There's a french manual online. just google: '"Ultra racer 64" manual' I'm about to buy a boxed version so I can scan the manual. Seems like a lot of people need it.
@@rerez when you have the switch on the side set to "A,B OFF" the small gray buttons right below the steering wheel that are normally mapped to up and down on the dpad are now mapped as the Y axis on the analog stick so you can navigate menus, meanwhile A gets mapped to dpad left, and B gets mapped to dpad right. When the switch is set back to "A,B ON" those gray buttons go back to being the dpad, and the A and B buttons get mapped to that trigger mechanism on the back of the controller.
+Rerez Does the same for me. But when playing Mario Kart 64 with this a couple weeks ago, I just plugged in a normal controller in the second port and navigated menus with that.
I happen to have a ton of old gaming magazines from the '90s, and there was an odd steering wheel peripheral I remember from the advertisement section. It clipped over the analog stick for the N64, and I assume it just held the stick in the "up" position. You could turn the steering wheel, and it would rotate the stick beneath to control your game. I don't have any of my magazines with me to check (I'm in a college dorm and left them at home), but I remember thinking that it was a pretty cool idea back then. Since it was just a clip or strap of some sort, you could easily take it on or off whenever you needed.
The WII-mote is amazing for racing (tilt to have it work like a wheel, point/use D-pad to use menus and play some other games). Also, the Nunchuck (or however you spell it) allows you to have more buttons and a joystick.
I remember spending the night at a friends house, and he had 1 regular N64 controller, and one of those controllers. We wanted to play WCW Nitro Revenge I believe, and we went into the tag team championship mode with me using that thing. It was a pain in the ass, but we made it work. I remember being tagged in and not being able to ever directly go back to him, and how excited we would get when we got something right. Fun times.
Like the other _WipE'out"_ racing games, _WipE'out" 64_ uses the up and down functions of the control stick for pitch control, but it doesn't actually do all that much on the tracks included in this particular _WipE'out"_ game. This controller would be _almost_ perfect for it, but it might require A LOT of tweaking of the different controls. But as the guy below me said, the switch on the side turns the trigger into Analogue Up/Down. If only the NeGCon were available for the N64 in an official capacity.
I personally think that the hori mini pad is the go to n64 controller for most racers but like most 3rd party controllers they aren't great for every type of game
I do love my hori pads but, I haven't really tried them on racers other than F-zero. Definitely good for that :) although I'm trying to learn it with my Ascii Wheel
i used to have a thrustmaster gamepad that have a steering wheel built in around the d pad and i love using that with all pc racing games. it also works as a regular controller for both pc and ps2
There are a handful of racing games where you push up to move foward, and down to reverse. Using a controller like this for such racing games will leave you at the starting line.
I'm absolutely familiar with this kind of controlls, it's used for RC cars since many years and I think that's what they had in mind when they created this. The only thing that's quite different on an actual RC ist the position of the wheel, it's on the side instead of the top like this which is much more ergonomic. Just look at modern RCs from Futaba, Graupner or Sanwa ...
You actually can use this with Mario Kart 64, in fact I'd say it's probably one of best games for it because it doesn't require much use of up or down on the joystick. To select a certain match type or character, you can gently press up or down on the trigger below the controller where you'd normally press A or B to go or brake, and it will move the cursor in said direction. Make sure not to press it down all the way, as it could execute the A or B buttons. Alternatively, you can use the rubber arrow buttons below the steering wheel on the menus. If the trigger or buttons do not work, it could mean that the control scheme has been reprogramed to a different setting. to change the controller back to it's default settings, Hold down A L and R before turning on the console (turn on console while still holding down buttons) and wait 1 to 2 seconds or until you hear the controller produce three beeps. I suffered finding out this information so you don't have to,
I used to have the PC version of this controller, it was so awesome for racing games, you had the nice analog steering and the analog gas/brake with the trigger button. Wish there was an updated USB version :D
OMG ORDERED!!! They're so damn cheap on Ebay! Like $15 to $20 a pop! I didn't know this thing worked well with F-Zero X! I never bothered buying one cause all the review sites and everyone that owned or tried it have all said it sucks, that you can't move around the menus for certain games and here I thought it was a failed experiment for everything! But no... it works flawless with my most favorite N64 racing game of all time... F-ZERO X???? Ordered! I found one used for $15 + $5 shipping! Better get these before everyone jumps on it and they go up in price!
