The Nintendo 64 Switch Controller Is Here! Unboxing + Testing w/ N64 & Switch Games!

[@Meatytheburrito]

Andre says it later in the video but just beware that you can't remap buttons for this controller if you want to try and use it with other games

[@ThornyFox]

I feel the Ostrich's pain right now

[@M64bros]

Heads up reminder: Today is Super Mario odyssey's 4th anniversary!

[@Scott...]

Your dreams of 6-button Genesis gameplay have been crushed like a gnat

[@_SYDGAMING_]

You can in the switch system settings for controller mapping right

[@Scott...]

@@_SYDGAMING_ nope. Disabled for some reason

[@beetogarcia9983]

Imagine getting 3 stocked in smash by someone using a N64 controller

[@ericmay560]

That’s uninstall out of shame worthy.

[@arielglr7177]

Single joycon players: finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary

[@Vincent-np9up]

To be fair, that person might have been a god at smash 64

[@AlexSilver9]

This is the main reason I wanted one, to play Ultimate with the OG Smash controller

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

Smash 64 players be like: it’s my time to shine

[@micrmay1000]

Naturally it's going to feel different because it's brand new. Old N64 controllers feel the way they do because your skin and oil has changed the texture of the surface, as if you spent 20 years sanding them with 4000 grit sand paper.

[@jimmjimms]

I am positive they have felt unused n64 controllers in their life.. even recently..

[@DisneyTLK110]

To a cwrtain degree, yes, but they're definitely using a different finish on their new releases including the SNES and Gamecube controllers. The originals didn't feel as rough to the touch.

[@micrmay1000]

@@DisneyTLK110 True, I don't doubt that the material of the controller shells have probably changed. They're probably not using the same chemicals and plastics that they would have used in the early to mid 90s.

[@cesardka]

Well... There is also a battery inside the cotroller as well, that definitely adds to its weight

[@micrmay1000]

@@cesardka Has built in rumble too, so that's nice. I'm going to try to pick one up when they come back in stock. I've heard they don't work with PCs yet, but I'm sure there's a workaround.

[@beto5848]

I'm glad it feels heavier. Always had the rumble pack attached to the controller as a kid. So the weight would add to my nostalgia.

[@mangekyos82]

I always have my rumble pak attached too

[@theretroinggamer1630]

It has a built in battery and rumble pack. Of course its heavier lol.

[@tylerw9529]

I'd have the rumble with dead batteries just for the extra weight. Didnt care about the rumble it just felt better

[@beto5848]

@@tylerw9529 I've did same too 😆

[@cesarswc13]

Playing N64 games with this controller is pure joy!!

[@M64bros]

Heads up reminder: Today is Super Mario odyssey's 4th anniversary!

[@MeesterTweester]

Woohoo!

[@oreocookie1331]

Want a cookie

[@Oscar-Guzman]

Happy 4 years to one of greatest Mario games ever! Love Odyssey so much. I remember camping out for it with my college buddies.

[@JP_Soup]

Let's-a go!

[@jytvreal]

@Bisnus Boi same

[@g1xrider13]

The fact that it doesn’t work for mario 64 3d all stars is crazy. They did an update for sunshine for GameCube adapter GameCube controllers so they better update the game for n64 controller.

[@JamesTheEpicGamer]

Well the official GameCube controllers made for switch don’t work w classic controls either on sunshine in 3d Allstars, only the original GameCube controllers made for GameCube work (after using an adapter to connect the controller)

[@no-barknoonan1335]

@@JamesTheEpicGamer How does the made for switch GC controller work on 3d allstars then? What controls does it use?

[@JamesTheEpicGamer]

@@no-barknoonan1335 it uses the same controls as the pro controller sadly. I have the wireless and wired GameCube controllers made for switch by Nintendo and they both control the fluud with the individual triggers instead of the one

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

It does now.

