The cord matches the length of the one included with the NES classic edition which is just too short.

Bought this as a second controller for the NES classic edition

Can't beat playing the classic NES games on the NES Classic Edition with the old school NES controller

I bought this product to play with the classic NES edition

Just make sure that you order when sold and shipped by Amazon to make sure you get the official Nintendo NES Classic Edition controller.

As for the second problem it's the scalpers, much like the NES Classic Edition this controller is hard to find which sucks because for the $10 it's worth it

Finally a player 2 controller for the NES Classic Edition.