f zero uses the up and down on the stick you use it to fly in the wind when going over jumps or pushing down to land faster or keep from flying off the track by holding the nose down. it would be unplayable with out it.,
My grandma found this in the box unopened at a flea market for six bucks a few months ago. I still haven't opened it and it doesn't seem like I will, since none of the games I own for my physical N64 collection would work with it at all. Looks neat though.
I always thought I'd be a better driver in real life if I could control my war with a D-Pad. And a third person view of the car. Oh well, maybe someday. Nice review there. Thanks man.
I think you should review the Interact V3 steering wheel for N64 (it's also for Playstation). It's a really nice controller that has an option to program the buttons on it, including the foot pedals. If you can get your hand on one you should review it, as that would be cool.
Maybe the test one was defective for this video... This controller DID work with Diddy Kong racing and had analog up and down. I also used it on NASCAR 99 and NASCAR 2000 and it was a dream with those as well, but not QUITE as good at the MadCatz handheld wheel unit for the PS2 that worked just like the RC car controllers I've always used.
It looked and felt like it was need for speed just on the N64.... and it was! if you look at the beta stuff its title was originally Need for speed but they changed all of it. Anyway though still a fun game :)
i think i bought a version of this for my brother to play gran turismo on playstation when we were little. he was not impressed, he wanted the full rig. i liked playing with it though, it had its moments
F=Zero X requires you to push the analog stick up to avoid flying out of the track when engaging some of the turns too fast.. So it might be difficult to go max speed with this controller :/
I've actually had one of these since it came out back in the day lol. But I never used it much because like you said it makes it virtually impossible to go through menus.
Got it for F-Zero but the trigger always registers up and down even when I turn A, B on so whenever I have a jump I just run right into the ground or off the stage.
error in this video! Most N64 games (if not all) did not allow for you to hotswap controllers. if a controller was inserted or removed, then the controller was not recognized until you turned the system off and back on. If you do not believe me, try turning your N64 on w/o a controller. you will be greeted with a message on most games warning you that there is not a controller inserted and that you need to turn the system off, insert a controller, and turn the system back on.
Well, it's definitely not all. You can "hot-swap" on Goldeneye for sure. I can't think of another example I'm sure of atm but, there's definitely others
To be very brutally honest, I have zero idea how to modify controllers without the aid of my friend's help...that said, my friend even ended up saying he would mod the bottom of the controller to have a small port at the bottom to add in a small 3 inch long cable to add in a joystick, like the nunchuck for the wii remotes. Simply put, he said it would be as simple as plug that in to navigate the menu...then unplug for the actual race. However that involves modding and while I think the idea is cool, sadly it doesn't serve any purpose to the product without it.
I have a question Rerez, F-Zero X is one of my all time fav games, but honestly, is worth it for that game alone? you tell it is good for it but i cant see doing the Z - R command for attacking while steering with the wheel...it kinda looks difficult to control. I have a ton of racers on 64 but if you cant move freely on menus its a waste... Cheers from Spain!
how can you really control f-zero x without analog up-down? there's some crazy tracks in that game full of jumps that require or benefit greatly from that.
You'd think they could of just added a small PC mouse style scroll wheel somewhere on the controller so you could at least mimic the analog up and down for the menus.
i have a plug and play console with namco games that use a joystick that turns like this for pole position. i've never had a better home experience with the game other than this. ever consider reviewing plug and plays like that?
funny, an analog stick along with the steering wheel thing could have fixed that entirely, kinda weird to not have that as well, or just another vertical (smaller) wheel
I still have this one, but its the PS1 version. Tbh, Im not really sure why we bought it. For the longest time, I didnt have any games to play with this. I think it came with the Performance Memorycard, which might be the reason why I have it.
