Classic N64 Controller, Wired USB PC Gamepad for Windows PC, macOS (Gray)

Feels authentic, though a little lighter and the buttons are significantly more rigid and "hard plastic-y" feeling. You'll know what I mean if you compare this to an original N64 controller. That said, for 15 bucks, this is great value. It feels just like playing N64 on a high quality but still noticeably third party controller. You know the one, its what your mom bought you from KMart, meaning well. It's what you'd make your little brother use and he would blame the controller when he lost at Smash but after trading controllers you still won. That controller. We all had one back in the day. For people having issues getting this to work, here's my experience with Project64 on latest Win10 build - I first plugged it in using a non-active USB extension cable, the PC saw the controller but I don't think the connection was the greatest. Project64 did not see the controller, guessing the controller didn't like the extension (USB connections greater than 15 feet on non-active cables are pretty unreliable). Plugged it directly in to the PC, everything works great. After the initial driver install which Windows did on its own, no input from me required, I put it back on the extension cable and it worked fine. Plug and play with Project64 is a pretty accurate though I did still have to go into the controller config and map all the buttons, but after that everything worked great. Recommend using an active USB extension if you need one. BlueRigger sells some quality active USB extension cables.

Worked great with my Linux flavor (CachyOS) and the Parallels, N64 emulator. Was able to play Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the first time since my N64 was stolen.

It's not awful. It feels like and fragile, but it gets the job done. I'm not sure as to why they included the save pack slot. It doesn't do anything. There's literally no chip in it for a save pack. The sensitivity is really good. My first game with it was Star Wars Pod Racer 64, and it was extremely responsive. The cord length could be better, but my PC is on my desk, so it's not bad. I like that they sent an extra joy con. I'm not sure if I should be worried about one not being enough, but who knows? I was able to get Project 64 to recognize the controller almost immediately, and all of the buttons worked well. Over-all, you get what you paid for. It's an inexpensive way to enjoy old games on your PC. It would be interesting if the manufacturer included a rumble function. That might add some weight to the controller to make it feel a bit more robust.

Update: I found the controller configuration file for RetroArch (using the mupen64 plus core (emulator)). The button values for the c buttons did have a mixup. I used Windows USB controller setup to find which c button mapped to which value. Windows shows values 1-13, but the configuration file starts with 0, so just subtract 1 from what Windows shows you to get the value you should put into the configuration file. Here's my update. The old settings are commented out with the # sign at the front: input_r_x_plus_btn = "8" input_r_x_minus_btn = "3" input_r_y_plus_btn = "0" input_r_y_minus_btn = "9" #input_r_x_plus_btn = "9" #input_r_x_minus_btn = "3" #input_r_y_plus_btn = "0" #input_r_y_minus_btn = "8" The file I changed was path\to\install_directory\RetroArch_N64_Emulator\RetroArch\autoconfig\xinput\Retro-Bit Tribute64 - USB (D-Input).cfg This was difficult to figure out, but I also haven't tried it on any other emulator. It's probably a software problem, not a hardware problem. I hope this helps other people who run into this situation. Old review: The left/down c buttons or the right/up c buttons are mixed, depending on how you have it configured. For example, if I have the default configuration: C Right: C buttons X+ C Left: C buttons X- C Down: C buttons Y+ C Up: C buttons Y- Then C left and C down are correct. But C Up acts as C Right and vice versa. If I switch the axes (C right/left on the Y axis, C down/up on the X axis) the problem is reversed: C up/right are correct, but C down acts as C left and vice versa. So, games are playable, but very confusing. Can I have a replacement controller? The positives: The joystick feels very nice, very much like a real nintendo 64 controller. The other buttons are nice and responsive. It was easy to configure. No complaints beyond the c buttons being mixed up. I would give this controller 5 stars without that problem.

The issue with emulation is the interface. Emulation works on a compiled 'core". This worked mostly with the muppen core and N64 However, that is not why I purchased it and it had not been addressed so I bought it on a wish. I purchased this to run with Retroarch through Launchbox. Setting up launch box to use Muppen64 via retroarch is simply a click and a click. However the controller would not function to any degree. To trouble shoot I installed project64, mapped the controller, and was able to go go gadget. When back to launch box, remapped the keys, which it rocognized as show in the SS. Launch, no joy. Recheck core options, muppen64. So I have 3 options. The controller has a malfunction, it does not work with the launch box/retro interface or I missed something. After browsing my settings and posting questions to the community, I had had mixed responses where some got "A" N64 USB to work and others did not, over the course of 2 days. So, as it sits, I would assume...I emphasize assume, that this controller does not work via retroarch/launch box, but DOES work with Project 64. As I posted, it maps easily but does not function in Retroarch VIA Launch Box NOR does it function in Retroarch as a stand-alone. I DID NOT want to buy continue using my steam controller...because the RUN and jump are on top of each other, and remapping will jsut confuse the other 2 button orders I am used to from the N64. Oh well.. GREAT for Project64 though

The layout and feel are very close to the original N64 controller and it works reliably as a USB plug-and-play gamepad. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Raspberry Pi as described without needing any drivers installed. Good for emulators and retro gaming setups. Build quality is solid for the price, but the joystick does not feel the same as the original. It is hard to go not in one of the "8 directions"

Overall a very solid controller! Make sure you're completely logged out of Steam when using with emulator or else Steam will fight for dominance and get in the way of configuration. I've been using the grey one heavily for around 2 weeks now and the only thing I noticed is that the base of the stick has grinded down. It doesn't get in the way and the stick is still firm, but the plastic around it has come off from use, which looks a little funny. So far I've played through 20 hours of dk64, 6 hours or so of Smash, 2 hours of Mario 64, and 15ish hours of Banjo-Kazooie and all that's happened was a naked stick base. Still fully functional and snappy, just the plastic at the base is worn. The controller is a bit light, any old gear like rumble packs and gameboy slots for Pokemon Stadium 1/2 are non-compatible. I purchased a black controller as well for two player games and it works great! The stick is a little tight at first but it will loosen up as you play. It's very awkward to play n64 games with modern controllers as they have no c-buttons... I don't regret this purchase whatsoever. I plugged my laptop into the tv and it feels very authentic! Solid controller for a fantastic price! Thank you SAFFUN! 😎👍

Plug and play on windows, but I had to add the drivers on Linux via Terminal. Just use chatgpt or brave browser ai to figure it out. Well made, responsive, and works with n64 emulators. Good price, worth it.

Perfect n64 controler just as i remember growing up using it on my mac and love it the feel and respons is Perfect ty I will consider buying more products from you Canada

Works fine after mapping but analogue stick is not analogue. Also specs say it’s Grey and I received White

The analog stick has perfect "pressure" or "resistance" when moving it to the left, but when moving it to the right, it has barely ANY, which means just a small touch and the joystick goes all the way to the right! This makes playing games rather unbearable unfortunately. There's also quite a lot of rattle noises, so the build quality is not very tight. it was cheap, sure, but I will never use it the way it is, so what's the point?

Bought this hoping to have a more nostalgic experience playing N64 Emulator games, but the controller constantly drops connection. Terrible product, flimsy craft, was not worth a cent.

I love being able to play N64 games on my pc!