[UK] You can Now Pre-Order the N64 Controller for Nintendo Switch

Game in style.

For the Switch gamers who have not been deterred from the hefty price tag for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass subscription, and have £39.99 laying around, as long as your in the UK, now is your time to strike. The famed Nintendo64 Controller is making a comeback, thanks to the release of the Nintendo Switch version, as part of Nintendo Switch Online and you’re free to pre-order it right here.

The product is set to release on October 26, 2021 and the following Product Overview has been provided:

Enjoy Nintendo 64 games the way they’re meant to be played – using a full-size Nintendo 64 style wireless controller! With a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can purchase this Nintendo 64 controller for Nintendo Switch. Up to four Nintendo 64 controllers can be connected to the same Nintendo Switch console for local multiplayer. For online multiplayer, one Nintendo 64 controller can be used with each console.

This Nintendo 64 controller can also be used as a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for software titles other than Nintendo 64 games, but some software titles may not be compatible due to the Nintendo 64 controller’s different button layout.

Each package contains one Nintendo 64 controller for Nintendo Switch and one USB charging cable.

Please note: Nintendo 64 controllers for Nintendo Switch are exclusively available to purchase by Nintendo Switch Online members. Orders are limited to four controllers per Nintendo Account. A paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to play Nintendo 64 software titles on Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch console sold separately. A system update may be required in order to use this controller with your console.

Source: Nintendo UK