8BitDo N64 Bluetooth Controller For Nintendo Switch And PC Is Up For Preorder At Amazon
The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is available to preorder now for $40 at Amazon. Though it was revealed alongside the Analogue 3D, a modernized take on the Nintendo 64 that supports 4K resolution, 8BitDo’s upcoming controller also works on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscriber , the new controller will offer a cool new way to play classic N64 games.
8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller
$40 | Releases March 19, 2025
The 8BitDo 64 Controller is a wireless Bluetooth gamepad that sports all the buttons you’d expect from a device designed to play N64 games but reorganized into a contemporary form factor that resembles 8BitDo’s excellent Ultimate controller.
The controller’s analog stick sits on the left of the device and uses anti-drift Hall Effect sensors, while the B, A, and four C buttons are situated on the right side of the controller. There’s also a start button, D-pad, and Z shoulder buttons, as well as a few additional buttons. While the joystick and buttons are all engineered to be more durable and sturdy, they still match the size and shape of the original controller’s inputs.
The 8BitDo 64 Controller supports Bluetooth wireless and wired USB-C connections. It’s compatible with Analogue 3D, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android. It’s available to preorder in white or black.
The 8BitDo 64 Controller will feature D-Input and S-Input modes, and will support Analogue 3D, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices. It will also work with 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software on PC, and have vibration support on Switch and Analogue 3D.
It’s available in two colors: white or black. At the the time of writing, Amazon was only taking preorders for the white controller, but the black model should be available soon.
According to Amazon’s listing, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller releases March 19, 2025.
The Analogue 3D is the premium retro gaming hardware manufacturer’s next FPGA console. Launching early next year for $250, the Analogue 3D lets you play your original N64 game cartridges with hardware-accurate emulation and 100% compatibility in up to 4K resolution. The console does not come with a controller, so you’ll either need to buy an 8BitDo 64 Controller or use original N64 controllers. It has four controller ports on the front of the console for wired controllers.
Preowned N64 controllers are available to purchase at GameStop. Alternatively, you can buy one of the many clones of the original controller on Amazon for cheap.