You can now also use the N64 controller for Steam games

The controller of Nintendo 64 is one of the most iconic as well as one of the most controversial of the last 25 years. After Nintendo announced that it would also be offering numerous N64 classics in an expansion pack for Nintendo Switch Online, a new edition of the controller was also launched. The retro controller with wireless functionality was released exclusively for members of the online service for the steep price of just under 50 US dollars. This one is now officially for Steam games usable.

Classic controller for Steam

Finally, in the recent Steam client update, it was announced that now too Nintendo Online Classic Controller get supported. In addition to the N64 controller, an NES controller, SNES controller, and Mega Drive controller have been released in the past. The latter pad should be a nice option, especially for fans of classic Sega titles.

After all, there are numerous retro titles from Sega on Steam, which should also be playable with the appropriate controller. For example, the controversial Collection came out only recently Sonic Origins on the market, which has already been tested by our editorial team. Of course, it’s difficult to say exactly how the Classic controllers will be used from game to game.

Steam and the controllers

Many controllers are currently officially supported on Steam. The original idea of ​​the Steam controller designed for the platform has now been shelved. After all, the Steam controller hasn’t been sold for a few years, at least not in the Steam shop.