Android Century
  • Home
  • Android Zone
    • Android Apps
    • Android Games
    • Apps APk Files
    • Games Apk Files
    • Apps Hack Tricks
  • Reviews
  • Fantasy Zone
    • Entertainment
    • Quotes and Status
    • Life Style
    • Home Made Tips
    • Hair Care
    • Skin Care
    • Fantasy Tips
  • Tricks
    • Free Recharge
    • Free Internet
    • shopping Cashback
    • Recharge Cashback
  • Tech
  • Mobiles
  • Gadgets
  • News
  • How To's
  • Software
Breaking
Loading...

Featured post

How to Take Great Photos With Apple's iPhone X

Recent Posts

Labels

  • Android Apk Files
  • Android Apps
  • Android Games
  • Apps Apk Files
  • Entertainment
  • Fantasy Tips
  • Gadgets
  • Hair Care
  • HomeMade Tips
  • How To's
  • News
  • Quotes
  • Quotes & Status
  • Recharge Cashback
  • Recharge Promo Codes
  • Shopping Cashback
  • Technology
  • skin care
Home / News / The N64 controller is the most important of all time

The N64 controller is the most important of all time

Latest Govt. Jobs 23:44:00 News Edit
Whenever you pick up a joypad these days, one thing is common – the presence of analog control. It's impossible to imagine playing a modern game without this level of precision, but it's easy to forget that two decades ago digital control was the norm.
The system that changed everything was the Nintendo 64, which turns 20 this very year, and released in the US on this very day, September 26, back in 1996.

Defining the way we play

Nintendo has a history of defining the rules when it comes to gaming interfaces. It was the first company to use the now-commonplace "Digital Pad", incorporating it into its line of Game & Watch portable LCD systems when it became clear that a joystick wouldn't suit the mobile nature of the titles.
The N64 pad arguably ranks as Nintendo's most groundbreaking pad
The D-Pad would also be factored into the iconic NES controller, which also bucked industry trends by offering two action buttons rather than the traditional one. Years later the company would break new ground again with the SNES pad's ergonomic design, diamond-shaped four-button cluster (another common sight on modern pads) and left and right shoulder buttons.
N64 pad
N64 pad
Even when compared to these notable examples of innovation, the N64 pad arguably ranks as Nintendo's most groundbreaking pad, and perhaps the most significant and lasting development in the evolution of gaming controllers the industry has ever witnessed.

An analog adventure

It wasn't the first pad to offer analog control by a long way – the Radofin 1292 Advanced Programmable Video System, released in 1976, has that distinction, and both Atari and General Consumer Electronics used analog control in their 5200 and Vectrex systems respectively – but these had minimal impact and by the mid '80s digital control had been accepted as the norm, at least on home consoles.
The N64 controller changed all of that in emphatic fashion. Not only was it the first truly mainstream console to include analog control as standard with its default pad, it offered a unique three-grip design which offered a wide variety of play options depending on the game.
N64 Pad
N64 Pad
For example, in FPS titles like the iconic GoldenEye 007 players could hold the middle "prong" with their left hand to benefit not only from analog precision but also use the Z-Trigger (located on the underside, like the trigger on a gun) and the C-buttons, the latter of which which enabled strafing.
For titles which worked better with digital control, the left prong could be used so that the player's thumb rested on the more traditional D-Pad. The majority of games opted to use the analog stick, but some – such as Konami's International Superstar Soccer 64 – gave players some choice by supporting both digital and analog.

Analog control, meet Mario

Of course, the benefit of any new control option is only evident in the software it supports, and in the N64's case it had the best showcase imaginable. Super Mario 64 was a launch game for the console and, for many players, serves as their first introduction to the world of 360 degree analog control.
Mario 64 was a revelatory moment not only for a generation of players
Prior to Mario's 3D adventure gamers had been accustomed to "tap-tap" digital control, but the Italian plumber's N64 debut offered the ability to gracefully sprint around on all degrees of the compass, smoothly transitioning from walking to running with the smallest push on the stick.
N64 Pad
N64 Pad
It was a revelatory moment not only for a generation of players, but the industry in general. Sony and Sega both released analog controllers for their PlayStation and Saturn consoles shortly after, and the Sega Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation 2 would launch with analog control as standard.

