List of Nintendo Entertainment System accessories
The array of accessories designed and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) (known in Japan as the Family Computer, or Famicom) is considerable.
Family Computer
Since the Famicom lacked traditional game controller ports, third-party controllers were designed for use with the console's expansion slot.
- Arkanoid Controller - Specific controller for three Arkanoid games. (Taito)
- ASCII Stick L5 - One handed Famicom controller. (ASCII)
- Bandai Karaoke Studio - Famicom Microphone and unit that operates on its own cartridges. (Bandai)
- Barcode Battler II - Connected via a cable included in Barcode World (Epoch Co.)
- Datach - mini-cartridge adaptor with barcode reader (Bandai)
- FamiCoin - Licensed colored "coins" that can be placed on the controller's directional pad (possibly to provide extra grip or reduce the "Nintendo thumb"). (Nintendo)
- Famicom 3D System - A liquid crystal shutter headset which gave compatible games the illusion of 3D depth, like the Sega Master System's 3D glasses.
- Famicom Data Recorder - Device for saving and loading programs onto standard audio cassettes for programs made in Family BASIC. The Data Recorder and cassettes could also be utilized to store user-created data for the cartridge games Excitebike, Mach Rider, and Wrecking Crew. These features were left in the NES versions as it appears that at publication time, Nintendo was undecided whether an NES version of the Data Recorder would be produced.[1] (as those games were developed before any cartridges using battery-backup RAM were produced).(Nintendo)
- Famicom Controller - The original Famicom controller. (Nintendo)
- Two controllers were permanently attached to the Famicom. The second player's controller included a built in microphone but lacked the "start" and "select" buttons. (Nintendo)
- Family Converter - NES/Famicom cartridge adaptor. (Honey Bee)
- NES to Famicom version
- Famicom to NES version
- Family Computer Disk System - A unit that read non standard disks with content downloaded from Nintendo Disk Writer vending machines at stores. (Nintendo)
- Famicom Four-way Adaptor - Allows 4 players to play games at once. Not compatible with the NES Satellite or other NES 4-player adapters. (Nintendo)
- Famicom Light Gun - A handgun-style light gun. (Nintendo)
- See also - Video game light gun
- Famicom Modem - Used to connect to a Nintendo server which provided content such as jokes, news (mainly about Nintendo), game tips, weather reports for Japan and allowed a small number of games to be downloaded. (Nintendo)
- Famicom RF Booster - RF connector. (Hori)
- Famicom S.D. System - Plugs into system's expansion slot for use with headphones. (Hori)
- Family BASIC Keyboard - A Famicom keyboard only used in conjunction with the Family BASIC software. (Nintendo)
- Family Robot - A small battery-powered robot. (Nintendo)
- Family Trainer - A mat that allowed users to control games using their feet. (Bandai)
- Famicom TV-NET - Connected the Famicom to an online service.
- Gun Sight - Voice activated laser headset. (Konami)
- Head Cleaning Card - A cleaning kit for the Nintendo FDS.
- Joystick-7 - Arcade style joystick with Turbo control for the Famicom.
- Joystick-7 Mk II
- Joycard Sanusui SSS - Controller with adapter for headphones. (Hudson Soft)
- Multi-Box - Enhances the video. Connected to the right side controller nest.
- Party Room 21 Controller - A quiz show buzzer controller for use of up to six people.
- Power Glove - Virtual hand controller. (PAX)
- Reggie's Joystick - Famicom controller with turbofire.
- Spica T89 - NES to Famicom cartridge adaptor. (Spica)
- Super Controller - Joystick conversion cover for the Famicom Controller. (Bandai)
- Toyo Stick - Famicom arcade style controller. (Toyo)
- Turbo File and Turbo File II - External storage devices (ASCII Corporation)
- Wu Ho Cassette Adaptor - A NES to Famicom adaptor. (Wu Ho)
Nintendo Entertainment System
- Acclaim Remote Controller - The officially licensed wireless infrared remote controller for the NES. (Acclaim)
- NES Advantage - Arcade style joystick for the NES. (Nintendo)
- Aladdin Deck Enhancer - Allows the NES to play Aladdin game cartridges. (Camerica)
- Arkanoid Controller - Specific controller for the game Arkanoid. (Taito)
- NES Controller (Basic) - The original rectangle NES controller. (Nintendo)
- Double Player - Wireless head-to-head system. (Acclaim)
- Epyx 500XJ - Handheld Joystick for the NES. (Konix)
- NES Four Score - Allows 4 players to play games at once. (Nintendo)
- Freedom Connection - Adaptor to convert any controller into a wireless one. (Camerica)
- Freedom Deck - Arcade style joystick. (Camerica)
- Freedom Pad - Infra-red wireless NES controller. (Camerica)
- Game Genie - Cheat code adapter for NES cartridges. Normally only works on the NES-001 (front loading) control decks. (Galoob)
- Game Genie NES-101 Adaptor - A special adaptor that (when attached) allows the Game Genie to have compatibility with the NES-101. It was primarily given away for free to all Game Genie owners, but only if they made a mail order phone request for one. After mail orders were no longer accepted some of the leftover stock did appear for sale in limited quantities at lesser known convenient stores. (Galoob)
- The Game Handler - A one-handed flight stick that controls by tilting. (IMN Control)
- Game Key - NES cartridge adaptor. (Horeleg)
- HES Unidaptor - Famicom and NES cartridge adaptor. (Home Entertainment Suppliers)
- HES Unidaptor MKII - NES adaptor.
