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The NES Four Score and NES Satellite are multitap accessories produced by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). With supported games, both peripherals allow the connection of up to four controllers to input simultaneously on the NES;[1] they are interchangeable in their compatibility with supported games.[2]

NES Four Score
NES Satellite

The major difference between the NES Four Score and the NES Satellite is that the former connects directly to the NES, while the latter uses infrared wireless communication instead; the latter acts as a range extender adaptor for all wired controllers, extending the usable range from around 3 feet (for a standard controller) to 15 feet.[2][3] The Satellite consists of two units: a small infrared receiver that plugs into the console's controller ports, and a main unit that is powered by six C batteries and must have a line of sight to the receiver.[4] Both devices have four controller ports and two "Turbo" switches to simulate rapid pressing of the A and B buttons.[4][5] The NES Satellite includes a switch to enable either a controller or light gun (NES Zapper) mode; the NES Four Score does not have such a switch and is incompatible with the latter peripheral as well as the Power Pad, but includes a different switch that enables either a two-controller or four-controller mode.[4][5]

NES games released prior to the introduction of the multitaps required the sharing of an NES controller if they supported more than two players (such as Anticipation); such games do not support the multitaps' individual controller feature as a result.[6][7] Both devices were shown at the 1990 Winter Consumer Electronics Show.[8]

Nintendo initially revealed the NES Satellite, designed by Rare Coin-It,[9] to journalists in June 1989;[10] it was previewed in the September–October 1989 issue of Nintendo Power[7] before releasing in North America in December 1989 at an MSRP of US$39.95[11][12] and was also featured in the NES Sports Set console bundle, which retailed for $150.[3] The adapter was released in Sweden in February 1991 for 525 kr.[13] The NES Four Score was released in North America in March 1990 for US$24.95.[12][14]

Games

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These licensed games are compatible with the NES Four Score for more than two concurrent players:[a]

These homebrew games are also compatible:

These cancelled games were planned to support the devices:

Famicom counterparts

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Since the Famicom has hardwired controllers, all games supporting more than two controllers require the use of a controller or peripheral that plugs into the console's expansion port.[39] Some titles (such as Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu and Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu) require separate controllers to connect to it,[40][41] while others (such as Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai and Wit's) require the Four Players Adapter[42], a multitap manufactured by Hori Electric [ja].[43][44]