All rumble, no grumble

Another innovation found in the N64 controller was the introduction of force feedback via a special bolt-on cartridge.
Another level of sensory information
The N64 Rumble Pack required batteries to operate and made the pad somewhat unwieldy, but again proved to be ahead of its time; Sony's DualShock pad would follow suit and haptic feedback is featured on most controllers these days, offering the player another level of sensory information in addition to sound and audio.
You might argue that 2005's Wii Remote was arguably a bigger paradigm shift than the N64's analog stick. But the idea of waggling your arms around to interact with games appears to have suffered a slump with Nintendo itself shifting towards second-screen play with the Wii U and Microsoft all but dropping its controller-free Kinect option after a dismal early reaction on Xbox One.
Sony has also put out its PS Move concept out to pasture, but the controllers are being reappropriated for PlayStation VR – a platform that will surely benefit from motion control and could see a resurgence of interest.

Playing with the future

But we're getting off topic a little. Even when contemplating a potential rebirth of motion control via VR, few moments in the history of gaming can really challenge the time you first scooped up that odd-looking N64 controller and truly connected with Mario thanks to its precise and smooth analog input.
N64 Pad
N64 Pad
While the N64 was by no means a perfect system – hamstrung as it was by a reliance on expensive and limited cartridges which in turn meant a lack of third-party support – there's no escaping the fact that back in 1996 (or 1997 if you weren't lucky enough to get an imported machine), it felt like playing with the future.
Nintendo would refocus its efforts with the excellent GameCube controller which dropped the three-grip approach and adopted a dual-analog configuration, but by that point it felt as if Nintendo was competing on a level playing field with its rivals when it came to interface. The N64 pad was totally unlike anything that had gone before, and perhaps won't be equalled in impact again in this industry.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google Plus

RELATED POSTS


Xiaomi Redmi 5 with 18:9 display

Vivo V9 with dual rear cameras

Xiaomi Redmi 5 launch
The N64 controller is the most important of all time The  N64 controller is the most important of all time Reviewed by Latest Govt. Jobs on 23:44:00 Rating: 5

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Newer Post Older Post Home
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )

Search This Blog

TEST BOOK FOR GOVT ENTRANCE TEST

TEST BOOK FOR GOVT ENTRANCE TEST
Find All Latest book for preparation of SSC,RAILWAYBANK PO,RBI,BANK CLERK,GATE ME,GATE CE are available here in less prices, to check out the books click here

Translate

  • Popular Post
  • Random posts
  • Category

Popular Posts

  • Teen Patti Offer 2018: Refer and Earn Flipkart Vouchers Free
    Teen Patti Offer 2018: Refer and Earn Flipkart Vouchers Free
    Teen Patti Refer & Earn Offer:  Hey Guys! Today I make an article about Teen Patti Referral ...
  • Taotronics TT-BH22 Headphones Review
    We make it a addiction to now not look up pricing of a product sooner than reviewing and if ...
  • Reliance Jio to offer sharp tariff discounts for customers signing up by March-end
    Reliance Industries' Jio unit will charge a tariff for its services from April, but will offer ...
  • Pentagon strongly condemns North Korea missile test
    The Pentagon on Monday strongly condemned North Korea’s latest missile test, adding that the ...
  • Fitbit Zip 2017 review
    Fitbit PROS: Clever, accurate tracking Expandable online service Integration with 3rd ...
  • Bank wallets growing faster than e-wallets
    In the  bank  versus  e-wallets  sweepstakes,  lenders  have now gained lost ground. As of ...