That's what I was going to say. It works great on F zero tracks with no jumps. But as soon as you're airborne; you're screwed. Not a very well investigated conclusion
I actually own the PS1 version of this controller, and (since most games work with the digital pad alone) It pretty much works with every game, and yes it's pretty cool, but still I also own a steering wheel controller and I found out to be actually better
You need vertical Up/down for F Zero X in order to control your speed when you're in the air, as well as keeping yourself on the ground during bumpy sections. I definitely wouldn't want this controller for F Zero X.
Hey ReRez, I have a very similar controller except it’s for ps1. It even has the rumble pack slot (except it’s filled in) Would you please do a review of this version?
I once saw a PS1 version of this controller. It was REALLY lazy because they used the exact same molding as the one for N64. They even filled in the memory card opening with a fake molded N64 memory card held in with a screw. Also, there were numbered buttons like I and II. It was weird.
Had this piece of shit as a child... I appreciate my mom buying into the marketing on the box because i loved racing games... But I can honestly say I used it a handful of times.
The grey buttons are the D-pad buttons. If you have the manual, you can program analog functions to the grey buttons.
Do you happen to know how to do that?
There's a french manual online. just google: '"Ultra racer 64" manual' I'm about to buy a boxed version so I can scan the manual. Seems like a lot of people need it.
@@rerez It's in the manual. It can't be too complex, I figured it out by myself eventually at 6 years old.
@@rerez when you have the switch on the side set to "A,B OFF" the small gray buttons right below the steering wheel that are normally mapped to up and down on the dpad are now mapped as the Y axis on the analog stick so you can navigate menus, meanwhile A gets mapped to dpad left, and B gets mapped to dpad right. When the switch is set back to "A,B ON" those gray buttons go back to being the dpad, and the A and B buttons get mapped to that trigger mechanism on the back of the controller.
dude, the switch on the side that says a-b off a-b on turns that trigger into up and down.
I think Rerez may have to remake this video... ouch!
+rerez ouch indeed. Please remake this while you fix the episode with that new info.
I had a feeling that switch did something
That didn't seem to work on our controller at all. It just switched A and B in reverse for us.
+Rerez Does the same for me. But when playing Mario Kart 64 with this a couple weeks ago, I just plugged in a normal controller in the second port and navigated menus with that.
3:26 what the hell is THAT game? That looks really damn solid graphically for an N64 game.
Beetle Adventure Racing. Fun game!
I happen to have a ton of old gaming magazines from the '90s, and there was an odd steering wheel peripheral I remember from the advertisement section. It clipped over the analog stick for the N64, and I assume it just held the stick in the "up" position. You could turn the steering wheel, and it would rotate the stick beneath to control your game. I don't have any of my magazines with me to check (I'm in a college dorm and left them at home), but I remember thinking that it was a pretty cool idea back then. Since it was just a clip or strap of some sort, you could easily take it on or off whenever you needed.
Man I can watch these all day, just such great production and presentation.
The WII-mote is amazing for racing (tilt to have it work like a wheel, point/use D-pad to use menus and play some other games). Also, the Nunchuck (or however you spell it) allows you to have more buttons and a joystick.
i had this, this had a switch to make the back trigger up and down. i played zelda with this.
you poor bastard
Ocarina of time or Majora’s mask? Just a bit curious
Elite Kanino ocarina. I was not that young and masochistic when majora’s came out. I had learned my lesson
I absolutely love your videos.
Thanks man! :)
the 4 buttons underneath the wheel let you control menus
Rerez never fails to put out amazing quality content!