[@DE23]

@@JamesTheEpicGamer I guess you must not have updated, or been mistaken about the controller being made by Nintendo, because the wired GameCube Controllers that were made for Smash Ultimate that came out with the updated adapter work perfectly in Sunshine. Nintendo has not produced any Wireless GameCube controllers since the WaveBird, they have only licensed controllers made by third parties. The reason the third party controllers don't work is because they act exactly like Pro Controllers to the Switch.

[@giiotm8272]

Bro I hate scalpers, they’re selling these for double the price.. wish I kept my old ones from the back in the day.

[@subzero308]

Scalpers ruin every type of hobby sadly...

[@caramelzappa]

I just realized that one of the downsides to this is that we're definitely not getting an N64 mini.

[@caramelzappa]

@OctoScoryo True, but keep in mind NSO didn't launch until a full year after the SNES mini. They haven't produced any "mini" hardware since 2017, while since then they've produced 4 different controllers just for the NSO.

[@isaacholzwarth]

No, but for $200 you can buy a console with 4 controllers on eBay or elsewhere, then start buying or finding games, and you'll have them forever on real hardware, you can't beat that.

[@caramelzappa]

@@isaacholzwarth Sure but if that's what I wanted I wouldn't have sold mine years ago.

[@Reckoner89]

The controller used on the SNES Classic Mini existed prior to the mini console itself. They basically just re-used the one they made for the original Wii.

[@caramelzappa]

@@Reckoner89 This is true, but also kind of irrelevant. It's the fact tha Nintendo's current strategy for leveraging their older games is to use them very sparingly to prop up the NSO. Their strategy for leveraging these games has changed since they made the NES and SNES mini.

[@mememan5466]

It's so annoying how it would only take 1 button remap to make this controller perfect for odyssey

[@Divector8]

Glad to hear the rumble feels authentic to the N64 Rumble Pak. The original rumble felt very unique, nothing like controllers after it.

[@zydomic3962]

I really hope some of the N64 ports that we already had get updates to support the controller. Things like All Stars Mario 64, Pod Racer, and Doom 64 would be great on this.

[@ShockingPikachu]

Mario all stars did! Not sure about Doom or pod racer. But I know Turok if you change the control scheme to match the original n64 one, it is essentially identical to the classic but not running like second hand dish water!

[@jollama]

For those who plan to buy this, know Nintendo charges $7 for shipping

[@retrojohnny1899]

Gross

[@jollama]

@@retrojohnny1899 You think that’s gross, they still charge $7 shipping regardless of your total. As in there’s no free shipping for purchases over “#”

[@retrojohnny1899]

@@jollama 🤮 that's just awful

[@splingo_]

@@jollama they have that in australia

[@kuckinoatz]

@@jollama orders over $80AUD include free shipping in Australia

[@benamisai-kham5892]

This controller feels great with Mario party superstars it's the only controller I use for the game now

[@WalrusStu]

It has been confirmed that the Joystick still uses the same mechanics as the original. If you're looking for a controller that will have longevity, this is not it.

[@flainfan]

Dammit.

[@dino988]

Idk about the same but very similar. The tear down of the joystick looked a lot different than the original

[@shakurasss]

was wondering exactly this... smh nintendo..

[@lordbakura1737]

My n64 controller 4 of them still work great. Take care of ur stuff

[@originarts2039]

My 2 n64 controllers I have for my og n64 still work very well too and it’s been years don’t press the buttons or stick too hard or rotate too fast take care of your stuff

[@MegaModKiller]

The real question is, does Ocarina of Time still have input lag with the Nintendo 64 Controller? 🤔

[@oscarblythe4148]

Lemme know if you find out bro

[@kevincorroyer101]

I have no lag even with the joycons

[@MegaModKiller]

@@oscarblythe4148 So I got my controller in the mail two days ago and I can tell you there’s no Input Lag with it at all

[@oscarblythe4148]

@@MegaModKiller wait a minute if you got your controller two days ago then why’d you ask this question one day ago? 🤔🤔

[@MegaModKiller]

@@oscarblythe4148 I think it hasn’t been exactly 48 hours yet. KZbin is weird with comments. I asked the question in the morning and the controller got delivered that same day

[@thomasmyrberg5513]

Can't wait to jump off the battlebus with the 64 controller

[@Chaos89P]

Are the X and Y buttons needed for Fortnite?

