Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- NS-GNESWC17
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- SKU:
- 5709678
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1087 reviews
(1,087 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Cord length
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not the greatest
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This controller has one great feature: the cord is significantly longer than the one that comes with the console. The issue I've experienced with this controller is that it tends to not work as it should all of the time. Pressed buttons stop working intermittently, so I'm not that happy with the product. I took too long to send it back, but I won't be making the same mistake again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good basic controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The controller is good because the cord is like double the length than the one that came with the console. It's not as responsive as the original but still works pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Build quality for the controller is not the greatest, but it does what it says it does -- and you will have a heck of a time finding the official NES Classic controller.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid 3rd party controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Besides the color scheme, everything else is the same, with the benefit of the longer controller cord. Tested with NES Classic and several Wiimotes, and it works well.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Much needed accessory!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only downside to purchasing the console is the length of the controller cord. This is definitely needed to be able to get a reasonable distance from the TV
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Functionality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
A good cheap NES controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as good as the one you receive with the system but it gets the job done and has a long cord so you can play from anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Almost as good at the original
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great alternative to the hard-to-find NES Classic controller. The D Pad is responsive and the buttons ALMOST feel like the original.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
A great sub
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you can't find the official controller, this is a great option - it doesn't really have the same "feel" as the original, but seems great from our play so far!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wish the NES classic came with two controllers but this is a nice alternative. It’s not as solid feeling as the Nintendo controller but still good.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It'll do
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Feels light and cheap. The buttons aren't as good as OEM. If available I'd recommend getting the wireless one online.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well. Great OEM alternative
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This controller works well and is a great OEM alternative. The only downside is it feels a tiny bit less responsive than the original.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Cord length
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel like there's a delay sometimes in button pushes, especially the directional pad. Long cord though is great
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cord length
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It is ok.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This controller does not respond as well as the Nintendo controller. I do like the length of the cord.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cord length
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Cheaper alternative to OEM controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Positives: it was on sale for only 7.99 and comes with 10ft. cord Negatives: not as responsive as the original
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wired Controller for NES Classic Edition
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This control adds the needed extension/distance for today’s large viewing screens (42”+). This price too makes it a valuable addition to your platform.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Cord length
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An effect option for the primary controller. Best thing is the longer cord
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We bought the Nintendo classic and wanted a second controller. This Insignia controller works just as great as the Nintendo controller.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice secondary controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Looks and feels good for being a secondary market controller. Works fine with my Nintendo Classic console.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good controller but needs improvement
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The controllers are good but sometimes aren't loose enough like the original. Hopefully with more time it will loosen up. Meantime we'll play on!!
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Just OK
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works if you need a second controller but it's not as good as the controller that comes with the NES.
I would recommend this to a friend