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This is a list of accessories released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (known in Japan as the Family Computer, or Famicom) by Nintendo and other various third party manufacturers.
Since the Famicom lacked traditional game controller ports, third-party controllers were designed for use with the console's expansion slot.
| Accessory Name | Description | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Arkanoid Controller | Specific controller for three Arkanoid games. | Taito |
| ASCII Stick L5 | One handed Famicom controller. | ASCII Corporation |
| 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. |
| BPS-Max | NES-Max equivalent for the Famicom | Bullet-Proof Software |
| 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") | Taito |
| Famicom 3D System | A liquid crystal shutter headset which gave compatible games the illusion of 3D depth, like the Master System's SegaScope 3D glasses. | Nintendo |
| 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, Wrecking Crew, and Castlequest. This feature was unavailable in the NES version due to it not being compatible with the Data Recorder. | Nintendo |
| Famicom Controller | The original Famicom controller. 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 |
| Family Computer Disk System | A unit that read non standard disks with content downloaded from Nintendo Disk Writer vending machines at stores. | Nintendo |
| Famicom Fitness System (FSS) | Bicycle Trainer | Bridgestone Cycle |
| Famicom 4-Player 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 |
| 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 |
| FAM-NET/FAM-NET II | Connected the Famicom to an online service. | Bridgestone |
| TV-NET | Connected the Famicom to an online service. There are many option IC cards for connecting online services. | Microcore |
| Piste | Connected the Famicom to an online Keirin service. | Microcore |
| TV-NET printer | printer for TV-NET system | Microcore |
| TV-NET RANK2 | Connected the Famicom to an online service. | Microcore |
| Gun Sight | Voice activated laser headset. | Konami |
| Head Cleaning Card | A cleaning kit for the Nintendo FDS. | Unknown |
| Joystick-7 | Arcade style joystick with Turbo control for the Famicom. Joystick-7 Mk II | Unknown |
| Joycard Sanusui SSS | Controller with turbofire and adapter for headphones. | Hudson Soft |
| Multi-Box | Enhances the video. Connected to the right side controller nest. | Unknown |
| Party Room 21 Controller | A quiz show buzzer controller for use of up to six people. | Unknown |
| Power Glove | Virtual hand controller. | PAX |
| 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 |
| Accessory Name | Description | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Acclaim Remote Controller | The officially licensed wireless infrared remote controller for the NES. | Acclaim |
| NES Advantage | Arcade style joystick for the NES. NES-026. | Nintendo |
| Aladdin Deck Enhancer | Allows the NES to play Aladdin game cartridges. | Camerica |
| Arkanoid Controller | Specific controller for the game Arkanoid. | Taito |
| Battlestation II | Multi-system controller NES/SNES/Mega Drive. | Multicorp |
| NES Cleaning Kit | A cleaning device that cleans the console and gamepak. | Nintendo |
| NES Controller (Basic) | The original rectangle NES controller. NES-004. | Nintendo |
| NES Controller 2 (Basic) | The SNES styled NES controller created for the NES-101. It's also nicknamed the Dog Bone controller. NES-039. | Nintendo |
| Double Player | Wireless head-to-head system. | Acclaim |
| ENIO EXP Board | Allows Famicom expansion port accessories to be used on the original NES, also mixes extra audio input from the cartridge slot. | Chykn |
| Epyx 500XJ | Handheld Joystick for the NES. | Konix |
| NES Four Score | Allows 4 players to play games at once. NES-034. | 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. | Codemasters |
| 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 convenience 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. | Home Entertainment Suppliers |
| HFC (Hands Free Controller) [1] | 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 |
| Homework First | Locking device with key to prevent play. | Master Lock |
| 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. | Beeshu, Inc. |
| Joycard Sanusui SSS | Controller with turbofire and adapter for headphones. | Hudson Soft |
| LaserScope | Voice activated laser headset. | Konami |
| Magic Key | NES cartridge adaptor. | Magic Key |
| Mega | Programmable control pad with an LCD screen. | Bandai |
| Modem | Modem allowing people to use Nintendo equipment to play the state lottery in the comfort of their living rooms. Use the expansion port. | Nintendo |
| Miracle Piano | Game that teaches keyboarding with a real keyboard. | The Software Toolworks |
| NES Max | A controller with a sliding control pad and rapid-fire buttons. NES-027. | Nintendo |
| Power Glove | Virtual hand controller. | Mattel |
| Power Pad | NES exercise mat. NES-028. See also - Family Fun Fitness | Nintendo |
| Pro Beam Light Gun | A Zapper Light Gun clone for NES. | Dominator |
| Quickshot Arcade | QS-128n NES Advantage clone. | QuickShot |
| 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 | NES Zapper-scope. | QuickShot |
| R.O.B. | A small battery-powered robot. | Nintendo |
| Roll & Rocker | A tilting teeterboard directional controller in which a standing player tilts their weight in the four cardinal directions to control the game [2] [3] [4] | LJN |
| NES Satellite | Wireless four-player adapter for NES. NES-032. | Nintendo |
| Speedboard | A piece of plastic that you put your controller in that "puts the speed at your fingers". | Pressman |
| Speedking | Joystick with buttons on the side of the base and autofire setting. | 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. | Sangkharom Trading Company |
| Super Controller | Joystick conversion cover for the NES Controller (Basic) | Bandai |
| Superstick | Infra-red wireless joystick. | Beeshu, Inc. |
| Turbo Tech Controller | Controller for NES. | Unknown Manufacturer |
| Turbo Touch 360 | Touch sensor controller. | Triax |
| Turbotronic | Arcade style joystick. | Camerica |
| U-Force | Programmable "hands free" technology. | Brøderbund |
| Ultimate Superstick | Arcade style joystick. | Beeshu, Inc. |
| Zapper Light Gun | Official NES light gun. NES-005. Came in both grey and orange color variations. See also - Video game light gun | Nintendo |
| Zinger | Turbo fire joystick. | Beeshu, Inc. |
| Zipper | Turbo fire control pad with small removable joystick that goes into its D-pad. | Beeshu, Inc. |
| Zoomer | Flight simulator joystick. | Beeshu, Inc. |
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