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Hyperkin "Admiral" Premium BT Controller for N64 (Black) - Nintendo 64
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- Insert a storage memory card (not included) into the designated slot on the dongle and back up or transfer your game memory card save data
- Compatible with original game memory cards, third-party game memory cards, and standard storage memory cards
- Built-in lithium-ion battery lasts for 6 hours of gameplay and recharges with the included micro cable
- Compatible with all N64 models, as well as PC, Mac, and Android via BT
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Product information
ASIN | B0813C8SGD |
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Release date | December 23, 2019 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,638 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #65 in Mac Game Controllers #86 in Nintendo 64 Accessories #234 in GEM Box Microconsole |
Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 7.25 x 2.5 inches; 12.8 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | M07389-BK |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Hyperkin |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | November 26, 2019 |
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Product Description
Take your game night to the next level with the "admiral", the first wireless BT Controller for the N64! Its comfortable, ergonomic design, high performance analog joystick, and dual Z buttons give you the edge you need to double jump, z-target, and smash your way through any competition. This product is not Designed, manufactured, sponsored, endorsed, or Licensed by Nintendo of America Inc in the United States and/or other countries.
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Hyperkin is a gaming hardware development company, specializing in consoles and accessories for multiple generations of gamers. Hyperkin's products also provide convenient and comfortable solutions for a wide array of home entertainment. Hyperkin leads the way in the retro and modern entertainment industry with unique, fun, and innovative items, including the RetroN console series and the handheld SupaBoy series. Hyperkin has recently entered the VR world, being to enter the market with protective skins and collaborating with HTC Vive to create the Hyper Blaster. Founded in 2006, Hyperkin's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California.
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Customers like the connectivity of the video game controller. They mention that it works well, is wireless, and easy to pair. Some dislike the stiffness and shape. Opinions are mixed on quality, buttons, comfort, and value.
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Customers like the connectivity of the video game controller. They say it's very responsive, works well, and is easy to pair. They also mention that the Bluetooth works great and is great for emulators.
"This IS a good controller. It "just" works, feels fine in the hand, has a passable analog stick, and is not wildly expensive...." Read more
"...Battery. I played about 4 hours across three devices, and it worked great. It is listed at 6 hours, and I believe it...." Read more
"...It's BlueTooth, so it works with anything and is generally easy to pair. Tried it with my Android phone, no issues...." Read more
"...I really enjoy the modernized design, and everything works as it should...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons of the video game controller. Some mention that they are responsive, work well, and don't stick. Others say that the buttons are the worst, are flat, and not like average rounded buttons. Some customers also say that they feel awful and are a little bit bigger than modern controllers.
"...I really wanted to love the Retro Brawler, because it's color options are much cooler, but the Admiral absolutely destroyed it in every game and..." Read more
"...Feels like the original N64 controllers. The buttons are a little bit bigger and bulkier than modern controllers and require a little bit harder of..." Read more
"...The dual trigger / Z layout is actually nice once you're used to it: you can pick which index finger is your trigger finger based on the game you're..." Read more
"...The layout is a bit weird and the C-buttons are odd sizes, I sometimes find myself hitting the wrong button...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game controller. Some mention that it's amazing, great product, and works great, while others say that it seems defective, laggy, and not so great with their Nvidia Shield or PC using Mupen.
"...Not so great with my Nvidia Shield or PC using Mupen...." Read more
"I definitely love this! it feels so good!!! The joystick is amazing and the buttons are great. all I need to get now is a memory card...." Read more
"...This is a defective product and is not reliable! If you have one that is working without issues, bravo...." Read more
"It's not perfect, but as a wireless solution for the N64 it's pretty good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the video game controller. Some mention that it feels good in the hands, while others say that it's uncomfortable to hold and doesn't fit the hands very well. The quality of plastic feels comfortable, and the calibration is spot on. However, some customers feel the controller is not comfortable at all and the joystick is very stiff.
"...The ergonomics is quite comfortable except the R L and Z buttons which seem a bit too cramped. The controller is worryingly light...." Read more
"This IS a good controller. It "just" works, feels fine in the hand, has a passable analog stick, and is not wildly expensive...." Read more
"...The Retro Brawler's thumbstick is atrocious, in my opinion. Way too sensitive. The Admiral had me destroying levels and enemies...." Read more
"I definitely love this! it feels so good!!! The joystick is amazing and the buttons are great. all I need to get now is a memory card...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the video game controller. Some mention it's uncomfortable but good value, while others say it'll break easily and is overpriced. Some say it is a lifeless paperweight.