Finally! You're uploading again! Welcome back! :)
He has been streaming quite often lol :) but yeah, first upload in a while.
there is switch on to turn off the a and b so you can use the them as up and down
someone didn't know that the AB switch is the thumb stick up and down also.
I remember spending the night at a friends house, and he had 1 regular N64 controller, and one of those controllers. We wanted to play WCW Nitro Revenge I believe, and we went into the tag team championship mode with me using that thing. It was a pain in the ass, but we made it work. I remember being tagged in and not being able to ever directly go back to him, and how excited we would get when we got something right. Fun times.
Like the other _WipE'out"_ racing games, _WipE'out" 64_ uses the up and down functions of the control stick for pitch control, but it doesn't actually do all that much on the tracks included in this particular _WipE'out"_ game. This controller would be _almost_ perfect for it, but it might require A LOT of tweaking of the different controls. But as the guy below me said, the switch on the side turns the trigger into Analogue Up/Down.
If only the NeGCon were available for the N64 in an official capacity.
That's a pretty nifty controller. I wonder how it would play with Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
I do not think it would work with that game.
I personally think that the hori mini pad is the go to n64 controller for most racers but like most 3rd party controllers they aren't great for every type of game
Yeah if you can find one, and they are usually not cheap when you do find one.
The controller looks extremely weird, though. Unique, but very awkward. Like why is the control stick so huge, and the control pad in the middle?
+Angus McIntyre (The VGM Lover) it's essentially a GameCube stick and and the dpad is smaller as it's rarely used.
I do love my hori pads but, I haven't really tried them on racers other than F-zero. Definitely good for that :) although I'm trying to learn it with my Ascii Wheel
Yay! I'm happy your uploading again!
i used to have a thrustmaster gamepad that have a steering wheel built in around the d pad and i love using that with all pc racing games. it also works as a regular controller for both pc and ps2
There are a handful of racing games where you push up to move foward, and down to reverse.
Using a controller like this for such racing games will leave you at the starting line.
I'm absolutely familiar with this kind of controlls, it's used for RC cars since many years and I think that's what they had in mind when they created this. The only thing that's quite different on an actual RC ist the position of the wheel, it's on the side instead of the top like this which is much more ergonomic. Just look at modern RCs from Futaba, Graupner or Sanwa ...
You actually can use this with Mario Kart 64, in fact I'd say it's probably one of best games for it because it doesn't require much use of up or down on the joystick. To select a certain match type or character, you can gently press up or down on the trigger below the controller where you'd normally press A or B to go or brake, and it will move the cursor in said direction. Make sure not to press it down all the way, as it could execute the A or B buttons. Alternatively, you can use the rubber arrow buttons below the steering wheel on the menus. If the trigger or buttons do not work, it could mean that the control scheme has been reprogramed to a different setting. to change the controller back to it's default settings, Hold down A L and R before turning on the console (turn on console while still holding down buttons) and wait 1 to 2 seconds or until you hear the controller produce three beeps.
I suffered finding out this information so you don't have to,
i love when people make whole videos about things and just straight up dont know how they work lol
I used to have the PC version of this controller, it was so awesome for racing games, you had the nice analog steering and the analog gas/brake with the trigger button. Wish there was an updated USB version :D
OMG ORDERED!!! They're so damn cheap on Ebay! Like $15 to $20 a pop! I didn't know this thing worked well with F-Zero X! I never bothered buying one cause all the review sites and everyone that owned or tried it have all said it sucks, that you can't move around the menus for certain games and here I thought it was a failed experiment for everything!
But no... it works flawless with my most favorite N64 racing game of all time... F-ZERO X????
Ordered! I found one used for $15 + $5 shipping! Better get these before everyone jumps on it and they go up in price!
f zero uses the up and down on the stick you use it to fly in the wind when going over jumps or pushing down to land faster or keep from flying off the track by holding the nose down. it would be unplayable with out it.,
It looks like a funky cable remote. I wish people made more racing games.
