Brawler64 Bluetooth NSO Edition
Next-Gen Wireless N64 Switch / Switch Online Controller
$44.99
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Introducing
Brawler64 BT NSO Edition
Next-Gen Wireless NSO N64 & Nintendo Switch Controller
Fit your style
Available in three gorgeous colors
Whether you're a Classic Gray kind of person, you like the bold look of the Transparent Blue or you prefer the bleeding edge look of the Arctic White, be sure that you'll be gaming in style and comfort.
Why Brawler64? Why Bluetooth?
TL;DR: Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) has brought classic N64 online gaming to the Nintendo Switch. What better way to play your favorite N64 games online than with the Brawler64?!
Shiny New Buttons?
Here's why:
We’ve added new “Screenshot”, “Home” and “-” buttons to the Brawler64 wireless controller to make it fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch.
Most importantly, you won’t need two different controllers to play your favorite N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online. You can easily go from NSO N64 button layout to the traditional Switch Pro controller button layout with a quick press of the new “Swap” button. Cool, right?
Just connect your NSO Wireless Edition to the Switch and you’re ready to go, no remapping or firmware updates required.
Technology Galore
All the tech you need is baked right in
Get into the game more than ever with the addition of a motion sensor and dual vibration feedback. Experience the RUMBLE in your favorite N64 games!
The Brawler64 N64 NSO wireless edition features the latest in Bluetooth technology with very low latency, allowing easy connectivity to the Switch without the need for dongles or extra setup.
With a wireless range of 30+ feet and a battery life of 10+ hours per charge, you’ll be pulling all-nighters! Sorry.
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features
- Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Switch Online & PC
- NEW “Swap” function – NSO N64 mode & Switch Pro controller mode
- NEW Screenshot, Home and “-” buttons
- NEW Dual vibration feedback
- Motion sensor
- System wake-up functionality
- Ergonomic & comfortable design
- Responsive analog sticks
- Dual “Z” triggers
- Latest Bluetooth wireless technology
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- Battery life of 10+ hours per charge
- Wireless range of 30+ feet
- USB-C connection
**NOTE: Connects to PC via USB-C wired OR Bluetooth wireless connection.
To connect wirelessly via Xinput on PC or Android, hold “B” and the back “pairing button” until the top and bottom LED turn on. This indicates that the gamepad is now in Xinput mode.
MACROS
PRODUCT MANUAL
FIRMWARE UPDATE
SPECIFICATIONS
Brawler64 Bluetooth Wireless NSO N64 & Nintendo Switch Controller, USB-C Charging Cable, User Manual
REVIEWS
32 reviews for Brawler64 Bluetooth NSO Edition
5 star | 96 | 96% |
4 star | 3 | 3% |
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Justin Newton
This is the only NSO controller you’ll need. I can finally play NES (now GB and GBA) games with the proper B A layout. It’s hard to make Mario run and jump properly with the YXBA layout we’ve had since SNES, at least with the way I use my thumb. Put this controller in pro controller mode for SNES and you’re golden. Of course, this controller was built for and is marketed as an N64 NSO controller. It’s perfect. They modernized the build. The three prong build is visually interesting and nostalgic, but what Retro Fighters have done is great. The buttons are responsive, the joystick works great, and the ever important D-pad is great as well. Highly recommended!
Jeremy Peeples
For many years, I have tried finding a perfect N64 controller for PC purposes for Aki game ROM hacks and nothing has fit the bill. They're very much all rooted in the N64 controller's look, feel, and button setup - especially with the C buttons and no modern-day controller can really replicate that. The Brawler 64 does a perfect job of doing so but with a far better setup for the Z button by having it be a modern-day trigger button while the analog stick is among the best I've ever used. It works wonderfully on the Switch as well, so awkward controls with the NSO N64 lineup are a thing of the past.
