The Nintendo 64 Switch controller has been restocked briefly, only to sell out once again. This popular throwback controller was specifically designed for fans to play their favorite Nintendo 64 games with style through their Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Originally released by Nintendo in 1996 in Japan and North America, and in 1997 in Europe, the Nintendo 64 was the last major home console to utilize cartridges as its primary storage format until the release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017. This iconic console brought the world legendary games like Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and GoldenEye 007. It also introduced fans to the memorable "M" shaped Nintendo 64 controller.
In 2018, Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch Online service, granting access to a wide library of older games from the NES and SNES. The selection of games expanded in 2021 with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, including the addition of the cherished Nintendo 64 lineup and the Nintendo 64 Switch controller.
The Nintendo 64 gained immense popularity as evidenced by the rapid sell-out of its latest batch of controllers. In a matter of hours, these controllers were completely sold out, which is particularly noteworthy considering that not everyone has the opportunity to purchase them. Nintendo enthusiasts are required to be registered for the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, priced at $19.99 annually, in order to have a chance to acquire the Nintendo 64 Switch controller, priced at $49.99. Additionally, access to the Nintendo 64 games is exclusively available through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, priced at $49.99 per year, which also includes games from the Game Boy Advance and other platforms.
Nintendo also offers controllers for the Switch, including NES and SNES controllers, as well as SEGA Genesis Control Pads. Despite not being originally a Nintendo console, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack grants access to popular SEGA Genesis games such as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Golden Axe. These controllers, along with the Nintendo Switch 64 controller, are highly sought-after by fans and currently unavailable on Nintendo's website.
The availability of Nintendo 64 controllers is uncertain, making it difficult to determine when the next batch will be released. However, fans can remain hopeful as Nintendo has been restocking the Nintendo 64 controllers approximately once a month. It's advisable for fans to stay vigilant.
