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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.

I doubt they would use the US model for the Japanese release.

 

[DeepEnigma]

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

Which are wireless to curb a distance issue.

 

[Allforce]

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

The video in the OP isn't a trailer, it's a hands-on from Comic Con today. The cord is less than the guys arm span, he holds it out.

And a long HDMI cable aint gonna cut it since you still have to plug this into a wall for power somewhere.

 

[Vampirolol]

As always Nintendo incapable of doing a console 100% good.

 

[NeOak]

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

This needs to be in the OP.

Because people can't be bothered to read a thread.

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

Not enough.

 

[Dimmle]

So it's an accurate reproduction, then?

 

[kunonabi]

Which are wireless to curb a distance issue.

and yet the DS4's battery life is poor enough that having a decent cord would actually be just as helpful.

 

[DecoReturns]

The video in the OP isn't a trailer, it's a hands-on from Comic Con today. The cord is less than the guys arm span, he holds it out.

And a long HDMI cable aint gonna cut it since you still have to plug this into a wall for power somewhere.

Naw. An electric connection also wouldn't be a problem for me, my set up is beyond convenient for any situation.

Well I guess people will have the Authentic NES experience then. Although I would still wait before losing our minds tho.

 

[Neuromancer]

They're just expecting people to play like this:

Up close and personal.

Never seen this one before but I love it in every way.

 

[Crayolan]

You can't extend GC controller cords and then do this Ninty, lengthen that shit or no buy.

My reaction:

lol

 

[TheGameshark]

Oh cmon Nintendo

 

[alr1ght]

Naw. An electric connection also wouldn't be a problem for me, my set up is beyond convenient for any situation.

Well I guess people will have the Authentic NES experience then. Although I would still wait before losing our minds tho.

The actual NES controller cable length is probably about 10 feet. It's way longer than my SFC controllers.

 

[DecoReturns]

The actual NES controller cable length is probably about 10 feet. It's way longer than my SFC controllers.

Goes to show I was a SNES kid back then.

I would still wait before panicking tho. These might just be demo units or something

 

[perfectchaos007]

So it's an accurate reproduction, then?

The original controlers on my NES were 6 feet long

 

[Menitta]

My reaction:

This is the best post all month.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I am glad they're doing wired controllers, though. Wired still for champs.

 

[broncobuster]

and yet the DS4's battery life is poor enough that having a decent cord would actually be just as helpful.

It's a standard micro USB cord. If it's a huge inconvenience, a 10 ft replacement is less than $5.

 

[Lupin the Third]

The actual NES controller cable length is probably about 10 feet. It's way longer than my SFC controllers.

If you didn't know, SFC controllers are also like half the length of American SNES controllers.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Are they selling the controllers separately? If so are they up for preorder anywhere yet?

 

[DeepEnigma]

and yet the DS4's battery life is poor enough that having a decent cord would actually be just as helpful.

Oh so this is a war now, to justify short cords on this product?

FWIW, the UC4 controller I picked up, as well as others have said, lasts much longer. I get a good 10-12 hours without having to plug it in. (maybe they changed the power draw inside them, who knows)

The OG lasts 6-7.

And who the hell games longer than 6 hours in one sitting? Goodness.

You can also buy 12' cables for like $3-$4 online.

The original controlers on my NES were 6 feet long

But it is to scale.

 

[alr1ght]

Are they selling the controllers separately? If so are they up for preorder anywhere yet?

Yeah, they're 10 bucks. Not up for preorder in the US yet, though.

 

[Apoc87]

it should be fucking wireless. its 2016.

 

[PSqueak]

it should be fucking wireless. its 2016.

Technically, it is when you conect it to a wii remote to play on your wii/wii u

For the time being, im guessing that cord length is only for showing on the SDCC show room.

 

[nubbe]

it should be fucking wireless. its 2016.

Connect it to a Wiimote
Voilá

 

[Apoc87]

Connect it to a Wiimote
Voilá

The nes mini doesnt have a bluetooth reciever so whats the point.

 

[KevinCow]

I don't understand why it's not wireless. I know it's a budget thing, but surely a wireless doohickey in the controller and system wouldn't have increased the price of production so much that the price of the product would've had to be increased. They didn't even need to include a battery. Just let it run on AAs.

 

[woxel1]

Get a REALLY LONG hdmi cable, problem solved!

