Retro is classic, and classic always comes back. the controls of Nintendo can now be used in iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple TV, as confirmed by various sources.
Of course, they are not the original controls, but wireless versions created by Nintendo. Thus, you can enjoy any video game with game controls. Nintendo (NES), Super Nintendo (SNES), and Nintendo 64. But one from another console also appears, the Sega Genesis.
Neat, iOS/tvOS 16.1 support the official BT/USB-C Super Nintendo controller for the Switch 😄 I don’t have the N64 or NES versions to test with, but I believe they are supported now too 🎮 pic.twitter.com/mfkTIHpXun
— Steve Troughton-Smith (@strongonsmith) October 24, 2022
All can be used with the Nintendo Online Service for Switch, points to the Macstories portal.
The specialist Steve Troughton Smith He had anticipated that the SNES classic controller worked with iOS and tvOS 16.1, showing him how he used it in a video on his Twitter account.
Retro video games are also offered as part of Nintendo Online and its Expansion Pack add-on service.
Apple expands more and more
Manzana opened the doors with the updates of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS, made this week.
As Macstories explains, with each operating system, the control appears with the name of SNES Controller, in Bluetooth settings when in pairing mode.
The apple company has gradually added deeper and deeper support for third-party controls. Remember Macstories that the latest official additions, which were first announced at WWDC, were Nintendo Joy-Con and Pro Controller.
Some third-party controllers, such as the 8BitDO SN30 Pro+, which emulate other controllers, can also be paired with Apple devices, but appear as generic controllers.
The Value of Retro Nintendo Controllers
The price of Nintendo retro controls varies, according to the official portal of the Japanese company:
- Two controls of NES they are worth 59.99 dollars.
- Meanwhile, one of SNES It has a cost of 29.99 dollars.
- A command of SEGA Genesis It has a value of 49.99 dollars.
- On the other hand, a control of Nintendo 64 it costs $49.99.
There are also other controls, whose prices you can check at the following link from the official Nintendo website.