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๐ŸŽฎ Hyperkin N64 Controller Adapter: Seamless Compatibility for Nintendo Switch/ PC Review

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Description of ๐ŸŽฎ Hyperkin N64 Controller Adapter: Seamless Compatibility for Nintendo Switch/ PC

Compatible with Nintendo Switch, PC via USB. Features a Controller port and compatibility Switch. Compatible with standard N64 controller models

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for accessories

Works great. Now I'm playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate on my N64 controller and it's awesome. It registers as a GameCube controller, but works thanks to this adapter.

Pros
  • New to my collection
Cons
  • Not bad, but...

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not recognized by any device

I've tried Android, PC and even classic Playstation. I flipped the switches and tried again. Nothing recognized my controller. This item may actually work if the manufacturer has specified compatible controllers.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Almost everything is there

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Tested with Switch, PC and Mac

Works well, even Nintendo Switch can see it. My Mac sees it, but the gaming software I'm using doesn't recognize it (OpenEmu). This is more of a programming issue than a problem with this adapter.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Some flaws

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Excellent accessory

The adapter is compact and fits both the classic N64 plug and the USB port. Good digital output. I saw a review that said this product was defective, it certainly isn't. You just need to calibrate the outputs for the right software to make it work properly. Calibration software varies greatly from software to software, and you need to know your software well to get the most out of it. This adapter ensures that you don't lose anything.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Does not work on newer Mac operating systems.

Does not work with Mac as advertised. It only works on earlier versions of Mac OS, so for example it is not supported in 10.13+ and Hyperkin has no plans to fix it for the latest OS versions. Works great on the Switch, but since the Switch doesn't let you remap buttons, it might not work as intended, especially in games like Super Mario 3D All Stars.

Pros
  • 1 year trial
Cons
  • Very expensive

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Serves its purpose

It has a function and it definitely serves it. I don't have the Switch so I can't test this functionality, but it's perfect for gaming on PC. Just make sure the PC/Console switch is set to the correct position. Keep in mind that it doesn't work perfectly with RetroArch and it can be a bit tricky to set up. RA doesn't automate this adapter for simplicity, but that's not the adapter's fault. I'm using standalone Project64 and had no problem getting both the original controller and Retro Brawlerโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Absolute rubbish.

Do not buy this item. I tried it out on my home laptop on Project 64 while playing Legend of Zelda. I'm going into the menu to customize the buttons on my old N64 game controller and the device itself caused the enter button on the joystick to hard press to the left by itself. I even disconnected the N64 controller from the Hyperkin adapter and pressed a button to adjust the button layout and still no controller was connected. 1 star. not worth your money. Buy an N64 controller with the USBโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Even works in an emergency!

Ehh News - The adapter works with the standard N64 controller. Unfortunately, system-level key mapping is not available. I hope the game you are playing has game-level button mapping. Great news - this adapter works great with my old N64 Mad Catz road bike (pictured)! The pedals are mapped to A and B, as you'd expect, and thankfully the triggers on the back of the handlebars are mapped to L and R. I tested the wheel while calibrating the analog stick at the system level and it is responsive and

Pros
  • handy thing
Cons
  • so far so good