List of Nintendo Entertainment System accessories

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This is a list of accessories released for the Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System by Nintendo and other various third party manufacturers.

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Family Computer

Since the Famicom lacked traditional game controller ports, third-party controllers were designed for use with the console's expansion slot.

Accessory NameDescriptionManufacturerRef.
Arkanoid Controller Specific controller for three Arkanoid games. Taito
ASCII Stick L5One handed Famicom controller. ASCII Corporation [1] [2]
Bandai Karaoke Studio Famicom Microphone and unit that operates on its own cartridges Bandai [3]
Barcode Battler II Connected via a cable included in Barcode World Epoch Co. [4]
BPS-MaxNES-Max equivalent for the Famicom Bullet-Proof Software [5]
Datach Mini-Cartridge adaptor with barcode reader Bandai [6]
FamiCoinLicensed colored "coins" that can be placed on the controller's directional pad (possibly to provide extra grip or reduce the "Nintendo thumb") Taito [7]
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 [8]
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 [9]
Famicom ControllerThe 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 [10] [11]
Family ConverterNES/Famicom cartridge adaptor.Honey Bee [12]
Family Computer Disk System A unit that read non standard disks with content downloaded from Nintendo Disk Writer vending machines at stores. Nintendo [13]
Famicom Fitness System (FSS)Bicycle Trainer Bridgestone Cycle [14]
Famicom 4-Player AdaptorAllows 4 players to play games at once. Not compatible with the NES Satellite or other NES 4-player adapters. Hori [15]
Famicom Light Gun A handgun-style light gun. Nintendo [16]
Family Computer Network System 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 [17]
Famicom RF Booster RF connector Hori
Famicom S.D. SystemPlugs into system's expansion slot for use with headphones. Hori
Family BASIC KeyboardA Famicom keyboard only used in conjunction with the Family BASIC software. Nintendo [3] [9]
Family Robot A small battery-powered robot. Nintendo [3]
Family Trainer A mat that allowed users to control games using their feet. Bandai [3] [18]
FAM-NET/FAM-NET IIConnected the Famicom to an online service. Bridgestone
TV-NETConnected the Famicom to an online service. There are many option IC cards for connecting online services.Microcore
PisteConnected the Famicom to an online Keirin service.Microcore
TV-NET printerprinter for TV-NET systemMicrocore
TV-NET RANK2Connected the Famicom to an online service.Microcore
Gun Sight Voice activated laser headset. Konami
Head Cleaning CardA cleaning kit for the Nintendo FDS. Nintendo
Joystick-7Arcade style joystick with Turbo control for the Famicom. Joystick-7 Mk II Hori [19]
Joycard Sanusui SSSController with turbofire and adapter for headphones. Hudson Soft [20] [21]
Multi-BoxWireless RF transmitter for the original model Famicom. Connected to the right side controller nest. Hori
Party Room 21 ControllerA quiz show buzzer controller for use of up to six people.Yonezawa
Power Glove Virtual hand controller. PAX
Spica T89NES to Famicom cartridge adaptor. Spica
Super ControllerJoystick conversion cover for the Famicom Controller. Bandai
Toyo StickFamicom arcade style controller.Toyo [19]
Turbo File and Turbo File II External storage devices ASCII Corporation [22] [23]
Wide-BoyAn accessory only available to developers, gaming press, and retailers, meant to test and display Game Boy games on the television. Intelligent Systems [24]
Wu Ho Cassette AdaptorA NES to Famicom adaptor. Wu Ho

Nintendo Entertainment System

Accessory NameDescriptionManufacturerRef.
Acclaim Remote Controller The officially licensed wireless infrared remote controller for the NES. Acclaim [25] [26]
NES Advantage Arcade style joystick for the NES. NES-026. Nintendo [25] [27]
Aladdin Deck Enhancer Allows the NES to play Aladdin game cartridges. Camerica [28] [29]
Arkanoid Controller Specific controller for the game Arkanoid. Taito
Battlestation II Multi-system controller NES/SNES/Mega Drive. Multicorp [30]
NES Cleaning KitA cleaning device that cleans the console and gamepak. Nintendo [3]
NES Controller (Basic) The original rectangle NES controller. NES-004. Nintendo [11]
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 [3] [11]
Double PlayerWireless head-to-head system. Acclaim [31]
Epyx 500XJ Handheld Joystick for the NES. Konix [32]
NES Four Score Allows 4 players to play games at once. NES-034. Nintendo [3]
Freedom Connection Adaptor to convert any controller into a wireless one. Camerica
Freedom Pad Infra-red wireless NES controller. Camerica [25]
Freedom Stick Arcade style joystick. Camerica [25] [33]
Game Genie Cheat code adapter for NES cartridges. Normally only works on the NES-001 (front loading) control decks. Codemasters [3]
Game Genie NES-101 AdaptorA 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 [34] [35]
Game Key NES cartridge adaptor. Horeleg
HES UnidaptorFamicom and NES cartridge adaptor. Home Entertainment Suppliers
HES Unidaptor MKIINES adaptor. Home Entertainment Suppliers
HFC (Hands Free Controller) [36] 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 [27]
Homework First Locking device with key to prevent play.Safe Care Products Inc. [37]
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 SSSController with turbofire and adapter for headphones. Hudson Soft [38] [39]
LaserScope Voice activated laser headset. Konami [3]
Magic Key NES cartridge adaptor. Magic Key [40]
MegaProgrammable 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 [41]
NES MaxA controller with a sliding control pad and rapid-fire buttons. NES-027. Bullet-Proof Software [11] [27] [5]
Power Glove Virtual hand controller. Mattel [27] [25]
Power Pad NES exercise mat. NES-028. See also - Family Fun Fitness Nintendo [3] [25]
Pro Beam Light Gun A Zapper Light Gun clone for NES.Dominator [42]
Quickshot Arcade QS-128n NES Advantage clone.QuickShot [43]
Quickshot Aviator 2 Flight simulator style NES controller.QuickShot
Quickshot Trackball Controller with two buttons and a trackball.QuickShot
Quickshot Wizmaster Wireless controller.Quickshot [44]
Quickshot Sighting Scope QS-132. Scope that can be added to the NES Zapper.QuickShot [43]
R.O.B. A small battery-powered robot. Nintendo [27]
Roll & RockerA tilting teeterboard directional controller in which a standing player tilts their weight in the four cardinal directions to control the game LJN [45] [25] [46]
NES Satellite Wireless four-player adapter for NES. NES-032. Nintendo [3] [47] [27]
SpeedboardA piece of plastic that you put your controller in that "puts the speed at your fingers". Pressman [27]
Speedking Joystick with buttons on the side of the base and autofire setting. Konix [48]
Super ChairA 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 ControllerJoystick conversion cover for the NES Controller (Basic) Bandai [49]
Superstick Infra-red wireless joystick. Beeshu, Inc. [50] [51]
Turbo Tech ControllerController for NES.Unknown Manufacturer
Turbo Touch 360 Touch sensor controller. Triax [52]
Turbotronic Arcade style joystick. Camerica [25]
U-Force Programmable "hands free" technology. Broderbund [27] [25]
Ultimate Superstick Arcade style joystick. Beeshu, Inc. [53]
Zapper Light Gun Official NES light gun. NES-005. Came in both grey and orange color variations. See also - Video game light gun Nintendo [27]
Zinger Turbo fire joystick. Beeshu, Inc. [54] [51]
Zipper Turbo fire control pad with small removable joystick that goes into its D-pad. Beeshu, Inc. [55]
ZoomerFlight simulator joystick. Beeshu, Inc. [51] [53]

See also

References

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