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The '''Hori Mini Pad''' (also sometimes called the Hori Pad Mini and the Hori Mini) is a | The '''Hori Mini Pad''' (also sometimes called the Hori Pad Mini and the Hori Mini) is a third party [[Nintendo 64]] controller that was released exclusively in Japan by Hori late in the Nintendo 64's lifespan in several color variants. Unlike the first party controller, the Mini Pad comes with two [[Z button]]s as opposed to one, and as such, two Z buttons are allowed on custom button layouts. Due to its scarcity, it has become an incredibly rare find and is highly sought after by competitive Nintendo 64 tournament scenes and collectors due to its high quality for a third party controller, to the extent that it is often referred to as the gold standard of Nintendo 64 controllers as well as one of the Holy Grails of gaming controllers in general. As such, it rarely appears in secondhand markets, and is typically sold for much higher than its original asking price. Despite its reputation, the controller isn't without its flaws. Its notably small size can cause it to be difficult for some people to hold. Additionally, the control stick, like other third party controllers, is noticeably more sensitive, which can make some games harder to efficiently play. | ||
==Tournament significance and legacy== | |||
Due to its more conveniently-shaped and high quality design, the Hori Mini Pad is considered a tournament standard and is preferred by several top ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' smashers, including {{Sm|Revan}}, {{Sm|tacos}}, and {{Sm|EmmiZhang}}, for its ease of [[Smash DI]], [[taunt cancel]]s, and [[pivot]]ing. Because of its rarity and popularity, several third party companies have made attempts to create similar controllers to the Hori Mini Pad. In 2018, Retro-Bit, a third party company that produces similar products, announced they had signed a deal with Hori to reprint the Mini Pad under their name. Their version of the Mini Pad has since been released on their website under the name "Tribute64", with the choice of either a Nintendo 64 port or a USB port. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Tribute64Colors.png|The rebranded Tribute64 and its | Tribute64Colors.png|The rebranded Tribute64 and its three colors. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Controllers]] | [[Category:Controllers]] | ||
