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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> | 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 | 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 easier 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> | ||
However, LodgeNet controllers, by default, are incompatible with the Nintendo 64 console, as they use a landline connector as opposed to a standard Nintendo 64 port.<ref>[https://youtu.be/watch?v=125ltCbo7Ag LodgeNet Controller information, shows port]</ref> Converters, such as an official one used by LodgeNet, are necessary for use on a standard-issue Nintendo 64. Otherwise, external modification is necessary, which negatively affects potential resale value. Regardless, the familiar layout and official nature of this controller, gives it some prestige among more traditional players, as well as collectors. In particular, the later model with the revised joysticks are considered valuable, due to featuring an official joystick of higher quality improving the longevity of the controllers. | However, LodgeNet controllers, by default, are incompatible with the Nintendo 64 console, as they use a landline connector as opposed to a standard Nintendo 64 port.<ref>[https://youtu.be/watch?v=125ltCbo7Ag LodgeNet Controller information, shows port]</ref> Converters, such as an official one used by LodgeNet, are necessary for use on a standard-issue Nintendo 64. Otherwise, external modification is necessary, which negatively affects potential resale value. Regardless, the familiar layout and official nature of this controller, gives it some prestige among more traditional players, as well as collectors. In particular, the later model with the revised joysticks are considered valuable, due to featuring an official joystick of higher quality improving the longevity of the controllers. | ||