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====LodgeNet controller==== | ====LodgeNet controller==== | ||
[[File:LodgeNetController.jpg|thumb|250px|LodgeNet controller with the GameCube-like stick.]] | [[File:LodgeNetController.jpg|thumb|250px|LodgeNet controller with the GameCube-like stick.]] | ||
A licensed Nintendo 64 controller by {{iw|wikipedia|LodgeNet}} was used as part of the Nintendo Gateway System. This controller was only | A licensed Nintendo 64 controller by {{iw|wikipedia|LodgeNet}} was used as part of the Nintendo Gateway System. This controller was manufactured by Hori and used only in hotels and similar services to play Nintendo 64 games with an hourly fee.<ref>[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Gateway_System Nintendo Gateway System Wikipedia Page]</ref><ref>[https://www.mariowiki.com/LodgeNet LodgeNet on MarioWiki]</ref> | ||
All releases of the LodgeNet controller feature additional buttons for ordering room service at the lodging, among other things, otherwise the controller is identical to the standard controller. However, later releases of the LodgeNet controller feature an improved, modernized joystick akin to the GameCube's joystick, albiet with a plastic grip. These joysticks are generally preferable due to the wear down issues of the original joystick, as well as generally making games eqsier to control, and thus leading to a highly sought-after, official means of using a standard Nintendo 64 controller with a more flexible and durable joystick.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vSiLh8gaTXg?si=ABzOjVtVbBbwCbG1 LodgeNet Controller Comparison]</ref> | All releases of the LodgeNet controller feature additional buttons for ordering room service at the lodging, among other things, otherwise the controller is identical to the standard controller. However, later releases of the LodgeNet controller feature an improved, modernized joystick akin to the GameCube's joystick, albiet with a plastic grip. These joysticks are generally preferable due to the wear down issues of the original joystick, as well as generally making games eqsier to control, and thus leading to a highly sought-after, official means of using a standard Nintendo 64 controller with a more flexible and durable joystick.<ref>[https://youtu.be/vSiLh8gaTXg?si=ABzOjVtVbBbwCbG1 LodgeNet Controller Comparison]</ref> | ||