Editing NES Zapper (section)

===Accessories and third-party counterparts===
[[File:Zapperscope.jpg|thumb|The Deluxe Sighting Scope on an orange NES Zapper]]
In North America, [[Bondwell]] released the Deluxe Sighting Scope, an accessory for the NES Zapper, under the brand name QuickShot.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.videogameauctions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/NES-nintendo-deluxe-sighting-Scope-QS-132-quickshot-accessory-CIB-boxed-Complete.jpg |title=Deluxe Sighting Scope box |access-date=15 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032939/http://www.videogameauctions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/NES-nintendo-deluxe-sighting-Scope-QS-132-quickshot-accessory-CIB-boxed-Complete.jpg |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The scope is a [[sight (device)|sight]] that snaps onto the top of the NES Zapper.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Link |title=Nintendo NES Quickshot Sighting Scope |url=https://gamesniped.com/2007/10/17/nintendo-nes-quickshot-sighting-scope/ |website=GameSniped |access-date=19 February 2019 |date=17 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802094905/http://gamesniped.com/2007/10/17/nintendo-nes-quickshot-sighting-scope/ |archive-date=2 August 2021}}</ref>

In 1988, the Video Shooter was released in the United States by [[Placo Toys]]. The Video Shooter is a wireless light gun controller for the NES. The infrared receiver is a rigid panel plugged directly into the controller port of the NES; it was designed with the intention that the NES would be placed on top of the television in order to detect the Video Shooter. Multiple Video Shooters can be used with a single receiver. When the gun is fired, a red light on the back of the gun is illuminated to indicate that a shot has been fired. The gun has a clear plastic sight on top of the gun to assist in aiming shots.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Great Hierophant |title=Nerdly Pleasures: NES Satellite : Pinnacle of Early Wireless Controller Solutions |url=http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/10/nes-satellite-pinnacle-of-early.html |website=Nerdly Pleasures |publisher=BlogSpot |access-date=23 January 2022 |date=6 October 2015 |archive-date=March 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321035344/http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/10/nes-satellite-pinnacle-of-early.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In late 1988, the Video Blaster was released in North America by [[Camerica]]. The Video Blaster has the same shape as the Famicom light gun, but different colors and is compatible with the NES controller port rather than the Famicom extension port. The Famicom light gun included weights to make it heavier, which this controller lacks; however, because the two controllers use the same mold, the Famicom light gun's weights can be transplanted to the Video Blaster to give it the same feel. The tip of the Video Blaster's barrel is painted orange, but this coloration is much less prominent than other light guns released in the United States after the passage of the Federal Toy Gun Law.

On February 20, 1989, [[Bandai]] released the Hyper Shot in Japan. In addition to functioning as a light gun, the controller has equivalents to most of the Famicom controller's buttons; it has B, Start and Select buttons, as well as a stick to input directions, but no A button. The controller was bundled with ''[[Space Shadow]]''. When used with ''Space Shadow'', the Hyper Shot can output game audio from its built-in speaker and use [[haptic technology|haptic feedback]] to simulate the [[recoil]] of firing a gun; while the Hyper Shot can be used as a controller and light gun for any game, ''Space Shadow'' is the only game to support the speaker and haptic feedback.<ref name="NL Hyper Shot">{{cite web |last1=McFerran |first1=Damien |title=Meet The Famicom Machine Gun Peripheral That Never Made It Out Of Japan |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/meet_the_famicom_machine_gun_peripheral_that_never_made_it_out_of_japan |website=Nintendo Life |access-date=19 February 2019 |date=16 March 2016 |archive-date=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318124735/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/meet_the_famicom_machine_gun_peripheral_that_never_made_it_out_of_japan |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Space Shadow'' requires the Hyper Shot and cannot be played with other light guns, as the game expects button input to come from the Famicom expansion port (which only the Hyper Shot can provide).

