Controller:Nintendo Entertainment System Controller
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| Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller | |
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- Also known as NES Controller.
Key points
- Requires adapter to connect to PC.
- Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see XInput wrappers) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.
Inputs
- 4 × digital buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, sᴛᴀʀᴛ, sᴇʟᴇᴄᴛ
- 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
- Microphone (Famicom Controller II version)
Controller variations
Famicom Controller
Nintendo Famicom Controller II with microphone.
- The original model Famicom features two game controllers, both of which are hardwired to the back of the console. The second controller, Famicom Controller II, lacks the sᴛᴀʀᴛ and sᴇʟᴇᴄᴛ buttons, but features a small microphone. The earliest produced Famicom units have square 𝐀 and 𝐁 buttons. This was changed to the circular designs because of the square buttons being caught in the controller casing when pressed down and glitches within the hardware causing the system to freeze occasionally while playing a game.
NES Classic Controller
- In 2016 Nintendo released replica of the original NES Controller - NES Classic Controller which is designed for use with the Nintendo Entertainment System - NES Classic Edition. It can also be plugged into a Wii Remote controller, so it's possible to use it with Virtual Console NES games on Wii or Wii U console and works with their adapters.
- Controller's cord is short, only 0.91 m (3-foot).
Famicom Classic Controller
- The controllers for the Japanese version are hardwired into the console just like in the original Famicom, so they cannot be used in conjunction with the Wii or PC.
- The microphone on the Player 2 controller is cosmetic only and does not work.
NES Controller for 'Nintendo Switch Online'
- NES controllers were released to support Nintendo Switch Online games.
- Controllers are supported on PC through reWASD application. See more.
Famicom for 'Nintendo Switch Online'
- Famicom controllers were released to support Nintendo Switch Online games.
- Controllers are supported on PC through reWASD application. See more.
- Second controller has functional built-in microphone.
- Microphone is not supported outside Nintendo Switch environment yet.
Use with PC platforms
Windows
XInput wrapping
- Acting as native DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.
Hardware
Mayflash NES Controller Adapter
- Connects NES or SNES controller.
- Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
- Two players can play simultaneously.
- Compatible with PS3 console.
USB NES RetroPort v2
- Works with standard controllers (original, Max, dogbone) and now PowerGlove, PowerPad, and Vaus gamepads.
- No drivers to install or update.
Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro
- Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
Steam
- Can be recognized as Xbox 360 controller but after manual assignment. Controller cannot be found in Supported Controller Database, so Steam recognizes it as standard DirectInput device.
Support In Games
- Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Games with microphone support
- Famicom Controller II version has built-in microphone. Unfortunately, NES/Famicom emulators does not implemented microphones support yet.[1]
- Famicom Controller II for 'Nintendo Switch Online' has microphone's full support. See more.
- List of Famicom games with microphone support
| Supported games | Notes |
|---|---|
| Apple Town Monogatari[2] | |
| Bakushou!! Jinsei Gekijou | |
| Bakushou!! Jinsei Gekijou 2 | |
| Bokosuka Wars | |
| Doraemon | |
| Family Basic | |
| Kamen Rider Club | |
| Kid Icarus | (jp. Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami) |
| Kid Niki: Radical Ninja | (jp. Kaiketsu Yanchamaru) |
| Raid on Bungeling Bay | (jp. Raid on Bungeling Bay) |
| SD Kamen Rider | |
| Star Luster | |
| Star Soldier | |
| Super Chinese 2 | |
| Super Pitfall II | (jp. Atlantis no Nazo) |
| Takeshi no Chousenjou | |
| The Legend of Zelda | (jp. Zelda no Densetsu: The Hyrule Fantasy) |
Games with Nintendo button prompts
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- The controller's button positions and colors, and the amount of buttons, differ considerably from those of other Nintendo controllers. As such, the list below should be treated with some caution.
- Please note, that this is only list for games that offer Nintendo button prompts.
- Some may require use of Switch Pro Controller emulation. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Other information
Technical information
Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro Adapter
- Standard mapping:
| Controller button | Button label and axis |
|---|---|
| A | Button 2 |
| B | Button 1 |
| Select | Button 5 |
| Start | Button 6 |
| D-pad up | POV up |
| D-pad down | POV down |
| D-pad left | POV left |
| D-pad right | POV right |