News

8bBitdo Announces a Wireless NES Classic Controller

The solution has arrived to the terribly short NES Classic Controller cables!

December 1, 2016 3:00 AM

Nintendo Fans, rejoice! 8Bitdo has done the needful. The 8Bitdo NES30 Classic Edition Set will cost $39.99 and releases on December 16, 2016. Shackers may be quick to point out that the controller costs 33% less than the NES Classic Edition console, but can you really put a price on being able to lean back while you enjoy 30 of your favorite Classic Nintendo titles?

In case you missed it, Shacknews streamed ALL 30 NES CLASSIC EDITION GAMES during our Extra Life 25 Hour Stream Marathon. Please take a look.

For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to Shacknews on YouTube.

Please check out Extra Life's official page for more information about the charity program.

Find more about Children's Miracle Network and Children's Specialized Hospital too!

AND PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING IF YOU HAVEN'T YET! FOR THE KIDS!

Asif Khan

CEO/EIC/EIEIO

Asif Khan is the CEO, EIC, and majority shareholder of Shacknews. He began his career in video game journalism as a freelancer in 2001 for Tendobox.com. Asif is a CPA and was formerly an investment adviser representative. After much success in his own personal investments, he retired from his day job in financial services and is currently focused on new private investments. His favorite PC game of all time is Duke Nukem 3D, and he is an unapologetic fan of most things Nintendo. Asif first frequented the Shack when it was sCary's Shugashack to find all things Quake. When he is not immersed in investments or gaming he is a purveyor of fine electronic music. Asif also has an irrational love of Cleveland sports.

Filed Under

From The Chatty

Refresh Go To Thread

Shacknews

 reply
December 1, 2016 3:00 AM

Asif Khan posted a new article, 8bBitdo Announces a Wireless NES Classic Controller
- skankcore
  
   reply
  December 1, 2016 4:32 AM
  
  Nice, I'm assuming it has extra buttons in case you want to use it on a PC.
  - Conan
    
     reply
    December 1, 2016 4:42 AM
    
    If you just want the controller for the PC, it's already available:
    
    https://www.amazon.com/NES30-Game-Controller-PC-Mac-Linux/dp/B00MB6CNN8/
    
    Though I prefer the SNES30:
    
    https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Controller-Classic-Joystick/dp/B014QP2H1E/
    - skankcore
      
       reply
      December 1, 2016 6:51 AM
      
      I don't want it for the PC. I have original SNES controllers hooked up.
      - Conan
        
         reply
        December 1, 2016 8:59 AM
        
        That's fine, of course; I have USB converters for SNES, Genesis, and PSX myself.
        
        Though I will say 8bitdo so nailed the look and feel that aside from the lack of a cable I doubt you'd be able to tell which was which with a hands on test.
        
        They're nice for a wireless option even if you have originals.
        
        skankcore
        
         reply
        December 1, 2016 9:05 AM
        
        Nice, I am a stickler for controller feel and always use first party if given the option. I'd trust 8bitdo on reputation alone, I'm considering getting this just for the adapter. Looking at Amazon, it works with most Bluetooth controllers (PS3/4 and more importantly, Wiimotes and Wii U Pro) and their entire line of controllers. Hell, I hope they sell the adapter alone and I'll buy two and call it a day.
- Conan
  
   reply
  December 1, 2016 4:40 AM
  
  Of course they do. They do seem to be nailing controllers and accessories lately.
  
  The SNES30 and retro receiver are awesome, and their NES30 feels like the real thing except for their intentionaly updates (more buttons), so I'm sure this'll be great.
  - Conan
    
     reply
    December 1, 2016 4:41 AM
    
    Oh, looking at it it's their existing NES30 with a class-controller compatible receiver.
  - node
    
     reply
    December 1, 2016 5:31 AM
    
    Yeah, no surprise but great to see even so. I love my SNES pad they made, it's just right. I hope they do a 6 button Mega Drive or Saturn pad next.
    - Conan
      
       reply
      December 1, 2016 9:02 AM
      
      They're doing an N64 controller next: http://www.8bitdo.com/n64/
      
      Though we'll see where they go from there. They are rapidly expanding, and their fighting sticks and wireless Xinput pad with analog sticks were both pretty good, too.
- darthfusion
  
   reply
  December 1, 2016 6:25 AM
  
  I would be interested to see peoples reviews on this. I'm not sure the SNES-style buttons would play as comfortably on the more square style NES controller. :/
  - Conan
    
     reply
    December 1, 2016 11:09 AM
    
    I own the controller. It works well enough, still basically feels like you'd expect.
    
    Tthough since the NES Classic can use a "Home" button if you're using a Wii classic controller, it'd be nice if they mapped one of the unused buttons (L or R or something) to that for easy access.
    - skankcore
      
       reply
      December 1, 2016 2:29 PM
      
      It's select + down, makes sense to eliminate any accidental presses.
  - ovrlrd
    
     reply
    December 1, 2016 11:11 AM
    
    I have the NES30. I can confirm that it is just as uncomfortable as the original NES controller, the awful square ergonomics are accurately represented, and the buttons feel just fine. The layout doesn't hurt it at all, although the shoulder buttons make no sense because of how weird they feel.
- WadeMcLain
  
   reply
  December 1, 2016 9:03 AM
  
  If only there were NES classics.
- moonfist80
  
   reply
  December 1, 2016 11:05 AM
  
  Great, now if they would just sell some actual NES Classics we'd be good to go.