{"id":26063,"date":"2025-05-13T16:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=26063"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T04:02:05","slug":"n64-usb-controller","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/produit\/manette-n64-usb\/","title":{"rendered":"N64 USB controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>USB N64 controller: rediscover the Nintendo 64 feel<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>USB N64 controller<\/strong> reproduces the three-handle shape and button layout of the Nintendo 64 controller, with a simple USB plug to connect it to a computer or a Raspberry Pi. It is aimed at retrogaming fans who want to replay N64 classics in emulation with the right buttons under their fingers, without using a modern controller poorly suited to the C buttons.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Faithful N64 layout<\/strong> : central analog stick, D-pad, A and B buttons, four C buttons, Z trigger on the back, L, R and Start buttons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wired USB connection<\/strong> : no battery to recharge, no Bluetooth pairing, no wireless latency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.8 m cable<\/strong> to play comfortably from the couch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognized as a standard USB controller<\/strong> : it works with emulators and retrogaming systems, where every button can be freely remapped.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mr-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Wired controller with Nintendo 64 design, for emulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connection<\/td>\n<td>USB Type-A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cable length<\/td>\n<td>1,8 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Controls<\/td>\n<td>Analog stick, D-pad, A, B, 4 C buttons, Z, L, R, Start<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Protocol<\/td>\n<td>Standard USB HID device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Compatibility<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mr-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Platform<\/th>\n<th>Compatibility<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Raspberry Pi 5, 4 and 3<\/td>\n<td>Yes, via USB, with Recalbox, Batocera, RetroPie or Raspberry Pi OS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Windows PC and Mac<\/td>\n<td>Yes, via USB, configured in the emulator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Original Nintendo 64 console<\/td>\n<td>No: the USB plug does not connect to the console<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nintendo Switch<\/td>\n<td>Not intended for this use, we do not guarantee it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Good to know<\/strong> : Nintendo 64 emulation is more demanding than that of 8-bit and 16-bit consoles. For smooth gameplay, choose a Raspberry Pi 4 or a Raspberry Pi 5. When you first plug it in, remember to configure the controller in your gaming system's menu to map the stick and C buttons correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>To complete your retro console<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/retroflag-64pi-case-for-raspberry-pi-5\/\">Retroflag 64Pi case for Raspberry Pi 5<\/a> recreates the look of the Nintendo 64 console: the perfect match for this controller.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/recalbox-preflashed-microsd-card-for-raspberry-pi-5-64gb\/\">pre-flashed Recalbox microSD card for Raspberry Pi 5<\/a> : insert it, plug in the controller and play.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/kit-recalbox-raspberry-pi-5\/\">Recalbox Raspberry Pi 5 kit<\/a> if you are starting from scratch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Project ideas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Retro living-room console<\/strong> on a Raspberry Pi 5 connected to the TV: follow our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/install-recalbox-raspberry-pi-5\/\">install Recalbox on Raspberry Pi 5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retro corner on PC<\/strong> : Nintendo 64 emulator with the right buttons, without convoluted remapping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiplayer evenings<\/strong> : plan one controller per player, each on its own USB port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also discover all our retrogaming kits and the article on the new Retroflag 64Pi case.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Does this N64 controller work on Raspberry Pi?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it plugs into Raspberry Pi 3, 4 and 5 via USB and is configured in Recalbox, Batocera or RetroPie like any USB controller.<\/p>\n<h3>Is this an original Nintendo 64 controller?<\/h3>\n<p>No, it is a USB controller with a Nintendo 64 design, intended for emulation. It does not plug into an original N64 console.<\/p>\n<h3>Does it work on Nintendo Switch?<\/h3>\n<p>It is not designed for the Switch and we do not guarantee it will work on that console. It is intended for Raspberry Pi and computers.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to install a driver?<\/h3>\n<p>No, it is recognized as a standard USB controller; only the button mapping is set in the emulator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why buy from us<\/strong> : tested products, returns possible within 14 days with return authorization, and payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"57\">N64 USB controller<\/strong> : authentic design, plug-and-play, compatible with <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"122\">Raspberry Pi<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"135\">Windows<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"146\">macOS<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"161\">Android<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":26064,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[414],"product_cat":[323],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-26063","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-monraspberry","product_cat-manettes","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple","add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33598,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/26063\/revisions\/33598"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=26063"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=26063"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=26063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}