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Nintendo’s offering a rare discount on its wireless NES gamepads

Now you’re playing with (discounted) power.

By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who's been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. First released back in 2018, the controllers replicate the design of the original Nintendo Entertainment System’s bundled gamepads but add the convenience of wireless connectivity and a rechargeable battery. Like the Joy-Con controllers, they can only be charged by attaching them directly to the Switch, making the portable console a requisite accessory.

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