Super NES/FC Enhanced Controllers

Angler

Manufacturer:	Beeshu Incorporated
MSRP:	$25.99
Country:	US
Licensed:	Unknown
Year:	Unknown

Functionally identical to the ASCIIPad. It is shaped slightly different than the standard controller; the round sides on the left and right are less rounded. What is unique about this controller, is you can put a little "stick" into the center of the joypad.

ASCIIPad

Manufacturer:	ASCIIWare
MSRP:	$24.99 US
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

A great joypad, with regular fire/turbo/auto switches for A, B, X, Y, L and R buttons, and slow motion. I have one of these, and am very pleased with it. Slightly larger than the regular controller, but
close, and the same shape, so it feels familiar. It looks and feels well build; this pup has been put through plenty of wear and tear, with no sign of any problems. The only drawback is that the cord is shorter than the standard SNES controller, and this can be a problem, depending on how far you play from the console. Otherwise, it is a quality joypad. Highly recommended.

Capcom Fighter Stick

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Manufacturer:	Capcom Fighter Stick
MSRP:	$74.95 US
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

This is the most expensive stick I have ever seen, short of a custom arcade stick. This stick is made specially for the Street Fighter II games, but can be used with any SNES game, of course. When you go to play any of the three Street Fighter II games for the SNES (Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II Turbo, and Super Street Fighter II), you can automatically set up the buttons to the original arcade configuration; just go to the Options menu, and move the cursor to "SET", and press one of the buttons. Pretty cool. The stick is shaped like two squares overlapping, with a small triangular space at the bottom edge. On the left hand "square", is the stick, and the select and start buttons. The right hand "square" has the six main buttons. I believe this stick also offers independent turbo/auto fire for all six buttons. Finally, there may have been another version of this stick made, possibly after the release of the second or third Street Fighter II game for the SNES.

Capcom Pad Soldier

Manufacturer:	Capcom
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	Japan
Licensed:	Probably
Year:	Unknown

Notes: This has to be one of the weirdest shaped controllers I have ever seen. I don't have one, but I can't imagine this pad is too comfortable. It was designed with fighting games in mind (no big shock since Capcom has released another controller designed specifically for its Street Fighter games). This controller was only released in Japan, however, a considerable number were imported to the US; I don't think it wasn't very popular here, a local EB was selling them for $4.99 each :)

Conqueror 2

Manufacturer:	Quickshot Patent
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	Unknown
Year:	Unknown

This is a joystick which definately falls into the odd category. For one, it isn't strictly a joystick; it is a little larger than the big joypads, and the joystick is much smaller. It is shaped like, well, it is hard to describe. The right hand side of the stick is square, which contours upwards to the upper part of the body, which was a raised circle. The bottom right forms a "rest", looks sort of like a big old sytle Genesis controller, except it has a special rubber pad you rested your wrist. This circle contained the four main buttons (A, B, X, Y), and five buttons around the circumference, which activated programmed moves the user puts in. The whole circle can rotate 270 degrees, for custom feel of the buttons; definately unique. In between the small stick and the circle is 2 columns of three "long pill" shaped buttons, a switch, a series of tiny LED lights, and a twin pair of buttons. These were used to program moves into the stick, to use the turbo/autofire, and the select and start buttons. Right above these buttons was the QuickShot logo, and between the top of the body, the stick and and circle was a circle of four LEDS.

Doc's Wireless Remote Controllers

Manufacturer:	Doc's Hi-Tech
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	No
Year:	Unknown

These controllers are very similar to the Acclaim Remote Controllers. These controllers, however, use a receiver that does not attach directly to the front of the SNES, rather uses a receiver that plugs into the SNES controller port(s), like the Super Scope 6. Unfortunately, the Doc's ad I have does not show the receiver. The round left and right hemisphere ends have a "fat eight" shaped etching, in which on the one on the left has the directional button, and a slow button, and inside the one on the right is the usual four buttons (A, B, X, Y), and the start button. In between the "eights" is a expert/1p/2p/off switch, and the select button (I don't know what the "expert" mode is). These controllers also feature auto shutoff, battery power comparison and 40 hours of play on 2 "AA" batteries. It should be noted that it does NOT have a turbo fire option. The ad of theirs I have also boasts that these controllers have "Instant reponse, incredible range, slow motion and amazing beam width makes sure your actions get the right reactions". Right. I'm sure these puppies are plagued with all the infamous problems all infared controllers are plagued with. Plus, Doc's has a mixed reputation; there are better wireless controllers out there, like Acclaim's Super Remote Controller. You should probably avoid this controller.

