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Official Famicom Controllers for Nintendo Switch | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)
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Nintendo has announced the availability of official Famicom controllers for the Nintendo Switch. Originally exclusive to Switch Online subscribers, these controllers are now accessible to everyone at a price point of approximately $42 USD each, but only through the official Japanese store.

These nostalgic controllers allow players to experience the essence of the classic Family Computer system while playing Famicom Nintendo Switch Online app games on their Nintendo Switch. They can be connected and charged just like standard Joy-Con controllers, offering an authentic retro gaming experience.

Limited to four per person for purchase in Japan with a delivery timeline estimated between two to six days, there is currently no confirmation of a global release.

Do you think these controllers would add to the nostalgia of playing games in the Famicom Nintendo Switch Online app? Would you consider buying them if they became available in your country?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, for some reason they only let you charge the NES/Famicom controllers as if they were Joycons. The SNES controller just uses USB-C so I don't know why they didn't do that across the board.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

SNES controller likely couldn’t fit that way due to the shoulder buttons.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I think it was simply a failed idea. "Let's have them work like Joycons."

one product release cycle later

"Let's not do that anymore."