Nintendo's NSO Switch controller always seems to be out of stock, but I review an alternative. The Saffun 2.4GHz wireless N64 3rd party controller is compatible with the original Nintendo 64 console and memory pack via the N64 receiver, as well as USB receiver for PC emulation, Mister FPGA and Raspberry Pi. I tear it down and measure latency to see how it measures up against an official wired controller. I bought the controller primarily to use on original N64 hardware therefore I haven’t extensively tested on the switch to see if it behaves like the NSO pad in the official N64 emulator.
I also test out a new AliExpress wireless controller and SPOILER ALERT it sucks. I wouldn't be so critical given the price, but the fact that the much superior alternative exists makes this controller redundant in my opinion.
All products were purchased by myself and I did not collaborate with any company in making this review, with no affiliation confounding my opinions.
For those having trouble connecting the Saffun N64 controller to the Nintendo Switch, try the following:
Turn on wired controller options in system settings:
System settings-controller and sensors-pro controller and wired communication-select ‘ON’
Then try resetting the controller, insert the receiver into the dock and hold the receiver’s pairing button which should make the LED flash fast for pairing mode. Press start on the controller. If pairing successful, the red LED lights on both receiver and controller will stop flashing and will be solid red. Make sure the controller is charged. If all else fails then contact the seller
See my follow up video here using the controller on the Mister FPGA N64 core:
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Links
Wireless Nintendo 64 controller (exact product listing) for eBay Australia
www.ebay.com.au/itm/385559462373
Amazon Au listing to the Saffun wireless N64 controller
amzn.asia/d/9aVa56i
AliExpress controller
2.4G Wireless Game Controller Gamepad For N64 Game Host Wireless Joypad Gaming Joystick PC Computer Game Handle
a.aliexpress.com/_mt2735Q
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Intro 00:00
Unboxing and teardown 01:48
Stick test 04:41
Rumble and receiver test 05:58
Lag test 06:55
Switch test 08:54
AliExpress controller 09:32
Final thoughts 11:41
Here’s a fun drinking game: take a shot every time I say the word ‘controller’ in this video and you’ll be under the table in 12 minutes and 18 seconds
7 авг 2024