WEIRD Nintendo 64 Controllers!

Check out some of the weirdest, wackiest, and most fascinating third-party Nintendo 64 controllers on the market! In this video, I'll review some of the more interesting N64 controllers in my collection. Thanks for watching!
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[@fireballftw-]

5:36 "Hey dude toss me the controller" "I'm trying but it keeps coming back"

[@FormulaFanboy]

Really? No replies to this comedic genius... after TWO YEARS?? it's the top comment for cryin' out loud!!

[@fireballftw-]

@@FormulaFanboy most great artists aren't recognized in their time.

[@Term271]

fireballftw1123 - hello

[@Fujjinn1977]

@@FormulaFanboy I'm funny it's a little more thicker than the PlayStation 3 prototype

[@hajilee4539]

@@FormulaFanboy He's not a comedic genius, that joke is all over the place. Specifically with the PlayStation boomerang controller.

[@BoundaryBreak]

You come up with some real inventive video ideas Drew! im hooked

[@Nintendrew]

Thanks so much! 😄

[@extraextra8021]

Shesez hey

[@fink_rat]

Would a Kingdom Hearts boundary break be possible? I mean is it actually possible to do the camera hack in kingdom hearts and, if so, could you do it?

[@lol-ep2en]

Shesez i thought you were shyza

[@jameskelly892]

HI Shesez didn't expect to see you here, Love your videos!!!

[@NathanielBandy]

I want that Hori Pad...

[@x_teahoe8293]

ikr, ive been dreaming about that thing for years

[@Nintendrew]

Yeah, you've really gotta keep an eagle eye on eBay if you don't want to pay a fortune! I ended up getting mine for just under $50. :)

[@DealW]

Nathaniel Bandy RU HERE

[@retrogamermax8287]

@Nathaniel Bandy Have you ever played Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon and Goemon's Great Adventure? Their some of the best N64 games right up there with Super Mario 64 and the Zelda games in my opinion. If you haven't played them I highly recommend you do.

[@retrogamermax8287]

@KingBowser 183 You mean "how old are you?"

[@samuelscott4289]

Alternate universe calm Chadtronic.

[@AquaTwist_]

make my name And this guy is FAR superior!

[@froglover4203]

I don't even know who you are, WHO ARE YOU?!

[@mindyplessinger7136]

TheManiacZach nope

[@epooders]

make my name I was thinking the same thing!

[@dr.eggsucc1026]

make my name I love chadtropic

[@kevinkruse88]

I remember my friend having a set of wireless IR controllers, they always worked well, untill the dog would lay down infornt of the N64.

[@Nintendrew]

Hahaha

[@brodycooper1950]

Cable extendors

[@js5686]

That’s y I don’t have a dog. It will chew cables for ALL of my electronics

[@fran5678can]

@@js5686 my doggo is the good type of doggos

[@marblebongos2794]

@@js5686 just a small sacrifice to pay for man's best friend

[@fluffycritter]

"It's really not that bad" - the nicest thing anyone's ever said about a Mad Catz controller.

[@ShortFingeredShreder]

If you were the younger brother and you had cheap parents, you were condemned to using these.

[@wowza935]

funny. at least u got to play

[@astaldo]

ShortFingeredShreder as an older brother I don't feel bad

[@GrandleJams]

ShortFingeredShreder As a younger brother, I feel you. My parents kept buying me Madcatz controllers because they were the cheapest, but they are always awful and unresponsive.

[@kamekami4879]

as an only child, i cant relate.

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

As the oldest who owns all the game systems, I can't relate. I do however only have first party controllers for every system I own except Wii. I still get the one in best condition, but my siblings do get first party controllers.

[@sachascharovsky1632]

I have a weird controller. It's called a "Wiimote"

[@Chaos89P]

But is it for the N64?

[@TDRR_Gamez]

It is actually pretty cool, as its symmetrical if held upright, so it can be used both for Left-handed and Right-handed people, and when held sideways it's like a NES controller with 2 more buttons.

