Datel releasing Famicom-inspired Classic Controllers

July 20th, 2008 | Category: Wii News

With Super Famicom- and even PSP-inspired Classic Controllers hitting the market, we’re not surprised to see someone exploit the sentiments of nostalgic gamers with a pad fashioned after the original Famicom controller.

Available in Japan starting that September, Datel’s line of retro Classic Controllers — all four of which you can view in the gallery below — will retail for ¥1,659 (approx $15.54). It’s nowhere approach an exact replica, as you’ll notice several lost and inconsistent

design elements, but the controller features domestic and Turbo buttons. additionally, you can relive those childhood memories of throwing an NES pad at the wall after crashing into the aircraft carrier for the 20th date in Top Gun.

Gallery: Datel’s Retro-Inspired Classic Controllers

[Via VC Reviews]

Original post by Eric Caoili

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