N64 Controllers discussion

[T Brett]

Should I expect to do any slight modifications to make things fit correctly?

With mine I did have to shave the connection piece a bit with a box cutter or other razor blade. Nothing difficult though

 

[felipe_9595]

I got a GC to 64 raphnet adapter. Aside from some problems about deadzone (I think it's like 10-15%, not my beloved 7% </3) it's amazing, i could play much better and faster than what i did with a 64 controller.

 

[Agent 21 iXi]

Has anyone else considered replacing the default analog of their N64 controller with one of the hori-style analogs?

 

[JoGooD]

Who are the best replacement sticks sellers ?

I've heard of luckigames, do you think original and gc style sticks work great ?

Thanks

 

[Vorde]

I got a GC to 64 raphnet adapter. Aside from some problems about deadzone (I think it's like 10-15%, not my beloved 7% </3) it's amazing, i could play much better and faster than what i did with a 64 controller.

I want to know if these are tournament legal. I'm interested in these if they are because I would like to use my GCN controller for everything.

 

[Fireblaster]

all adapters are legal

 

[ganas]

I got a GC to 64 raphnet adapter. Aside from some problems about deadzone (I think it's like 10-15%, not my beloved 7% </3) it's amazing, i could play much better and faster than what i did with a 64 controller.

I'm interested in maybe doing this... What button do you use for jumping (surely not the C stick)? And how would you do custom button mapping in-game?

edit: nvm, i see the mapping deal now.

 

[felipe_9595]

I'm interested in maybe doing this... What button do you use for jumping (surely not the C stick)? And how would you do custom button mapping in-game?

edit: nvm, i see the mapping deal now.

I have a Melee cfg, Grab with Z, Shield with R, YX for Jumping, A B and thats it.

i also have my Start in the L button to not **** myself hahahahaha

 

[Vorde]

all adapters are legal

Well it looks like I'll be dropping $50+ on the game for the Nintendo 64 and another 30-35 bucks on an adapter. I wanna start playing 64. I have been playing Smash4, and to be honest, I think I want to go back and play 64 as well as Melee.

 

[Gaylude]

I apologize for what I'm about to say, but I haven't searched this thread entirely to see if anybody else has addressed this question:

Are there N64 Controllers with gamecube plugs?

 

[felipe_9595]

I apologize for what I'm about to say, but I haven't searched this thread entirely to see if anybody else has addressed this question:

Are there N64 Controllers with gamecube plugs?

Not that i know, only adapters (There is a GC to 64 and a 64 to GC adapter from Raphnet)

 

[Derek Bancarz]

I love how my name has evolved to the name of the analog , the derek stick :')

 

[Gaylude]

Boo. I can't seem to find a minimalistic one. I saw pictures of a slim-design which is the only thing I would pay money for, but google searches are only yielding big, blockly converter boxes

 

[KnitePhox]

@ Gaylude that's what a raphnet adapter is, google search: n64 controller to wii/gamecube cable

 

[BananaBolts]

Boo. I can't seem to find a minimalistic one. I saw pictures of a slim-design which is the only thing I would pay money for, but google searches are only yielding big, blockly converter boxes

I think you want this one
http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/gc_to_n64/index_en.php

 

[Gaylude]

Where's the most reliable source of great condition 64 controllers?

 

[Shears]

Where's the most reliable source of great condition 64 controllers?

1999

 

[Mr. Wang]

I've searched as best I can for opinions on what is the best way to go when replacing controllers but all the answers are convoluted and unnecessarily difficult to sort out. My original N64 controllers are breaking and the sticks are making it very difficult to get the right moves off.

What are all the serious players using to play on the console or emulator? There must be some solution I'm missing as getting original controllers is expensive as are the mobi controllers that I've seen mentioned. I've ordered two different styles of n64 controller stick replacements for my controllers, and I am hoping that they control well. It seems this community should really have a definitive thread for the best controller information.

Please help guide me to the most elegant solution, as I'm sure somebody has figured out a great way to keep up this hobby for a reasonable price.

I use a hori pad mini and it works really well

 

[anonymouschris01]

Instead of giving prize money to the 64 community at this smash con, can we just all pool the money and buy a 3-D printer to replicate new thumb sticks until Nintendo and the ATF come busting down our door?

 

[anonymouschris01]

Last night a couple of us got together and one guy brought a GameCube and a GC to N64 adapter. I played with it and it felt really natural and comfortable. I was just wondering if anyone has it, and if it has any input lag when playing.

 

[Shears]

Last night a couple of us got together and one guy brought a GameCube and a GC to N64 adapter. I played with it and it felt really natural and comfortable. I was just wondering if anyone has it, and if it has any input lag when playing.

I have two. They feel great and are very comfortable. Honestly if 64 controllers die out, this is not a bad alternative at all. However, and I could be wrong on this and I'm not sure how to test it, but I feel there may be a frame of lag.

 

[tehz]

I feel like there's a frame of lag too, but it's really hard to tell if it's just me or if I'm just not used to the GC controller (long finger travel between jump and B, analog shoulder buttons, etc)

I don't think anyone's tested it rigorously.

 

[anonymouschris01]

I have two. They feel great and are very comfortable. Honestly if 64 controllers die out, this is not a bad alternative at all. However, and I could be wrong on this and I'm not sure how to test it, but I feel there may be a frame of lag.

