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frontpagedoublehelixx | Staff posted Jul 21, 2024 6:10 PM
+ Free S&H on $50+at Nintendo
Deal Details
Nintendo Store offers Nintendo Switch Online Members: 2-Pack Nintendo Entertainment System Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch on sale for $47.99. Shipping is free on $50+ orders, otherwise it is is $6.99.
Product Features:
- Note: To purchase this item, you must have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (learn more).
Product Features:
- Set of two Nintendo Entertainment System Wireless Controllers ideal for playing classic NES games solo, competitively or cooperatively (compatible with other Switch games/software, extent of in-game functionality will vary depending on button requirements assigned within each title).
- Click here to see the full list of classic NES games included as part of your Nintendo Switch Online paid membership
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery (clips to standard Nintendo Switch console's Joy-Cons ports
- Important Note for Nintendo Switch Lite console owners:
- These controllers can be paired and used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch Lite. However, a standard (non-"Lite" model) Nintendo Switch console with detached Joy-Con is required to charge the controllers using the Joy-Con attachment ports.
- A stand-alone Joy-Con charging stand (sold separately) may be used instead if you do not have access to a standard Switch console.
Editor's Notes
Written by jimmytx | Staff- About this deal:
- This deal is $12 less (20% savings) than the retail list price of $59.99.
- Limit 4 allowed purchases on this item per Nintendo account.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Valid through July 31, 2024 or while supplies last.
- About this store:
- Nintendo Warranty and Service Information here.
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Nintendo Store offers Nintendo Switch Online Members: 2-Pack Nintendo Entertainment System Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch on sale for $47.99. Shipping is free on $50+ orders, otherwise it is is $6.99.
Product Features:
- Note: To purchase this item, you must have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (learn more).
Product Features:
- Set of two Nintendo Entertainment System Wireless Controllers ideal for playing classic NES games solo, competitively or cooperatively (compatible with other Switch games/software, extent of in-game functionality will vary depending on button requirements assigned within each title).
- Click here to see the full list of classic NES games included as part of your Nintendo Switch Online paid membership
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery (clips to standard Nintendo Switch console's Joy-Cons ports
- Important Note for Nintendo Switch Lite console owners:
- These controllers can be paired and used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch Lite. However, a standard (non-"Lite" model) Nintendo Switch console with detached Joy-Con is required to charge the controllers using the Joy-Con attachment ports.
- A stand-alone Joy-Con charging stand (sold separately) may be used instead if you do not have access to a standard Switch console.
Editor's Notes
Written by jimmytx | Staff- About this deal:
- This deal is $12 less (20% savings) than the retail list price of $59.99.
- Limit 4 allowed purchases on this item per Nintendo account.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Valid through July 31, 2024 or while supplies last.
- About this store:
- Nintendo Warranty and Service Information here.
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Top Comments
The problem is that although they establish a Bluetooth connection, the buttons are mapped incorrectly or not at all at least in Android devices. The same is true for SNES switch controllers.
Another potential issue is that they only charge with a joycon charger not with a USB port.
You would need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription for buying these controllers in the first place, and unfortunately for playing any classic NES games.
Ah, memories
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The problem is that although they establish a Bluetooth connection, the buttons are mapped incorrectly or not at all at least in Android devices. The same is true for SNES switch controllers.
Another potential issue is that they only charge with a joycon charger not with a USB port.
You would need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription for buying these controllers in the first place, and unfortunately for playing any classic NES games.
I assume that android is the limitation here and that any desktop OS like Windows/Linux based shouldn't have an issue remapping Bluetooth controller buttons.
Just so you are aware there is another application for them where an online subscription isn't needed.
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Just so you are aware there is another application for them where an online subscription isn't needed.
However, on Android TV, Chromecast, etc, which I primarily use emulators to play games with family, the Nintendo controllers cannot be remapped and are unable the navigate the UI, unlike every single bluetooth controller out there.
My point is that Nintendo, somewhat similar to Apple, intentionally handicaps their hardware in exchange for increased sale of their online subscription and keeping users in "the ecosystem".
However, on Android TV, Chromecast, etc, which I primarily use emulators to play games with family, the Nintendo controllers cannot be remapped and are unable the navigate the UI, unlike every single bluetooth controller out there.
My point is that Nintendo, somewhat similar to Apple, intentionally handicaps their hardware in exchange for increased sale of their online subscription and keeping users in "the ecosystem".
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