A filed trademark for a Nintendo 64 controller might suggest that Nintendo is planning to release a N64 Classic Mini in the near future.

　　As spotted by eagle-eyed NEOGAF user Rösti, Nintendo has filed four trademark applications related to Nintendo game controllers, including an application for a Nintendo 64 controller. On top of the filed N64 controller trademark, Nintendo has also filed trademarks for a NES, SNES and Switch controller. As noted by Rösti, all trademark applications have been registered under the same goods and services.

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　　28 Consumer video game apparatus; Parts and accessories for consumer video game apparatus; Controllers and joysticks for consumer video game apparatus; Cases for controllers for consumer video game apparatus; Protective films for controller of consumer video game apparatus; Arcade video game machines; Parts and accessories for arcade video game machines; Handheld electronic game apparatus; Parts and accessories for handheld electronic game apparatus; Controllers and joysticks for handheld electronic game apparatus; Cases for controllers for handheld electronic game apparatus; Protective films for liquid crystal displays for handheld electronic game apparatus; Card game toys and their accessories; Amusement machines and apparatus for use in amusement parks; Game machines and apparatus; Sports equipment; Toys; Toys with built-in chips.

　　Earlier this year, Nintendo filed a trademark for a SNES controller, and officially announced that they would release mini version of the SNES later this year. The NES Classic Mini was released last year, and releasing a N64 mini would surely make sense. We will keep you updated on this matter.