Your choices for N64 cores are Mupen64Plus and Parallel 64. Both are good options, with the latter being renowned for better accuracy, while the other has better overall performance, more customization, and broader compatibility with more games.

The N64 controller for Switch is wireless, meaning that just like the excellent Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, there are no cables to deal with. Besides the included USB A-C cable you'll need to charge the controller, of course. a b c d "Nintendo Power" (79). Nintendo. December 1995. {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help)However, if you run other cores, such as Beetle PSX HW (see our PS1 Retroarch emulation guide for more info), then you're likely running them using Vulkan drivers. These drivers are incompatible with Mupen64Plus and most of ParaLLel 64, which use "gl" drivers.

This controller can last up to 6 hours, so not as long as the Retro Fighters controller and is charge via Micro-USB, not USB-C. One game, Robotron 64, allows one player to use two controllers to control an avatar. This way, the game plays like its predecessor, Robotron 2084. Star Wars Episode I: Racer, GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark also use this set up for slightly different gameplay experiences (in terms of control, at least) compared to the standard single controller option. Rumble Functionality – Rumble support in compatible games, such as Star Fox™ 64 – no Rumble Pak™ required! Ultra 64: Nintendo's Shot at the Title". Next Generation. No.14. Imagine Media. February 1996. p.40.

The top of the controller is flanked by L and R shoulder buttons, although most N64 games won't even use the L button by default, given that your hands will be holding the center and right handles for general gameplay. However, many games do support left-handed control options, which is where that three-pronged design shines, even if it's a bit underused.