[@sachascharovsky1632]

TD RollinsR Yes, I like the Wiimote a lot. But weird is weird

[@starman5901]

Sacha Scharovsky idoit, Wii remote is one of the best controller ever

[@sachascharovsky1632]

star man relax, I was just kidding.

[@THE-CRT]

1:30 “Jesus Christ sensor that” -Scott

[@DJStuiter]

censor*

[@gabrieleriva651]

"Whatm you people don't have three hands??", Nintendo, 1996.

[@alaeriia01]

Gabriele Riva It was a design hedge, in case the analog stick didn't catch on.

[@JamesDavy2009]

+Alex Snitzer The N64 wasn't the first console to have an analog control stick. That honour went to Europe's 1292 Advanced Programmable Video System back in 1976. Following that was the disastrous Atari 5200.

[@alaeriia01]

Neither did particularly well, did they? All the more reason for Nintendo to be leery of the inclusion on the N64 controller.

[@groszak1]

Left handle for 2D games, middle handle for 3D games (which Nintendo calls "2D" nowadays because of 2DS)

[@psych336]

That's pretty funny man.

[@austinmarek7442]

I've got the Boomerang. It works okay, but the stick itself spins in place and slips off your thumb easily. And the controller itself isnt comfortable to use for an extended time.

[@Nintendrew]

Haha I figured as much :) Thanks for the comment!

[@whoever8957]

+Nintendrew I wish I had a collection of Nintendo stuff like you

[@gabbyhays]

Definitely disagree about the boomerang. I think it was my favorite N64 controller with which to play.

[@austinmarek7442]

Gabby Hays it started to physically hurt my wrists, thats why its uncomfortable.

[@Crackers0106]

4:49 *GASP* You've got the wireless Gamesphere BattlePad!

[@gman_origin9620]

this guy is great. Definatly deserves more subs

[@Nintendrew]

Thanks so much! :)

[@dochoss1485]

Yes he does

[@Abcs-uo2cl]

I can help with that

[@cabie77]

Yep I love him too

[@kingjaz7708]

Gman _Origin yup

[@Wukeywukey]

This guy makes me feel genuinely happy. Just a super cheerful dude.

[@XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX]

I always thought the SuperPad was one of the best 64 controllers, the analog even has a metal stick instead of plastic. I don't play with anything else personally unless I have too.

[@WillThat]

I had the super pad growing up. That's the one I made my sister use.

[@KadenLovesGames]

Which Super Pad?

[@jakobholgersson4400]

Another controller you should look out for is an ultra-rare twin-stick controller I've seen but not been able to find much info on. It's called Alpha 64 and was made by Nyko. Just seems bizarre and the only games I know that even possibly could use both sticks are Goldeneye and Perfect Dark.

[@CommodoreFan64]

I have one I found at a flea market for $1, but the shoulder buttons need fixing, and yeah it's weird as you can flip a small switch on the back to use either the left or right analog stick(can't use both at the same time, and some games freak out when you flip the switch in mid game play), and it's the design Nintendo should have done with as thumb sticks are built like tanks with a metal shaft, and are tighter then even new official N64 controllers. Also it was made by Nyko. here is a page that has a review on the controller www.gamerevolution.com/review/alpha64

[@tsherwoodrzero]

I had one back in high school around 2000-01, was the first thing I ever bought online. Decent controller overall, very reminiscent of the Dual Shock since has twin Z buttons too.

[@ZaleraArkanus666]

I used to have that big Mad Catz controller. That thing was comfy, and I used to set the A button to autofire and just destroy Starfox 64. XD

[@ald0319]

ZaleraArkanus666 I have a Mad Catz controller for the Play Station 1, it's great!!!

[@SofiaFox]

My PS2 reacquisition of 2015 had a awesome Mad Catz. But it's got sold on along with the console. Well, "sold" more like given away to "eventually" receive money for it.

[@keknov5555]

Yeah I used to have a mad catz game controller, and because I have small hands, I really liked using it.

