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Your original post doesn't mention the cost of the wired Classic controllers, which you said you didn't know the cost of until after you tried to understand my math ($60+10 = $70). My comment was focused on the $60 price point of the NES Classic, and the price point of the NES wireless Switch controllers, because that is what is circled in the image. And you're ignoring the context. You cannot buy these wireless controllers without having the Online subscription, that's why I added the cost of the subscription to the total. And you can't use the $20 ($10 each for two) wired controllers without having something to play with them, that's why I added the cost of the NES classic. I suppose you could play NES games on the Wii or WiiU, but that's not what they were intended for, so I ignored that. But even so, because of the small amount of buttons you'd likely only be able to play NES titles on the WiiU, which cost $5 each. So for the sake of argument, you'd only be able to buy 8 games if you were trying to hit that $60 price point.

As for the 35 year old technology comment... What 35 year old technology? The buttons? The plastic casing? My comment about the technology specifically brought up bluetooth and the rechargeable batteries. That tech has been around for a while, but not 35 years. If you want to play on the Switch with NES style controllers, you can buy this conversion kit from 8bitdo for $20 to convert a controller that you provide yourself, or you can buy this 4-button (+ shoulder buttons) NES shaped controller also from 8bitdo for $25. Both of these options are third party controllers, which are always cheaper than first party options. And you get one. If you bought two, you'd be at $40 (plus the cost of the original NES controller hardware) or $50, which are still pretty close to the $60 price tag of the NES wireless switch controllers. However, if you really want to go with a cheaper option, here's a bluetooth controller for $7 on Banggood. It looks like it will play like garbage, but if you want cheap, go for it.

> The wireless technology even existed in the 80s.

Bluetooth came out in 1998. What wireless technology are you talking about? Or are you suggesting that Nintendo should have included outdated tech in their small form factor device just so that in the future they could have controllers that use 35 year old wireless technology that nobody uses anymore, for controllers that aren't even getting a wide release in stores?

I agree that it's a weird buy, but the way they're selling it seems to suggest that they made them in small quantities. They seem to be trying to combat scalpers by making it so that you can only order them directly from Nintendo, and only if you have an online account, and limiting it to one per online account. They're going after collectors, and the nostalgia market. Most people will be just fine playing NES games on the joycons. I could be wrong, but if they are making them in small quantities, then they'll be more expensive to produce.

If you want to patronizingly call me a shill (a two year old account who posts mostly in pc gaming subs), fine. I really don't care. But you're calling me a fan boy in /r/casualnintendo. Of course I'm a Nintendo fan, I'm in an offshoot of the main Nintendo subreddits. I had to actively seek out this subreddit. And I'm sorry I took issue with the logic of your meme because I understand that usually when a business sells something, it is ultimately because they want to make money off of that item.

Finally, sure. Two controllers for $20 is indeed cheaper than two controllers for $60. You're right, how could I be so ignorant as to think that a company could get away with selling something for $60 that is exactly the same in every way as something they already sell for $20. Shame on Nintendo, and shame on me for being so ignorant and petty.

I purchased two adapters on amazon and here's what I got.

Both are the same, inputs are only for OTHER Wii remote accessories. I'm so frustrated because I was excited to finally use my GC controllers. But anyway, I'm trying to ask for a replacement but Amazon doesn't let me and says it's only for standard refund. DAMMIT.

Has this happened to anyone? How did you handle it? I don't want to pay for returned shipping and I would REALLY like to receive replacements already instead of having to look online again and purchase two more. I didn't even know that they made these? The picture clearly shows a slot for GC controllers. But yeah, all help/advice appreciated.

It's a Raspberry Pi display. It's only 800 x 480 and have less than ideal viewing angles. Definitely not for the image purists, but gets the job done and being USB powered (1A) is a bonus! Not having audio is not a big deal since I'm at work.

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-Display-Monitor-800x480-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479418198&sr=1-5&keywords=raspberry+pi+display

The top faceplate is custom (with a little fox sticker attached because it's dressed up like Link) and the bottom is from the Wooden Set No24.

Thank you so much!

I bought this stuff on amazon and sprayed it under the rubber flaps beneath the sticks. Works great now.

You’re talking about these ones? Those are developed by Nintendo.

Then there are some Nintendo licensed third party controllers. Which look a lot like a GC controller.

Yeah sure. Here's a couple of links

http://retro-bit.com/platforms/super-retro/rdp-portable-handheld-console-v2-0-core-edition-black.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009SE735Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502479000&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=retro+duo+portable&dpPl=1&dpID=41MuzF41aZL&ref=plSrch

It's made by retrobit, I believe, and is called retroduo portable

No problem! There are quite a few cool accessories for the 3DS. My current setup is that shell with this pouch, if you were wondering. Absolutely love both items.

Made by PDP. Licensed by Nintendo.

Hori has a couple coming out next month licensed by Nintendo too. I think the Hori ones look better.

Hori Mario


Hori Luigi

Brushed Steel

Brushed Aluminum

Light Wood

Dark Wood

Light Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber
This is the one I got.


Btw, their skins are much cheaper on amazon than in their online store.

This one.

Here you go guy!

linky link

Link for the lazy

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NIN2VQ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1415111266&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Santa Kong

http://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamashii-Nations-Figuarts-Figure/dp/B00I2KAV72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405558055&sr=8-1&keywords=figma+mario

Your 3DS model is currently going for $180 used on Amazon.com. Also those games could go for $10-20 each.

$39.99

HDMI switcher .ca link:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01NCJUDKB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunately it looks like the price is higher in Canada, we got ours for ~$60 with a Prime discount. Hopefully it's discounted for you too, but finding another one shouldn't be too difficult, especially if a remote controller isn't a necessity.

Composite 4-way switcher .ca link (not the one we use but it's very similar, we got ours at Fry's):
https://www.amazon.ca/Panlong-Switcher-Composite-Selector-Consoles/dp/B00KXVBB3Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521999890&sr=8-4&keywords=composite+switcher
Unfortunately this too looks higher-priced, we got ours for ~$15. I'd search for others similar to it in your region, it may be the out-of-country cost, not just shipping.

FYI, there is also /r/wiiu/ for questions. But, you got a lot more responses here than I often see there.

I use the Nyko Charge Base for Pro Controllers. You insert a magnetic dongle into the Pro's USB port, and it just sticks to the charging station. You just leave the dongle in all the time.

Three caveats...

1. The Pro Controller has an 80 hour battery life, so you won't be recharging very often. You can get by with the regular USB-to-console charging method, but the Nyko is nice for storing 2 Pro Controllers per base.
   
   
2. The average price for the charging station is $14, but it spikes in December, currently at $28. Buy it in January when the price plummets again.
   
   
3. Ignore the 1-star reviews. Those are from Nyko pro clone owners upset that the Nyko charging station only works with official Nintendo-made Pro Controllers. In other words, Nyko pro controllers don't work in Nyko's own charging station.