In anticipation of the launch of the brand new Analogue 3D console, 8BitDo has introduced a brand new Bluetooth controller for use with the modernized model of the Nintendo 64. The 8BitDo 64 controller doesn’t launch till Mar. 19, however you’ll be able to presently reserve your $39.99 controller from Amazon.
The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller shares the same footprint to extra fashionable controllers, however the face buttons and different inputs are meant to straight mirror these discovered on the unique N64 controller with its singular analog stick. Whereas the brand new controller is clearly designed with the intent for use with N64 titles, the 64 controller is suitable with Home windows, Change, and Android units and is totally remappable utilizing 8BitDo’s Final software program suite.
For those who’re searching for a console to make use of together with your new controller, excellent news! Analogue has turned its consideration to Nintendo’s authentic 3D console for its newest undertaking in modernizing retro consoles. Transport early subsequent yr, the Analogue 3D is presently out there to pre-order straight from the Analogue storefront for $249.99 — simply $50 greater than the unique launch value of the N64, not accounting for inflation — with a restrict of two items per buyer.
Very similar to the Analogue’s earlier {hardware}, the Analogue 3D is replete with quality-of-life enhancements. Other than being suitable with each title produced for the N64, the Analogue 3D can natively join with fashionable TVs by way of HDMI for 4K playback and might even be used with any first-party N64 controllers you may have. The 3D additionally comes outfitted with inside storage for saving gameplay clips and save states, along with an intuitive UI to navigate the totally different settings in your console.