The Brawler64 is the ideal way to play the classic N64 in the modern day and age. Even as a kid I could hardly hold the original controller properly, but with the comfortable Switch Pro controller style design I can easily hold and properly play my childhood favorites. It even comes with an amazing Turbo function that can be easily activated by simply holding the button followed by pressing the button you want in Turbo mode, and is canceled in the same way with the Clear button. It's especially useful for the few fighting games released on the system as the A, B, and C buttons line up much nicer than on the original.
About the sole possible negative is that it'll take a bit of getting used to when using the new Z buttons if you've gotten used to the classic style and the buttons aren't glossed so they don't have that nice sheen anymore.
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Finally, A N64 Controller That WORKS!
If you love playing retro games for N64 on console with the actual cart like I do, then you know how crucial a good control stick is to your experience. The main issue is that the original formula was a terrible mix of faulty manufacturing and difficult calibration. Either your original controllers broke down, or your new retro controller stinks. Until now.The Retro Fighters Brawler64 controller feels light in your hands and has a stick much more like what most are used to today. That might frighten some enthusiasts, but trust me, I tested this with Mario 64 on the Fire level. I was able to beat the big Bob-omb like I was a speed runner. I could turn on a dime and get those giant eyeballs to die like I did with my original controllers. I plugged in Majora's Mask as well and Link moved fluidly like I remember. Also tried this with Starfox 64 and was able to hold my reticle on targets like back in the day as well. After not playing for ages I came 2 kills shy of medaling on Corneria on my test run.My only gripe is the Z triggers being in the place of where the modern L2 R2 buttons are rather than the Left Bumper. It can make games like StarFox a bit confusing because in most games the leaning function in flight or racing (in a game like F-Zero 64 for example) are mapped to the left and right bumpers. For n64 it's Z trigger and Right bumper so the alignment is a bit different. I found myself hitting Left bumper a few times when I meant to hit the Z trigger. Other than that this controller is excellent.It has a turbo function that you can map to different buttons, I read about this but haven't tried it yet.I also do not have a working memory card or Rumble Pack to test on it but it does have the correct port for it. The instructions do note that this DOES NOT work with the Transfer Pack.I ordered 2 of these and will likely order 2 more so friends can get down on some MArio Party or Goldeneye action. I'm so happy these controllers exist so I can access my n64 library again. Now I just need a reliable memory source and I'll be back in my 90's hay day again.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
The Brawler64 is the ideal way to play the classic N64 in the modern day and age. Even as a kid I could hardly hold the original controller properly, but with the comfortable Switch Pro controller style design I can easily hold and properly play my childhood favorites. It even comes with an amazing Turbo function that can be easily activated by simply holding the button followed by pressing the button you want in Turbo mode, and is canceled in the same way with the Clear button. It's especially useful for the few fighting games released on the system as the A, B, and C buttons line up much nicer than on the original.
About the sole possible negative is that it'll take a bit of getting used to when using the new Z buttons if you've gotten used to the classic style and the buttons aren't glossed so they don't have that nice sheen anymore.
About the sole possible negative is that it'll take a bit of getting used to when using the new Z buttons if you've gotten used to the classic style and the buttons aren't glossed so they don't have that nice sheen anymore.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
The Retro Fighters Brawler64 controller feels light in your hands and has a stick much more like what most are used to today. That might frighten some enthusiasts, but trust me, I tested this with Mario 64 on the Fire level. I was able to beat the big Bob-omb like I was a speed runner. I could turn on a dime and get those giant eyeballs to die like I did with my original controllers. I plugged in Majora's Mask as well and Link moved fluidly like I remember. Also tried this with Starfox 64 and was able to hold my reticle on targets like back in the day as well. After not playing for ages I came 2 kills shy of medaling on Corneria on my test run.
My only gripe is the Z triggers being in the place of where the modern L2 R2 buttons are rather than the Left Bumper. It can make games like StarFox a bit confusing because in most games the leaning function in flight or racing (in a game like F-Zero 64 for example) are mapped to the left and right bumpers. For n64 it's Z trigger and Right bumper so the alignment is a bit different. I found myself hitting Left bumper a few times when I meant to hit the Z trigger. Other than that this controller is excellent.
It has a turbo function that you can map to different buttons, I read about this but haven't tried it yet.
I also do not have a working memory card or Rumble Pack to test on it but it does have the correct port for it. The instructions do note that this DOES NOT work with the Transfer Pack.
I ordered 2 of these and will likely order 2 more so friends can get down on some MArio Party or Goldeneye action. I'm so happy these controllers exist so I can access my n64 library again. Now I just need a reliable memory source and I'll be back in my 90's hay day again.
Finally, A N64 Controller That WORKS!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
If you love playing retro games for N64 on console with the actual cart like I do, then you know how crucial a good control stick is to your experience. The main issue is that the original formula was a terrible mix of faulty manufacturing and difficult calibration. Either your original controllers broke down, or your new retro controller stinks. Until now.Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
The Retro Fighters Brawler64 controller feels light in your hands and has a stick much more like what most are used to today. That might frighten some enthusiasts, but trust me, I tested this with Mario 64 on the Fire level. I was able to beat the big Bob-omb like I was a speed runner. I could turn on a dime and get those giant eyeballs to die like I did with my original controllers. I plugged in Majora's Mask as well and Link moved fluidly like I remember. Also tried this with Starfox 64 and was able to hold my reticle on targets like back in the day as well. After not playing for ages I came 2 kills shy of medaling on Corneria on my test run.
My only gripe is the Z triggers being in the place of where the modern L2 R2 buttons are rather than the Left Bumper. It can make games like StarFox a bit confusing because in most games the leaning function in flight or racing (in a game like F-Zero 64 for example) are mapped to the left and right bumpers. For n64 it's Z trigger and Right bumper so the alignment is a bit different. I found myself hitting Left bumper a few times when I meant to hit the Z trigger. Other than that this controller is excellent.
It has a turbo function that you can map to different buttons, I read about this but haven't tried it yet.
I also do not have a working memory card or Rumble Pack to test on it but it does have the correct port for it. The instructions do note that this DOES NOT work with the Transfer Pack.
I ordered 2 of these and will likely order 2 more so friends can get down on some MArio Party or Goldeneye action. I'm so happy these controllers exist so I can access my n64 library again. Now I just need a reliable memory source and I'll be back in my 90's hay day again.
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