BlueRetro Nintendo 64 Bluetooth Controller Adapter

This RetroScaler BlueRetro N64 Bluetooth Controller Adapter connects selected modern Bluetooth controllers to an original Nintendo 64 console. The compact wireless receiver plugs directly into an N64 controller port, providing wireless control without permanently modifying the console or requiring a separate power supply.

The adapter uses the open-source BlueRetro hardware and software platform to translate compatible Bluetooth controller inputs into Nintendo 64 controller commands. It supports analogue control, configurable button mapping and selected Nintendo 64 accessory functions.

Compatible controllers include the Nintendo Switch Online N64 Controller, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, official Sony DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers, Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One controllers and Xbox Series X|S controllers. Selected 8BitDo, Retro-Bit and generic Bluetooth HID controllers can also be used, although compatibility, button layouts and analogue behaviour can vary between controller models and operating modes.

A built-in virtual Controller Pak, commonly referred to as an N64 Memory Pak, provides four selectable 32KB storage banks for compatible game saves. This provides 128KB of total virtual save storage without requiring a separate physical Controller Pak.

Rumble Pak emulation is also supported with compatible controllers and Nintendo 64 games. The virtual Controller Pak and Rumble Pak operate as separate modes and cannot be used simultaneously.

Button assignments, controller settings and virtual Controller Pak data can be managed using the browser-based BlueRetro Web Config. Save data can also be backed up and restored through the compatible BlueRetro N64 Controller Pak Manager.

Available in Black, Grey and Clear, this BlueRetro Nintendo 64 wireless controller adapter is dispatched from UK stock, with tracked delivery available to supported destinations worldwide and a 12-month Retrolize warranty.

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Brand: RetroScaler
Product Name: BlueRetro Nintendo 64 Bluetooth Controller Adapter
Product Type: Bluetooth Controller Adapter & Wireless Receiver
Platform: BlueRetro Open-Source Hardware & Software
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth BR/EDR & Bluetooth Low Energy
Wireless Receiver: Integrated BlueRetro Receiver
Receiver Connection: Original Nintendo 64 Controller Port
Receiver Power: Console Controller Port
Controllers Per Receiver: 1
Bluetooth: Supported
Console Modification Required: No
External Power Required: No
Wireless Compatibility: Selected Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, 8BitDo, Retro-Bit & Generic Bluetooth HID Controllers
Console Compatibility: Original PAL, NTSC-U & NTSC-J Nintendo 64 Consoles
Virtual Controller Pak Storage: 128KB Total
Controller Pak Banks: 4 × 32KB
Controller Pak Backup & Restoration: Supported
Rumble Support: Rumble Pak Emulation
Controller Pak & Rumble Simultaneously: Not Supported
Transfer Pak: Not Supported
Button Mapping: Configurable
Configuration: BlueRetro Web Config
Firmware Updating: OTA Updating With Hardware-Compatible Firmware
Colour Options: Black, Grey & Clear
Weight: 77g
SKU: BR-N64-BLK, BR-N64-GRY & BR-N64-CLR
GTIN/EAN: 6973162050272

Original Nintendo 64 Consoles

PAL Nintendo 64 Consoles: Supported
NTSC-U Nintendo 64 Consoles: Supported
NTSC-J Nintendo 64 Consoles: Supported

Compatible Bluetooth Controllers

Nintendo Switch Online N64 Controller: Supported
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller & Joy-Con: Supported
Nintendo Wii Remote & Wii U Pro Controller: Supported
Official Sony DualShock 4 Controller: Supported
Official Sony DualSense Controller: Supported
Official Sony DualShock 3 & Sixaxis Controllers: Supported with additional first-time pairing setup.
Bluetooth-Enabled Xbox One Controllers: Supported
Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controllers: Supported
Selected 8BitDo Bluetooth Controllers: Support varies by controller model and operating mode.
Selected Retro-Bit Bluetooth Controllers: Support varies by controller model and operating mode.
Selected Bluetooth HID Controllers: Support varies by controller hardware, firmware and operating mode.

Nintendo 64 Accessory Functions

Virtual Controller Pak / Memory Pak: Supported
Selectable Controller Pak Banks: Four
Total Virtual Save Storage: 128KB
Controller Pak Backup & Restoration: Supported through BlueRetro Web Config
Rumble Pak Emulation: Supported
Controller Pak & Rumble Pak Simultaneously: Not supported
Transfer Pak: Not supported

Connection Requirements

Controllers Per Adapter: One
Adapters Required For Multiplayer: One adapter for each wireless controller
Maximum Adapters Per Console: Up to four
Console Modification: Not required
Separate Power Supply: Not required
Hot Plugging: Not supported. Switch the Nintendo 64 off before inserting or removing the adapter.

Compatibility Limitations

Xbox 360 Controllers: Not supported
Original Xbox One Controllers Without Bluetooth: Not supported
Proprietary 2.4GHz Controllers & USB Receivers: Not supported through Bluetooth
Unsupported Controller Models Or Operating Modes: Compatibility is not guaranteed

Compatible Bluetooth Controller Required: A supported Bluetooth controller is required and is not included.

