Not every device that NS has released for Companion is compatible with ARES yet, as the transition from old to new is still underway. This page will keep you apprised of what to expect during the conversion process. Color key:

Fixed (43 total)SKULast Updated
Reliable (54 total)SKULast Updated
Minor Defects (7 total)SKULast Updated
Partial Compatibility (3 total)SKULast Updated
Broken (7 left)SKULast Updated
Needs Replacement (2 left)SKULast Updated
Untested (1 left)SKULast Updated
Retired (1 total)SKULast Updated
Compatibility Details
See also the ARES Controller Info page to learn about the retrofit timeline and differentiation features for each main controller model.

Devices

All flicker scripts and passive devices
No protocol changes affect flicker (lighting) scripts.
SXDjr Main Controller01-0800-M 2 years ago
Charger 4.102-0103-K
Charger 4.102-0103-U
Cartouche (C/M)02-0184-G
May fail to disconnect due to battery degradation accumulated during charging
Cartouche (M/T)02-0184-T
May fail to disconnect due to battery degradation accumulated during charging
NS DAX/2 Main Controller02-0800-F 2 years ago
Complete redesign with "1978" aesthetic (part CBM PET, part H. R. Giger)
NS DAX/2 Mini Controller02-0800-M 2 years ago
Retextured with PBR emissive lid
NS DAX/T Main Controller02-0800-T 2 years ago
Branded version of DAX/2—provided as normal system + mod kit
NS-996 iKitten Main Controller02-0800-K2 years ago
Not available in stores. Must submit proof of completed iKitten avatar and own a normal DAX/2 to receive update
Wireless Charging Node02-9033-Q
NS DAX/3 Main Controller03-0800-F 2 years ago
NS DAX/3 Mini Controller03-0800-M 2 years ago
NS Sigma Ocu-Klaar Eyes03-6290-B
ODS 04-9063-D Radiant04-9063-D
Remote Management Console06-6008-C
Must trade in old remote for new combo box containing both Companion remote and ARemote
NS-478 Revenant Main Controller09-0478-X 2 years ago
NS-347 Raycaster Main Controller09-0347-R 2 months ago
New since ARES development began
NS-476 Aegis Main Controller (Refurbished)09-0800-R 2 years ago
NS-476 Aegis Main Controller09-0800-S 2 years ago
NS-860 Jovian Main Controller09-0860-J 8 months ago
ECM-860 is included in retrofit; software differentiation will come later. Updated 6/22/2025 to address looping noise problems.
NS MESH-2100 Shield09-2100-C
May overheat during recharge.
NS Lightpoint Eyes10-0086-L
fw~ Clairvoyance Eyes10-9902-C
Not capable of being incompatible (no integration features)
NS Mentat Optics10-9903-M
Power Outlet CEE 7/312-0073-R a year ago
Increased cable range
Power Outlet NEMA 5-15R12-0515-R a year ago
Increased cable range
Grenade Synthesizer12-0901-A
Power Outlet FSD 12-5011-R12-5011-R a year ago
Increased cable range
Power Outlet Combo12-9999-R a year ago
Increased cable range
Metabolic Power Cell13-0001-B
(obsolete SKU)
Metabolic Power Cell13-0001-C
uRTG Radioisotope Power Cell13-0002-G
Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery13-0536-B
Sonofusion Power Cell13-7028-R
NS Boreas 6.1 Zinc-Oxide Fuel Cell13-2051-D
SuperBit15-0068-D
May display serial number incorrectly.
Qubit15-0099-Q
New version 1.10 (replaces 1.01)
NS Polychrome Visor15-3022-A
Arecibo Main Controller19-3713-C 2 years ago
Bathyscaphe Shield22-0222-Z 2 years ago
Package includes ARES and Companion versions.
HPD Probe22-0377-Y
Unscripted Collars22-10??-A 9 months ago
Tetrad Collar + Devotion22-1010-D9 months ago
Other Devotion Collars22-100?-D9 months ago
Including SDKs
Type 44 Power Switch22-4001-A9 months ago
NS-24 Stallion22-5031-H
System warns about unknown 'metadata' message (should still function correctly); actual TESI support was never added due to low market interest
Aspida Shield22-8071-H
May cause overheating.
Nanoconnectivity Interface22-8801-P
CX/Supervisor Main Controller23-0000-S 2 years ago
NS-112 Aide Main Controller28-0800-S 2 years ago