[@why8308]

@@Chaos89P You can remap controls in Fortnite

[@sir_spamsalot]

me too lol

[@WW91_SF6]

nice to "C" the C buttons for Banjo-Kazooie

[@ShyGuyXXL]

Nice to see you were one of the 4 people who were able to get one of these.

[@theakiwar9118]

Mario 64 on 3D Allstars now fully supports this controller

[@sir_spamsalot]

it does?

[@SnipeMD]

The N64 has one of the best dpads ever made (up there with the GBA SP and Xbone) and it works exceptionally well for the few games that use it, and yet Nintendo somehow can't replicate a good dpad to save their life.

[@symphomaniac]

I hate how many N64 games didn't even let you use the Dpad in the damn menus

[@MrGuy__]

that white residue on your old n64 controller is hand sweat. it builds up anywhere it can on any controller (usually control sticks)

[@theshadowdirector]

Movement feels so much better with that stick. Emulated 64 gdmds always felt slippery with other controllers.

[@Gay_Priest]

just got my old n64 controller out of storage and an n64 to usb adapter

[@JOVAHK11N]

I'm going to use them on PC emators for multiplayer, got 2 of em for now...

[@lightning13clair29]

pfff pc 😆

[@arielglr7177]

Virgin PC emators Vs Chad Console emulators

[@Chaos89P]

What a waste. Use your entire library.

[@AZTenor94]

Hopefully Nintendo updates 3D All-Stars to add in the support for the N64 Controller

[@Chaos89P]

They did with Sunshine. Hopefully they'll also allow the C-stick to be used for Galaxy's pointer function.

[@theretroinggamer1630]

It does except the b button.

[@Chaos89P]

@@theretroinggamer1630 That's kind of the point, it's currently not 100% compatible with the N64 style controller.

[@revolverocelot423]

Guys the nintendo wont do it, they expect you to just play it on the Online app. Theres a reason thqt you need online to even buy it

[@DE23]

They did update it

[@richardd-nz]

How does the sensitivity of the joy stick compare to the original controller? I've been playing Zelda OOT on the switch n64 with Pro controller (and tried the joy cons) and the joy sticks on these are WAY too sensitive for bow and slingshot... Could you test this by trying the mini games for the upgraded quiver/bullet bag?

[@dallasgeralds3706]

The happy sounds this man makes after launching the N64 app.... I hope I sound this happy when my controller arrives Monday. This is the console I grew up with. :)

[@DeityLink69]

Im definitely getting this controller cus I do feel it will be much easier to play these games because of the button layout on the N64 controllers and what these games were built around.

[@UnclePhil1112]

I am too. As soon as they’re back in stock 😅

[@josephguy1456]

Good luck as soon as there’s new stock scalpers will get them

[@ShockingPikachu]

@@UnclePhil1112 I got mine when it was back in stock on MyNintendo australia and that stock lasted 2 hours. I imagine it is going to be another half year to full year wait for restock again. I imagine the stock shortage is coming from the fact China is still totally locked down attempting to achieve COVID zero which isn’t really achievable :/

[@Aukejorrit]

I just got the e-mail mine is shipped and on it's way. Can't wait to finally experience what it's like

[@punch6476]

Same here 😄

[@lapis591]

Where is it available for purchase? Only the Genesis controller is available.

[@CasualVader]

The SNES controller changes the sounds in the SNES app too. I assume the same happens with the NES and Genesis controllers.

[@ZonerHODHC]

It's been over 20 years since i played the N64. My Childhood is back.

[@DobbsyLondon]

It's heavier because of the battery/power source and charging circuit, and wireless control hardware.

[@MisterSouji]

For the genesis controller, just remember that Sega put out official Genesis controllers that work on Switch.

[@DE23]

Is the button mapping right?

