The NES Advantage was easily one of the most memorable peripherals for the NES, bringing arcade like controls and some convenient features, like turbo buttons. Now that the NES Mini is out, it was only a matter of time before third party companies (or maybe even Nintendo itself) got around to releasing a new version that would work with the microconsole. EMiO delivered this with 'The Edge' Joystick, but it forgot one key detail: compatibility with the console itself.
You read that right, the EMiO Edge does not work with the NES Mini, even though it was made for it and comes with a cheat code book for the games that it features. It does work with the Wii and Wii U Virtual Consoles, however, so it's not completely useless. EMiO has been quick to take it off store shelves and recalls have already been issued, but it's certainly torpedoed consumer faith in this particular product if it ever tries to relaunch a functioning model.
What do you think? Did you happen to buy one of these? How do you think it went into production without anybody noticing this problem? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Wish you could step back from that Edge my friend.
Someone has released the ability to hook up a NES controller to a NES Classic (Or Wii controller if you really think about it) I was thinking of picking up two of these an hooking up my NES original Joystick to test it out.
@dronesplitter You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
I read about this a couple of days ago on the Amazon reviews, pretty hilarious really. How does a product actually make it that far without anyone realising it doesnt actually work. its a shame as i wanted one, i hope they get them working.
I guess they assumed it worked with Wii and Wii U so would work with the mini but had no console to test it with.
If there's ever a sign you shouldn't buy from this firm: this is it. No PR spin or relaunch can hide the fact that they DIDN'T TEST IT.
Maybe they couldn't secure a Mini NES in the first place...
How the f*** did this happen?!
Ha! Well done those please
Well that's awkward.
Seems strange that it would work with virtual console games and not with this when the classic controller (which it was most likely developed from) apparently does both without a problem... makes me wonder if Nintendo has found some way of preventing the use of third party controllers.
Perhaps they have been developing this for the Switch to prevent JoyCon knock-offs and decided to include it in this because they could.
Oh, dear. It's never fun to be kept at a disadvantage.
First the wireless Nyko one doesn't work, and now this. Oh well, at least it's not as bad as the plastic WiiMote accessory craze.
But this does confuse me. So the NES Mini controllers work as Classic Controllers, and Classic Controllers work with the NES Mini? If both controllers work with both systems, then why wouldn't this one do the same? I just assumed the NES Mini controller had the same insides as a Classic Controller, just without the joysticks and shoulder buttons.
Interestingly, actual Advantage controllers apparently won't work with adapters designed to let you connect NES pads to Wii remotes, so I wonder if it has something to do with the physical size of the controllers. But then this EMiO stick supposedly DOES work with a Wii remote. Hmm. Perhaps someone with a NES Mini might also have a Wii compatible Madcatz or Hori arcade stick they could test.
EMiO? The Edge? You guys are making this way to easy.
WAKE ME UP INSIDE
I CAN'T WAKE UP
WAKE ME UP INSIDE
Easy. They could not get a NES Mini to test it.
That is a pretty big screw up. I am sure someone got fired for this.
Wait what? That's just hilariously stupid.
Huh? Not compatible with itself ?
Big disaster then...
I would say their testing department sucks.... But I'm pretty sure with this is almost non-existant.
If there is a moment to use "you had One job", is this.
I've been using mine with 8bitdo Retro Receivers with an actual NES. I love it. Sad to hear it won't work with the classic edition.
I actually heard about this back on the NES mini's release date, seems pretty ridiculous they forgot one of the most important parts to the controller
That's weird. The Wii classic controller works with NES Mini, so it should just emulate that. What did they do to mess it up?
I shall try and hook up my Neo Geo 2 stick with Wii connector to the NES Mini very shortly. Too bad the connectors are too large to have 2 connected at the same time.
The box on the NES Classic Controllers state they won't work on Wii or Wii U.
Lol!
I mean, based on what we knew, it wasn't an unreasonable assumption that a controller that a Wii or Wii U recognized as a Classic Controller would work on the NES Mini, considering Classic Controllers work on it and Nintendo has never used technology to block third-party controllers on any of their consoles. Would have been a good idea to test them out on actual hardware before release, but if Nintendo wasn't providing any prerelease Minis, were third parties all supposed to skip release date on the off-chance that Nintendo would, without any announcement, start checking for some DRM they apparently put in their controllers ten years ago that's laid dormant and unused for two entire console generations?
I want to know what's going on here. Like, why even let people use first-party Classic Controllers, even programming the console to recognize the Home button as Reset, when you put the ports so close together that Player 1 can't use a Classic Controller without physically modifying the plug? Why lie and say that the NES controllers can't be used on a Wii or Wii U but never mention that the NES Mini only takes first-party controllers?
This is why I ordered the cords that let you use the original NES controllers instead...got a ton of those, including an Advantage and an NES Max..
'the edge'
CAN YOU SEE ALL OF ME
WALK INTO MY MYSTERY
STEP INSIDE AND HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE
Supposedly, the company has issued a statement asking that all who purchase contact them. Their is a "workaround" of a dongle or attachment that they reportedly "forgot" to include in package. Check the net for details.
Aw man and I wanted to use EMiO's the Edge while I listened to My Chemical Romance. ;(...
@chardir I'm pretty sure it has to do with the power output to the controller port of the NES mini. This thing has lights and variable turbo settings. Probably needs to draw more power than is output by the ports. Same reason the wireless controllers most likely don't work as well.
Emio is sending out FREE kits
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This will work
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