"...The controller is worryingly light. Not too shabby but id say overpriced. If it was like $30 it'd sell like hotcakes." Read more
"...feels fine in the hand, has a passable analog stick, and is not wildly expensive...." Read more
"...As for me and many other reviewers, it is nothing more than a lifeless paperweight." Read more
"...Buttons work well, more ergonomic arrangement, well worth the $$." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stiffness of the video game controller. They mention that the stick is twitchy, has severe drift, and is pretty slippery. Some customers also report that the buttons feel terrible and are very stiff.
"...I was bummed to find both controllers have stick drift out of the box...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, one of the other controllers had severe drift on the analog stick, and the other had unresponsive shoulder buttons (L and R) and..." Read more
"...The controller is not comfortable at all and the joystick is very stiff and even though it is rubberized it's pretty slippery and the top of the..." Read more
"The buttons felt terrible, they were very stiff...." Read more
Customers dislike the shape of the video game controller. They mention that there is no real shape to it, the face of the controller is flatter, and has less curvature. The layout is a bit weird, and the C-buttons are odd sizes.
"...No curvature to design becomes more apparent when you hold it. If you play any modern console the shape should just sit in your hand...." Read more
"...The layout is a bit weird and the C-buttons are odd sizes, I sometimes find myself hitting the wrong button...." Read more
"...D-Pad is not bad. The analog stick had some extra rubber and looks kinda weird, but I'll live, because it performs well...." Read more
"...I should also note that the face of the controller is flatter and has less curvature the an original N64 controller." Read more
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For people with pets who chew wires, toddlers who trip over wires, or larger gaming spaces where the ungainly extension cables are a non-starter, this really is the best N64 wireless controller option on the market. And for that I give it 4 stars.
BUT. It's not perfect. These are my thoughts after a few months of regular use:
I personally like the design better than the OEM, but if there are games out there that require using the analog stick and the D-pad in real time this controller will be impossible to use. Very probable negative here for some more obscure games.
The dual trigger / Z layout is actually nice once you're used to it: you can pick which index finger is your trigger finger based on the game you're playing, which is great.
HOWEVER, the trigger / Z buttons stick. I play a lot of MK64 and shooters, and this flaw is easily the worst part of this controller. It's like the Z buttons are slightly oversized, or convex when they should be concave in specific places, or the tolerances don't account for humidity or something, but both Z buttons stick <i>frequently</i>. I will probably mod my controller at some point and shave off some plastic on the Zs to hopefully fix this.
No rumble on the controller. I don't personally care about this, and if that was the price we have to pay for SD card backups for our saves, then I will happily pay that any time.
In summary, I am satisfied with this controller.
Do I wish it were up to the build quality of the legendary 8bitdo bluetooth N64 controller? Yes, but that controller was never made capable of connecting to an actual N64. Maybe some enterprising programmer can hack the Admiral's receiver to pair with the 8bitdo controller and finally provide us with the perfect wireless solution (and make a fortune for doing it no doubt), but it may never happen (besides, those 8bitdo controllers are wildly expensive now).
For these reasons, I give it 4 stars. I wish I could give this 5 stars, but the Z button issues alone make that impossible.
There is no real shape to this controller. The few videos online do show how "Flat" the controller is. The buttons are flat, the surface if flat and even the analog stick is flat. No curvature to design becomes more apparent when you hold it. If you play any modern console the shape should just sit in your hand. This just feels off.
Weight, or lack of weight. This thing is light, featherweight to be exact. It comes across hollow, and it shows when you start pressing buttons and you feel like you can break this thing.There isn't creaking, but holding it to a Hori pad or original N64 controller you know the difference
Buttons. Yes they too are flat, but they at least respond extremely well. The only real down side is how close the L/R buttons are to the Z buttons. You can easily click both, and there is no way around it. There is also a lack of buttons. This is a true N64 controller, and it worked great with my N64. Not so great with my Nvidia Shield or PC using Mupen. Using an emulator there aren't enough buttons for mapping extra functions like a menu.