SCREW THIS! I am getting the feeling of using a Steering Wheel by playing Mario Kart Wii!
0:28 Wow looks like the control of the CDI is weird and nice video man I like it nun
Yay! A new episode of Rerez! :3
They made one of these for the original Playstation too. I still have mine and it is awesome!
My grandma found this in the box unopened at a flea market for six bucks a few months ago. I still haven't opened it and it doesn't seem like I will, since none of the games I own for my physical N64 collection would work with it at all. Looks neat though.
That looks awesome! Precision is very hard to get with N64 analog sticks, I can see why it would be worth using while playing F Zero!
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Yay, Rerez is back.
Interesting video, as always! Thanks for making them.
3:40 yeah that control is more like design for that game =u=
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I always thought I'd be a better driver in real life if I could control my war with a D-Pad. And a third person view of the car.
Oh well, maybe someday.
Nice review there. Thanks man.
I think you should review the Interact V3 steering wheel for N64 (it's also for Playstation). It's a really nice controller that has an option to program the buttons on it, including the foot pedals. If you can get your hand on one you should review it, as that would be cool.
3:33 *FACEPALM* Really Shane! You called F-Zero X F-Zero 64?!
great video as usual!
Maybe the test one was defective for this video... This controller DID work with Diddy Kong racing and had analog up and down. I also used it on NASCAR 99 and NASCAR 2000 and it was a dream with those as well, but not QUITE as good at the MadCatz handheld wheel unit for the PS2 that worked just like the RC car controllers I've always used.
damn, someone else plays beetle adventure racing??? I loved that game, but none of my friends knew what it was.
Such an awesome game
It looked and felt like it was need for speed just on the N64.... and it was! if you look at the beta stuff its title was originally Need for speed but they changed all of it. Anyway though still a fun game :)
+N64 Glenn Plant woah a youtuber
i think i bought a version of this for my brother to play gran turismo on playstation when we were little. he was not impressed, he wanted the full rig. i liked playing with it though, it had its moments
F=Zero X requires you to push the analog stick up to avoid flying out of the track when engaging some of the turns too fast.. So it might be difficult to go max speed with this controller :/
I've actually had one of these since it came out back in the day lol. But I never used it much because like you said it makes it virtually impossible to go through menus.
Got it for F-Zero but the trigger always registers up and down even when I turn A, B on so whenever I have a jump I just run right into the ground or off the stage.
error in this video! Most N64 games (if not all) did not allow for you to hotswap controllers. if a controller was inserted or removed, then the controller was not recognized until you turned the system off and back on.
If you do not believe me, try turning your N64 on w/o a controller. you will be greeted with a message on most games warning you that there is not a controller inserted and that you need to turn the system off, insert a controller, and turn the system back on.
Well, it's definitely not all. You can "hot-swap" on Goldeneye for sure. I can't think of another example I'm sure of atm but, there's definitely others
That's so cool my favorite Nintendo 64 game was just featured on this video
F-zero 64
To be very brutally honest, I have zero idea how to modify controllers without the aid of my friend's help...that said, my friend even ended up saying he would mod the bottom of the controller to have a small port at the bottom to add in a small 3 inch long cable to add in a joystick, like the nunchuck for the wii remotes. Simply put, he said it would be as simple as plug that in to navigate the menu...then unplug for the actual race.
However that involves modding and while I think the idea is cool, sadly it doesn't serve any purpose to the product without it.
"Games like Mario 64 and Goldeneye won't work with this controller"
Challenge video bros: "...and I took that personally."
finally some good content again
I have one of these for PS1! Love it :D
A friend of mine tried to play Conker's Bad Fur Day with this controller once. He ended up losing big time.
Good review, will buy this controller.
The controller looks like a TV Remote
another good video :) thanks. when will you stream next?
You can use the D pad to move up and down in MK64
So you can use it on Mario kart64?
