Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Using just a cable, you can use unmodified NES and SNES controllers on a stock and unmodified Apple II.

0:00 Intro
5:31 How NES controllers work
8:06 How to connect them up
19:01 Connecting controllers
33:53 Let's play some games


-- Links

PADTEST and NESPAINT:
github.com/misterblack1/a2nespad

Google Sheet with connection details:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1toLe9GuW5zkb2EfBmjjpmMmDTGJ2ybK3g44bsrpkY1Y

Patched games:
archive.org/details/appleIInes

Shift key mod:
archive.org/details/II_II-Shift-Key_Modification/mode/2up

SNES-MAX for the Apple II:
lukazi.blogspot.com/2021/06/game-controller-snes-max-snes.html

Adrian's Digital Basement ][ (Second Channel)
youtube.com/channel/UCbtwi4wK1YXd9AyV_4UcE6g

Support the channel on Patreon:
patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasement

My GitHub repository:
github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories

--- Instructional videos

My video on chip removal without damage:
youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8

--- Music

Intro music and other tracks by:
Nathan Divino
@itsnathandivino