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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, Feel

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    It feels like the original and the cord was long enough that I didn't need an extension.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Only option but it’s cool

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

    This is an ok controller to add as the second for my NES classic. The color scheme and feel aren’t identical to the one that is included however it is very responsive. The cord length is superior to the included controller and that is why I gave it 4 stars vs 3.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality, very long cord, great price, worth buying.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    I love the longer cord. Makes playing much nicer. Works just like original.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    controller has slow response.

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

    Controller cable has good length. Looks and feels good. When I used it for the first time I noticed it lagged a bit as I pressed the A and B buttons. I would not recommend if you take your games seriously.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gives you a little more space from the TV

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

    Longer cord means more comfortable playing space. Not sure who thought it was a good idea to engineer the controllers included in the NES Classic so short. Most kids (or adults) are not sitting on their floor in front of the tv playing it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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

    This is a very good controller. Considering the OEM controller has a very short cord, I looked for other options. The feel is nearly identical, the dpad is raised and does feel slightly different, but the 10' cord length still makes this a very good purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Long

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

    This cord is much longer that the one that came with the system.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NICE CONTROLLER!!

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

    Is not as good as the Nintendo brand. It functions nice, but buttons register a delayed response. On the good side, this remote is a great substitution, the length of cord gives you the much needed distance for big tv's and the price is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Works like a charm and longer cord too!! Good for 2 player action too!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NES Classic Controller

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

    This controller is a great alternative to the no where to be found Nintendo branded NES classic controller. The 10ft cable is an added bonus. The controller feels just like the Nintendo branded controller but the buttons fill a slight bit different.

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

    Super simple. Easy to plug in. Very responsive. Nice long cable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than the controller that comes with!

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

    If you're buying the Nintendo console, save yourself some time and buy 1-2 of these controllers and the extensions in the same purchase. I have had zero problems with this controller. It's responsive and feels nice in the hand. Even though it doesn't have the classic coloring, the functionality makes this a must-have.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great addition to the system

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

    works well with the system. Cord is long as well. Great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect controller

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

    I got this controller after waiting months for the Nintendo controller to come back in stock. It hadn't and my boys were getting tired of taking turns with one controller (the short Nintendo one with the extender). This cord is awesome, especially being 10' long! I am thinking about getting a second and doing away with the Nintendo controller.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent thanks to the long cord

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

    The extra long cord was awesome since the included controller cord was so short. Found that it isn't super responsive though for quick moves like PAC man. I ended up buying the wireless controllers online and they were much better

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy for NES Mini

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

    I had a hard time finding extra Nintendo branded controllers for the NES Mini. i just so happen to see this in the store, and picked it up. The quality of this controller is on par with the Nintendo branded ones. On top of that, the cable for the Insignia brand is 10ft long, so you will not need to purchase an extra extension cable for it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller, long cord!

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

    We bought a Nintendo classic for our two boys, but they were sold out of the extra controllers. So we ordered the Insignia controller, thinking it was virtually identical. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the cord is extra long! We might buy a second one, it makes the console much more convenient.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Good Controller

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

    Love the longer cable, the original controller that came with the NES Classic Edition only had a 3 foot Cable. Controller works pretty much as expected. I have noticed a slight problem with ducking and sliding on Super Mario 3, but it could just be that the controller needs to be broken in a little more. We're happy with it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very similar to the real deal

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

    This is a very close match to the real Nintendo remotes. The color is off a little which is why I didn't give 5 stars. One thing that makes it better than the authentic Nintendo controller is that the cord is longer

    I would recommend this to a friend