What is the BEST N64 Controller? | Nintendrew

Whether you're a hardcore Smash 64 player, or just looking for a something to get you through game night, you've got to have the right N64 controller for the job. In this video, we'll take a look at 5 of the best controllers on the market to determine which Nintendo 64 gamepad deserves a spot in your setup. Thanks for watching!

Brawler64 controller at Castlemania Games:
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Thanks to Loeder for the use of his music!

[Nintendrew]

Hey guys! Just a quick reminder - if you want to pick up the Brawler64, you can get 10% off at Castlemania Games with promo code "nintendrew". I'm not being sponsored for this vid - just wanted to throw it out there for those who want a discount. :) Cheers!

[PineappleLizard]

Nintendrew: N64 has the most 3rd party controllers

Wii: Hold my beer

[SwankyBox]

A "gauntlet of challenges"... I hope a Mario Party challenge is one of them.

[retro]

Wait where’s my fav the N64 Fishing Rod. Come on man, you can’t make a video like this without it. Totally...

[MatthewSmart]

7:07 *GASP* You got the wireless Gamesphere Battlepad!

[WulffDen]

My problem with the analog gate of the Retro Fighters controller is that it felt way too harsh, like I was grinding the thumbstick with every rotation. I understand that this is the same analog gate as the GameCube controller, but it still doesn't feel right, ESPECIALLY when the controller is capable of 360 degrees of movement. All that said, I still love my Retro Fighters controller.

[TetraBitGaming]

N64 controllers are awesome! This is fact

[RedRanger]

The Hori Pad Mini is so expensive nowadays!
Retro-Bit Tribute 64: Hold my soda.

[Tomversal]

Dude you've got to be possibly my favourite retro game channel, you and Metal Jesus off top of my head

[mpt]

If I were in the market for an N64 controller, I'd definitely go for the Brawler64. It's easy to find, not horrendously overpriced on the secondhand market, and it's shaped like a modern controller. (I never liked the three-prong.)

[djn]

Ah, this music is so nostalgic... great video my dude, so interesting!

[HudsonU]

That music is from New Super Mario Bros Ds!! I remember it so well.. in Mario vs Luigi mode, I killed my brother lol.

[retroplay]

Never really had any issues with the shape of the original N64 controller.

[RealMasterpieces]

My favorite N64 Controllers (NO Color Variants Included)
Here we go!
*Wakko plays violin*

Uhhh... I've only used the original. Crud. I need a HoriPad Mini.

[devastator]

Sold both my hori 64 controllers to buy a retro fighter brawler controller and invest in 3. I did not regret this at all!!

[robindobson]

I do have small hands so the N64 Hori Pad Mini looks like a great option. Thanks for the info Nintendrew! love your channel. I'm about halfway through my n64 collection.

[RealMasterpieces]

This song is the beta song of New Super Mario Bros in 8 bit (at the beginning), just to let you all know.

Also, the sticks on my 1st party controllers are so loose, I have to use an uncomfortable 3rd party controller to play Mario 64.

[FierceDeityRick]

Thanks, I lent my N64 to my younger bro and he played a ton of Mario Party. It was the clear orange controller that came with pre-ordering Majora's Mask :(

[SmashJT]

Cool idea for a video and always appreciate your professional perspective. Thanks for making this, Drew! I haven't tried the RetroFighters Brawler64 yet, so was interested in how you felt about it. For me, I just stick to the classic original after watching this video.

That Hori is tempting though...

[ViperrepiV]

Backed the initial Brawler controller Kickstarter and then backed their second one for them wanting to release transparent colored ones too for two controllers. I'm personally gonna go for an Atomic Purple and a Blue one when they send out the things for picking colors. The controllers are incresinkt comfortable and I cannot recommend them enough.