THIS SNES Controller Gave You An Advantage. A Super Advantage!
101Back in the day, if you had an NES Advantage controller for your Nintendo Entertainment System you were a legit gamer. It looked and played like an arcade controller and we loved it. When the SNES came out, we were looking for Nintendo to release a Super Nintendo Advantage, but instead, a company called Asciiware did. Little did we know then that they also made the NES Advantage for Nintendo, and this thing was bad to the bone. Let's take a look at an SNES controller that gave you an advantage, the Super Advantage!
Before we look at the SNES Advantage, let's look at the original NES Advantage. It was a hulking, rectangular slab of black and red plastic that promised to transform your humble Nintendo Entertainment System into a home arcade powerhouse. This wasn't your little brother's controller; the Advantage boasted a robust, arcade-style joystick, begging to be gripped and yanked with the force of a seasoned arcade warrior.
Forget those puny directional pads – the Advantage offered the tactile satisfaction of a real joystick, clicking and clacking with every precise (or frantic) movement. And if your thumb got tired from all that rapid-fire button mashing, the built-in turbo buttons were there to unleash a torrent of digital destruction upon your pixelated foes. Need to slow things down? The Advantage even had a "slow motion" feature, though its effectiveness was as unpredictable as a rogue Koopa Troopa shell. 2 With its dual-player capability and imposing presence, the NES Advantage wasn't just a controller; it was a statement. It was a declaration that you were serious about your NES gaming, ready to conquer every 8-bit challenge with the power of the arcade at your fingertips
The SNES Advantage was aimed at players who wanted a more arcade-like feel at home, particularly for games that benefited from joystick control. However, its reception was mixed. While some players appreciated the larger size and the turbo functions, others found the joystick less precise than the standard SNES D-pad. The slow-motion feature was also considered gimmicky and not very useful.
The SNES Advantage was an interesting attempt to bring the arcade experience to the SNES. While it had some useful features, it ultimately wasn't as popular or widely adopted as the standard SNES controller. It remains a somewhat niche accessory, remembered by some for its unique design and features.
Did you happen to have a Super Advantage controller? Did you know this was even a thing? Share your experience int he comments!
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