Random Posts

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick review
    Amazon Fire TV Stick review
    17.03.2017 - 0 Comments
    Amazon VERDICT If you've already bought into Amazon's ecosphere, the Fire TV Stick will be the…
  • How to get a cheaper Apple Music subscription
    How to get a cheaper Apple Music subscription
    19.07.2017 - 0 Comments
    It hasn’t made a music and dance approximately it, but apple has added a brand new subscription…
  • Truebalance App – Download And Get Rs 20 Free Recharge (All India)
    Truebalance App – Download And Get Rs 20 Free Recharge (All India)
    20.04.2016 - 0 Comments
    Truebalance app gives you one touch solution to manage your prepaid mobile balances. Not only checking…
  • How to Make Your Windows 10 Taskbar Completely Transparent
    How to Make Your Windows 10 Taskbar Completely Transparent
    11.02.2017 - 0 Comments
    The Windows 10 taskbar is, by default, slightly transparent and tinted to a color you choose. If you…
  • Micromax Canvas Infinity and LG Q6
    Micromax Canvas Infinity and LG Q6
    23.08.2017 - 0 Comments
    Micromax Canvas Infinity is here, and this is probably the first time a company is bringing Infinity display…

Labels

Android Apk Files Android Apps Android Games Apps Apk Files Apps Hack Tricks Entertainment Free Internet Freecharge Gadgets Games Apk Files How To's Laptops Guide Mobiles Reviews Technology Viral's android zone free recharge

Entertainment

Tricks

Popular Posts

  • Teen Patti Offer 2018: Refer and Earn Flipkart Vouchers Free
    Teen Patti Offer 2018: Refer and Earn Flipkart Vouchers Free
    Teen Patti Refer & ...
  • Taotronics TT-BH22 Headphones Review
    We make it a ...
  • Hands-on with the home windows 10 Creators update for the Xbox One: Beam recreation streaming arrives
    The Windows ...
  • Pentagon strongly condemns North Korea missile test
    The Pentagon on ...
  • Reliance Jio to offer sharp tariff discounts for customers signing up by March-end
    Reliance Industries' Jio unit will charge a tariff for its services from April, but will offer ...
  • Fitbit Zip 2017 review
    Fitbit PROS ...
  • Bank wallets growing faster than e-wallets
    In the  bank ...

Random Posts

  • How to redeem a Google Play Store promo code
    How to redeem a Google Play Store promo code
    12.02.2017 - 0 Comments
    Android finally caught up to iOS recently by giving developers the ability to hand out app promo…
  • Truebalance App – Download And Get Rs 30 Free Recharge  [Ultimatez Tricks]
    Truebalance App – Download And Get Rs 30 Free Recharge [Ultimatez Tricks]
    23.03.2016 - 0 Comments
    Truebalance app is offering rs 30 free recharge for downloading the app. This offer is valid for Delhi,…
  • Here Intel isn't done with x86 smartphone chips yet
    Here Intel isn't done with x86 smartphone chips yet
    27.02.2017 - 0 Comments
    Smartphones with Intel-based x86 chips aren’t dead yet. Intel may have stopped making Atom chips for…
  • iOS 10 issues: here's the way to fix the maximum common problems
    iOS 10 issues: here's the way to fix the maximum common problems
    03.04.2017 - 0 Comments
    Update: Many iOS 10 problems have been fixed Apple's new iOS…
  • Best iPhone 2017: how to choose the right one for you
    Best iPhone 2017: how to choose the right one for you
    15.02.2017 - 0 Comments
    Best iPhone 2016 Update: The best iPhone may be the iPhone 7 in two months, but you…

Most Popular

  • Teen Patti Offer 2018: Refer and Earn Flipkart Vouchers Free
    Teen Patti Offer 2018: Refer and Earn Flipkart Vouchers Free
    Teen Patti Refer & ...
  • SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 (2016) REVIEWS
    SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 (2016) REVIEWS
    SAMSUNG GALAXY J ...
  • Top 5 Best SmartPhones under 7000 Rs (March 2017)
    Looking for the ...
  • Apple, IBM, Cisco are huge because of Indians, do not deny them H-1B visa: RBI Governor Urjit Patel
    ...
  • SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 (2016) Specifications
    SAMSUNG GALAXY J ...
  • BlackBerry Teases Marshmallow Beta Testing for Priv by Next Week
    Blackberry ...
  • LG Q6 Review
    LG Q6 Review
    2017 is ...

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *

Offers Zone

Created By Android Century Distributed by Android Century
  • Home
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise here
Subscribe Via Email Subscribe To Android Century By Email And Get Free Updates. ;-)


Your email address is safe with us!