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Connect a USB controller for NES

The browser reads controllers through the Gamepad API. Your operating system must recognise the device first.

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What to do

  1. Connect the controller.
  2. Press a button to expose it to the browser.
  3. Select it in the controller dropdown beside the screen.
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