Ever wish you could plug your NES controller into your Wii in order to play Virtual Console games? Now you can.RetroZone is an independent manufacturer of NES and SNES controller adapters. The company already sells USB adapters for controllers of these two systems. Their latest products, debuting early in 2007, bring the adapters to Wii. The NES RetroPort allows players to plug original NES controllers into their Wii consoles via a simple adapter cable.
The RetroPort works flawlessly, allowing players to play NES, TurboGrafx-16, and some Genesis Virtual Console games using an NES controller. Those unhappy with the buttons and D-pad on the Wii or GameCube controllers will find the ultimate authenticity in control using RetroPort and an original NES controller.
Since the RetroPort plugs into a GameCube controller port, it can be used on the GameCube as well as the Wii. A few modern games, such as Kirby’s Air Ride, may be played with the NES controller, but it is especially good for NES games included with Animal Crossing and Zelda Collector’s Edition, Genesis and Game Gear games released on the Sonic collections, Mega Man Anniversary Collection, and other classic game compilations like the Midway Arcade classics and Intellivision Lives. One added bonus for those who also own a GameCube to USB adapter is the ability to control PC games with the NES pad.
The NES RetroPort is available for preorder from RetroZone’s website for $19 plus shipping and will be shipped in the first quarter of 2007. The SNES RetroPort will follow soon afterwards. Although a little pricey, the RetroPort relays button presses without fault or lag and is the perfect answer for the true retro gaming experience.
Pros:
Works perfectly Cons: Price Appearance: 9.0 The RetroPort sports a functional design. One end plugs into the GameCube port and the other receives the NES controller. It is designed to mesh perfectly with the NES controller plug, but otherwise is simply a black wire with plugs on each end.
Comfort: 0.0 N/A
Quality: 10.0 The adapter works exactly as advertised, offering precise control in any game that can be controlled using the NES set of buttons.
Value: 5.0 The RetroPort is a little pricey since it only converts a single port and doesn’t include the actual controller. Consumers can save a few bucks if they buy two, which will reduce shipping charges.
Construction: 9.0
The adapter is made of quality bonded plastic and does not appear that it would break easily.
Final: 9.0
For the ultimate retro Virtual Console experience without the cartridge blowing, RetroPort is a great accessory that accomplishes the task faultlessly.
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