Notes

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  1. ^ Game compatibility with the NES Satellite extends to the NES Four Score since they are interchangeable with each other.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Up to Four Players with NES Satellite". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 6. September 1989. p. 12.
  2. ^ a b c "Get With It! Accessorize!". Nintendo Power Strategy Guide. No. 19. Nintendo of America. 1990. p. 6.
  3. ^ a b Brooks, Andree (May 4, 1991). "Picking Out a Home Video Game System". The New York Times. p. 1-48. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Instruction Manual". NES Satellite Instruction Booklet. Nintendo of America. 1989. p. 2.
  5. ^ a b "Instruction Booklet". NES Four Score Instruction Booklet. Nintendo of America. 1990. p. 2.
  6. ^ Scullion 2019, p. 23
  7. ^ a b "NES Satellite". Nintendo Power. Nintendo of America. September–October 1989. p. 28.
  8. ^ Harris, Steve (January 1990). "New Games & Licensees Keep NES On Top!". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 9. Sendai Publications. p. 52.
  9. ^ White, David (September 1990). "Nintendo Expands Horizons". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 3. Sendai Publications. p. 50.
  10. ^ "Nintendo Showcases New Games, Accessories". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 3. June 1989. p. 9.
  11. ^ "Product Introductions Launch Nintendo Into New Decade" (Press release). Las Vegas: Nintendo of America. January 6, 1990.
  12. ^ a b "Availability Update". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 10. January 1990. p. 22.
  13. ^ "NES Satellite". Nintendo-Magasinet. No. 1. Atlantic Förlags. January 1991. p. 7. ISSN 1101-5209.
  14. ^ "Nintendo and Licensees show huge number of new games". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 10. January 1990. p. 11.
  15. ^ Barbato, Steven (November 13, 2022). "Bomberman II". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i Jarratt, Steve (April 1993). "Letters!". Total!. No. 16. Future Publishing. p. 26.
  17. ^ "Championship Bowling". Nintendo Power Strategy Guide. No. 19. Nintendo of America. 1990. p. 73.
  18. ^ "More bowling from Romstar". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 8, no. 10. January 1990. p. 17.
  19. ^ Sinfield, George; Noel, Rob (September 1992). "Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat". Nintendo Power. No. 40. Nintendo of America. p. 100.
  20. ^ Otter Matic (August 1992). "Pro Review: Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat". GamePro. Vol. 4, no. 8. IDG Communications. p. 32. ISSN 1042-8658.
  21. ^ Scullion 2019, p. 87
  22. ^ "Getting Started". Harlem Globetrotters Instruction Booklet. GameTek. 1990. p. 6.
  23. ^ Bieniek, Chris (April 1990). "Kings of the Beach". VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. LFP, Inc. p. 34.
  24. ^ Ratcliff, Matthew J. W. (January 1990). "Magic Johnson's Fast Break". VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. LFP, Inc. p. 30.
  25. ^ "Part 1: Monster Menu – Game Options". Monster Truck Rally Instruction Manual. INTV. 1990. p. 2.
  26. ^ Edwards, Benj (August 25, 2016). "Retro Scan: Mindscape NES Games". Vintage Computing and Gaming. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  27. ^ "NES Play Action Football". Nintendo Power. No. 16. Nintendo of America. September–October 1990. p. 28.
  28. ^ Brother Buzz (April 1990). "ProView: A Nightmare on Elm Street". GamePro. IDG Communications. p. 30. ISSN 1042-8658.
  29. ^ "Nintendo World Cup Review". allgame. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014.
  30. ^ "RC Pro-Am 2 Review". Nintendo Magazine System. No. 6. EMAP. March 1993. p. 72.
  31. ^ Dyer, Andy (May 1993). "NES Reviews: RC Pro-Am II". Total!. No. 17. Future Publishing. p. 56.
  32. ^ "Rackets & Rivals". Konami Games Guide (in German). Konami Deutschland. 1993. p. 122.
  33. ^ "Game Options and Choices". Roundball: 2-on-2 Challenge Instruction Booklet. Mindscape. 1992. p. 6.
  34. ^ "Spot". Nintendo Power. Nintendo of America. July–August 1990. p. 75.
  35. ^ "Ready Camera One! 10 Seconds to Air!". Smash TV Game Pak Instructions. Acclaim Entertainment. 1990. p. 2.
  36. ^ "How to Use the Controller". Super Jeopardy! Instruction Booklet. GameTek. 1990. p. 4.
  37. ^ Scullion 2019, p. 178
  38. ^ "Hit the Ice". Nintendo Power. No. 49. Nintendo of America. June 1993. p. 90.
  39. ^ Bivens, Danny; Kaluszka, Aaron (October 26, 2011). "Nintendo's Expansion Ports". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  40. ^ "Game Mode Selection". Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu Instructions (in Japanese). Technos Japan. 1992. p. 5.
  41. ^ "About Game Modes". Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu Instruction Manual (in Japanese). Technos Japan. 1988. p. 9.
  42. ^ Japanese: フォープレイヤーズアダプタ, Hepburn: Fō Pureiyāzu Adaputā
  43. ^ "勝ち抜き格闘大会". ダウンタウン熱血行進曲 それゆけ大運動会: 取つ扱い説明書 (PDF) (in Japanese). Technos Japan. 1990. p. 15 – via Nintendo.
  44. ^ "Battle Mode". Wit's Operating Instructions (in Japanese). Athena. 1990. p. 5.

Scullion, Chris (2019). The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Havertown: White Owl. ISBN 9781526737793.

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