NES Satellite

The NES Satellite is a Nintendo Entertainment System multiplayer adaptor accessory (multitap), created by Nintendo and released in 1989 as a part of the NES Sports Set.

With select supporting games, the Satellite allows up to four players to play the NES, potentially simultaneously. Additionally, it acts as a wireless range extender adaptor for all wired controllers, with the use of portable, battery-powered, infrared technology. While a normal controller has a range of 7.6 feet, the NES Satellite expands the usable range to 15 feet. A small infrared receiver plugs into the two controller ports on the front of the NES. The main Satellite unit is powered by six C-cell batteries and must have a line of sight to the receiver. The unit has four controller ports which accommodate any type of wired NES controllers. The unit provides "Turbo" selectors for both the A and B buttons.

A similar four-player adaptor called the NES Four Score was released a year later, although it does not allow wireless play.

Games
These licensed games are compatible with the NES Satellite's four-player abilities.


 * Anticipation
 * Bomberman II
 * Championship Bowling
 * Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat
 * Gauntlet II
 * Greg Norman's Golf Power
 * Harlem Globetrotters
 * Kings of the Beach
 * Magic Johnson's Fast Break
 * Monster Truck Rally
 * M.U.L.E.
 * NES Play Action Football
 * A Nightmare on Elm Street
 * Nintendo World Cup
 * R.C. Pro-Am II
 * Rackets & Rivals
 * Rock 'n Ball
 * Roundball: 2 on 2 Challenge
 * Spot
 * Smash TV
 * Super Off Road
 * Super Jeopardy!
 * Super Spike V'Ball
 * Swords and Serpents
 * Top Players' Tennis

These homebrew games are also compatible.


 * Justice Duel
 * Micro Mages