This is arguably pretty nifty.
Following a wave of software updates for Apple products on Monday, Apple has apparently also included support for wireless classic Nintendo controllers.
Discovered by developer Steve Troughton-Smith, reports indicate that the new 16.1 update for iOS, iPadOS and tvOS now support Nintendo’s updated classic controllers. The new update for macOS Ventura also supports these controllers.
The controllers offer Bluetooth versions of legendary classic controllers, including those for the Nintendo 64, NES, SNES and Sega Genesis. Meant for use primarily with the Nintendo Switch, specifically, Nintendo Switch Online services, it seems the controllers will now work with a host of Apple devices in thanks to the recent wave of updates.
While the original Nintendo controller likely wouldn’t be great for today’s modern gaming (it only has four buttons and a directional pad), many users love the design of the original Nintendo 64 controller, especially for first-person shooters.
Both the Super Nintendo controller and Nintendo 64 controller are available via Nintendo’s official online Store. They retail for $29.99 and $49.99, respectively.
The updates apparently also added support for the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons along with the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. In the past, iOS has offered support for Sony’s Playstation DualSense and Xbox wireless controllers since iOS 14.5.
If you’ve had a chance to try these controllers with your Apple devices, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via The Mac Observer and @stroughtonsmith