us.codejunkies.com - 2/25/2009
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Datel’s Old Skool Retro Controller works with any game that uses the Wii’s ‘classic controller’ like all the Virtual Console games but unlike other classic joypads, this one is styled to look like the controller from the original Nintendo Famicom! Now that is old skool! Like the Famicom ...
kotaku.com - 2/26/2009
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kotaku.com —
It's not like the Wii was ever short
on control pads, but hey, if Nintendo feel we...
need another one - in this case the Classic Controller Pro - then we're not going to argue. There's no word yet on...
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Nintendo Unveils New Wii Controller [Nintendo]
ohgizmo.com - 2/25/2009
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ohgizmo.com —
By Andrew Liszewski Last week Play-Asia started carrying
the official Club Nintendo Super Famicom controller for the...
Wii, which is the perfect way to play all those SNES titles currently offered on the Wii’s Virtual Console. But what about ...
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Old Skool Retro Famicom Controller For The Wii
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Old Skool Retro Famicom Controller For The Wii
OhGizmo! —
... In terms of features it’s a pretty basic recreation of the NES/Famicom controller, but it does have a ‘turbo’ rapid fire button upgrade to keep your button mashing to a minimum. You can pick one up from the Codejunkies US site for just $19.99, and help ensure the Wii’s place in history as the most over-accessorized gaming console of all time. ...
Let The Flood of Retro Nintendo Classic Controllers For Wii Begin [Wii]
Gizmodo —
... that is now more widely available was just the beginning—Codejunkies now has this NES-resembling classic pad, but with the SNES's four buttons. It's $20. [Product Page via ...
Datel kicks the retro up a notch with Famicom Wii controller
Engadget —
... If dropping 80 bones on a Wii Super Famicom Classic controller sounds a wee bit insane, how's about a Jackson for a Famicom Wii controller? Datel's Old Skool Retro Controller (seriously, how great is that name?) works with any game that supports the Wii Classic ...
NES controller for Wii
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... get them!
• Designed to fit in the palm of your hands for easy gaming
• Retro old school styling • Ideal for games downloaded from the Wii™ virtual console library
• The Retro Famicom Controller™ is a familiar and a comfortable companion to the Wiimote™
• Works with any game requiring a “Classic Controller”
• PLUS Unique ‘turbo’ rapid fire mode
Here's the point that matters most: it's just $20.
Product Page [Code Junkies via Oh Gizmo]
Wii Old Skool Retro Controller From Datel, Famicom Fun
Technology - Channel Feed —
... Everyone loves old skool as those times remind one that he or she is young and sexy once. The Wii Old Skool Retro Controller from Datel probably can serve as both as a reminder and consolation but most importantly, with a Famicom-like controller to play virtual console games that require a classic controller is just pure fun! Designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hands for easy and good old skool gaming.
Going for $19.99.
Where To Old Skool:
Codejunkies {Wii Old Skool Retro Controller}
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