Reddit reviews Nintendo 64 N64 / PS2 2in1 USB Controller Adapter to PC

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-64-N64-2in1-Controller-Adapter/dp/8565000168

http://www.amazon.com/New-Nintendo-64-Controller/dp/B000810DDA/ref=pd_sim_vg_1

Boom . 20 bucks and you have the back catalog at your disposal.

And use something like this to hook up your N64 controller

Usb n64 adapter is like 10 dollars if that. I have one that's a 3 in 1 n64/ps2/gamecube one

edit: here's one i found after 3 seconds of google: ps2/n64/usb adapter - $4. go nuts.

Only way I know how. Sorry, it's pretty expensive.

Unless you're really hardcore about running it on the legit hardware I'd grab one of these and an emulator.

There's a really good triple-adapter my friend has, for plugging SNES, PS1, and N64 controllers into USB... I forget what it's called though.

EDIT: I haven't found the exact adapter he has. It looks almost identical to this one, but his is a 3-in-1 (N64/PSX/SNES) rather than this 2-in-1 (which is missing SNES)... Might be better to get this one and have the option of using Saturn controllers instead (especially the awesome circle/3D pad)...

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-64-N64-2in1-Controller-Adapter/dp/8565000168

First result on google.

"N64 controller to USB" on Google lead me to this.

I should really just google stuff first, eh?

I don't know if you'd be interested but you can get a USB adapter that lets you connect a Nintendo 64 controller to your PC. They're not the best thing in the world but they're really cheap and they work well (I have one). I would sell you my Nintendo 64 with Ocarina of Time but I just can't part with it!

Have fun!

Just a heads up, I initially used an Xbox 360 pad with PCSX2, and it worked fine.

That being said, I purchased this a while back, and I far prefer using the actual PS2 controller.
^(Not to mention I always used to get the buttons confused when I used a 360 pad.)

I actually use an N64 on my PC for games like Persona 4 (emulated) and Street Fighter IV. USB-N64 adapters can be found for around $20. This Amazon listing appears to be the same converter I have, and you can find it listed on eBay by searching for "N64 USB" (sans quotes).

Warning: The vast, vast majority of N64-USB converters out there (mine included) tend to be rather hit and miss. I wouldn't call them "garbage," because when they do work, they work beautifully. The problem is, they only work with a small percentage of controllers. This isn't a problem with the adapter, but rather, it's due to the way that Nintendo manufactures the controllers. The converter that I use (linked above) only works with one of the five N64 controllers I have tried it with.

The exception to "n64-usb converters only work with a small fraction of controllers," I have been told, is the adaptoid. (You can find it by searching "adaptoid" on Google or eBay search or whatever.) This converter supposedly has 100% compatibility. However, it is out of production, very rare, and very expensive. When they pop up on eBay they usually go for $80+

In short, I would advise against trying to get a bunch of N64 adapters for you and your friends. If you're lucky, you might get one of your controllers to work with an adapter, but don't count on it.

If your friends have Xbox 360 controllers or PS3 controllers, those can be used. If you have a bluetooth adapter for your PC, Wii controllers can also be used. Xbox controllers can also be easily modded to work with PC. (The connection they use is actually USB, it just uses a proprietary plug.) If you have any of these controllers lying around already, I'd recommend using them just because you can, but I wouldn't recommend going out and buying them because they're more expensive than what you'd get from Logitech.

Word of advice about N64 controllers, if you find yourself using them (either with the actual console or because you got a working adapater): the joystick tends to become loose and worn out on the inside from age. If you ever see powder or a pasty build-up around the joystick's seat, that dust is plastic that is being ground up inside the controller. The best thing you can do for an old N64 controller is to replace the joystick. I bought new joysticks on eBay, $6 for a set of two, and installing them makes old controllers feel like new.

Not an excuse.

N64 to USB

N64 to Wii / GameCube

I have sixtyforce running on my MBP and I'm trying to use this adapter:http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-64-N64-2in1-Controller-Adapter/dp/8565000168

so far no luck. Any suggestions?

Or you could just, well

This might be of interest: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-64-N64-2in1-Controller-Adapter/dp/8565000168

I use a X360 controller (map the C buttons to the right analog stick). If you want to play with an actual N64 controller you will need to buy an adapter.

As far as you laptop goes, what matters most is your video card. I was able to play this on an old dell latitude d810, but that was without the upgraded texture pack.

It runs really well on my gaming rig though.

Here are the minimum requirements.

• Intel Pentium 3 1.5Ghz or higher or AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz or higher
  
• 512MB RAM or more
  
• nVidia GeForce FX or later or ATI Radeon 9500 or later
  
• 1GB or more free hard drive space
  
• Creative Soundblaster Live! or higher
  
• Adaptoid and original Nintendo N64 controller for each player
  
• Microsoft Windows XP with latest updates.
  
  Optional extras:
  
  
• video card with TV out and a high quality widescreen television set
  
• high quality stereo speakers supporting dolby virtual surround
  
• USB hub and/or controller extension cables
  
• genuine Nintendo Rumble Pak for each player
  
  Good Luck!

This. I've had good luck with these.

Get an adapter like this.

I have a Mayflash Super Joy Box 13 that adapts GameCube to USB. All the buttons and levers work (even the analog shoulder buttons), and it only cost me $5 on eBay. I used to use that to play N64 ROMs... an old classmate burned me his ROM collection. N64 took 6 CDs.

N64 controller to USB FTW! :)