Peripheral maker 8BitDo has revealed when you'll be able to get your hands on its 64 controller. It's designed to work with the upcoming Analogue 3D, a new version of the Nintendo 64 that will support 4K output. amazon;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1″ href=”https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=05fd0205-c0d1-48b1-b0f9-264caa15a3e7&featureId=text-link&merchantName=amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwREs2VkNHQkM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiMDVmZDAyMDUtYzBkMS00OGIxLWIwZjktMjY0Y2FhMTVhM2U3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwREs2VkNHQkMiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAQJFDosDbjsJAnQghIiaIY8JBhUQjvHxWC0UuvWOof_0&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DK6VCGBC” class=”link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:Pre-orders for the $40 controller;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:amazon;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>Pre-orders for the $40 controller They are open now. It comes in white or black to match the Analogue 3D and will ship on March 19.
The peripheral appears to be a version of 8BitDo's Ultimate controller, albeit with just one joystick and six control buttons on the face: A, B, and the four C buttons. There are four bumper buttons, and it looks like you can use any of the triggers on instead of the Z button on the original N64 controller (the peripheral is completely remappable thanks to 8BitDo's Ultimate software).
In a nice nod to the controller's ancestor, the joystick has an octagonal door around it. The Hall effect sensor and wear-resistant metal ring on the joystick should help ensure that there is very little chance of stick slippage. The peripheral also has a built-in Rumble Pak. This works with both Analogue 3D and Nintendo Switch. The 64 controller is also compatible with PC and Android devices.
The original trident-shaped Nintendo 64 controller remains baffling nearly three decades later. Most people don't have three hands, Nintendo! So for anyone looking to emulate an N64 game with a controller that actually makes sense, this one looks like a strong contender.
Pre-orders for Analogue 3D also opened on Monday. At the time of writing this article, the black version is still available. Unfortunately, the console doesn't come with a controller, so if you need one, you'll have to purchase it separately.
