Apple's most recent iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV updates have surprised many classic NES game fans as it has been discovered that the aforementioned devices can now support Nintendo's classic game controllers.
Apple Adds Nintendo Classic Controllers Support
This addition was viewed positively by Apple and Nintendo fans. Developer Steve Troughton-Smith was one of the first to demonstrate this new feature using the Nintendo Online classic controller with Apple TV, according to 9to5Mac. In the meantime, MacStories confirmed that the Nintendo 64 controller also works.
These controllers are yet another enjoyable way for players to enjoy games from Nintendo's previous systems, which are available as part of Nintendo Online and its Expansion Pack add-on service. Reports say that the same is likely true of the NES and Sega Genesis controllers, but these are as yet unconfirmed.
The Verge informs us that Nintendo initially made its retro controllers usable with its Switch Online service, which offers access to a variety of SNES and NES game collections. In addition to the $3.99 per month Switch Online subscription, it also provides a library of N64 games, but access to it costs an additional $49.99 for a full year.
Apple and Third-Party Controllers
According to MacStories, Apple has gradually increased the depth of its support for third-party controllers over the past few years. The Nintendo Joy-Con and Pro Controller are the most recent official additions, which were first revealed at WWDC.
During the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2022, Apple unveiled the completely revamped iOS 16, which comes with new, impressive features and enhancements. Nintendo's Joy-Cons and Pro Controller were among the game controllers that iOS 16 previously added support for.
The Apple mobile operating system has some improvements for gaming in this version. It displays updates to the Metal API as well as a revamp of its Game Center. Additionally, it significantly broadens the support for game controllers, which already extends to Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation controllers.
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At the time, several news sources reported that some people had already found evidence in the internal code of iOS 16 that Apple was adding support for gaming controllers besides Nintendo's. According to reports, it includes items made by third parties like the BADA MOGA XP5-X Plus, Logitech F710 Gamepad, and 8Bitdo.
Access your Apple Device With a Nintendo Classic Controller.
If you are not familiar with this feature, follow these simple instructions from TechRadar to connect a Nintendo classic controller to your Apple device.
Prior to using the controller, users should confirm that Bluetooth is active, the Apple device is turned on, and the controller is fully charged. Users will then need to look at System Preferences, followed by Bluetooth, before picking up the controller and pressing the sync button. Following that, it ought to show up on the list of gadgets the Apple device can connect to. Finally, select the device.
