This controller works, but I had a lot of issues getting it set up. I will note these issues down here for anyone else who may be experiencing these issues. I had to piece this together through a lot of google searching and testing things out, so I figured I'd put it all together here. (I use Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.)
The emulator I use is named Project64. It's a very stable and well-functioning emulator. However, when I tried to map the keys, the D-pad would simply not respond. Everything else would respond, but the D-pad would not.
What I ended up doing was I downloaded a free plugin called N-rage. (Google that and you'll find it.) I put the plugin in the 1.6 Plugin folder(Project64 2.0\Plugin\1.6 Plugin). Inside Project 64, I went to Options, Settings, Plugins, and in the Input (controller) Plugins dropdown menu, I chose N-rage. (It should be there if you put it in the plugins 1.6 folder.)
I then went to Options, and Configure Controller Plugin. It still wouldn't read my D-pad. After a lot of frustration and trying things, what ended up working was going to the Devices tab and under the device dropdown menu (in GamePad) and choosing USB Vibration Joystick.
Finally, I was able to set my D-pad, making my controller setup complete. However, things would still not work, since whenever I tried to open a game, this error would pop up:
Error creating Mempak!
The MemPak Directory doesn't exist!
Create Directory "C:\Program Files (x86)\Project64.2.0\MemPaks" now?
It would not do it, which resulted in the emulator being unable to play any games. What I ended up doing was navigating to C:\Program Files (x86)\Project64 2.0 and creating a folder named MemPaks myself. This worked.
I was then able to play games like normal.
The controller itself is not nearly of the quality a standard Nintendo 64 controller is, but it's good enough for solid gameplay. I haven't been using it for very long (I got it the day I wrote this review), but it has a good enough feel to it. It's lighter than a regular N64 controller and, yes, the joystick is a bit weird, but it's playable. (It's extremely sensitive and takes some fiddling around with the emulator you use to make it work right, especially for racing games. F-zero X was almost completely unplayable until I messed with the settings for a bit, and even that took a while to get it right.) I wouldn't call it great, but this is more than good enough to use with Project64 or something similar.
The plastic and construction are very cheap. It feels a bit weird at the end of the left and right handles, almost like they're slightly out of place. This doesn't affect gameplay in any way, but I wouldn't drop this thing on any sort of solid floor. It'd probably break in half.
I'm giving it a 4 stars right now, docking one star since it took a LOT longer to set up than I would have wanted. (At least for me, it was very much not plug `n play.) It seems some people have gone so far as to return it due to facing the sort of stuff I did with this product. However, it did do what I needed it to do when I got it working and it did it well. It's also the only regular looking USB N64 controller (the only other one you can buy glows blue and has odd-shaped handles), so I can't exactly take a star off for poor build quality as long as it works (which it does.) This is the only product like it that you can buy anywhere, and it works. So if you're in need of a USB N64 controller, I say give this a buy. I intend to get another one of these later to have a backup controller and to play multiplayer with.
(Also, a side note, the controller I got was black, not grey like in the picture. It seems it is random which color you will receive. This is a total non-issue, though, as the color makes no difference.)
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| Retro-Bit Tribute N64 USB Controller - Forest Green | Retro-Bit Tribute N64 USB Controller - Red | Retro-Bit Tribute N64 USB Controller - Ocean Blue | |
| Color | Forest Green | Red | Ocean Blue |
| Cable Type | USB | USB | USB |
| Cable Length | 10 Feet | 10 Feet | 10 Feet |
| System Compatability | PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Steam, RetroPie, Raspberry Pi | PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Steam, RetroPie, Raspberry Pi | PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Steam, RetroPie, Raspberry Pi |
Customer reviews
summed it up as "People either think this controller is awesome or complete crap
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
This is maybe the second review I've ever written after ordering countless items off of amazon but I felt compelled to warn people before they buy this. I always look at the ratings and most helpful reviews on products before I buy them. The top reviews, for the most part, summed it up as "People either think this controller is awesome or complete crap. The controller is somewhere in between those two extremes". After using the controller for a couple weeks I have come to the conclusion that the controller is easy to install and get working but is really cheap. I have attached photos where you can clearly see that the joystick has come off. It's hard to tell from the photo but the "B" button sticks if it pressed a certain way.I would not buy this controller again but if you absolutely need one it somewhat gets the job done.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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D-pad didn't work at first. Here's how I fixed it. Beyond initial issues with setting it up, it's of a decent enough quality.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 5, 2013Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2015
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 29, 2016
Top reviews from other countries
Marie Poulin
Best option to get some N64 fun
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 19, 2015Bao Tuong An
A controller for those you wants to play the N64 again.... on PC!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 12, 2014Gerard Rathmann
So weit Top!
Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on October 24, 2016
So weit Top!
Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on October 24, 2016
Das Pad liegt gut in der Hand und er funktioniert so weit ohne Probleme, bei meinen ersten Test.Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on October 24, 2016
Es gibt 2 kleine negative Sachen.
1. das man bei den Stick ein Stück vom Metall sieht was den Stick mit den „ Ball“ verbindet.(Bild 1)
2. Am oberen Rand sind zwei stellen die aussehen als ob das Plastik zu heiß geworden ist also leichte Veränderung der oberflächliche. (Bild 2)
Würde man das noch verbessern, würde es 5 Sterne geben.
Aber leider muss man da Punkt Abzug geben
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