Dual Turbo

Manufacturer:	Acclaim
MSRP:	$39.95 US
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

This controller is the SNES version of the popular wireless NES controller set by Acclaim. The controllers are sold 2 in a set, with a sensor that covers the front of the two SNES controller ports. Each controller takes 4 (I believe) AA batteries. The overall shape and color scheme is almost identical to the standard SNES controllers. The controllers offer the usual aftermarket controller extras, turbo and auto firing for the six regular buttons and slow motion. I don't have these controllers myself, but I would venture to guess they have the same problems all infared wireless controllers have; horrendous battery consumption and sometimes awkward accuracy.

Fighter Pad

Manufacturer:	ASCIIWare
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

This is in the same vein as the fighter stick below, that is, it is designed for use with fighting games. Note taht the L and R buttons are to the right of the X and A buttons, and not on the top edge of the controller as with almost all other joypads. This has turbo/auto fire for every button, as well as slow motion.

Fighter Stick SN

Manufacturer:	ASCIIWare
MSRP:	$59.95 US
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

This joystick is similar to other "fighter" joysticks available. It offers all the features you would expect; independently adjustable turbo and auto fire for all 6 buttons (36 shots per second, their ad claims), and slow motion. The controller is shaped like a square, with a half circle stuck to the left hand side. The "half circle" has the stick itself, and the "Fighter Stick" logo above it. In between the "half circle" and "square" areas is a button to adjust the speed of the auto fire (I think). The top half of the "sqaure" body has the select and start buttons, plus the controls for the slow motion and turbo fire on/off/auto. The six buttons are in two rows of three, at a 40 degree angle. On the bottom right of the "square" body is a flatter, slightly protruded from the main body, wrist rest, also curved at a 40 degree angle to match the buttons.

Happ Competition Pro

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Manufacturer:	Happ Controls Inc.
MSRP:	$24.99 US
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

There is not much that is noteworthy about this controller, except the fact that it is shaped just like an old style Genesis controller! It has the standard turbo/auto fire for the regular six buttons, and a slow mode function.

Jetfighter 6 Controller

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Manufacturer:	Unknown
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	Probably not
Year:	Unknown

It looks like a F-115 Stealth Fighter but it's white and really 'fat' compared to the real thing. It's got an on/off switch for the turbo and the cockpit lights up red when you are pressing a button while turbo is on. It's got a slow motion switch, a start button, and a mode/select button. In the middle of the underside is a switch marked GENESIS MD and SUPER NES SFC (Genesis controls are in parenthesis). Now, the really bad part; on the under side of the 'wings' are the L (X) and R (Z) for use with index or middle fingers. Located where the tip of your right thumb rests is the Y (B) green button. At the base of your thumb is the A (Y) red button. Move your thumb left and in the mid of it sits the B (A) yellow button. Right is the X (C) blue button. By the way, the plug in is a Genesis 9-pin and it comes with a 9-pin to SNES 3+4-jack adaptor that doesn't work with other Genesis controllers. I think the odd button placement is partially explaned by the fact that a previous variation of the Jetfighter controller was meant for SNES and Genesis 3-button. It was the same but without the select switch marked (Mode) and the L, A and R buttons weren't marked with (X), (Y) and (Z). But the previous variation is still messed up compared to the standard button arangments of Genesis and SNES.
Thanks to Zerothis zerothis@prodigy.net for the info.

Konami Hyperpad Wireless Controller

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Manufacturer:	Konami
MSRP:	$40.00 US (?)
Country:	US, Japan
Licensed:	Probably
Year:	Unknown

This controller consists of two parts, the controller itself, which looks much like another other controller, except for the infared transmitter on to upper portion of the body, and a receiver unit, which is like a little infared satellite dish. The satellite receiver is about 8-12" wide, has a large red rectangular sensor in the middle, and "KONAMI" in large print above the sensor. The controller used 2 AAA batteries inthe controller body, and the satellite receiver plugged into either controller port 1 or 2. This controller was released in Japan, and the US I believe (I do not believe it was released in Europe).

Micro Genius Remote Controller

Manufacturer:	Micro Genius
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	Uncertain (US only?)
Licensed:	No
Year:	Unknown

Hahahaha! This controller is from none other than Micro Genius, which was (and still is I think) a huge producer of NES pirate carts and console clones. Guess they were trying to go 'legit' when they started making these, or something. Check out their gold "Seal of Approval" on the box, which is obviously designed to look like the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality. Geesh! Anyways, I can't say anything much about the controller itself, outside of the fact the controller looks cheap, and is infared, so as far as reliability goes, don't hold your breath. Oh, yeah, I assume it has turbo fire for 2 buttons (?), and slow motion. If you want this controller, you can find it in Canada, selling for about $10CAN (~$7 US).