I have a question Rerez, F-Zero X is one of my all time fav games, but honestly, is worth it for that game alone? you tell it is good for it but i cant see doing the Z - R command for attacking while steering with the wheel...it kinda looks difficult to control.
I have a ton of racers on 64 but if you cant move freely on menus its a waste...
Cheers from Spain!
how can you really control f-zero x without analog up-down? there's some crazy tracks in that game full of jumps that require or benefit greatly from that.
This controller was made for a few specific games.
You'd think they could of just added a small PC mouse style scroll wheel somewhere on the controller so you could at least mimic the analog up and down for the menus.
or even a mini flat stick on the controller itself kind of like the one on the Neo Geo Pocket/pocket Color systems.
The Ascii Wheel has something even better. It's a little slider that holds it's position
i have a plug and play console with namco games that use a joystick that turns like this for pole position. i've never had a better home experience with the game other than this. ever consider reviewing plug and plays like that?
funny, an analog stick along with the steering wheel thing could have fixed that entirely, kinda weird to not have that as well, or just another vertical (smaller) wheel
I still have this one, but its the PS1 version.
Tbh, Im not really sure why we bought it. For the longest time, I didnt have any games to play with this. I think it came with the Performance Memorycard, which might be the reason why I have it.
Doesn't F-Zero use the stick to aim your vehicle when airborne though?
It does indeed
That's what I was going to say. It works great on F zero tracks with no jumps. But as soon as you're airborne; you're screwed. Not a very well investigated conclusion
Welcome back.
Not even the ability to just "jerk" the steering knob up or down? You'd think they'd think about that.
Did you know that there is a ps1 version of the controller
I wander if I could find one of these on EBAY
I actually own the PS1 version of this controller, and (since most games work with the digital pad alone) It pretty much works with every game, and yes it's pretty cool, but still I also own a steering wheel controller and I found out to be actually better
You need vertical Up/down for F Zero X in order to control your speed when you're in the air, as well as keeping yourself on the ground during bumpy sections. I definitely wouldn't want this controller for F Zero X.
I'm all for anything but the standard N64 controller, so I'll have to keep my eyes open for one of these.
Tengo uno de estos y es maravilloso con el F1 World Grand Prix...
I have two of these, personally I feel they are bad for F-Zero X, as F-Zero X require you to use up and down while in the air.
I really want this now!
Hey ReRez, I have a very similar controller except it’s for ps1. It even has the rumble pack slot (except it’s filled in) Would you please do a review of this version?
Awesome video, odd controller lol.
Just a question, Do you use the wii wheel in Mario kart 8.. if you play it of course.
I once saw a PS1 version of this controller. It was REALLY lazy because they used the exact same molding as the one for N64. They even filled in the memory card opening with a fake molded N64 memory card held in with a screw.
Also, there were numbered buttons like I and II. It was weird.
found one at a flea market a couple years ago but that wheel can get a little ratty
They made two "versions" One has the crappy foam wheel and the other is nice piece of sturdy rubber.
*sees "go go rerez racer"* oh you sly dog you
Rerez is A human confirmed
This controller would make Turok play like Doom.
Hey Shane, just out of curiosity, when's the next Stream?
Wow that's really cool
The PSX version of this pad is a NeGcon clone & worth looking into.
The graphics of F-Zero on the N64 is much better than the one I had on the Gameboy Advance SP... Or maybe I forgot...
Wow!
This controller was SO close to being good!
I actually own this in box
Never used it or opened it
I wonder how much it's worth?
Do a reveal of your whole collection :D
Rerez, can you make a youtube video about the Makopad 64?
So they saw someone drive an RC car...
Had this piece of shit as a child... I appreciate my mom buying into the marketing on the box because i loved racing games... But I can honestly say I used it a handful of times.
YES NEW VIDEO!!
I had that controller but a playstation varient, it was cool
Oh, I bought one of those a couple years ago for $2 and never used it
There are actual driving wheels. I had this controller and always banished the person I hated the most to use it