adapter Project

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Humble Bazooka Revives Saturn 3D Controller Bluetooth Adapter Project

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Humble Bazooka Revives Saturn 3D Controller Bluetooth Adapter—And It’s Better Than Ever

Remember that elusive Bluetooth adapter for the Saturn 3D controller? It’s back—and this time, Dave of Humble Bazooka isn’t cutting corners.

The BLE Shift 3D, first teased in 2022 and revived in late 2024, hit a snag during testing: a finicky power button circuit. Rather than ship a buggy product, Dave paused development to redesign and refine—something he admits took longer than expected. But now? “Testing is going well,” he wrote in his March 7 dev log, with final touches on firmware and battery life taking priority.

Battery life is still TBA, but prototypes are hitting 7–8 hours—and he’s aiming for a solid 6+ in the final version. As for the housing? He’s asking fans to weigh in on whether to go with quick-turn 3D-printed enclosures or premium (but delay-inducing) injection-molded shells, which could add 3–4 months to the timeline.

Why all the wait? A perfect storm of tariffs, a workshop move, and supply chain chaos derailed progress in 2025—but things are stabilizing now, and development’s back on track.

Fun fact: This isn’t Dave’s first Saturn Bluetooth rodeo. His Saturn BT adapter—released in 2023—has already won fans for its near-zero-latency performance.

Stay tuned: Feedback and updates are welcome on his Bluesky, X/Twitter, and elsewhere. Saturn fans, your wireless future is almost here. 🎮🔋