[@JadeCaro]

I'm crying here. I want this controller so badly, but it's sold out. I want to play Star Fox 64, but it's really difficult to play with the joy cons. I'm gonna go to the corner and cry some more

[@endgel]

I want it but it was already sold out when I got to the Nintendo’s website the day they were first available. At least I was able to get the Genesis controller.

[@victorromero1568]

Will you consider trying the Retro Bit Sega Genesis Controllers on the Genesis Switch Online App and importing the Japanese 6 button Genesis controllers? I'd like to find out if either of them have the special menu sound effects.

[@Chaos89P]

Wouldn't be surprised if the Retro-Bit controller doesn't do anything special. Playing Pokémon with it gives it a Phantasy Star vibe, though.

[@thebitcrew1938]

The retro bit genesis controller is fully functional except for the C button which does nothing. If you have a game that doesn't need C like sonic 2, it will work fine.

[@DE23]

I can basically confirm that the Retrobit won't do anything since it mimics the pro controller's firmware

[@Keanine]

As much as I dislike the nso expansion, I'm tempted to pick one of these up for use on other games and for my PC

[@Chaos89P]

I don't think you need the expansion to get the controller, just any NSO subscription.

[@Keanine]

@@Chaos89P I know, I just mean that despite not planning on buying the expansion, I'm still thinking of getting one of the controllers

[@Chaos89P]

@@Keanine Yeah, same. I have a few games on my Switch library that are perfectly (un)suitable for this controller.

[@KwehShiro]

@@Keanine should wait to see if theres compatibility with pc and such, like programs to make it work or well, if you have bluetooth there might be extra steps even. Iirc the pro controller require extra step for bluetooth

[@Keanine]

@@KwehShiro Oh really? I heard that bluetooth was the only way to make inputs actually work. Annoyingly there's not a lot of clear information available online about any of the Switch controllers on PC

[@danielgastelum1068]

If they add the n64 mario party games, i am definetely buying this expansion

[@isaiahdixon9224]

Good news, Daniel! The first three Mario Parties are coming to Switch Online!

[@GKafkias85]

I'm waiting on both my N64 and Genesis controllers. Games don't feel right at all without them. I agree.

[@Geobot3000]

Breaking News: Local man beats botw WR with a N64 controller

[@Cynim]

About the button mapping on the Switch controllers: it’s surprising that you cannot remap buttons in the N64 app…! However, for most games, I like what they did. - I find it smart that you can hold ZR to change the face buttons into C-buttons - I don’t mind the orientation swap between A and B - they remain labelled A and B, but I understand the complaints (and again: button mapping customisation!!) - the choix of placing two C-buttons on the face buttons is strange but I cannot think of a better thing to do with them (aside from not having them at all). Although I’ll say they work very well for me in Starfox 64! Bottom line: N64 button mapping isn’t straightforward to recreate on modern controllers, Nintendo has some good button mapping ideas in what they’re offering, but they have to add the option to customise them!!

[@bryanfahey3144]

The one background sound effect was the penguin from SM64

[@yoshihirogamer]

That would've been nice if the Wireless N64 controller COULD work with Capcom fighting collection just to map the yellow buttons for Normal and Heavy punch and Normal and Heavy kick if nintendo can add an n64 controller mapping buttons as an update

[@fecktor]

You almost tested it, but what about the Genesis games? Does the N64 controller works as a proper Genesis 6-button controller?

[@DaveGX]

I saw on their site there actually is a Genesis controller as well. I’d just go with that.

[@DigiPen92]

He might do it in a later video.

[@qactustick]

@@DaveGX That doesn't really answer the question of how the N64 controller functions with Genesis games, though.

[@DaveGX]

@@qactustick I know. I just normally stick to the brand accessories made for the system, or in this case, closest to the emulation. That aside, I imagine it could work like arcade configuration? Got 1 analog or the directional pad, the main buttons on the right are set up arcade-like, anyway.

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

I got straight took to the cleaners by Nintendo yesterday when I tried to order one. The order went through and they billed my card and 3 minutes later got an email saying the item I ordered is out of stock! Nintendo really needs to get their stuff together…

[@h8GW]

They also updated it to get stick drift! Nintendo swapped out the original optical sensing mechanism for fricking potentiometers for some fricking reason.

