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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:
    Cord length, Functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extra Long Cord

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

    Insignia Nes Classic controller works great and has an extra long cord. I've had no issue using this controller with my console.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just ask good as the original

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

    The reason I bought this was for the long cord. It works just as good as the oem. I purchased 2 to replace the original controller.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Far from the real deal

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

    While the controller may appear similar to the original Nintendo design it lacks in overall feel and quality. The d-pad sticks here and there and the buttons are too smooth and lack grip. If you're looking for precision this is definitely not for you. I love the long cable though.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a secondary controller

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

    This controller is around 90% or so of a perfect clone NES controller. Cons: The D-pad is a bit thicker and lacks the ball pivot. The rubber membrane's require a little more pressure. Pros: Great for a secondary controller 10ft of cable. Since this is a near perfect clone, it is possible to swap parts with an original NES controller.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty darn close!

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

    This controller is great, the cord is a lot longer than the cord that is on the controller that comes with the device (which was very short). The controller itself is a bit smaller in size which makes it feel a little weird after getting used to the actual Nintendo controller but it works just as well!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Controller, but..

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

    Excellent controller and acts as a great substitute for the NES controller. I bought this to play on the Wii with older games. I did notice some compatibility issues though, it would play on some older NES games but not others. Keep that in mind when buying. Otherwise it is a good product and cheaper substitute for the Nintendo version.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    This controller is a great addition. Controls work like the should and the cord has good length to it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good NES remote

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

    Great remote, easy to set up and use, good lengthy cord

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clone and lengthy cable

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

    Almost the exact controller as the official Nintendo controller. Works great and very nice to have a longer cable!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    It's not the exact feel of the original controller but good enough. I am also loving the long cord.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    As Good as 3rd Party Can Be

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

    As the title states this is a functional NES Classic controller and works great. However it isn't the real deal and you can tell. A bit off on the weight and the click of the buttons tells you your playing 3rd party. But the functionally sound controller isn't one to sleep on. As good as the next best thing!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Close to the original

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

    I have original NES controllers, a new Nintendo-brand NES Classic controller, two Insignia NES Classic controllers, and another third party NES Classic controller. The insignia version is very close to the original. It's definitely the best third party version that I have found.The extra cord length is nice too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    My couch is a good distance from my tv. The length is perfect. The controller works great!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A pretty close replica

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

    If you aren't against having a black, white and grey version of the NES Classic controller than I would recommend this. The cable is much longer and it plays just like the other controllers out of the box. The longer cord in itself is enough to warrant this purchase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nes classic insignia controller

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

    This controller mimics the actual nes controller and has a longer cord! However the d-pad is a bit wonky. Say you press forward, sometimes it will actually press down. You get used to it and it's to be expected from a classic gaming system. Overall this product works well and I highly recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome controller

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

    Definitely worth the money for the extra controller and the longer cord makes it soon much better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    This controller is great. Has the original Nintendo feel, also has a long cord.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like the other controller and has longer cable

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

    It's like the regular controller, only it has a longer cable. Also, it's white and the label was slightly offset on mine, unlike the NES Classic original controllers I've seen, all of which were perfect. That's not enough to make me rate this fewer than five stars. It still saves me the price of an additional extension cable so I appreciate that. Also, the hand feel is completely analogous to the stock controller.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    it's decent

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

    I bought this because Nintendo can't be bothered to make enough NES classic controllers to have a second controller with the system. it's not quite as good as the original, the buttons seem a bit stiff and slightly raised too high, but it's not terrible. it will allow us to play together.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Insignia™ - Wired Controller for NES Classic Editi

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

    Works as expected, but does not have the feature many other aftermarket controllers do of being able to go back to the main menu with a combination of buttons (start+select). The cord length is a huge plus over the one included with the system, and the price on this one is right.

    I would recommend this to a friend