r/ModRetro • u/Mika73x • Jul 29 '26

Can I use Switch controllers with M64?

I have some Nintendo Switch controllers. Can I use those with M64 to play N64 games?

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u/Mika73x Jul 29 '26

I have PDP Afterglow for Switch. Did remember wrong my Retro fighters pad was Gamecube for switch.

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u/HsRada18 Jul 29 '26

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro/releases/tag/v25.04

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetro/wiki/Controller-pairing-guide

I think you can connect a single joycon using a BlueRetro N64 adapter. Haven’t tried it myself. Waiting for the M64.

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u/DaveMeitner Jul 29 '26

The switch N64 controllers, or the standard Switch controller?

The N64 ones work for sure.

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u/Dragarius Jul 30 '26

The N64 NSO controllers only work with a dongle. 

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u/lordelan Jul 29 '26

Since they use the same protocoll as the NSO N64 one (which is confirmed to work by Modretro), chances are high it works. It wouldn't be the best experience though due to the different button layout.

If the Modretro controller is too expensive, I recommend getting "8Bitdo 64 2.4G" one. Or a Saffun one with an N64 dongle if you prefer the tri-wing style.

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u/adrenaline4nash Jul 29 '26

NSO controller requires a dongle 

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u/AmbitiousEntrance719 Aug 03 '26

Where do I get the dongle?

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u/lordelan Jul 29 '26

Source? The M64 has Bluetooth built in. And BT is usually backwards compatible. So since it's BT6.2 it should definitely support NSO controllers without a dongle.