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[alr1ght]

Update: confirmed

Confirmed ~3ft length for the retail version. 😩
https://youtu.be/tge1sHXHqps?t=260

Left 80´s, right NESClassic

To give you an idea of real-world use, here's the NES Classic hooked up to a (32", I think) TV using all of the included cables. I'm powering it off of the TV's USB plug, to show best-case distance (as in, not having to have the power cable reach to an outlet in another location).

Best-case scenario I think is either going to be playing at a desk, or putting the unit on a coffee table between you and the TV if things are all close enough. Or, you know, getting longer cables / cable extenders. Of course, extending the controller cord's length makes it harder to use the Reset button, which you may be using quite a bit.

Like Super/Famicom levels of short. It really looks like they re-purposed a bunch of Wii compatible controllers going by the length (~34 inches on my Wii CC). I know it's cheap, but they must not realize people are going to want to play this thing on TVs larger than 19 inches that you sit directly in front of. Seems like a dumb thing to skimp out on if you're trying to capture lapsed/casual gamers. As far as we know, the controller can plug into the Wii Remote (for wireless use on Wii/U) but not for use on the Classic Edition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45m1ZrRDHJM

Good length to hide behind your computer monitor at work.

This could be a pre-production unit issue that will be remedied in the retail release.

 

[Reverend Funk]

Gotta use a long hdmi

 

[georly]

Yeah that length isn't going to work for my at home setup, and i imagine most others.

Either need to use a really long hdmi and have the console sit on the coffee table or going to have to buy some of these:

 

[MMaRsu]

Thats not gonna work for me Nintendo

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Needs an extension cord.

 

[Sectorseven]

I guess it could work in a kids bedroom.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Now You're Playing Too Close to the TV.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

Yikes. I was gonna pick one up for my brother but I'm gonna pass as that cord is useless

 

[Nokagi]

Well that sucks. I can't really use it with a cord that short.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Gotta use a long hdmi

This.

 

[Kurdel]

The TVs have never been bigger and the Nintendo's keep getting smaller, what a world!

 

[Okami Haundo]

Thanks for doing the legwork on this one! I was afraid of this upon seeing the first image on Twitter, but I didn't have time to look up anything else. I could understand the length if that controller was meant to only plug into a Wii-mote, but come on! That's way too short.

That being said, I want one of these just to keep it in the box. So this won't keep me from buying.

 

[Menitta]

That looks shorter that the original GameCube controller cord. That's a serious problem.

 

[DrLazy]

Maybe the extra controller could have a longer cord?





















Who am I kidding

 

[SatoAilDarko]

I doubt they specifically repackaged Classic Controllers as those haven't been in production for years.

They probably did base the length on the Classic Controller since the controller works like one.

 

[Plinko]

As stated in the other thread, pre-production controller cords are generally shorter than the final product.

 

[BLUElightCory]

They might be using shorter cables for the demo units, just to cut down on excess tangling and the like. Edit: Beaten.

 

[SalvaPot]

Not a deal breaker for me, there day one.

 

[univariate]

its not wireless? bummer.

 

[ghibli99]

I'm excited about this thing, and I'm gonna buy one anyway, but seriously, what were they thinking?

9-10' is pretty standard these days, no?

 

[Jonneh3003]

Is this not just to demo the unit?

 

[MilkyJoe]

Official Nintendo extention cord only $19.99...

But seriously, is a 2m cord too hard, Nintendo?

 

[Menitta]

 

[Phu]

Man, remember how cool is was when they gave those Smash Gamecube controllers a longer than normal cord length?

 

[Orakio Rob]

Also, since the console is so small, isn't it too light? I mean, if I place it next to my TV, won't it move around whenever the controller cord moves?

 

[FelipeMGM]

A bummer for sure, but Im still all in

 

[The Faceless Master]

think about how much money Nintendo saves by having a 0.5m cord.

 

[iidesuyo]

Maybe it's the Japanese version?

I have a Super Famicom at home, its controller cables are REALLY short, like 1m. For the European version, they made the controller cables more than twice as long.

 

[TedHub]

My reaction:

 

[Slime]

You're supposed to sit cross legged on the floor with your nose up to the TV, obviously.

 

[sappyday]

works for me

 

[wild wild rice]

Guess I'll just keep it under the couch. Electronics love that.

 

[kunonabi]

I'm excited about this thing, and I'm gonna buy one anyway, but seriously, what were they thinking?

9-10' is pretty standard these days, no?

It doesn't seem much shorter than my dualshock 3/4 cords.

 

[Seik]

Mini-NES, Mini-cord.

Seriously though, it really needs to be longer than that. D:

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

I'd wait until we see a retail unit.

 

[El_Chino]

Up close and personal.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Welp. That's my purchase cancelled. Good work Nintendo. 2016 and you make a controller that is not only wired, but wired with a 10cm cable. Noice.

 

[PassiveObserver]

Does the thing detect the Wiimote, cause then it wouldn't be an issue?

 

[inner-G]

This could be a deal-breaker for me.

If it's a hassle to use and I need to buy a bunch of extensions, the ease-of-use and perceived value selling points are diminished.

 

[alr1ght]

Maybe it's the Japanese version?

I have a Super Famicom at home, its controller cables are REALLY short, like 1m. For the European version, they made the controller cables more than twice as long.

Is Japan even getting this? Yeah my SFC controllers are 38" (97cm). Pretty much unusable. SNES controllers are more than twice that.

 

[explodet]

This isn't THAT surprising to me, considering these controllers cost $10 seperately.

 

[Regiruler]

So it's actually better for its secondary purpose as a wii peripheral than for the console its sold with.

 

[Peterc]

Before you go changing your plans, do be aware that it's entirely common for cords to be shorter than production lengths on pre-release display samples and prototypes of CE products. I wouldn't make any assumptions based on this presentation.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=210850929&postcount=3302

here another one (mini)

(original)

 

[Fermbiz]

3 foot cord seems like something Nintendo would do...

 

[jennetics]

This reminds me of the new 3DS not including a charger.

Nintendo knows exactly what it's doing >:] muahahaha

 

[Calm Mind]

Up close and personal.

If you're not playing like this then you are doing it wrong. Also, you might have been born this century.

 

[iidesuyo]

Is Japan even getting this? Yeah my SFC controllers are 38" (97cm). Pretty much unusable. SNES controllers are more than twice that.

Now that you say it... The Famicom also had a different design than the NES. I doubt they would bring the Western design over.

 

[DecoReturns]

Shouldn't we wait until we see it outside of a trailer?
This seems like an overreaction at the moment.

Then again, personally I wouldn't have a problem since I have a long HDMI cord and my tv is close to my coach. So who knows

 

[FelipeMGM]

Maybe it's the Japanese version?

I have a Super Famicom at home, its controller cables are REALLY short, like 1m. For the European version, they made the controller cables more than twice as long.

Its not, in the video they even point out that the controller has an inscription with ''Made in Germany'' on the back

 

[MrNelson]

Hopefully the Wii remote can connect to the system.

Still getting it regardless.