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From console to controller: The evolution of the NES’s iconic gamepad

In 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) redefined home gaming, but its innovations meant nothing without a way to control them. The console’s innovative architecture, as explored in console ...
Complex

The Evolution of the Nintendo Controller

It's finally here: Nintendo's Wii U is coming to the world on Sunday. It's been a long time coming, but the wait isn't really for the games: Ever since we saw that gamepad—that weird, freakish, ...
SlashGear

10 Of The Strangest Nintendo Controllers We've Ever Seen

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Video game controllers have evolved a lot since their initial introduction. In fact, the first gamepads used to translate user input into ...
GameSpot

Switch Online NES Controllers Are Nearly 50% Off Right Now

Nintendo Switch Online members have access to a deep catalog of classic NES titles, including Metroid, Donkey Kong, and the original Super Mario Bros. Playing those games with your standard Joy-Con or ...
The Verge

You can add wireless controller support to the NES through its unused expansion port

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. RetroTime’s NES Hub brings Bluetooth to Nintendo’s classic console with an easy DIY upgrade. RetroTime’s NES Hub ...