[@Zimtlocke]

Dude i love your content. Best nintendo based channel ever

[@Nintendrew]

Thank you so much!

[@IllusionaryRooster]

I actually have the N64 glove, it used to be my "4th player option". Ive actually used it to beat my friends in goldeneye and mariocart just to rub it in.

[@peter17rules92]

Nice room layout Nice Nintendo magazines (or whatever they are) Nice videos So, why not subscribe?

[@cruz3608]

Yep, Nintendo power magazines.

[@Estlib]

Nice commenters Nice replies

[@SawyerIque]

I Just Wish Nintendo Power Still Existed Now.

[@Spegrogy]

Sawyer Ique me too I'd read it

[@Jigglyman3001]

Just wanted to say I just found your channel and I absolutely love it. You make such high quality content for such a new channel. You have some really fun videos and I hope you continue making them. Loved learning about all of these cool controllers

[@Chowder908]

I can find weird looking controllers for SNES for days at my flee markets but have never seen weird n64 controllers.

[@Nintendrew]

Really? Interesting! I'd love to see some wacky SNES controllers. :)

[@Chowder908]

***** well I never buy them except one a wireless SNES controller from retrobit. Similar to n64 u got. Works well. Other than that I just have the generic style controllers.

[@Chowder908]

Nintendrew if I ever happen to stumble upon another one I'll tweet some pictures at your Twitter of something.

[@MaddieMP3]

Chowder908 your profile pic gives me life

[@user-zt8yq8fj3h]

This is probably the main channel I watch for Nintendo consoles and controllers, I always want to see what the best controller is and to see if the console is any good, thanks for making these vids!

[@noyz-anything]

I dare you to use the mario kart controller to 120-star Mario 64

[@DmitriyK12]

You sir are mad; that might not be possible ! 🤣😆

[@ilovemycat7757]

“RetroBIT QUIT manufacturing IT” SPITTIN’ STRAIGHT FIRE 🔥🔥

[@MCJoans]

the superpad 64 (2 handle one) i actually really like, it's the main controller i use with the n64

[@dreadrek85]

I had that one too. I remember the control stick didn't wear out like the ones on the official controller.

[@robertthomas2117]

It's my go to for N64

[@wiredupretro]

Yep- I like it, too.

[@pflynn12]

M.C. Joans Agree, to me this was a pre-gamecube controller in the making

[@matts1166]

I like this controller too. The left side is a tad large, but I'm 6'5" tall with meaty hands. I welcome the extra size. In games like Duke Nukem the analog stick moved you, and the D-pad changed weapons. With a stock controller it was a pain moving your hand back and forth. So smooth with this controller.

[@RedTeam_Medic]

0:57 when you’re late to the sleepover so you get the crappy leftover controller that drifts too much

[@bigjalapeno7061]

3:50 imagine someone trying to play Splatoon with motion controls using that thing

[@triple_gem_shining]

I like how you got right into the topic you advertised as in the title. It's crazy that's not the norm. But I appreciate the concise execution!

[@sethsteener]

and i thought the original was weird.

[@Messiah_Abel]

on today's episode of underrated channels, we have Nintendrew

[@Spideymations]

i own the n64 glove in the box, i never used it cause its just in too good of condition to use. but there was one for the ps2 and i tried that one and it was decent

[@geeohhhh]

I just stumbled upon your channel yesterday and already started watching every single video you’ve made! There really awesome and keep up the amazing work. Also for you viewers the weirder controllers start at 4:00

[@NerdOverNews]

I love ure Room :D, i want also one ... my room is a little bit "cheaper" :(

[@tomoekoga4220]

Lustig...hätte nicht gedacht dich hier zu treffen XD

[@chaowingchinghongfingshong3109]

Nerd Over News Am Englisch musste aber noch feilen ^^

[@personlich8545]

Nerd Over News lol,Nerdi

[@manuivan9056]

REEEEEEEE

[@chuyrenteria6252]

Wut.