- HFC (Hands Free Controller) [2] - A hands free controller designed specifically for people with physical limitations and special needs. It was worn like a vest, uses puff and sipping motions on a straw for the A and B buttons, and a chin stick for directional movement. This product was offered exclusively through Nintendo's consumer service number and was not sold in stores. (Nintendo)
- Innovation Joypad - Turbo controller with cord on the left instead of top. "START" is labeled "CTART". Called "Innovation 8 Bit Controller" on box and "Innovation Joypad" on the actual controller. (Innovation Entertainment)
- Jammer - NES Advantage clone.
- Joycard Sanusui SSS - Controller with adapter for headphones. (Hudson Soft)
- LaserScope - Voice activated laser headset. (Konami)
- NES Lockout - Locking device with key to prevent play. (Nintendo)
- NES Max - A controller with a sliding control pad and rapid-fire buttons. (Nintendo)
- Magic Key - NES cartridge adaptor. (Magic Key)
- Mega - Programmable control pad with an LCD screen. (Bandai)
- Miracle Piano - Game that teaches keyboarding with a real keyboard. (The Software Toolworks)
- Power Glove - Virtual hand controller. (Mattel)
- Power Pad - NES exercise mat. (Nintendo)
- See also - Family Fun Fitness
- Pro Beam Light Gun - A Zapper Light Gun clone for NES. (Dominator)
- Quickshot Arcade - NES Advantage clone.
- Quickshot Aviator 2 - Flight simulator style NES controller. (QuickShot)
- Quickshot Trackball - Controller with two buttons and a trackball. (QuickShot)
- Quickshot Wizmaster - Wireless controller. (Quickshot)
- Quickshot sighting scope - N.E.S Zapper-scope. (QuickShot)
- R.O.B. - A small battery-powered robot. (Nintendo)
- Roll 'n Rocker - A controller where the user tilt their weight in a direction to control games. (LJN (Acclaim))
- Satellite - Wireless four-player adapter for NES. (Nintendo)
- Speedboard - A piece of plastic that you put your controller in that "puts the speed at your fingers". (Pressman)
- Speedking - NES controller that slowed down gameplay. (Konix)
- Super Chair - A chair controller; direction is determined by leaning in the chair and the A, B, Start, and Select buttons are on hand grips.
- Super Controller - Joystick conversion cover for the NES Controller (Basic). (Bandai)
- Superstick - Infra-red wireless joystick. (Beeshu)
- Teleplay Modem - A MODEM that enabled head to head play with other consoles (including the Sega Genesis). (Baton)
- Turbo Tech Controller - Controller for NES.
- Turbo Touch 360 - Touch sensor controller.
- Turbotronic - Arcade style joystick. (Camerica)
- U-Force - Programmable "hands free" technology. (Brøderbund)
- Ultimate Superstick - Arcade style joystick. (Beeshu)
- Zapper Light Gun - Official NES light gun. Came in both grey and orange color variations. (Nintendo)
- See also - Video game light gun
- Zipper - Turbo fire control pad with small removable joystick that goes into its D-pad. (Beeshu)
- Zinger - Turbo fire joystick. (Beeshu)
- Zoomer - Flight simulator joystick. (Beeshu)
See also
- History of the Nintendo Entertainment System
- Nintendo Entertainment System hardware clone
- List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System accessories
References
- NES Peripherals at the Gamers Graveyard
- 7 Greatest NES Peripherals at Kezins.com
- ^ Excitebike NES Instruction Manual states "Save and Load menus are not operable in this game; they have been programmed in for potential product developments"
- ^ NES Player - Accessories: NES Hands Free Controller