Switch NES controllers only work with NES games

And while detached from the system.

Last week Nintendo announced new NES controllers designed for the Nintendo Switch, but we have since then learned new details regarding the accessories.

First off, these controllers can only be used to play the actual NES games coming to the system, to subscribers of the Switch online service. Secondly, you can attach them to the console, like Joy-Cons, but only to recharge them. They will only work when detached of the system. Which makes a little limited...

Nintendo also revealed that the NES Controller pack, with two controllers, will cost $59.99 and can only be purchased by subscribers. You can find more information on Nintendo's official website.