Nintendo 64 Controller Switch Online N64 Official

I’ll admit I wasn’t keen on how pricy it was, but for something not in circulation anymore that’s to be expected, that being said, this was totally worth buying for that authentic, updated N64 nostalgia trip.

I rule at Mario Kart 64, but whenever I play Mario Kart 8 I totally suck. Not anymore. My muscle memory is alive and well! There's something about that springy joystick and this totally non-ergonomic controller that puts me right at home.Personal preferences aside, this is well made. It really does feel exactly like the original, although the joystick is stiffer when compared to the 27-year-old version. They, much like me, were probably more resilient back then. It seems to hold a charge well, and — this is weird to say because it has become the standard — having no cord feels incredible.

Could not be happier to play all the old Nintendo games with this old school throwback! As a kid who grew up in the 90’s with this monster of a controller, I must say my Mario skills have increased exponentially versus using the switch controller. I would recommend for anyone who struggles with the new design like I do. Now, with the combined efforts of muscle memory and nostalgia, I’m Smoking my kids in Mario Party 2, and it’s beginning to irk them in ways that is super satisfactory to any parent :D

I originally bought this for my mom for her Switch, but had to purchase it on Amazon since she didn't have a Switch Online account at that time to buy it through Nintendo directly. Overall, the controller is faithful to the N64 original, right down to its worst flaw. The joystick is likely to become a crutch from prolonged use as its design from the original N64 controller is subject to the same failings. They've lubricated the bowl with what appears to be silicone grease inside the stick housing to avoid the components grinding away at each other this time, but I don't know exactly how long that will end up lasting over time. The stick also uses potentiometers for inputs as opposed to the laser system used on the original controller. So it's also subject to stick drift in addition to developing a dead zone. Everything else about the controller is executed perfectly, and playing N64 games in anything else doesn't feel right compared to the controller they were intended for.All in all, I gave it a four star rating as it's a perfect recreation of the original N64 controller, with all of its original failings and the addition of potential stick drift from the new potentiometers. I recommend the controller to anybody who wants to play N64 games in the Switch Online catalogue or through an emulator like Project64. But you have to be aware of the possibility that the controller will end up becoming disposable as it's out through its paces.

Nintendo rarely releases a product that is truly terrible. This, thankfully, is not one of those! I purchased this because I found the button-mapping on the Joycons for the N64 emulator to be so genuinely awful and that, per Nintendo logic, can't be changed. This product totally changes the game though! Getting to play games I grew up on with the same controller I used to play with is so amazing. The deadzones on the stick aren't as big on this wireless controller thank god. It's just a beautiful addition to the switch's capabilities.

Great controller, works well for games on Switch

I absolutely love it. I thought it was going to feel, cheap. NO it's durable and amazing. Love it!

Llego percfecto, es el mejor control de nintendo.