N64 receiver/ memory card adapter. It works. It loaded my memory card just fine. Too bad the memory card slot is on the unit so you can't use a rumble pack. That would have given the device the weight is was sorely missing.
Battery. I played about 4 hours across three devices, and it worked great. It is listed at 6 hours, and I believe it.
There are more wireless options on the way. Retro-Bit has a wireless Tribute64 coming soon. 8BitDo hasn't announced anything yet, but they have done almost all of the consoles so they are probably working on something. I feel Hyperkin jumped the gun a little calling this Premium. At the time of this writing I paid $39.99, but it doesn't feel like the price matched the quality. Wait for a price drop or the competition to arrive before purchasing this controller.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
There is no real shape to this controller. The few videos online do show how "Flat" the controller is. The buttons are flat, the surface if flat and even the analog stick is flat. No curvature to design becomes more apparent when you hold it. If you play any modern console the shape should just sit in your hand. This just feels off.
Weight, or lack of weight. This thing is light, featherweight to be exact. It comes across hollow, and it shows when you start pressing buttons and you feel like you can break this thing.There isn't creaking, but holding it to a Hori pad or original N64 controller you know the difference
Buttons. Yes they too are flat, but they at least respond extremely well. The only real down side is how close the L/R buttons are to the Z buttons. You can easily click both, and there is no way around it. There is also a lack of buttons. This is a true N64 controller, and it worked great with my N64. Not so great with my Nvidia Shield or PC using Mupen. Using an emulator there aren't enough buttons for mapping extra functions like a menu.
N64 receiver/ memory card adapter. It works. It loaded my memory card just fine. Too bad the memory card slot is on the unit so you can't use a rumble pack. That would have given the device the weight is was sorely missing.
Battery. I played about 4 hours across three devices, and it worked great. It is listed at 6 hours, and I believe it.
There are more wireless options on the way. Retro-Bit has a wireless Tribute64 coming soon. 8BitDo hasn't announced anything yet, but they have done almost all of the consoles so they are probably working on something. I feel Hyperkin jumped the gun a little calling this Premium. At the time of this writing I paid $39.99, but it doesn't feel like the price matched the quality. Wait for a price drop or the competition to arrive before purchasing this controller.
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Enter the Hyperkin Admiral, I have looked at this controller in the past and had decided against it at the time as I was happy with emulating on my PC and using an Xbox controller but lately I'd been jonesing for some action on the console itself.
The controller weighs about the same as an original N64 controller so the switch from that to the admiral should be negligible in terms of weight but perhaps not in terms or size as it is a fair amount smaller than an original controller - its more akin to the Hori mini pad except a little bigger.
The wireless dongle that plugs into your N64 supports 1st and 3rd party memory paks as well as the rumble paks (although its worth noting that this would cause your entire system to rumble and it is advised against even in the instruction manual) the only thing that isn't supported by the dongle is the transfer pak that pokemon stadium used but there is a workaround for that.
The dongle also has the ability to transfer your saves from a memory pak to a microSD card (not included) and vice-versa which is handy given the games for an N64 are approaching 30 years old and it never hurts to make backups.
The control stick is more the Gamecube style rather than an N64 joystick which is actually my preference as I much prefer that style of control stick but I would understand if it wasn't to everybody's tastes. The buttons all feel nice and responsive and are of a decent size without taking up too much space.
This controller can also be used on a PC as it is bluetooth as well as the Nintendo Switch although an update may be required in order to use it on the Switch. A word of warning though is that the program the instruction manual points you to download was marked as a trojan by my antivirus and thus wasn't downloadable but thankfully my controller seemed to be pre-updated to work with the switch which is nice.
I'm sure the file was a false-positive but I didn't feel safe disabling my antivirus/firewall for the sake of one program so be warned about that if you intend to use it with the switch and need to update.
All in all from the day or two I've had this controller so far I can say I am very impressed with it and would recommend getting it if you're looking to start playing through your oldies again but want a more modern controller layout.
Der Controller fühlt sich lediglich ein kleines bisschen zu Leicht bzw. billig an. Die Form scheint für viele gewöhnungsbedürftig zu sein, ich finde sie aber in Ordnung.
Der Controller fügt auch nur gefühlt wenige ms an Lag hinzu. Kann man als Casual Spieler mit leben.