In 1989, [[Nexoft]] released The Dominator ProBeam in the United States, a wireless version of the NES Zapper. Unlike other third-party light gun products, the ProBeam is officially licensed by Nintendo, bearing the [[Nintendo Seal of Quality]]. The ProBeam uses the same infrared NES receiver as Nexoft's The Dominator MasterControl, a wireless controller including a joystick. The receiver connects to the NES via a cable connected to the controller port; the instructions recommend placing the NES and receiver on top of the television. The ProBeam is bright orange and has a built-in scope with crosshairs. It is heavier than the NES Zapper, but has a grip under the barrel to allow it to be wielded using two hands.<ref>{{cite web |title=NEXOFT The Dominator ProBeam Universal Wireless Infrared Video System for NES insert |url=https://gamescanner.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/nexoft-the-dominator-probeam-universal-wireless-infrared-video-system-for-nes-insert/ |website=GameScanner.org |publisher=Wordpress |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308194105/https://gamescanner.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/nexoft-the-dominator-probeam-universal-wireless-infrared-video-system-for-nes-insert/ |archive-date=8 March 2021 |date=9 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Zapper Guide Part 1|url=https://www.angelfire.com/realm/thewarpzone/zapper1.html|website=The Warp Zone|publisher=Angelfire|access-date=23 January 2022|archive-date=November 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105235924/https://www.angelfire.com/realm/thewarpzone/zapper1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:LaserScope.jpg|thumb|The LaserScope]]
In 1990, [[Konami]] released the [[LaserScope]], a headset accessory for use with the NES Zapper, in the United States and Japan.<ref name="gamesniped LaserScope">{{cite web|author1=Link|title=NES Nintendo Konami Laserscope Headset|url=http://www.gamesniped.com/2009/08/07/nes-nintendo-konami-laserscope-headset/|website=GameSniped|access-date=15 November 2014|date=7 August 2009|archive-date=17 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817014211/http://www.gamesniped.com/2009/08/07/nes-nintendo-konami-laserscope-headset/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is voice-activated, firing a shot whenever the wearer says "fire", although some reviewers criticized its ability to do so.<ref>{{cite web|title=Laserscope|url=http://nesplayer.com/database/accessories/laserscope.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327074616/http://nesplayer.com/database/accessories/laserscope.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 March 2008|website=NES Player|access-date=15 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=forbes>{{cite web|last1=Ewalt|first1=David M.|title=The Konami LaserScope|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/05/29/the-konami-laserscope/|website=Forbes|access-date=15 November 2014|date=29 May 2012|archive-date=June 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601011245/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2012/05/29/the-konami-laserscope/|url-status=live}}</ref>  The headset also includes stereo headphones for use with the NES<ref>{{cite book |title=Popular Science |date=1991 |publisher=Bonnier Corporation |page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_eyPfgGGTfGgC/page/n11 10] |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_eyPfgGGTfGgC |access-date=19 February 2019}}</ref> and an eyepiece with a crosshair that sits in front of the wearer's right eye.<ref name=i-mockery>{{cite web|author1=-RoG-|title=The Konami LaserScope!|url=http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/nes/7.php|website=I-Mockery|access-date=15 November 2014|archive-date=August 16, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040816034632/http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/nes/7.php|url-status=live}}</ref> It was designed for the game ''[[Laser Invasion]]'', but works with any game compatible with the NES Zapper.<ref name=forbes/><ref>{{cite news|title=Blizzard of improved products unveiled at electronics show|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y69dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=q10NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1243%2C478657|access-date=15 November 2014|agency=AP|publisher=Observer-Reporter|date=2 June 1990|quote=Susan Bach, marketing coordinator for Konami Inc., demonstrates the Laser Scope voice command headset, a hands-free unit for use with all Nintendo zapper games.|archive-date=March 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308183337/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y69dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=q10NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1243%2C478657|url-status=live}}</ref> In the United States, ''Laser Invasion'' came with a coupon for a $5 discount for the LaserScope.<ref name="gamesniped LaserScope"/>