[@sebasbandicoot8590]

I guess using the N64 controller could be a issue when played on Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy, Reignited Trilogy, and Crash 4 It's About Time. Not sure for Nitro Fueled though.

[@danerd8978]

That would make sense as Crash wasn't on the N64 back in the day. He was on Playstation. Universal was part of Sony so all the games including Spyros went to Playstation.

[@godot996]

The real Smash controller.

[@phantomstarlight1366]

I hope the control stick lasts longer than it did on the n64 controller. I hated how quickly the stick died on the n64.

[@hsjoberg]

The changing game sound is from the little penguin in SM64.

[@GuiTomoTuber]

I remember that there was in Portugal a exhibition with games sponsored by Nintendo and it had a N64 with Mario 64 (I wasn’t good with that controller) I want a controller to remind that experience

[@s-mpictures1623]

Yo it's me Josh thanks Andre for the video!!!!

[@CometMedalChavez]

I own this controller and I absolutely love it. I use it with Mario Party Superstars, strangely enough, and it actually works and is fully usable with all of the mini games, except for Snow Whirled, which requires the X and Y buttons that the N64 doesn’t have. I have this feeling that there are maybe 1 or 2 more mini games like this, so if anyone else could reply letting me know which other mini games are unplayable with this controller, that would be very much appreciated.

[@ChillyWillyGAMING]

Yo Andre, can you try playing DOOM 64 with the the n64 controller? of course if you own it :)

[@ngforsgren]

Andre: You kind of need this honestly. Me: Looks at the website to purchase... *SOLD OUT*

[@SaraTheSilverFox]

I'm so glad this exists Mario64 is so difficult with normal switch controls

[@Adansinamo077]

Why does this controller HAVE to be tied to N64 online? It should be promoted as coming out alongside the expansion pack but also a fully functional controller with other games to the most extent possible. That would make more sense. 🤔

[@bazookasniper5167]

Timestamp for connecting to switch is off by about 2 mins

[@dmc2008]

Not being able to remap the Switch Online controllers is maddening. I just don't get it!

[@sir_spamsalot]

Ikr

[@GoldnPea]

I wonder if you can use the controller in ultimate

[@diegoleonelreyes]

Yeah since smash has been in the n64 tho

[@MDGamestation]

Great video. Just wondering, will you do an unboxing for the genesis controller?

[@Coolman13355]

I assume that USB-C port does more than just charging?

[@lokibau]

i dont even have the expansion pack, i just bought it for emulation on pc

[@bj0urne]

I think I'd prefer if Nintendo released a "Nintendo 64 collection" physical game which had ports of all games instead of emulation.

[@DE23]

I just wish the emulation was better

[@SkullZThe_Skeleton]

Here's hoping nintendo does a nintendo switch online GameCube collection and a GameCube controller. I would to play luigis mansion again, I haven't been able to play that game in years.

[@victorvictoriahernandez2048]

You can already buy gamecube controllers

[@formerlydave]

Hope they restock soon! Latency feels good?

[@reyesrey96]

The dire dire docks theme song from Mario 64!! Wow. I still have my Nintendo 64 system for 20 years and works fine till this day 🥲

[@gnarlykoala]

Sold out everywhere. :(

[@johnmickey5897]

I'm honestly not big on the N64 NSO deal, it's too expensive for how little it offers, I thought I'd be excited about it, but seriously I think Nintendo could do better than this. $50 a year plus another $50 for a controller that is nearly essential to play the games without feeling weird. It's like why not just release a standalone product with all the games built in like the SNES classic, I mean if i did buy into Switch online premium, I'd be $50 into a 365 day subscription to play these games, and $50 for a controller that becomes useless once that subscription ends, it's not a good deal once you really think about it.

[@murryjackson9053]

If you jump to "how to sync," he doesn't tell you how until the end of that chapter. Many minutes of him talking about how the controller feels.

