Nintendo has restocked the ever-elusive N64 controller for the Switch
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Nintendo's updated N64 controller is just as awkward as the original, but hey, nostalgia. | Image: Nintendo If you've been unable to get ahold of the official remake of the original Nintendo 64 controller from '96, Nintendo is giving you yet another chance. Right now, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can buy the controller directly from Nintendo for $49.99, its MSRP.
As you might imagine, Nintendo's exclusive accessory is essentially a modern take on the classic N64 controller. The wireless peripheral retains the central analog stick and original color scheme - sorry, translucent purple stans - but this time around, it features a number of quality-of-life improvements, including wireless connectivity and USB-C charging. There's even built-in rumble for games that support it.
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