Nintendo lets you the controller layout at N64

Since yesterday we can play with the help of a expansion package for the Nintendo Switch online subscription also selected N64 and Sega Genesis games on the Nintendo Switch. However, the expansion package currently places a bumpy launch, because not everything is always working as it should. This includes, for example, that the key assignment or the controller layout can not be changed in the N64 games. The solution causes a little counter-love and looks more suboptimal.

Switch Online: Who wants to play N64 title could get problems with the controller layout

N64 title on the switch? correct: Since yesterday you can buy an enlargement package for the Nintendo Switch online subscription for almost 20 euros. You can then not only access a selection of NES and SNES games, but also to some N64 and Sega Genesis titles. The whole thing is probably suffering from a whole amount of starting difficulties. You can find more about this in this expansion package article:

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N64 key assignment rather difficult: Who knows the N64 controller knows that he was very unorthodox. But there are also more buttons than on the Switch Pro Controller or the Joy-Cons. This means that the controller layout of the N64 games on the Switch compromise had to be received. What would not be such a big problem if the key assignment would change. Thats not OK.

It s how it works: Normally, A and B have been on the N64 controller at the bottom left of the C-buttons. Now they are where they are on the switch A and B. Which means that the C buttons down and to the left are now confusing to x and y. If you want C to top or to the right, you have to hold for it.

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It can not be changed. The curious new layout looks extremely unfamiliar and confusing, but would only be half so wild if we could easily adapt to our personal preferences. But unfortunately that does not work - not at all. Why is that, remains unclear and we can only hope that the opportunity will be submitted in the future. To a certain extent, the occupancy of some buttons can be adapted, but unfortunately not all:

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That s why that is unfavorable: Not only for people who are used to the old arrangement of the N64 controller is the problem, but also in terms of barrier and easily accessible games. With regard to accessibility for people with disabilities, remapping of the controller layout is actually the least and simplest what can be done. You ll find more about it here:

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More problems: Unfortunately, the button layout of the N64 controller on the switch does not seem to be the only problem that the expansion package for online subscription brings. It probably comes with some players in some games like Zelda Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64 or Super Mario 64 too violent input lag. At Mario Kart 64, there is no replacement for storing in the controller pack, partly also make framerates and sound problems. Some fans call the N64 title on the switch therefore unplayable.

What are your experiences with the N64 games on the switch? What do you say about the controller layout?