NS-115 Scout Main Controller A29-0800-A 2 years ago
SKU for only redesigned unit with shell
NS-115 Scout Main Controller B29-0800-B 2 years ago
SKU for B/C (deconstructed, with and without lid) combo
NS-115 Scout Main Controller C29-0800-C 2 years ago
SKU for A/B/C combo
NS-115 Classic Scout Main Controller29-0800-M 2 years ago
Superseded by redesigned versions A/B/C in 2021.
NS-120 Mesta Main Controller31-0800-M 2 years ago
NS-226 Hephaestus Main Controller34-0800-M 2 years ago
NSX Fukushu36-8991-R 2 months ago
NS-91F Arch44-0091-F
Gun SDK44-0092-A
NS-44T Fullstop44-0116-S
NS-823X Maxwell44-0823-X
Virada + Source45-2077-V
NSX ExARC47-2600-A
Diagnostics are Companion-centric; charging may require manual termination
ARC 47-9000-V47-9000-N
Nightfall Main Controller49-0800-F a year ago
Absolutely miserable to fix
Nightfall/S Main Controller49-0800-S a year ago
Branded version of Nightfall—provided as normal system + mod kit
DAX/2c Main Controller(no SKU)a year ago
Alternative branding package for Nightfall
Meteorological Station49-2301-K
Callipygian56-0021-C 9 months ago
Head Patter58-3303-H
New since ARES development began
NanAO59-3141-N a year ago
New since ARES development began
NS-64P Auto Tool64-2605-N
NS-2609 Restitutor64-2609-A
Urban Booth (Rental Kiosk)66-0203-X
New since ARES development began; rental support not yet available in ARES
Display Case66-320*-O a year ago
Rental functionality not yet available on ARES
Museum Case66-3208-M
Depends on 'internal' message
TESI Complete69-6969-C 8 months ago
Sexuality 0.9.5 (preview 4) released 2025-06-29
All handles and horns72-00**-* 11 months ago
Can be soft-updated using ARES 0.4.1 or later; see product page
All icons74-30**-*
Needs integrated HUD
Akashic Incandescence74-3990-A
Extremely outdated; doesn't block chat at all anymore
Vintage PC Panel74-8001-R a year ago
Light Gauge74-8010-H
Standard OSL components74-900*-*
Tricolor Loadmeter74-9013-A
NanoCom Region Monitor80-6509-J
Archon Poleax81-9022-C
New since ARES development began
Telos84-6835-C
HyperTelos84-6836-H
Antlion Land Mine88-0701-M
Slinger90-0602-T
No integration features
vFT.388.m9 Mobility Kit90-9388-M
Needs ARES-based deployment utility
vFT.904.k0 Sprocket Doll Key90-9904-K
Future undecided
SpunkToy93-2211-T
May need recalibration for Sexuality
ATOS Extras 94-1224-B94-1224-B
NS Paraphernalia95-0002-A
Not capable of being incompatible (no integration features)
Mantichrome Video Dress96-0001-A
VectorLogix97-0101-Q
Diagnostics are Companion-centric
Dance Stand97-0300-D
Demo Stand97-0300-F
Arachne X8 Diagnostics Platform97-0808-X
Diagnostics are Companion-centric
hierarchy/XNMS 1440/m98-1009-A
Domain client not yet available
xanadu package server98-1029-C a year ago
ARES uses new protocol; see product info page
Standard Duty Package99-0001-A
DAX/2 & Aegis
Compact Duty Package99-0002-A
DAX/2m & Scout
Civilian Service Package99-0003-A
DAX/2 & Aide
Active Duty Package99-0004-A
Aide & Aegis
VL8 SuperCortex99-0880-Z
Uses 'internal' message; needs conceptual rework
BaCdrive Main Controller99-0BAC-D
Will eventually receive alternative OS (WetWare) designed for cyborgs
BaCdrive Peripheral99-0BAC-P
Uses 'internal' message; expects special 'persona-eject' and 'persona-remove' messages.
oXq.205.4i Relic Controller99-2054-I 2 years ago
Obnoxious 'click-here-to-lock-controller' button removed.
oXq.205.8i Artifact Controller99-2058-I 2 years ago
oXq.663.1e Ocua Drone99-6631-E
OC Chassis Specification Unit EXB-8505OC-8505-S
Some features are now built into ARES; NanAO can provide temporary relief for CSU AO users; planning on redeveloping a similar (but better) product from scratch Q2/Q3 2024
OC Rechargeable Alkaline BatteryOC-93GN-3
VAR/I Main ControllerVI-0800-A 2 years ago
XSU Main ControllerXS-0800-A 2 years ago
Settings Backup Disks(no SKU yet)
Extensively Companion-centric