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Third-party controllers for Nintendo systems released before the Switch family, along with models that support multiple Nintendo console generations, are organized under the [[Topic:Third Party Nintendo Controller|Third-Party Nintendo Controller]] category. Controllers designed primarily for Nintendo Switch systems are organized under [[Topic:Third Party Nintendo Switch Controller|Third-Party Nintendo Switch Controller]].\n\n== Identification ==\n\nNintendo game console controllers will feature \"Nintendo\" or the name of the console on the device. 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The Nintendo Entertainment System controller established a directional pad, Start and Select buttons, and two face buttons. The Nintendo 64 controller added an analog stick and supported force feedback through the Rumble Pak. The Wii Remote later made motion input a primary control method.<\/p>\n\n<p>Repair documentation for official Switch controllers, including Joy-Con and the Pro Controller, is organized under the <a href=\"\/Topic\/Nintendo_Switch_Family\">Nintendo Switch Family<\/a>. Third-party controllers for Nintendo systems released before the Switch family, along with models that support multiple Nintendo console generations, are organized under the <a href=\"\/Topic\/Third_Party_Nintendo_Controller\">Third-Party Nintendo Controller<\/a> category. Controllers designed primarily for Nintendo Switch systems are organized under <a href=\"\/Topic\/Third_Party_Nintendo_Switch_Controller\">Third-Party Nintendo Switch Controller<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Identification\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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