The NES Satellite is a Nintendo Entertainment System multiplayer adaptor accessory (multitap), created by Nintendo and released in 1989 as a part of the NES Sports Set. With select supporting games, the Satellite allows up to four players to play the NES, potentially simultaneously. Additionally, it acts as a wireless range extender adaptor for all wired controllers, with the use of portable, battery-powered, infrared technology. While a normal controller has a range of 7.6 feet, the NES Satellite expands the usable range to 15 feet. A small infrared receiver plugs into the two controller ports on the front of the NES. The main Satellite unit is powered by six C-cell batteries and must have a line of sight to the receiver. The unit has four controller ports which accommodate any type of wired NES controllers. The unit provides "Turbo" selectors for both the A and B buttons. A similar four-player adaptor called the NES Four Score was released a year later, although it does not allow wireless play. Games These licensed games are compatible with the NES Satellite's four-player abilities. Bomberman II Championship Bowling Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat Gauntlet II Greg Norman's Golf Power Harlem Globetrotters Kings of the Beach Magic Johnson's Fast Break Monster Truck Rally M.U.L.E. NES Play Action Football A Nightmare on Elm Street Nintendo World Cup R.C. Pro-Am II Rackets & Rivals Rock 'n Ball Roundball: 2 on 2 Challenge Spot Smash TV Super Off Road Super Jeopardy! Super Spike V'Ball Swords and Serpents Top Players' Tennis These homebrew games are also compatible. Justice Duel Micro Mages Notes See also Famicom Four-way Adapter NES Four Score Multitap List of Nintendo Entertainment System accessories References Nintendo Entertainment System accessories Computer-related introductions in 1989