The Classic Super Famicom Controller is Retro
Sarah Robson — May 25, 2012 — Tech
References: thinkgeek & geekalerts
The Classic Super Famicom Controller for Wii is retro and allows players to use the original version. This means that the controllers from the Super Nintendo entertainment system are making a comeback. The Famicom Controller for Wii attaches straight to your Wii controller, lets users play their favorite SNES games and keeps people occupied on those rainy days kept inside.
Many complain that the original Wii controller was difficult and uncomfortable to use, especially in comparison to the Classic Super Famicom Controller. This new Wii device has an ideal button configuration, making each one easy to press. If you are a video gamer caught in the past, this controller will let you time-travel back to the 1990s to play games with those controllers that you always loved.
Many complain that the original Wii controller was difficult and uncomfortable to use, especially in comparison to the Classic Super Famicom Controller. This new Wii device has an ideal button configuration, making each one easy to press. If you are a video gamer caught in the past, this controller will let you time-travel back to the 1990s to play games with those controllers that you always loved.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Controllers - The trend of re-releasing classic video game controllers, like the Super Famicom Controller, for modern consoles creates opportunities to tap into nostalgia and offer alternatives to contemporary controller designs.
2. Nostalgia Gaming - Time-traveling back to the 90s with classic controllers and games is a trend that offers opportunities to tap into a generation's fondness for the past and offer new twists on old favorites.
3. Improved Button Configuration - The trend of simplified button arrangements on classic gaming controllers is an opportunity to create new products that address the ergonomic flaws of contemporary designs.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can develop new products that leverage retro designs to target consumers who value nostalgia and improved usability.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can leverage nostalgia and retro design to offer unique and compelling products to consumers who value both form and function.
3. Retail - Retailers can take advantage of the trend of nostalgia gaming by offering products and experiences that tap into a generation's longing for the past.
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