The NES Satellite is a

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multiplayer adaptor accessory (

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), created by

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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

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receiver plugs into the two controller ports on the front of the NES. The main Satellite unit is powered by six C-cell

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and must have a

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to the receiver. The unit has four controller ports which accommodate any type of wired NES controllers. The unit provides "

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" selectors for both the A and B buttons. A similar four-player adaptor called the

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was released a year later, although it does not allow wireless play.

Games

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''Two simultaneous players, with one using one or two controllers *''

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'' *'' Super Jeopardy!'' *''

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'' These homebrew games are also compatible. *''Justice Duel'' *'' Micro Mages''

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