I feel like there's a frame of lag too, but it's really hard to tell if it's just me or if I'm just not used to the GC controller (long finger travel between jump and B, analog shoulder buttons, etc)

I don't think anyone's tested it rigorously.

Thanks guys, I guess if it's possibly just one frame I can live with it. Just wanted to make sure before I went and bought one tonight. Seems like a little bit more reliable way to go then to gamble on a used N64 controller or Hori.

 

[Shears]

Thanks guys, I guess if it's possibly just one frame I can live with it. Just wanted to make sure before I went and bought one tonight. Seems like a little bit more reliable way to go then to gamble on a used N64 controller or Hori.

Yeah we have people that use that at Xanadu, granted their melee players but they have never noticed any delay or anything. In fact, many play 64 on the VC and said using the adapter feels like they are playing on the VC and notice no difference. This proves either that the adapter has no delay, the VC has a delay, or melee kids can't notice 1 frame.

I've personally considered making a switch to the GC adapter instead of using and finding 64 controllers everywhere

 

[Derek Bancarz]

The dereks stick is good

 

[Mashu Koria]

3D printing is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of reproducing something that is 2D (ink on paper), you reproduce a 3-dimensional object made of some sort of plastic material. It's essentially automatic manufacturing.

Any color too!

 

[Bassic]

For greasing, can I use Industrial White Grease? I've heard white lithium grease is good for controllers, but I have this grease already at my house and don't wanna spend more money if I can just use this. It's from sprayway, here's the link to what the bottle looks like: http://www.spraywayinc.com/sites/all/themes/theme687/techsheets/sw715_techsheet.pdf

Let me know, thanks guys. And tag me if you can in your response.

 

[NFreak]

So I finally got my own N64 (and it's actually the exact system I sold over ten years ago). It's primarily gonna be used for Smash, but the issue right now is that we don't have any viable controllers.

Our first party controller has a completely destroyed stick, so I want to replace it. I was reading through the past ten pages of this thread but I'm not sure if there's been any consensus. What would be the best replacement stick for Smash? I don't really care if it's classic or GC-styled, as long as it works well.

I ordered a Raphnet GC adapter for myself, I'll post my own review when it comes in.

I also have a couple of these weird things: http://www.amazon.com/Madcatz-MOV55326-N64-Advanced-Control-Pad/dp/B00008KTXO
When I dusted these off, I was horrified to see the MadCatz logo, but these things are actually working surprisingly well for other games (my roommate has Smash and he's selling it to me after spring break, so I haven't had a chance to try them with it yet). Does anyone have any experience with these?

 

[tehz]

if you don't really care, just buy a "Derek Stick" (the GC style sticks that have been made later than like 2013)

all third party controllers that aren't Hori Pads are probably trash.

 

[NFreak]

if you don't really care, just buy a "Derek Stick" (the GC style sticks that have been made later than like 2013)

Sounds good. I just ordered one. I'll post my own feedback on it and the adapter when everything comes in.

 

[SamuraiMegas]

Anyone know how to set up the smash 4 adapter for project 64? I don't like using a Xbox controller.

 

[Shears]

Anyone know how to set up the smash 4 adapter for project 64? I don't like using a Xbox controller.

What the hell is a smash 4 adapter?

 

[anonymouschris01]

What the hell is a smash 4 adapter?

Does he mean that GameCube controller adapter for wii u? Or an actual adapter for a wii controller?

 

[SamuraiMegas]

Does he mean that GameCube controller adapter for wii u? Or an actual adapter for a wii controller?

Whoops, that's what I meant. Smashboards is really buggy on my phone and deleted a word.

 

[anonymouschris01]

.......... But which one did you mean? Lol if you have a GameCube controller, I know there is a direct adapter to use to play on PC, it also wouldn't surprise me if a wii u controller to PC exists, but I wouldn't know one way or another. And if you do mean plugging in the actual adapter for the GameCube controller for wii u into a computer, again I don't know. Does that have a built in USB plug? If so I imagine it's possible in some way, if not, then you might as well go and just buy the proper adapter.

 

[Shears]

For GC controller just get GC to usb adapter. For any wii/wiiu wireless controllers I'm pretty sure they're just bluetooth so connect via bluetooth to them and then map buttons in emulator.

 

[SamuraiMegas]

.......... But which one did you mean? Lol if you have a GameCube controller, I know there is a direct adapter to use to play on PC, it also wouldn't surprise me if a wii u controller to PC exists, but I wouldn't know one way or another. And if you do mean plugging in the actual adapter for the GameCube controller for wii u into a computer, again I don't know. Does that have a built in USB plug? If so I imagine it's possible in some way, if not, then you might as well go and just buy the proper adapter.

I mean the USB adapter Nintendo released that allowed you to use use a GameCube controller on Wii u.

 

[tehz]

lol asking the poor 64 boards about new technology probably isn't the best strategy.

I guess install some drivers:
http://m4sv.com/page/wii-u-gcn-usb-driver
^These always get posted on the subreddit, so I assume they're not awful.

Then, just select the device in the PJ64 input screen and set the up the controls as normal?

 

[Shears]

I mean the USB adapter Nintendo released that allowed you to use use a GameCube controller on Wii u.

Not only do none of us own GameCube controllers, but we don't even know what the hell a Wii U looks like. If it has usb then it works if you have a driver for it.

 

[Olikus]

Not only do none of us own GameCube controllers, but we don't even know what the hell a Wii U looks like. If it has usb then it works if you have a driver for it.

how did you manage to break your 64 controller?