News Tagged: Peripherals

Datel Release Retro Controllers for Virtual Console

Datel Release Retro Controllers for Virtual Console

By Darren Calvert - 20 Jul, 2008

The Classic Controller is a lovely one-for-all controller for playing Virtual Console games, but if you’re like me you probably long for a small square edged controller to enjoy NES..

33 comments | In Peripherals.

N64 Controller Mod For Virtual Console

N64 Controller Mod For Virtual Console

By Damien McFerran - 16 Jun, 2008

Although the Classic Controller is enough for most retro-loving Wii owners, there are some that crave a rather more authentic experience. There’s nothing like experiencing Virtual Console..

39 comments | In Peripherals, N64.

Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

Playtest: The Shaft Virtual Console joystick

By Darren Calvert - 08 May, 2008

As old school gamers on Wii the only thing we missed was a joystick peripheral for that authentic arcade feel. Back in the days anyone who was serious about Street Fighter II on the SNES..

51 comments | In Features, Peripherals.

Wii SNES Controller Hits Japan

Wii SNES Controller Hits Japan

By Damien McFerran - 16 Apr, 2008

We don’t get jealous often here at Virtual Console Reviews – we don’t need to, being the famous international playboys that we are – but when we spotted some shots of one..

70 comments | In Peripherals, SNES, Japan, Club Nintendo.

First Official Images of the New Neo-Geo Stick for Wii

First Official Images of the New Neo-Geo Stick for Wii

By Damien McFerran - 28 Feb, 2008

SNK has published official images of the forthcoming Neo-Geo stick, and the good news is that it looks exactly the same as the original AES joystick we all know and love. The classic design,..

27 comments | In Neo Geo, Peripherals.

Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April

By Damien McFerran - 30 Jan, 2008

It had to happen. With SNK supporting the Virtual Console and consequently making some of its wonderful 2D fighting games available for download, it was almost inevitable that someone,..

32 comments | In Peripherals, Neo Geo.

Win a Classic Controller! - Caption competition

Win a Classic Controller! - Caption competition

By Darren Calvert - 28 Jan, 2008

At 'Virtual Console Reviews' from time to time we like to give a little back to our readers. This is your opportunity to win a brand new Classic Controller from PlayAsia which we will send..

183 comments | In Peripherals, Competitions.

Japan gets Wii SNES Pad

Japan gets Wii SNES Pad

By Damien McFerran - 22 Nov, 2007

We're not jealous types here at VC Reviews but the news that Japanese Club Nintendo owners will be getting their hands on a Wii version of the classic SNES control pad has made us green with..

33 comments | In SNES, Peripherals.

The Shaft - Virtual Console joystick

The Shaft - Virtual Console joystick

By Darren Calvert - 13 Nov, 2007

Much like people had a little chuckle at the name of the Wii the trend continues with the upcoming release of a new joystick for the Virtual Console from Overline Gaming. It is amusingly..

38 comments | In Peripherals.

Dress up your Wii remote, for free!

Dress up your Wii remote, for free!

By Marcel Van Duyn - 02 Oct, 2007

Due to the many complaints over the past months about how Wii remotes slip out of hands easily, Nintendo will soon start packing "Wii remote jackets" with Wii systems and..

25 comments | In Peripherals.