N64 Controller Declared Worst After Analogue3D Retro Console Test
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N64 Controller Declared Worst After Analogue3D Retro Console Test
N64 Controller Declared Worst After Analogue3D Retro Console Test
The Nintendo 64 controller is an abomination of a controller that has been blindly loved by many due to nostalgia. However, its flaws have been brought back to the forefront with the reveal of the Analogue3D, an upcoming third-party console that plays original Nintendo 64 game cartridges on a modern 4K TV screen.
The Analogue3D
The Analogue3D features four physical controller ports to connect N64 joypads, but it also supports Bluetooth controllers and allows input remapping through its custom OS. This makes it possible to play N64 games with a more modern and comfortable controller.
A Better Alternative
Analogue points to retro specialist 8BitDo’s own upcoming 64 Controller as its suggested controller for the Analogue3D. This controller is designed with a more modern and comfortable design in mind, making it a better alternative to the original N64 controller.
The Flaws of the N64 Controller
The N64 controller has a bizarre and confounding design that seems to be made for people with three hands. The spread of functions over a trio of prongs makes it boxy, unwieldy, and ill-suited for complex controls. The left grip is minimalist, with only the traditional D-pad and a single shoulder button, while the right houses the primary A and B buttons, four smaller C-buttons, and the right shoulder button.
Why It’s Time to Move On
With the Analogue3D and modern controllers like the 8BitDo 64 Controller, it’s time to move on from the original N64 controller. The nostalgia for the N64 controller is understandable, but it’s time to acknowledge its flaws and upgrade to a better gaming experience.
