Official USB GameCube controller adapter for Wii U

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Shonumi Wrote:The N64 was the low-point in controller design, no doubt. I still can't figure out how I played FPS games on that thing.

Oh come on. People give way too much hate on the N64 controller. The only mistake Nintendo made was the 3 prong design. ....and the joystick degradation, but it was brand new technology so it is understandable. The 3 prong design was because Nintendo hesitated. Miyamoto pushing for crazy new tech and they were worried it wouldn't catch on. That happens a lot in Nintendo.

Anyway, think about it. The N64 controller is comfortable. It was the first with full ergonomics. And unlike the PS1 controller of the time, it handled 3D exceptionally. Doesn't anyone remember the D-pad plus shoulder button shenanigans that the PS1 controller required before the Dual Analog/Dual Shock? It was awful. Tank controls anyone? The N64 controller pioneered how we play 3D games today. EVERY game that involves 3D can be traced back to Mario 64 and that weird 3 prong controller. We owe a lot to that quirky thing.

Admittedly the N64 controller had some growing pains, but it pioneered the conventions of gaming for games decades since. And one thing is for sure, it was NOT the low point of controller design. You guys need to learn more about console history.





There are some really awful controllers out there.