Reddit reviews Hyperkin NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter

I'm still looking for an official short-cable Classic NES controller but in the meantime this has worked out far better for me. I still have my original NES, so I've been able to play using the same exact controller from over 30 years ago! Plus the cable is way longer.

Or pick up some original NES used controllers on Ebay and the Mayflash adapter (https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-NES-SNES-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00B2K0C8M) which also works with original SNES controllers. Full disclaimer: I have this adpater and used it with my NESC, but haven't tested it on my SNESC yet, so I can't say for certain that it works. You could also try the Hyperkin adapter https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Controller-Classic-nintendo-entertainment-system/dp/B01N3LNI3Q/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NRCEFFZ8J99B2CRS4274

https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Controller-Classic-nintendo-entertainment-system/dp/B01N3LNI3Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=nes+to+nes+classic+adapter&qid=1565908022&s=gateway&sprefix=nes+to+nes+c&sr=8-5

Here's a link to the item. It should answer all your questions.

If you consider this official enough, you can use a third-party controller adapter with a real original NES controller, which seem to be pretty readily available on Ebay.

There's even an adapter for 10 bucks. So grab a cheap NES controller and viola, same experience.

I have the controller that came with the NES Classic, but I use the two original NES controllers I have had since I was a child with Hyperkin's converters (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Controller-Classic-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B01N3LNI3Q) that work perfectly.

On a side note, I've yet to attempt to play or transfer Stadium Events/World Class Track Meet to the NES Classic in order to see if the Power Pad I own works or not. I'm actually not even sure if the Power Pad itself is in actual working condition, but if it in fact is and does work with these converters I'll be sure to let people know.

I have actually since it's my preferred NES controller and I use it to play Arcade Archives and NES games on my Switch. I've done it two different ways:

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1. [Magic NS Adaptor in USB port on Switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_1?ie=UTF8&adId=A07984142EWQA097EURQS&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMayflash-Magic-NS-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo%2Fdp%2FB079B5KHWQ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1542677563%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26keywords%3Dmagic%2Bns%26psc%3D1%26smid%3DA272GLPSA6B4L1&qualifier=1542677563&id=6048540751338776&widgetName=sp_atf) 2. [Hyperkin NES Controller to NES Classic / Wii / Wii U adaptor](https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Controller-Classic-nintendo-entertainment-system/dp/B01N3LNI3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542677703&sr=8-2&keywords=nes+to+nes+classic)
   
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   You plug your NES Controller into the adaptor on the Wii remote and you can use it that way. It's not really laggy or anything, but you do need a Wii remote to do it this way.
   
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2. [GameCube Controller Adaptor in USB port on Switch](https://www.amazon.com/GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07DJX3ZR8/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07DJX3ZR8&pd_rd_r=0d6f4d0b-ec65-11e8-bf9b-571f7e12ada0&pd_rd_w=FaQbf&pd_rd_wg=qTnGq&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=55J579DD5FAZDV9GAT2S&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=55J579DD5FAZDV9GAT2S) 2. [NES to GameCube controller adaptor](https://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/nes_to_wii/index.php) Then you plug your NES controller into that adaptor. That's my preferred way to do it.