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I discovered the God-tier NES controller Sansui Joycard SSS

Mar 1, 2015 at 5:45:51 AM
Nesmaster (57)
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I basically grew up with two options: The standard pad, or a Turbo Tech, which seems to be a rebranded Zipper as far as I can tell.

If the Sansui can take Gameboy buttons I'd love to try it out. I meant to pick one up a while back, I think Pat or another Youtuber turned me onto them.

Mar 1, 2015 at 6:13:46 AM
NostalgicMachine (8)
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I'm stoked to try out the turbo function on this thing. It's going to arrive just in time for some Silver Surfer!

Mar 1, 2015 at 6:28:12 AM
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Originally posted by: MathUser2929

Nevermind. I was thinking of some other controller. It was some kinda joystick that I was thinking of with a similar name.


Beshu ultimate?

Mar 1, 2015 at 11:30:56 AM
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I've never heard of this controller before, looks amazing though! It's like a Famicom controller that has that fancy 80's VCR feel to it. Definitely going to keep an eye out for one.

Mar 1, 2015 at 11:39:52 AM
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I've always wanted one of these. Sansui made some great stereo equipment back in the day.
I grew up using a beeshu zipper, sadly the only one I have now doesn't work.

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Mar 1, 2015 at 11:54:13 AM
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You have me so intrigued. There's a listing on eBay for new ones, around $20. Really considering it.

Mar 1, 2015 at 12:03:05 PM
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Well curiosity got the best of me...I just bought one from ebay for $14 free shipping. Stoked to try it out!

Mar 1, 2015 at 12:18:49 PM
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I knew hudson made these things!  Here's a normal joycard:


There's the damned bee.  I suppect that Sansui was brought in for manufacturing and audio hardware.

Mar 1, 2015 at 12:24:31 PM
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Praise the Bee!

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Mar 1, 2015 at 12:46:55 PM
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Originally posted by: mattbep

You have me so intrigued. There's a listing on eBay for new ones, around $20. Really considering it.
I purchased one from Lukie Games this morning, and I have zero regrets.

Mar 1, 2015 at 12:54:24 PM
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Haven't seen the NA effect on controllers! Its kind of weird how there aren't really any accessories collectors around anymore.

Mar 1, 2015 at 12:59:43 PM
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Ya. This controller is awesome. The headphone jack is surprisingly useful if multiple people are gaming / using the same room!

Mar 1, 2015 at 1:18:21 PM
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Originally posted by: Ozzy_98

I knew hudson made these things!  Here's a normal joycard:


There's the damned bee.  I suppect that Sansui was brought in for manufacturing and audio hardware.

I'm interested in buying one now, but I can't see the picture in the OP's thread.  Is it the same as the pic you posted?


Mar 1, 2015 at 1:22:25 PM
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Originally posted by: BreaKBeatZ
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I'm interested in buying one now, but I can't see the picture in the OP's thread.  Is it the same as the pic you posted?
 

No, it's not that one.  You'll see a red RCA connector near the 7-pin NES connector for audio to the headphone jack.

Mar 1, 2015 at 1:23:02 PM
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Originally posted by: BreaKBeatZ

Originally posted by: Ozzy_98

I knew hudson made these things!  Here's a normal joycard:


There's the damned bee.  I suppect that Sansui was brought in for manufacturing and audio hardware.

I'm interested in buying one now, but I can't see the picture in the OP's thread.  Is it the same as the pic you posted?
 

No, the one I posted has no audio, and kind of a stupid looking color setup.  his you can tell was having a bit more pc-engine vibe.  not sure if the controller came out before or after pce though


Mar 1, 2015 at 1:23:54 PM
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Originally posted by: NostalgicMachine

EDIT: I just scored one of these bad boys





This is the controller you want to beat silver surfer.

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Mar 1, 2015 at 1:25:42 PM
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Originally posted by: mattbep

You have me so intrigued. There's a listing on eBay for new ones, around $20. Really considering it.





20? There were some for 8 yesterday. Did I just engage the NA hype train?

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Mar 1, 2015 at 1:31:06 PM
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Originally posted by: matt

Originally posted by: BreaKBeatZ
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I'm interested in buying one now, but I can't see the picture in the OP's thread.  Is it the same as the pic you posted?
 

No, it's not that one.  You'll see a red RCA connector near the 7-pin NES connector for audio to the headphone jack.

Cool thanks.  I just switched to Google Chrome and I see th picture there now.  For some reason I was getting the broken picture icon in IE.



Mar 1, 2015 at 1:31:35 PM
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Originally posted by: Faxanadude

Originally posted by: NostalgicMachine

EDIT: I just scored one of these bad boys



This is the controller you want to beat silver surfer.
The moment I saw those turbo buttons, it was decided

Mar 1, 2015 at 1:52:28 PM
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I've been using a set of these for years. They are easily my favorite NES controllers.

Mar 1, 2015 at 3:12:25 PM
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A headphone port? Would have loved to have this back then.

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Mar 1, 2015 at 3:57:46 PM
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I keep forgetting about the headphone port; what a neat bonus.

Mar 1, 2015 at 5:35:55 PM
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Originally posted by: Ozzy_98

I knew hudson made these things!  Here's a normal joycard:


There's the damned bee.  I suppect that Sansui was brought in for manufacturing and audio hardware.
I think you are right on this. I popped it open and the boards inside are kind of laughable. There are literally two separate boards that look very different from each other just kind of soldered together like a sandwich. Hudson probably made one for controls and Sansui the other for sound.



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Mar 2, 2015 at 6:52:30 AM
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I'm unusually excited for a controller, lol

Mar 2, 2015 at 2:17:50 PM
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It was this, the beeshu Zinger.

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Edited: 03/02/2015 at 02:18 PM by MathUser2929