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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Multiplayer

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth it

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

    def have to have a second controller. A lot of the games are 2 player games.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok controller

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

    This controller will work with the impossible to find NES Classic Edition and should work with the Wii and Wii U. Doesn't have has nice of feel as the actual Nintendo controller and the buttons tends to stick a little bit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    Love being able to have 2 controllers. Makes it much easier to play with my daughter

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Bought video game for kids needed extra controller works great kids love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    It feels just like an original Nintendo controller and works just like it should.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice alternative

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

    Next best thing to the original, didn't expected to be so responsive. Cord is superlong

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Works better than the one that came with the retro nest. Longer cord also

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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

    I purchased this because of its 10' cord. The original cord is only 3' long.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the long cord

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

    I wish the controller that came with the console had a cord this long.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cord is long enough and needed the extra controller for my system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Classic NES!

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

    Controller works very well for the classic NES system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    cord

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

    Love that it has a 10' cord now i can play iut on my couch that is 8' away sweet !!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    Works good for the classic nes and has a 10 foot cable so that’s a plus

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great control

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

    Great control for the price and the cable is and a good long distance

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice games

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

    Keeps kids under 14 entertain with healthy games. Works really good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    Overall good! Much better length than the stock controller. Functions just as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome game controller

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

    game controller works great! i am already addicted to super mario brothers game lol

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    This controller is great, the cord is long enough where I don't need an extender.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NES controller

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

    Works as expected, just like the original. I would buy it again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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

    This longer wire for the controller really allows for more comfort while playing.

    I would recommend this to a friend