Info and pic courtesy Marten Nielsen/Classicon

Multisystem 6

Manufacturer:	Unknown
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	Unknown
Year:	Unknown

Here is one really neat controller. As you can see from the scan, this controller will work with both the Super NES and the Genesis. Pretty nifty, don't often see controllers at this price which are multisystem. Unfortunately, I forgot which magazine I got this scan from, and don't know the manufacturer, if it is licemsed, etc. Whoops :)

ProPlayer

Manufacturer:	Naki
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	Unknown
Year:	Unknown

I don't know anything about this one, I just saw a tiny ad for it in EGM. It is either available for the SNES and the Genesis (2 different models), or it can be used with both (with a special cable or something). If you know more, email me and let me know. Beats the heck out of me what all that stuff is on the middle of the joystick body is :)

SN Propad

Manufacturer:	STD/Interact
MSRP:	$24.99
Country:	US
Licensed:	Probably
Year:	Unknown

This control pad is similar to most others in its class; it offers turbo/auto fire for the A, B, X, and Y buttons, and has a slow motion feature. It is shaped virtually identical to the standard SNES controller, and has the same layout, except the select button is above the start button, and the turbo switches above them, in a little rectangular area. One cool thing about this joypad, is that it is transparent, somewhat. You can see some of the guts in the pad through the pad. But, that's about it. Nothing new here.

Thanks to Mark S fo the picture

Super Advantage

Manufacturer:	ASCIIWare
MSRP:	$49.95
Country:	US
Licensed:	Yes
Year:	Unknown

The is the SNES version of the popular controller for the NES. Like most aftermarket controllers, this pup has regular fire/turbo/auto for the A, B, X, Y, L, and R, and slow motion. Both the turbo and slow motion is fully adjustable, so you can synchronize it to whatever works best for a particular game. Also, when using slow motion, the stick can prevent any button (other than select and start) from being fired at the split second the game is paused (since some games have functions that preesing one of those buttons may activate, while the game is paused). It is, from what I have heard, a solid joystick choice. If you need a joystick for a fighting game, try this one! What is interesting about this joystick, is that it is distibuted and manufactured by ASCIIWare, not Nintendo, who distributed the original Advantage joystick (manufactured by ASCII) for the NES. Hmmm...

Thanks to Zerothis for some of the info.

Super Jo-Jo/Eliminator

Manufacturer:	Alston Information Research
MSRP:	Unknown
Country:	US
Licensed:	No
Year:	Unknown

This has to be one of the lamest joysticks I have ever seen. It can be used with both SNES and Genesis via a special cable. The only time I have ever seen this joystick was in a few issues of EGM. It is advertised in one issue on the same page with a cheezy Game Boy knock-off. The controller was originally called "Super Jo-Jo", but later was advertised under the name "Eliminator". I do not know what name the joystick was finally sold under in stores.

The main body of the joystick is back, with the control stick on the right, and the A, B, X and Y buttons on the right of it. In between the stick and main buttons is a small dial, used to control the speed of the turbo fire, I assume; it would also be safe to assume this controller has only one turbo firing mechanism for all of the main buttons. On top of the main body, just above the joystick and buttons, are the L and R buttons, and inbetween these buttons is an elevated bar, with the Select and Start buttons set into it. Just below the stick and main buttons is the turbo fire and slow buttons. Now, here is where the joystick gets weird. The main black body is set into a SNES scheme grey body, which comes around the top of the main body, which is elevated and slopes down, forming two "palm rests" left and right diagonally on the lower part towards the player. The "palm rests" are long, elliptical shaped protrusions, flat, with a lower piece between the two rests, forming a little triangle. The result: a joystick that looks cheap, and poorly engineered. I have no idea whether or not this was licensed by Nintendo, or even finally released onto the market! If anyone knows, let me know.

Vision Pad?

Manufacturer:	Vision
MSRP:	~$10?
Country:	US
Licensed:	Unknown
Year:	Unknown

This joystick appeared on an old copy of the MCM Electronics catalog, along with a few others. Note the L and R buttons on the face of the pad, and not on the corners, as with the vast majority of joypads. It has some turbo fire capacity (I don't know which buttons etc.)