[@ASuwan22]

Awesome video dude! N64 is my favourite console of all time and a massive part of my childhood. God I miss the 90's lol.

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

I have the super pad 64 the nice one with the layout that honestly works and works nice but yes there is always need to improve like the fact the analog stick is on a metal post and can break off

[@NeinBreaker]

2:56 There was a variation of that pad, the Makopad, which you can see in the selection from the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine (0:17, top left). I always wondered what that would be like to use, but if the Super Pad 64 is uncomfortable, then chances are the Makopad would be the same. Which is a shame, as it was one of the more intriguing controllers to look at when I was a kid. On another note, the Arcade Shark looks awesome. Never had any fighters other than Smash Bros on my N64, but I would've tried to get it for the novelty alone. Having a D-pad along with a stick reminds me of the Hitbox Cross-Up.

[@pokemonuniteplays4277]

You should do some gamecube videos!

[@Nintendrew]

I hear you loud and clear ;) I've got some good GameCube and SNES videos in the works. Hopefully I'll be more rounded out soon. :P

[@ellochocon]

I really enjoy watching your channel. I get to learn more about video games. I didn't even know these controllers existed.

[@chillyn]

You watch Metal Jesus? Cause your content reminds me of him! Great work keep it up!

[@Nintendrew]

Yes, he's been a big inspiration! Both for my collecting goals, and eventually my KZbin efforts. :) Cheers!

[@doom5895]

2:58 I think that's the early attempt to making the 64 controller a regular looking controller to make the people stop thinking it's weird

[@bruhJorden]

I am binge watching nintendrew

[@mcklucker17]

Man, that Ultra Racer 64 takes me back. After a while, that was the only way anyone would challenge me on Mortal Kombat Trilogy was using that atrocity of a controller. It actually worked moderately decently with Turok 2.

[@ArekusaSan]

Why does he remind me of a Tootsie Roll

[@tobyzk1730]

what the fuck

[@maianmaian449]

I love this comment so much.

[@marblebongos2794]

what a rare insult

[@javieralejandro2155]

This is a great video! i grew up owning an N64 and using the standard controllers, but it's fun seeing the various controllers for the N64, not to mention the alternatives for keeping the original controllers in tact.

[@MisterBoners]

The first superpad controllers' Z button will often get stuck; I have several of them that are so wedged in that they're unusable. The second superpad has a control stick that can COME OFF. Which is a load of shit.

[@shadowschannel1454]

MisterBoners And that "second" Super Pad you said, it's also covered on Screwattack by Chad James.

[@JamesRoberts-wl3uz]

MisterBoners Off topic, i love your profile pic

[@theconsolekiller7113]

Very interesting controllers. High quality videos on this channel. Saw your channel from Smash JT. Good shit !!

[@janosch20011]

Love this channel :D

[@Nintendrew]

Thank you!!

[@silversolarfire5473]

Very professional. Straight to the point. Absolutely love your videos. :)

[@beesechurger2562]

Are you recording on a flip phone camera? It’s looks really choppy.

[@AwkCrafty]

I love the way structure your videos!

[@mehie]

How about the iQue? The controller is the console

[@Nintendrew]

I'd love to get an iQue some day!

[@runman624]

Mehie Games so basically the prototype for the switch

[@WH250398]

runman Not even remotely.

[@MilesAway]

runman what? Not even close.

[@TheMamaluigi300]

runman No it’s more akin to the plug and play systems of that era

[@StopChangingUsernamesYouTube]

I've always called those "player 4" controllers.

[@willturnbull91]

I had the Super Pad 64 as a kid, and it was horrible. That stupid Z button would get stuck constantly, and the joystick got soooo loose over time.

[@dearbert5567]

i don't want to compare on looks but this channel is like a serious chadtronic

[@luizrantunes]

Hori is my favorite!!!

[@dantheman7495]

Can't play Kirby 64 with that d-pad...

[@TofuEatingZombie]

Those Mad Catz controllers are really good. Some of their products are spotty, but their N64 controllers are some of the best 3rd party controllers I've ever used for a console.