Controller Compatibility: Support can vary between controller models, hardware revisions, firmware versions and operating modes.

Xbox Compatibility: Xbox Series X|S and Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One controllers are supported. Xbox 360 controllers and original Xbox One controllers without Bluetooth are not supported.

PlayStation 3 Pairing: Only official Sony DualShock 3 and Sixaxis controllers are supported. These require additional first-time pairing setup using a compatible computer.

Bluetooth Controllers Only: Controllers that operate exclusively through a proprietary 2.4GHz receiver or USB dongle cannot connect through Bluetooth.

One Adapter Per Controller: A separate adapter and available Nintendo 64 controller port are required for each wireless player.

Controller Pak & Rumble Pak: These operate as separate modes and cannot be used simultaneously.

Transfer Pak: Transfer Pak emulation is not supported.

Four-Player Setups: Using four adapters relies on the Nintendo 64 having a healthy power supply. An aged or failing power supply may cause connection or stability problems.

Hot Plugging: Switch the Nintendo 64 off before inserting or removing the adapter.

Firmware Compatibility: Firmware is hardware-specific. Only install a firmware file explicitly confirmed as compatible with this exact RetroScaler adapter.

First-Time Pairing

1. Switch the Nintendo 64 off.
2. Connect the BlueRetro adapter to an available Nintendo 64 controller port.
3. Switch the console on. The adapter should enter pairing mode; if required, use its pairing control as described in the supplied instruction booklet.
4. Place the supported Bluetooth controller into its pairing mode.
5. Wait for the controller and adapter to connect, then test the controls before starting a game.
6. Once pairing information has been stored, the controller can normally reconnect by being switched on again.
7. Always switch the Nintendo 64 off before removing or changing the adapter.

Using Controller Pak & Rumble Pak Modes

With the default BlueRetro mapping, the mapped Home function switches between virtual Controller Pak and Rumble Pak modes.

The mapped Capture or TouchPad function cycles through the four virtual Controller Pak storage banks.

Controller Pak and Rumble Pak emulation cannot operate simultaneously. Select the required mode before starting or loading a game.

Using BlueRetro Web Config

1. Switch the Nintendo 64 on with the adapter connected.
2. Ensure that no controller is currently connected to the adapter.
3. Open the official BlueRetro Web Config using a compatible Chrome-based browser on a desktop or Android device.
4. Connect to the adapter through the browser.
5. Configure button mappings, accessory modes and other available settings as required.
6. Use the N64 Controller Pak Manager to back up or restore compatible virtual Controller Pak data.
7. Only install firmware explicitly confirmed as compatible with this exact RetroScaler adapter.

1 × RetroScaler BlueRetro Nintendo 64 Bluetooth Controller Adapter In The Selected Colour
1 × Instruction Booklet
1 × Retail Box

This RetroScaler BlueRetro Nintendo 64 Bluetooth Controller Adapter is covered by a 12-month Retrolize warranty against manufacturing defects and hardware faults arising during normal use from the date of delivery.

The warranty does not cover accidental damage, liquid damage, forced insertion, hot plugging, unauthorised modification, incorrect external power, incorrectly performed or interrupted firmware updates, or firmware not explicitly confirmed as compatible with this exact adapter model.

An adapter rendered unresponsive or unusable—commonly referred to as “bricked”—because of an incompatible, interrupted or incorrectly performed firmware update is not covered by the Retrolize warranty.

Compatibility differences caused by unsupported controllers, proprietary 2.4GHz receivers, third-party controller firmware, individual games or unsupported operating modes are not considered product faults.

Warranty claims remain subject to the full Retrolize warranty terms and are additional to the customer’s statutory rights.

Common Questions

Do I Need This Adapter To Use A Bluetooth Controller On An Original N64?

Yes. Original Nintendo 64 consoles do not contain Bluetooth hardware. One adapter is required for each wireless controller.

Can I Use A PS5 DualSense Controller On An Original Nintendo 64?

Yes. An official Sony DualSense controller can connect through this BlueRetro N64 adapter.

Can I Use An Xbox Controller On An Original Nintendo 64?

Xbox Series X|S and Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One controllers are supported. Xbox 360 controllers and older Xbox One controllers without Bluetooth are not supported.

Can I Use The Nintendo Switch Online N64 Controller On An Original N64?

Yes. The Nintendo Switch Online N64 Controller can connect to the original console through this adapter.

Does The Adapter Support N64 Game Saves & Rumble?

Yes. It provides a virtual Controller Pak, also commonly called a Memory Pak, with four selectable storage banks and separate Rumble Pak emulation.

Can Controller Pak Saves & Rumble Be Used At The Same Time?

No. Controller Pak and Rumble Pak emulation operate as separate selectable modes.

Does It Support The Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak?

No. Transfer Pak emulation is not supported.

What Do I Need For Wireless Multiplayer?

Each player requires a compatible Bluetooth controller, a separate BlueRetro adapter and an available Nintendo 64 controller port.