List of Nintendo Entertainment System accessories

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The array of accessories designed and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) (known in Japan as the Family Computer, or Famicom) is considerable.

1 Family Computer
2 Nintendo Entertainment System
3 See also
4 References

[edit] Family Computer

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

Arkanoid Controller - Specific controller for three Arkanoid games. (Taito)
ASCII Stick L5 - One handed Famicom controller. (ASCII)
Bandai Karaoke Studio - Famicom Microphone and unit that operates on its own cartridges. (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"). (Nintendo)
Famicom 3D System - A liquid crystal shutter headset which gave compatible games the illusion of 3D depth, like the Sega Master System's 3D glasses.
Famicom Cassette Recorder - Device for saving and loading programs onto standard audio cassettes for programs made in Family BASIC. (Nintendo)
Famicom Controller - The original Famicom controller. (Nintendo)
- 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)
- NES to Famicom version
- Famicom to NES version
Famicom Disk System - A unit that read non standard disks with content downloaded from Nintendo Disk Writer vending machines at stores. (Nintendo)
Famicom Four-way 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 realistic looking light gun. (Nintendo)
- See also - Video game light gun
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)
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)
Gun Sight - Voice activated laser headset. (Konami)
Head Cleaning Card - A cleaning kit for the Nintendo FDS.
Joystick-7 - Arcade style joystick with Turbo control for the Famicom.
- Joystick-7 Mk II
Joycard Sanusui SSS - Controller with adapter for headphones. (Hudson Soft)
Micro Genius - NES to Famicom cartridge adaptor. (Micro Genius)
Party Room 21 Controller - A quiz show buzzer controller for use of up to six people.
Power Glove - Virtual hand controller. (PAX)
Reggie's Joystick - Famicom controller with turbofire.
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)
Wu Ho Cassette Adaptor - A NES to Famicom adaptor. (Wu Ho)

[edit] Nintendo Entertainment System

NES Advantage - Arcade style joystick for the NES. (Nintendo)
Aladdin Deck Enhancer - Allows the NES to play Aladdin game cartridges. (Camerica)
Arkanoid Controller - Specific controller for the game Arkanoid. (Taito)
NES Cleaning Kit - Used to clean NES1 (front loading) control decks. (Nintendo)
NES Controller (Basic) - The original NES controller. (Nintendo)
NES Four Score - Allows 4 players to play games at once. (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. (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.
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.
Joycard Sanusui SSS - Controller with adapter for headphones. (Hudson Soft)
Laserscope - Voice activated laser headset. (Konami)
NES Lockout - Locking device with key to prevent play. (Nintendo)
NES Max - A controller with a sliding control pad and rapid-fire buttons. (Nintendo)
Magic Key - NES cartridge adaptor. (Magic Key)
Mega - Programmable control pad with an LCD screen. (Bandai)
Miracle Piano - Game that teaches keyboarding with a real keyboard. (The Software Toolworks)
Power Glove - Virtual hand controller. (Mattel)
Power Pad - NES exercise mat. (Nintendo)
- See also - Family Fun Fitness
Pro Beam Light Gun - A Zapper Light Gun clone for NES. (Dominator)
Quickshot Arcade - NES Advantage clone.
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 - N.E.S Zapper-scope. (Quickshot)
R.O.B. - A small battery-powered robot. (Nintendo)
Roll 'n Rocker - A controller where the user tilt their weight in a direction to control games. (LJN (Acclaim))
Satellite - Wireless four-player adapter for NES. (Nintendo)
Speedking - NES controller that slowed down gameplay. (Konix)
Super Controller - Joystick conversion cover for the NES Controller (Basic).
Superstick - Infra-red wireless joystick. (Beeshu)
Teleplay MODEM - A MODEM that enabled head to head play with other consoles (including the Sega Genesis). (Baton)
Turbo Tech Controller - Controller for NES.
Turbo Touch 360 - Touch sensor controller.
Turbotronic - Arcade style joystick. (Camerica)
U-Force - Programmable "hands free" technology.
Ultimate Superstick - Arcade style joystick. (Beeshu)
Zapper Light Gun - Official NES light gun. (Nintendo)
- See also - Video game light gun
Zipper - Turbo fire control pad with small removable joystick that goes into its D-pad. (Beeshu)
Zinger - Turbo fire joystick. (Beeshu)
Zoomer - Flight simulator joystick. (Beeshu)