[@tacticalweaponsandotherstu8408]

awesome video I love the n64

[@Nintendrew]

Thank you! I'm pretty fond of it too. :P

[@pkscarr]

I actually really liked the Superpad (the 2-prong one). It fitted my hands in a more comfortable way than the standard official controller, and it has survived far more hours of use than the analogue sticks of several official controllers.

[@tOSdude]

There's one of those interact v3 wheels in my local ValueVillage.

[@RENZEENO]

tosdude good for them

[@UCSrezkMusPPGY-vu-mQ]

Every time the camera changes in the intro I drooled more and more

[@alitanzeel8707]

It is a disgrace to legend of Zelda how this person has displayed the MASTER SWORD and HYLIAN SHIELD

[@Nintendrew]

How so?

[@edmund8954]

nah it's a grace not a disgrace.

[@mplsfear]

I gotta show some love for that Boomerang "Superpad 64". Always ended up using it cause friends wouldn't get near it and now it's my favorite controller

[@DrDoggo-ju2sj]

I was just trying to setup AQZ Netplay on PJ64 when I saw your video. Looks like it break time then!

[@J0JAS1MP]

Idk why but everytime I watch your videos, It reminds me of one certain person I really miss. You talk alot like them, makes me feel better when I miss them

[@KMACKTIME]

I have a fishing reel n64 controller

[@toastweek3745]

Just saw two of your videos and I like your stuff man! Subscribed.

[@Nintendrew]

Thank you!

[@thomastyrrell49]

Why is there a space in the back of the controllers?

[@dirtyasianmafia2310]

memory cards, rumble paks, and other modules

[@littleknits88]

Thomas Tyrrell battery pak

[@writeronfire]

Really dig your magazine and bookshelves. Videogame literature is so underrated

[@BasicTechGirl]

WTF? the Super pad was the only good N64 controller out there. only pad I would use and all my friends would use. best for playing smash bros.

[@iverson64_]

opinion

[@kevandre]

a factual opinion

[@jdogwoof66]

Which one?

[@joev6049]

I completely agree, he’s insane probably didn’t even try it. I’ve never met anyone that has tried that and hasn’t loved it. The stick alone is miles ahead of the stock one.

[@TheNerdsChoice117]

I love this video! I actually own the Super Rare N64 Power Glove, The Boomerang Controller, The Hori Pad Mini, and quite a few of the beginning aftermarket controllers. Although I do not have a wireless N64 Controller, and that is something I would just adore and Love to get my hands on for my collection!!! Good video man!

[@rebeccadale6335]

I got a Xbox 360 controller that looks like a PS3 prototype controller

[@therealmeowkitty]

the awesome gamer cool

[@jeremyabbott4537]

I had a gamecube style controller I bought at a GameStop back when the N64 was still being sold there. I had found 2 of them and I loved the controllers, except that they seemed to break easily. They felt great to use and worked fine after we replaced them.

[@dannybot1255]

That room looks bad. At least you gave it a makeover!

[@Jessie-fq1xs]

this guy is great. Definatly deserves more subs (no really)

[@Katiaemy]

When I saw the V3 it brings me back memories! I still have it! I used it quite a lot for Star Wars Episode 1 Racer! It was so damn better to play easily with it than the official controller!

[@Nintendrew]

One of the most underrated games of the entire library! Love Ep. 1 Racer. :)

[@Katiaemy]

It feels so good to play it, with all the speed! I remember that when I played this at one of my brother's house, he let me play it with the game project on all his wall with the lights out. It's so immersive!

[@Redhotsmasher]

Matijony ...I have SWE1R and a V3 (though the cable to the pedals broke (that plastic stabiliser pin snapped) so I have to use the face buttons on the wheel) but I don't think I ever tried combining the two (WipEout 64 was kinda fun with the V3 though), I gotta remember to try that sometime.

[@Katiaemy]

Redhotsmasher I have all the V3 set, not just the wheel, so it looks really like if I was in a real car! And it all still working even after more than 10 years!

