{"product_id":"nes-controller-tester","title":"NES Controller Tester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNES Controller Button Tester – LED Diagnostic Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuickly test original Nintendo Entertainment System controllers with this purpose-built NES Controller Button Tester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for game stores, repair technicians, collectors, and retro gaming enthusiasts, the tester provides an immediate visual indication of each controller input. Simply plug in an NES controller (and 5v micro USB power) and press the buttons—individual LEDs illuminate in real time so you can quickly identify working, intermittent, or unresponsive buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTests all 8 NES controller inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIndividual LED indicators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Each button has its own red LED that illuminates while the corresponding controller button is pressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGreat for sensitivity testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Repeatedly press or hold a button to help identify dirty contacts, worn membranes, intermittent inputs, or buttons that require excessive pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePASS indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The tester remembers which inputs have been detected during the test. Once all eight buttons have registered successfully, the green PASS indicator illuminates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReset button\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Instantly clears the completed test and prepares the unit for the next controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAudible feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – An internal piezo provides audio feedback when controller inputs are detected.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in Easter egg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Enter the classic Konami Code for a hidden audio surprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCustom controller-inspired enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 3D Printed + Laser-cut acrylic construction with UV-printed graphics gives the tester a distinctive retro appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo console required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Test NES controllers directly without connecting them to an NES or launching a game.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect your NES controller to the tester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress each controller button and D-pad direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the corresponding red LED for immediate input feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat presses as needed to check button sensitivity and consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce all eight inputs have been successfully detected, the green PASS indicator illuminates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress RESET to clear the test before connecting the next controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the individual LEDs respond to the controller’s live input, they can also help diagnose intermittent buttons. If an LED flickers, fails to illuminate consistently, or only responds with excessive pressure, the controller may require cleaning or repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro game stores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo game repair shops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsole technicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNES collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eController refurbishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlea market and convention testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuickly testing used controllers before resale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNintendo Entertainment System (NES) controllers using the original 7-pin NES controller connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility with unusual third-party controllers, specialty accessories, and devices that use the NES connector but require additional hardware or communication protocols is not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × NES Controller Button Tester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x Micro USB to USB A Cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires 5v USB power supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and constructed by Retro North Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNES controller not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro North Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49156020732160,"sku":"RNG-NES-TESTER-01","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2019\/8144\/files\/9984D40D-FF16-464A-9495-2C09FC09609A.jpg?v=1786314417","url":"https:\/\/retronorthgames.com\/products\/nes-controller-tester","provider":"Retro North Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}