 

[NoFaceNico]

As an owner of a lot of Chinese Famiclones, the short cable might be deliberate. It's short because in order to access the game list menu you have to hit the reset button on the console, so if you're going to play a lot of different games in one sitting it's better to have the console within arm's reach. Could be what's happening here.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

it should be fucking wireless. its 2016.

It's a micro system. They have bunch of roms and are cheap. It's targeted to Christmas shoppers who have some nostalgia.

 

[Doctre81]

The originals were short too. Not suprised. Cord length could have also been short just for the show floors and demo purposes also

 

[alr1ght]

The originals were short too. Not suprised. Cord length could have also been short just for the show floors and demo purposes also

Not really. I'm just eyeballing, but the NESC controller looks about on par with the classic controller.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Technically, it is when you conect it to a wii remote to play on your wii/wii u

For the time being, im guessing that cord length is only for showing on the SDCC show room.

It's still not wireless and does not help the Mini NES, lol.

Has anyone tweeted them for clarification on the length theory?

 

[entremet]

Up close and personal.

Memories.

That was me back in the day.

 

[Pancake Mix]

It's a micro system. They have bunch of roms and are cheap. It's targeted to Christmas shoppers who have some nostalgia.

That and it's already a step up in cost in that it outputs via HDMI.

 

[Chittagong]

What are you all on about??

 

[Anth0ny]

They're just capturing the original experience

The original famicom had the controllers hardwired to the console

And the original super famicom controller cord length was lol

Damn kids get off my lawn

 

[DeepEnigma]

What are you all on about??

Them were the days. These young whippersnappers growing up in the 3D and HD Era have no idea what it was like!

We had to game up hill, in the snow, both ways.

 

[Skiptastic]

If I wait a year, will they release it with a wireless NES controller?

 

[AgeEighty]

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.

This. Calm down, people.

 

[Mechanized]

You'll burn out your eyeballs 2 feet from your TV and you'll like it! The full nostalgic experience.

 

[runnin_blue]

My eyesight is eternally f***** from sitting a foot away from a crt for hours playing my NES. Authentic experience. You just had to sit close to the tv, don't ask me why and shit.

 

[kunonabi]

Oh so this is a war now, to justify short cords on this product?

FWIW, the UC4 controller I picked up, as well as others have said, lasts much longer. I get a good 10-12 hours without having to plug it in. (maybe they changed the power draw inside them, who knows)

The OG lasts 6-7.

And who the hell games longer than 6 hours in one sitting? Goodness.

You can also buy 12' cables for like $3-$4 online.



But it is to scale.

Two gaming sessions and the charge is gone which means I have to sit and wait for to charge or start playing right in front of my TV. It's minor annoyance is all.

The NES classic is a different beast. It's cheap console meant to be plug and play and moved from room to room not a fixture of your entertainment center like a PS4.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Two gaming sessions and the charge is gone which means I have to sit and wait for to charge or start playing right in front of my TV. It's minor annoyance is all.

The NES classic is a different beast. It's cheap console meant to be plug and play and moved from room to room not a fixture of your entertainment center like a PS4.

I guess I can see that. I usually plug mine in when done, and it charges pretty fast in between.

I also get the reasoning with the Mini NES, but what it is 'meant to do', and what a lot of nostalgia people who are now adults, working with a more disposable income than when kids 'are gonna do', is have it pimping nicely next to your other electronics.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Get a longer HDMI cord and put the console where you sit?

 

[schopaia]

its not wireless? bummer.

wireless controllers are $60...

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Yeah, that's pretty short. Not a dealbreaker for me though.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Yeah, that's pretty short. Not a dealbreaker for me though.

Same. I'll sit that badboy on my lap if I have to, lol.

 

[madmackem]

Get a longer HDMI cord and put the console where you sit?

That's soooooooo dumb, I ant it under my tv for god sake not having it Lying about my living room. A lot of people buying this will be adults with you know adult living rooms where having long wires hanging out everywhere isn't an option. I hope this is just the demo unit as I'm out otherwise.

 

[Forkball]

It's not classic gaming unless you are sitting two feet away from the TV on the floor.

 

[Peterc]

Not really. I'm just eyeballing, but the NESC controller looks about on par with the classic controller.

i see, but never got issues with the snes.

But again, with nes and snes, i placed the console on the ground.