[@Redhotsmasher]

Matijony I didn't know there was more to the V3 than a wheel and pedals.

[@Crazy4Metroid]

I too have had the Interact brand Superpad 64 featured at the three minute mark. As a matter of fact I've owned two separate units of it. The first one I used regularly until the top of the thumbstick broke off. I later managed to find another one at a local Gamestop and bought it as a replacement. It too eventually had the top of it's thumbstick break off, go figure! The top of the thumbstick breaking off seems to be a recurring problem, possibly a design flaw.

[@trent781]

Like rerez, but with more character

[@FlergerBergitydersh]

I have that glove. Found it in a store and promptly looked it up; there was almost no information online. Brought it home, hooked it up, and it was a NIGHTMARE, just an absolute nightmare. It seems specifically designed to cause wrist strain. Rotating your hand and wrist around moves the analog stick, and you have to move it a LOT to push the stick all the way. It actually functions fine, it's just a nightmare to actually use.

[@Unchainedsoul3]

I have the 2 handle superpad 64 controller and it is horrible the left grip never feels right and you aren't really sure which way is up on the stick atleast i got it for dirt cheap at 1 buck.

[@filmsource2104]

it doesnt feel right because its left

[@groszak1]

left grip is supposed to feel left, right grip is supposed to feel right, N64 isn't designed for symmetry

[@Abel-Alvarez]

dude you have hands down the nicest room of any youtuber i have seen as far as i know.Also i'm a new guy here and i just subbed to you,keep up the great work :)

[@Nintendrew]

Thank you!!

[@eggnog9230]

The fuck! You sayin' shit about my Super Pad (by interact)! I love that controller!

[@untested3344]

Hobo Shoe same

[@raitguy]

2:55 I have this one and like it a lot. I got it for my PSone using friends that called the 3-prong controller too weird

[@phirephoenix270]

I stopped watching Chadtronic because he started screaming way to much and it was super annoying, but this guy is much better! :)

[@Lanoman123]

TJ Commander fuck off

[@amatteurrwave]

I like both TBH.

[@gamerhmk0629]

Those N64 controllers are super wacky but still they are very interesting and cool🎮👍🏻

[@ZeroCrusherful]

Awesome video dude! Keep up the good work, subbed!

[@ericstech3181]

As a child I remember having the Super Pad 64, didn't remember it's name, the black one with the weird angle as you say, but as a child I LOVED that controller, ESPECIALLY more than the three grip controller that came with the console at the time, would be interesting to see if I still loved it as an adult!!!

[@Yakixx2012]

you have awesome content, I'm so happy I found this channel!

[@palomalozano3198]

KZbin recommended this channel. Not mad at all Subscribed I really enjoy your videos

[@CorBYSchmorBY]

I didn't know Thanos was an N64 controller

[@matthewagnello1208]

Cool channel! Keep up the good work.

[@r1gob]

Imagine being a little brother and getting a Hori Pad instead of an actual controller...

[@chix1337]

4:05 N64 Advantage

[@DanielHernandez-cb7zu]

i like your videos man, but id also like to see longer content and possibly more frequent uploads :)

[@zdog90210]

I had the madcatz one and the wheel. I completely forgot I had them and showed my mom and she remembered me playing with the racing wheel. Thank you

[@samuelbaugh4952]

Ever hear of the Championship Joystick for the SNES? Incredibly rare and obscure, but absolutely fantastic. It's basically a giant plastic box with actual Happ arcade buttons and a Joystick, and it's phenomenal for Turtles in Time, Street Fighter, and Smash TV.

[@RetroWizard_]

speaking from experience I think the Mad Catz controller is very good. It just feels nicer to hold in your hands and it works great

[@ssbblucario4]

I love your room. Where did you get that super smash bros logo graphic on the wall. BTW subbed

[@Nintendrew]

It's a perler I made! :)

[@Billy_Carter]

I didn't know Drew Carey had a KZbin channel!!! He looks younger than ever! Subbed.