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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked great

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

    Worked great but wish it came with two controllers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool

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

    Looks and works just like the original controller.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible NES controller, avoid.

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

    First I would like to point out the pros: It works for the NES CE (NES Mini in Europe), has the shape of a genuine NES controller, and the cord has a more appropriate length than the original controller. With buttons all black gives the impression of a black and white NES controller. The idea was good, but sadly the manufacturing quality and the materials are not. Here are the cons: The D-pad feels heavy to press, it's more raised and also since day one, controller won't respond well when pressing the (literally) right direction. One has to press harder in order for the controller to respond, it's a shame. Final thought: It also feels cheaply made. It will not last long. Failed on the first day and it's also overpriced. It's a product that you have to avoid at all costs. A videogame controller should work and should last for a very long time, this is not the case. Best Buy should retire this product from selling.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Good Substitute

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

    This controller is overall pretty good. The buttons feel ok, but are definitely different than the controller included with the system. It makes a good backup.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good controller.

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

    Cord length is great. Much longer than the one packaged with the news classic. The D-pad is ok. Not quite as good as the 1st party, but good enough.

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

    Think it works better than the OEM

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

    Gotta say, my son and I play the NES Classic all the time and I use this controller most of the time but when we play games that require me to use the OEM controller, it just doesn't seem like it has the reaction that this one does. And I use the extension as well with this controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hi KrzyBMET,

      I am glad to read this controller is working wonderfully for you. Keep enjoying your product.

      Adolfo M. - Insignia Products BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works fine

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

    The longer cord is great. There does seem to be a lag in timing when using this controller. Not too bad, but can get frustrating after a while.

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

    So-so replicas, great for modding

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

    As a NES replica controller its ok. The button feel good but the D Pad is sharp on the edges. But this product is a great foundation if you want to modify an old real NES Controller to work.

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

    Good add on if you don't mind wires

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

    This is a good choice for adding a second controller for the NES classic system - if you don't mind having a wired connection. I returned this to get the wireless controllers instead.

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

    80’s games rule!

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

    This thing gave me a rather cruise into the memory lanes. Felt like I was in the 80’s again. It’s amazing how such a little thing like this gives so much fun for the family.

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

    A Little Cheap-Feeling but Worth the Extension

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

    The controller works really well but feels a little light in weight in the hand while playing. However, the extension cord makes for much easier gameplay than the NES Classic's included controller.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay

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

    I got this because of the longer cord, which is great. My only concern is the D-pad, it doesn’t always register the moves the way it should.

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

    Good Controller

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

    Controller works well. No issues with it. Might not be as great as the OEM controller that the NES Classic comes with, but since those are impossible to come by, this serves as a great alternative.

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

    Longer cord

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

    Got the NES as a birthday present. Play it every weekend on my off days. Would definetly recommend getting this I use it instead of the controller it came with. We're actually buying another one soon. The controller it came with is ridiculous short this is a must have.

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

    second controller for video game

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

    purchased the NES classic edition game unit, but only came with one very short wired controller. one would need to buy these 10 feet wired controllers in order to be away from the tv at a comfortable distance. Second option is to buy the remote controllers.

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

    must-buy if you own NES Classic

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

    The original cables are pitifully short, like less than 3 feet long. You'll need one of these unless you want to play this system seated on the floor and uncomfortably close to the TV.

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

    Brought me back in time

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

    All games are preloaded. All the games I’ve been looking for. It’s a blast going back in time. Taught my kids all the games, And now they’re addicted. Recommended

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

    Ok controller but had to return first one

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

    The controller wasn't good with the up motion to be responsive and fast enough for PAC-man.. I returned the first one and the next one I got worked well. I probably had a flaky one.

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

    Nice alternative

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

    It doesn’t feel as nice as the official controller but since those are very scarce and hard to find it’s a nice alternative. Definitely one of the nicer third party controllers.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not sure yet

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

    First one didn’t work, exchanged for a new one and so far working, may have to return and second time if stops working

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend