If the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) has a big flaw, aside from being out of stock in many places, it's those darn controller cables. Some put forward theories for why the cables are so short, but in reality it's possibly just a silly design decision.
In any case, third-parties have been keen to step into the breach - 8Bitdo released a wireless controller, while those seeking to use original NES pads may be interested in an upcoming Retro Fighters adapter. Accessories companies, in theory, have the expertise to support the NES Mini as its controllers use the same connectors as Wii Classic Controllers.
It's with that in mind Retro-Bit has revealed a wired and wireless NES-style controller at CES 2017, each compatible as Classic Controllers and with the NES Mini.
The wired version is due out in February and includes a 10 foot cable, with a price of $9.99. The wireless pad (pictured above) is due in March and will cost $19.99.
The big test with controllers, of course, is how they feel when playing. It'll be interesting to see if these will be up to standard.
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If only this had been there from the get-go. Or at the very least a longer cable on the original controller.
8Bitdo is the only way to go for any 3rd party retro Bluetooth controllers. Hands down the best out there in build and linkability
I really love the NES Mini controller as is (aside from cable length of course), it's one of my favourite parts about the system. Unless those controllers feel as good if not better, I'm not that interested.
I may get this one, especially considering it has only two buttons. Makers of the four-button layout usually cant them to 45 degrees, which I feel is too much.
I always hate the offset A and B button on 3rd party controllers. Maybe its just me and my entire family, but we used our thumb tip on the b button and the lower ball of the thumb tip to hit a to do a mario b-run and jump/take off as raccoon mario. The offset buttons actually make this harder to do!
@KirbyTheVampire just get a £3 extension from ebay. job done.
@teamshortcut ive seen their others on test and they are supposed to feel just like the originals as aree their snes ones.
@bolt05 Yeah it's BS. If they are going to offset them, at least do it in the direction your thumb is naturally aligned. They felt the need to change a part of controller that worked just fine, into something that makes playing a pain. They killed a buyer in me.
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