Nintendo’s offering a rare discount on its wireless NES gamepads
Until the end of July, you can save $12 on Nintendo’s retro gamepads. | Image: Nintendo
If you’re looking for a more authentic way to set a new speedrunning record when Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launches tomorrow, Nintendo’s now offering a 20 percent discount on its wireless NES gamepads, bringing the price down from $59.99 to $47.99 for a pair of them.
The promotion runs until July 31st, so you’ve got a few weeks to take advantage of the deal. However, the controllers are only available to those with a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership — and the free trial doesn’t count. You’ll need to log in with your Switch credentials to buy them through Nintendo’s online store, and Nintendo is limiting sales to four sets of two NES controllers.
Image: Nintendo
The wireless NES gamepads charge the same way the Joy-Cons do, attaching to either side of the Nintendo Switch.
First released back in 2018, the controllers replicate the design of the original Nintendo Entertainment System’s bundled gamepads but add the convenience of wireless connectivity and a rechargeable battery. Like the Joy-Con controllers, they can only be charged by attaching them directly to the Switch, making the portable console a requisite accessory.
Until the end of July, you can save $12 on Nintendo’s retro gamepads. | Image: Nintendo
If you’re looking for a more authentic way to set a new speedrunning record when Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launches tomorrow, Nintendo’s now offering a 20 percent discount on its wireless NES gamepads, bringing the price down from $59.99 to $47.99 for a pair of them.
The promotion runs until July 31st, so you’ve got a few weeks to take advantage of the deal. However, the controllers are only available to those with a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership — and the free trial doesn’t count. You’ll need to log in with your Switch credentials to buy them through Nintendo’s online store, and Nintendo is limiting sales to four sets of two NES controllers.
Image: Nintendo
The wireless NES gamepads charge the same way the Joy-Cons do, attaching to either side of the Nintendo Switch.
First released back in 2018, the controllers replicate the design of the original Nintendo Entertainment System’s bundled gamepads but add the convenience of wireless connectivity and a rechargeable battery. Like the Joy-Con controllers, they can only be charged by attaching them directly to the Switch, making the portable console a requisite accessory.