Customers regard the quality and ease of use of The Edge Joystick for NES Classic Edition very favorably, with many appreciating its improved feel and enhanced gameplay experience for classic titles. However, some users experienced issues with lag and compatibility, particularly with certain games. The extended cord length was also a positive feature for many. While some reported responsiveness issues, the overall feedback highlights a product that largely delivers a satisfying retro gaming experience.
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Controller quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Just Like You Remember
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Works just like I remember, which is to say good for some games, not so good for others. It's amazing to see how far controllers have come since the NES heyday, but this one stays true, good and bad, to the original.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nostalgic
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I'm really enjoying the retro NES & Super NES. This feels just like the original and built well for $20.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buy
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Works well on the NES game system. It makes game's like Packman much easier.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's worth buying just for the memories
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This is not the same size as the original, its smaller and it weighs nothing, almost feels cheap. It's comes with a different interchangeable knob for the joystick also. I like it plus it brings me back to my childhood.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great nostalgia...a little clunky though.
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I first bought this with the NES Classic first came out in November and got one of the batch that wasn't compatible with the Classic. So I returned that one and finally got one of the new ones that is compatible. Everything works great, but don't plan on standing and playing at the same time with this. You defitnetly want to be sitting down when using it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Old School
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I picked this up for $20 and it works well with the NES Classic. Not a must have but fun for certain games and cool replica.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Response time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for Pac-Man
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Great for playing Pac-Man and street fighter a little late on the reaction
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Version two of The Edge joystick
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Apparently the first run of this item had compatibility problems with the NES Mini, so look for the V2 designation on the box by the barcode. Cool throwback item, about as comfortable as the original. Comes with two choices of knobs for the stick, one spherical and one "bat" shaped, a nice touch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Much needed to play my classic Nes, Just like it used to be
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely Awesome
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This is an awesome look alike of the old NES Advantage. The feel is amazing and the old school clicking sound makes it official. That noise brought back so many great memories. You will. It be disappointed with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for true NES enthusiast
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Comes with an extra long cord to make it easy to use. Also includes 2 different handle/sticks you can select to use and switch back and forth with. Absolutely love mine, Pac Man is much easier with this joystick.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2nd one.
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Bought twice. Returned the first because of the horrible reviews. Bought it again because I found one sitting on a shelf and it looks so cool. It’s not as bad as everyone says but it is no original nes advantage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Sadly, does not connect to NES Classic :-(
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I was so happy when i received my controller that emulates a very similar joystick that i used as a kid... only to find out that it does not integrate with the NES Classic. It definitely connects as the turbo buttons even light up but none of the buttons work. I made sure to follow the instructions and I tried every possible connection combination to no avail. I will be returning this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Just OK
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Just OK, I had one of the originals for my original Nintendo, this is not as good, feels kind of cheap and not very responsive, but OK for a kid
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Controller quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Controller
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I remember having one of these as a kid with my original NES so I had to have one for my mini. Works great just like the original.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It works but is cheap
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The controller works well but the build quality is low. It is also really loud when you you move the joy stick.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Joystick
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Huge joystick has an arcade feel to it. Happy it has a longer cord than what came with the nes classic.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great controller.
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This is just like the one I used to have when I was younger and it makes my game play a lot better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for the price....
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Does what it advertises. I use this with the nes mini, but prefer to use wireless controller instead. Ergonomics are good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great joystick
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easy to handle. makes game play easier. enhances play.