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Smeghead:
Dont know if this is not new or not, but ive never seen one before


http://dillyeo.com/retro-nes-usb-controller
Ginsu Victim:
Much cheaper ones on ebay.
markronz:
I just got two USB NES controllers off eBay a few weeks ago.  I believe it was in the neighborhood of $33 - 35 for two of them, shipped.  They also did not have the "retrolink" logo on them.  From the box they came in they say they're made by "Tomee".   I really like them, and they work pretty well.  The only real complaint that I have is that they're not quite as heavy as the real NES controllers.   They just don't have that "solid" feel to them.   It's not a deal breaker for me, but it's worth mentioning.

If I had to do it over again, I'd consider going the route of installing a USB NES port so that I could plug in real NES controllers.  Instead of these USB reproductions.

You can wire and solder your own with something like these:
http://www.nesrepairshop.com/online_shopping/index.php?productID=129
or
http://www.parallax.com/Store/Components/Other/tabid/157/CategoryID/32/List/0/SortField/0/Level/a/ProductID/522/Default.aspx

Or if you're not the solder type, you can get a pre-made USB port here:
http://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Nintendo-NES-USB-Controller-PC/dp/B000PDOTXG/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1279052858&sr=1-1
or
http://www.retrousb.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=28&osCsid=064bd325a59033879f14f66a962bb4c1


Just my two cents.  If you want the truly authentic feel of an NES controller, I'd go with the ports instead.
Radford119:
I purchased that exact controller off of eBay and it is awesome. My first one crapped out however in about 2 weeks (the USB was no longer recognized). I emailed the seller and he replaced it free of charge. It feels slightly cheaper than an original NES controller but I would recommend it anyway.
Dr Zero:

--- Quote from: markronz on July 21, 2010, 11:29:14 pm ---The only real complaint that I have is that they're not quite as heavy as the real NES controllers.   They just don't have that "solid" feel to them.   It's not a deal breaker for me, but it's worth mentioning.


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You can try adding a small piece of bar stock or a couple of fender washers inside to give it some heft. On some of the computer mice they add a weight for just that reason.
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