The Vergecast A speedrunner’s quest to (re)build the perfect N64 controller
May 5, 2024
Exploring the world of speedrunning through touch, the podcast delves into the Nintendo 64 controller crisis affecting speedrunners. It follows the quest of a speedrunner to recreate a lost controller, highlighting challenges, gameplay precision, and competitive glitch exploitation in the speedrunning community.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Controller Crisis: Navigating Speedrunning Challenges
02:19 • 10min
The Challenges of an Aging Gaming Controller
12:39 • 2min
The Fragile Journey of Speedrunning Controllers
14:44 • 5min
The Quest for the Perfect Gaming Controller
19:31 • 2min
Crafting the Perfect Controller
21:13 • 5min
The Journey of Perfecting Speedrunning Techniques
26:16 • 3min