List of Nintendo Entertainment System accessories
This is a list of accessories released for the Nintendo Entertainment System by Nintendo and other various third party manufacturers.
Family Computer
Since the Famicom lacked traditional game controller ports, third-party controllers were designed for use with the console's expansion slot.Accessory Name | Description | Manufacturer |
Arkanoid Controller | Specific controller for three Arkanoid games. | Taito |
ASCII Stick L5 | One handed Famicom controller. | ASCII Corporation |
Bandai Karaoke Studio | Famicom Microphone and unit that operates on its own cartridges | Bandai |
Barcode Battler II | Connected via a cable included in Barcode World | Epoch Co. |
BPS-Max | NES-Max equivalent for the Famicom | Bullet-Proof Software |
Datach | Mini-Cartridge adaptor with barcode reader | Unknown Bandai |
FamiCoin | Licensed colored "coins" that can be placed on the controller's directional pad | Taito |
Famicom 3D System | A liquid crystal shutter headset which gave compatible games the illusion of 3D depth, like the Sega Master System's SegaScope 3D glasses. | Nintendo |
Famicom Data Recorder | Device for saving and loading programs onto standard audio cassettes for programs made in Family BASIC. The Data Recorder and cassettes could also be utilized to store user-created data for the cartridge games Excitebike, Mach Rider, Wrecking Crew, and Castlequest. This feature was unavailable in the NES version due to it not being compatible with the Data Recorder. | Nintendo |
Famicom Controller | The original Famicom controller. 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 |
Family Computer Disk System | A unit that read non standard disks with content downloaded from Nintendo Disk Writer vending machines at stores. | Nintendo |
Famicom Fitness System | bicycle trainer | Bridgestone Cycle |
Famicom 4-Players 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 handgun-style light gun. | Nintendo |
Famicom Modem | Used to connect to a Nintendo server which provided content such as jokes, news, game tips, weather reports for Japan and allowed a small number of games to be downloaded. | Nintendo |
Famicom RF Booster | RF connector. | Hori |
Famicom S.D. System | Plugs into system's expansion slot for use with headphones. | 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 |
FAM-NET/FAM-NET II | Connected the Famicom to an online service. | Bridgestone |
TV-NET | Connected the Famicom to an online service. There are many option IC cards for connecting online services. | Microcore |
Piste | Connected the Famicom to an online Keirin service. | Microcore |
TV-NET printer | printer for TV-NET system | Microcore |
TV-NET RANK2 | Connected the Famicom to an online service. | Microcore |
Gun Sight | Voice activated laser headset. | Konami |
Head Cleaning Card | A cleaning kit for the Nintendo FDS. | Unknown |
Joystick-7 | Arcade style joystick with Turbo control for the Famicom. Joystick-7 Mk II | Unknown |
Joycard Sanusui SSS | Controller with turbofire and adapter for headphones. | Hudson Soft |
Multi-Box | Enhances the video. Connected to the right side controller nest. | Unknown |
Party Room 21 Controller | A quiz show buzzer controller for use of up to six people. | Unknown |
Power Glove | Virtual hand controller. | PAX |
Reggie's Joystick | Famicom controller with turbofire. | Unknown |
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 |
Turbo File and Turbo File II | External storage devices | ASCII Corporation |
Wu Ho Cassette Adaptor | A NES to Famicom adaptor. | Wu Ho |