How to Make an NES Zapper USB-compatible

The Zapper accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System expanded the possibilities of a home gaming system by allowing the player to interact directly with the TV when it was introduced in 1985. Shooting the Zapper at a moving graphic target on the screen brought a level of interactivity to video games not seen before. Even though the NES has long since been replaced by more modern video game systems, nostalgia for the older systems (and their controllers) have allowed controllers such as the NES Zapper to be used on a modern computer through a USB connection.

Things You'll Need

• NES Zapper accessory
• Retroport NES to USB converter
• Computer with an open USB port

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate the plug end of the NES Zapper and make sure its connections are clean and clear of dust and debris.

   • 2

     Insert the the end of the Zapper plug into the matching end of the USB converter.

   • 3

     Boot up the computer and insert the converted controller into an open USB slot. The controller will now be ready to use (see Warnings).