Clever Hub Innovates with NES Expansion Port for Gamers
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RetroTime has unveiled a clever use for the rarely utilized expansion port on the bottom of the NES with its new product, the NES Hub. This innovative device brings modern functionality to the nearly 40-year-old console by adding Bluetooth connectivity, allowing up to four wireless controllers to connect seamlessly. The NES Hub is a plug-and-play solution that requires no soldering or hardware modifications—users simply remove the plastic cover shielding the expansion port, clip in the hub, and attach a small Bluetooth antenna to the back of the console.The NES Hub not only modernizes gameplay by supporting wireless controllers but also

RetroTime has developed an innovative solution to breathe new life into the nearly 40-year-old Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). By utilizing the rarely used expansion port on the bottom of the console, the NES Hub provides modern functionality by adding Bluetooth connectivity. This allows up to four wireless controllers to connect seamlessly without any soldering or hardware modifications.

Key Features:

  • Bluetooth connectivity for four wireless controllers
  • Mimics capabilities of Nintendo’s 1990 NES Four Score accessory, enabling support for four-player games like Bomberman 2 and Gauntlet 2
  • Enhances audio experience by unlocking expansion audio channels for certain Famicom games
  • Includes three extra ports for connecting peripherals such as a $26 add-on for connectiong SNES controllers

Additional Features:

  • Connects to a PC via Bluetooth for web-based configuration tool
  • Offers button remapping or keyboard/mouse mode

Availability: The NES Hub is available for preorder at $57.28 and set to ship in December 2024.

Is bluetooth connectivity the NES QoL upgrade you’ve been waiting for? Or do you have reservations when it comes to latency?

  • timo_timboo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    21 days ago

    I don’t know, it’s cool that there’s finally a use for the port, but just being able to use Bluetooth controllers and having a few audio enhancements isn’t really something most people waited for, I think. The price is also kinda high for that.