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The only games between Mario Kart 64 and Mario Tennis could be Mario Party 1– 3, so it’s a safe bet to say that they will be added. With those 16 games filled in, you can start to breakdown the extensive N64 library to figure out which other games will make an appearance. Along with the 9 current games available already, Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Banjo-Kazooie, Pokemon Snap, F Zero X, Mario Golf, Paper Mario, and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards will be releasing at some point too. That's especially so for any games that make liberal use of the C-buttons.Like I said, it’s unclear which games will release, but because the list is in alphabetical order, we can already start to fill in some of the gaps.
#N64 GAMES ON SWITCH PRO#
After all, button layouts between the N64 pad and Pro Controller differ significantly, which can make certain games a little awkward to play. Having the pad is nice, of course, for those looking for a more authentic N64 experience on the Switch. The N64 controller for Switch is very much a novelty, and as a result is purely ancillary to the experience of playing N64 games on the console via Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier. Do you need to buy the N64 controller for Switch? That means that once the controller is paired, you can use it in both docked and handheld modes. The N64 is connected wirelessly to your Nintendo Switch console in the same way that the Pro and Joy-Con controllers are. But do keep in mind that your mileage will vary here, given that the button layout and a number of buttons differ between the N64 and Pro Controllers. That means that you'll be able to use the pad for games outside of the Expansion Pack's N64 collection. The functionality is a step above what we'd normally expect from these controller re-releases, but we're happy Nintendo went above and beyond to include one of the N64 controller's most unique features for its time.Īnother great feature is the ability to use the N64 controller for Switch as if it was a Pro Controller. The controller also has vibration support and, much like the N64's Rumble Pak add-on, will work for certain N64 titles on Switch like Starfox 64. Besides the included USB A-C cable you'll need to charge the controller, of course.

The N64 controller for Switch is wireless, meaning that just like the excellent Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, there are no cables to deal with. Like the C buttons, the Z button's use will change from game to game, but standout uses of it include "Z-targeting" in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, as well as for firing weapons in GoldenEye 007 or Perfect Dark. Tucked away at the back of the controller is the Z button, which by default, your left index finger will rest on top of. However, many games do support left-handed control options, which is where that three-pronged design shines, even if it's a bit underused. The top of the controller is flanked by L and R shoulder buttons, although most N64 games won't even use the L button by default, given that your hands will be holding the center and right handles for general gameplay. The big red "Start" button can't be missed, neither can the prominent analog stick that protrudes from the center of the controller, just above that weird middle prong that you'll actually hold in your left hand. If you're unfamiliar with the N64 pad, the new wireless controller is identical to the original model, featuring large A and B buttons, as well as four directional C buttons, the uses of which will vary from game to game. That could be a very conservative estimate, however, as the Switch Pro Controller can easily last up to 40 hours before that battery is depleted. There's no official info on the battery life, but users of the pad claim it lasts upwards of six hours on a single charge. The colored buttons juxtapose nicely against the slate grey controller, and its form factor, while certainly strange, has a unique charm to it. The N64 controller for Switch, unsurprisingly, bears a striking resemblance to the pad of old.
