Brawler64 Wireless Edition

[strygo]

I preordered a gray Brawler64 Wireless Edition in December and it arrived today. I'm very happy with this controller so far. It's pretty sturdy -- almost more sturdy than the original N64 controllers. I've never used a third-party N64 controller, so it feels a bit weird to be playing the games without the classic 3 prong style. I need more play time, but overall, I'm quite satisfied.

I did run into one minor problem when I first used it. I think I inadvertently enabled turbo for the B button - it took me a bit to figure out how to disable it.

One other thing that stood out was the size of the dongle is larger than depicted in the photographs. This isn't a problem, but it definitely sticks out from the system more than I was expecting.

I requested they stock a translucent smoke gray version and they told me they'll consider it. I'm hoping others request the same - I'd love it to match my system.

[CobraKing]

How are the analog controls? Most aftermarkets can't get them correct - I think 'Immortal John Hancock' did a review and he found them touchy and there'd be some adapting to them.

[Austin]

If it's anything like the wired version (I'm assuming it's identical), it's better than any other third-party option, but still not quite 100%. It mostly passed the F-Zero X test for me, with some adjusting to it. Other controller options fail this test miserably for me. It also felt decent for a variety of 3D platformers I tried. It certainly beats other options, like Retro-Bit's "Tribute", or third-party replacement sticks (N64 or Game Cube style).

The d-pad is trash though.

[jfosheezy2]

I got a couple of these controllers and a real tragedy is that they don't work with button combos for the bori advanced rgb to open the OSD, or for the button combo for the everdrive for IGR. Also, they don't work when hooked up to my bliss box. Kills the controller for me. The Hyperkin Admiral doesn't have either of these problems.