nlvassassin
Got it from Kickstarter. This controller is 100% legit the G.O.A.T! This will allow you to have an n64 configured controller and not have to wait on the official Nintendo Switch NSO wireless controller that we seem to not be able to order, EVER!! I already started Zelda Ocarina of time and will start Mario64. I cannot wait to destroy people locally and online when Goldeneye drops. #NoOddJob! See you online folks! Game on! If you have trouble pairing it with you Switch do the following (I did, and this worked for me) 1. Make sure the Pro Controller Wired Communication is toggled Off in Settings> Controllers and Sensors 2. Now, go to Controllers> Change Grip/Order 3. Hold sync button on the back until the light on front of the controller flash fast (usually 3 seconds) You will get an n64 controller icon in the top left with a message Paired (You're ready to play) 4. Repeat step 3 for remaining controller(s) if applicable
nlvassassin
Got it from Kickstarter. This controller is 100% legit the G.O.A.T! This will allow you to have an n64 configured controller and not have to wait on the official Nintendo Switch NSO wireless controller that we seem to not be able to order, EVER!! I already started Zelda Ocarina of time and will start Mario64. I cannot wait to destroy people locally and online when Goldeneye drops. #NoOddJob! See you online folks! Game on! If you have trouble pairing it with you Switch do the following (I did, and this worked for me) 1. Make sure the Pro Controller Wired Communication is toggled Off in Settings> Controllers and Sensors 2. Now, go to Controllers> Change Grip/Order 3. Hold sync button on the back until the light on front of the controller flash fast (usually 3 seconds) You will get an n64 controller icon in the top left with a message Paired (You're ready to play) 4. Repeat step 3 for remaining controller(s) if applicable
nlvassassin
Got it from Kickstarter. This controller is 100% legit the G.O.A.T! This will allow you to have an n64 configured controller and not have to wait on the official Nintendo Switch NSO wireless controller that we seem to not be able to order, EVER!! I already started Zelda Ocarina of time and will start Mario64. I cannot wait to destroy people locally and online when Goldeneye drops. #NoOddJob! See you online folks! Game on! If you have trouble pairing it with you Switch do the following (I did, and this worked for me) 1. Make sure the Pro Controller Wired Communication is toggled Off in Settings> Controllers and Sensors 2. Now, go to Controllers> Change Grip/Order 3. Hold sync button on the back until the light on front of the controller flash fast (usually 3 seconds) You will get an n64 controller icon in the top left with a message Paired (You're ready to play) 4. Repeat step 3 for remaining controller(s) if applicable
dgeviper@hotmail.com
I have been eyeing the Brawler64 controller since it was first introduced several years ago. Every time a new version comes out I’ve been tempted more and more. Once I stumbled across the Kickstarter for this new Bluetooth NSO version I just had to finally give in. It just arrived today and I couldn’t wait to try it. It is absolutely glorious to use this to play N64 games in a modern way. The N64/Pro Controller swap button is GREAT. Pressing it actually changes the type of controller the console sees you as using. I love that N64 mode is actually recognized by the Switch as an N64 controller as it displays the controller you’re using as the official Nintendo brand unit. This controller is amazing and I’m so grateful that Retro Fighters saw the need for a product like this and came through with a product that delivers where it counts. Thank you so much!
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Got the gray version with the colorful buttons. It looks good, feels good, and works like a charm on pc+linux+steam+retroarch (connected via usb).
The stick is a real x/y axis stick, and not a glorified d-pad, like in those cheapo n64 controller knockoffs.
Rumble works nicely.
I did not test bluetooth and motion control.
Setup is a bit of chore in retroarch (tip: switch controller to xinput, and map the left/right xbox stick buttons, in the input port options, to two of the c buttons, so you can then map all six c+a/b buttons in the n64 core controllers options).
My only (minor) gripe is that the controller reverts to dinput mode shortly after I exit steam.
My only complaint is really just a personal critique; I don’t see the purpose of the “double Z triggers”; I assume it was done for symmetry’s sake, but could’ve made the second trigger a “ZR” or something. Over all, they seem to be great quality and after 4 different attempts at various methods of trying to get a controller to work for Switch’s N64 Online, finally have a workable solution!
Love this take on the N64 controller and appreciate that it can work on PC via the USB charge cable. Sturdy and comfortable.
Great wireless controller!
Buttons feel good, it looks beautiful, connects easily to PC via USB or BT 🙂
This is what the OG N64 controller should have been!
For whatever reason, regardless of using on Windows or Linux, if I want to play on Ship of Harkanian, I have to open an N64 emulator, start a game, then play with SoH. Works, but weird.