30 Years Later: A Retrospective Appreciation of the N64's Unconventional Controller
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Nintendo Life
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The author reflects on finally appreciating the Nintendo 64 controller after nearly 30 years. Having missed the N64 era as a kid (sticking with Sega and PlayStation hand-me-downs), the author revisits the iconic three-pronged controller and explains how its unusual design—particularly the central analog stick and Z-trigger—was actually revolutionary for 3D gaming. The piece is a personal retrospective that reconciles childhood skepticism with adult appreciation for the controller's innovative, if quirky, design.
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· 3 pulledWhen I was a kid, I'm sorry to say that I completely missed the N64.
Today, it might have taken the best part of 30 years, but Ollie has finally seen the light when it comes to the system's revolutionary yet undeniably odd controller...
I received the Mega Drive from my older brother when he upgraded to PS1, then later the PS1 when he upgraded to PS2.
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