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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1087 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the long cord length and the functionality as positive aspects of the Wired Controller for NES Classic Edition, finding it to be a good, affordable option that works well for multiplayer gaming and provides a familiar feel. However, some customers express concerns about the controller's perceived lower quality compared to the original and report experiencing occasional lag or response time issues. The overall experience appears to be a mixed bag, with strong opinions on both sides.

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    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality. Must have if you purchase the classic system due to it only coming with my controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These controllers work well with the NES Classic Edition. I have not had any issues so far even though they are not OEM controllers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NES controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Need a second controller for the game system. Had a longer cord than the one that came with the game. Which was great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Copy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller is just like the original nes classic controller. No lag and button are exact copies. Only issue is boring appearance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good, with a fault

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this controller because I couldn't find the official Nintendo controller. Overall I'm happy with it because it allows me to have 2 players, but the buttons are louder when pressed than the Nintendo version. I think the buttons are a little more raised also, meaning you can't press them quite as rapidly as the stock controller, which can affect your timing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So Close

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is almost perfect. the cable length is great though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NES Controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the cord reaches perfectly to my couch. Definitely going to get another once since the one from the console is only 2 feet long

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good 2nd controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this long after original controller was discontinued and works great. I like the black buttons much better than the red

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sister happy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a solution to my problem with my daughters arguing over the one remote and it gives them length to move around

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    BEST BUY for NES Classic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does the job just fine. Perfect for playing co-op with the wife.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, compatible with the system. Seems to last well so far, no complaints

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NES mini controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Grab em while you can being that the NES mini is now discontinued!! These perform well no problem and cord is a reasonable length!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great controller for the nes classic game system. The cord is more than long enough to suit your needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Available

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best thing that can be said for the Insignia brand controller for the NES Mini is that they are available and obtainable (which the actual Nintendo version is not at this point). The d-pad doesn't feel quite as sensitive but it is serviceable. Overall, the build quality is very good. I'd recommend it, considering the low cost and actual availability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well and has a ridiculously long cord which is great compared to the short cord on the controller that comes with the system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good option

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not quite as good, but still works well. A nice affordable option

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was anxious about this controller, but I needed a second one quickly. This product looks and feels like the original. We love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Long Cable Helps Alot

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can I say. These controllers work as expected. I appreciate the long cables so that you don't have to be so close to the TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Solution to NES Shortcoming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The biggest problem with the NES is the nearly unudable 3 ft cord. This solves the problem. Works well. No complaint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as expected!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The super long cable helps for sure. Everything else works as expected compared to the classic yet modernized NES

    I would recommend this to a friend