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NES Satellite

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The NES Satellite

The NES Satellite is a multiplayer adaptor (multitap) accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System designed by Rare Coin-It and produced by Nintendo.[1] It was released in December 1989 at an MSRP of $49.95;[2][3] it was also featured in the NES Sports Set console bundle, which retailed for $150.[4]

Nintendo initially revealed the NES Satellite to journalists in June 1989;[5] it was mentioned in the July–August 1989 issue of Nintendo Power and previewed in the following September–October issue.[6][7] With select supporting games, the Satellite allows up to four players to play the NES, potentially simultaneously. Additionally, it acts as a wireless range extender adaptor for all wired controllers, with the use of portable, battery-powered, infrared technology. While a normal controller has a range of 3 feet, the NES Satellite expands the usable range to 15 feet.[4][8] A small infrared receiver plugs into the two controller ports on the front of the NES. The main Satellite unit is powered by six C-cell batteries and must have a line of sight to the receiver. The unit has four controller ports which accommodate any type of wired NES controllers. The unit provides "Turbo" selectors for both the A and B buttons.

A similar four-player adaptor called the NES Four Score was released a year later, although it does not allow wireless play.

Games

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These licensed games are compatible with the NES Satellite's four-player abilities.

These homebrew games are also compatible.

Notes

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  1. ^ Up to three simultaneous players
  2. ^ Up to four players, alternating
  3. ^ Two simultaneous players, with one using one or two controllers

See also

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References

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  1. ^ White, David (September 1990). "Nintendo Expands Horizons". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 3. Sendai Publications. p. 50.
  2. ^ "Up to Four Players with NES Satellite". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 6. September 1989. p. 12.
  3. ^ "Availability Update". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 10. January 1990. p. 22.
  4. ^ a b Brooks, Andree (May 4, 1991). "Picking Out a Home Video Game System". The New York Times. p. 1-48. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  5. ^ "Nintendo Showcases New Games, Accessories". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 3. June 1989. p. 9.
  6. ^ "Pak Watch: NES Satellite". Nintendo Power. Nintendo of America. July–August 1989. p. 87.
  7. ^ "NES Satellite". Nintendo Power. Nintendo of America. September–October 1989. p. 28.
  8. ^ "NES Satellite - Nerd Bacon Reviews". nerdbacon.com. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
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