[@captainsomeister]

Let’s see the test

[@doutorgori327]

The mechanism for the stick is the same. It feels smoother only because one is new and the other is 25 years old.

[@ModSocalArch]

Oh it made a power up noise 7:29

[@Nathan35077]

I want one so badly, but of course scalpers ruin everything.. maybe someone will make a third party replica and sell them. As long as they have the original feel of it

[@Chaos89P]

Seriously, why is no one playing DOOM 64 with this controller?

[@megulias4871]

Does the rumble work with Mario Kart 8 or Super Mario Party Superstars?

[@albatross1688]

Now you need to do a let's play of Superstars with this controller.

[@hyper_icesparxx5334]

So that the Nintendo 64 expansion and the controller is out, all we need is the GameCube Expansion, the Wii Expansion( they better have mkwii on there), and the Wii U expansion(If they do it).

[@quintessences]

I wish Nintendo added GameCube controller support natively to n64 online bc they have the same amount of controllers, and from seeing the special press zr for the pause menu that would work as well w the GameCube controller

[@kevinkite3418]

I hope they release a patch for Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Super Mario 64 to work with the N64 controller, just like they did with Sunshine and the GameCube controller.

[@RoboDuck]

It sucks that you cannot use the Z buttons on the OEM controllers because Nintendo mapped it as ZL.

[@NewGabeOrder]

Too bad you can't do LeftC+RightC or TopC+BottomC since the C buttons are mapped to the right stick tilts. If the C buttons were mapped to the stick clicks, Y and X, then it is possible to input C buttons of the opposite directions.

[@Schwarzorn]

I wonder if the Control Sticks are still plastic on plastic. It grinds away to dust. Making them out of polished and lubed metal (ball and bowl) is better for the longevity of these comtrollers.

[@Gigidag77]

still plastic on plastic. Nintendo only added some lubricant to the stick bowl as a temporary bandaid. + instead of optical potentiometers the new N64 controller uses inferior mechanical ones.

[@Schwarzorn]

@@Gigidag77 What? Really?? It's not optical...? That seems dumb. Plastic I kinda get, tho am not happy about, but that too? Being cheap, I guess...

[@DeafPlayer]

i am still waiting for these to be back on stock

[@Aiyoros]

I wonder if this controller can be connected to any pc. For emulation is perfect.

[@Monke80s]

So, is it palm-bruising approved?

[@BedroQuendoTV]

**plugs it trough my computer**

[@ruthgibeault6312]

Did you know that the Control sticks On The Nintendo switch or actually button too

[@novastorm4187]

Funny how all this stuff brought up in this video was kinda hinted before with NES & SNES Controllers... like the remapping issue.

[@AZTenor94]

I need these controllers ASAP.

[@jaydenray2803]

The battery would also add weight.

[@gregb783]

Between this and super Mario party Nintendo has been knocking it out of the park I just hope BOTW2 turns out to be the best game ever like I think it will be

[@kagerouuuu]

seeing an n64 controller with a usb c port is a mind fuck lol

[@thateazy1]

It weighs more because there is a rechargeable battery inside the controller.....uuuuuuh quite a mystery?!

[@RubenZCrazy89]

if you can sync it to a Mayflash Adapter or 8bitdo wireless adapter it might enable mapping but sacrifice the cool improvements like the easter egg sound effects in the Online Service and the N64 Icon. This is just a Theory though, I have gotten weirder things to work on the switch lol

[@mderooij7851]

Have You Tried Minecraft? You Can Remap Controls There! (In-Game Only)

[@TheMayerchannel]

ANYBODY KNOWS WHEN ITS GONNA BE AVAILABLE AGAIN? UGHH

[@jessejesse212]

Great video, very well spoken!! Sucks that the controller's are sold out on the Nintendo Switch Website, 😕. Fortunately got asked what I wanted for my birthday 🎂 🥳!!

[@mariowii496]

Where can you find it at

[@randomphil8666]

I assume the blocked off expansion port is where the rechargeable battery is located?

[@GameXplain]

Feels like it might be where the rumble is