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 Official Nintendo Classic Gamecube / Wii Controller By: Nintendo Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 20 More Information It's a Gamecube pad....yay!  On: 2010-02-20Really nothing to add to what V.S. Romero and others have said, but heck, heres another score for it. It is in fact a Gamecube controller, in white to match the Wii (looks real nice). It is actually a Japanese import, which really doesnt matter at all. All the buttons, Even the logo and Start/Pause button are labeled the same as they were on the U.S. versions. Its kind of fun to see the Japanese packaging (and of course I cant read the manual...which I wouldnt have read anyway, given it amounts to "plug the controller in and play a game") Id love to be able to vouch for the cord being longer (and personally I VASTLY prefer wired controllers to wireless), but I live in a different place and have a different gaming setup than I did when I regularly played my Gamecube. Its long enough to reach my bed without issues, and I know my Gamecube controllers I had to use extension cords, but Im not sure if Im the same distance from my TV or not. Oh, and this would work just fine for Gamecube owners too-you dont have to have a Wii. If youre ever planning on buying Gamecube games, whether for the Wii or Gamecube, Id recommend stocking up on these while theyre still available, since unfortunately the Classic Controller cant work for Gamecube games (the Wii just shuts off any extra stuff that was added on top of the Gamecube hardware when running Gamecube games) :( only new controllers. expensive though!  On: 2010-02-17This controller is a legit nintendo product imported from Japan. It is well constructed, but a little different than the original GC controllers, which are no longer made. The sticks feel different. C-stick not working  On: 2010-02-17Unexpected that the C-stick failed to work properly when I got a brand-new controller. This is disappointing. Awesome! Amazon order! On: 2010-02-10Ive been having a lot of trouble finding Nintendo brand Gamecube controllers. This was a life saver! It matches my Wii and the shipping was super fast! Great service and a great product! Official Nintendo Classic Gamecube / Wii Controller On: 2010-02-06This is a very nice Nintendo manufactured controller. Ive tried a few third party brand controllers and the overall quality and responsiveness just dont match the official Nintendo products. Yes it is more expensive but well worth the extra cash. This also has a nice long cord - probably twice the length of the original GAMECUBE controllers. Im very pleased with this purchase. If you play ssbm competitively, this is the controller for you On: 2010-02-06This controller is phenomenal. I was expecting to have to wear this controller in for a while, but after about 5 minutes it was already playing better than my previous controller. Not to mention the 10 cord is amazing. If you need a new controller you can play with normally right away, this is the controller for you. Great controller On: 2010-02-01I bought this to play Gamecube and Virtual Console games on the Wii. Its a regular Gamecube controller and its well constructed. I particularly like the 10 foot cord. I can play from the couch without having to move anything. Its also a nice perk that it matches the white color of the Wii. Id recommend this to anyone who has a need for a Gamecube controller. Im glad Nintendo made this new version. Just like back in the day On: 2010-01-31THis is a carbon copy of the original Gamecube controllers. It works great and has a long enough cord for just about anybody. Only the original. On: 2010-01-27This is, in its essence, the GameCube controller. The only differences are that it has a much longer cord than the original one (10 ft, or 3m, about the length of the PS2s, maybe longer), and it has been specially colored white for use with the Wii. I never owned a GameCube, but as soon as I started playing Wii the first GameCube game I purchased was The Legend of Zelda Collectors Edition. Naturally, I needed a GCN controller to play, so I ventured to my local GameStop and bought a used black one. I thought it was great, but the short cord really made me use it less--especially since I eventually purchased the WaveBird. I decided to give this one a try, and for my first test played Brawl. It was simply fantastic. The actual product is a Japanese import straight from Nintendo, and the box and instructions are all in Japanese (save for the obligatory English titles). Thats not much of a bad thing since all you really have to do is plug and play, and everything on the controller is in English. I sold the black one to help fund this, and it was well worth the extra money, if just for the longer cord. I can sit far back from the TV as I do with the WaveBird, but now with one longed-for feature: rumble (or vibration). I was hesitant in purchasing this because other reviews didnt mention rumble, but I guess I shouldve known since this is Nintendos original GCN controller, redesigned for the Wii by making it with a longer cord and in white. The white color really adds some dash and goes well with a white Wii. Though I personally wish Nintendo would come out with a WaveBird 2 with rumble (or just the regular controller, but wireless), this is pretty much the next best thing. Yes, this controller really makes that much difference for Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii. Great value for your money On: 2010-01-18The best price I found for a Original gamecube controller and a great color, I recommended 100% Gamecube controllers are my favorite gamecube controllers On: 2010-01-05I bought this controller for my Wii to play gamecube games, as well as games like Brawl and Guilty Gear that use the gamecube controller optionally. Its a good white color, which matches the Wii. It has a very long cord, which I believe is longer than the original gamecube controllers. The construction seems sturdy enough, and none of the buttons are spongy or stiff. Overall, a good controller. You get what you pay for. Its only 4 stars though, because I received a product from the Japanese Nintendo store. The packaging and instructions are all in Japanese. Not that you need instructions (insert end into Wii, play), but its nice to have the support numbers, safety information, troubleshooting, etc... in a language I can understand in case anything goes wrong. Ideal for the Wii On: 2010-01-04This is simply a GameCube Controller in white color, and a long cord too. if you have a wii and need a gamecube controller, no matter if is for virtual console or play gamecube games, you really need one of this, because it match perfectly the wii color, and actually looks like it was a part of it, is so nice to tune up your wii. The One to Buy On: 2009-12-27Once we bought our Wii system, I found out that GameCube games worked on it also. I had never played GameCube so it opened up a whole new set of games for me. The only problem was finding a controller since the Wii remotes dont work with Gamecube games. I tried 2 other controllers prior to buying this one. One - a cordless variety - I purchased at Walmart. The controls were much too loose. It was hard to focus on any small object during game play. I also tried another variety that I purchased off Amazon - a cheap corded version. It was completely useless. I got so frustrated with trying to play that I gave up. Finally I spent the extra money and ordered the official Nentendo controller. It was well worth the extra money and I would have actually saved if I had bought it to begin with. It is lightweight. The cord is extra long which gives plenty of room to sit back from the television to play. The controls are very quick and very precise. This is definitely the controller that you want to purchase for your GameCube games on Wii. Zee Bestest Kontroller 4 Mario Kart On: 2009-12-16The design of this controller is perfect for Mario Kart. The handles gives you a firm grip on this controller unlike the smooth design of the regular wii controller. I also like that the left joystick is above the d-pad which makes turning your kart easier. The Left button is perfect for when you have to hold a green shell or fake prize because of the design your finger wont slip off. The best part of this controller is the 10ft cord! YES thats right! 10Feetz! no more playing jump rope with your Wii console! I also like that it is an Official Nintendo controller. Ive bought cheap copycat controllers from other companys in the past but they ALWAYS seem to break down so fast. Its better to spend a little bit more money for a better product. My kids have a large assortment of Wii games and this is the controller that they prefer to use all the time. Highly Recommended!!! Great controller for the price On: 2009-12-11The Classic Gamecube controller is perfect for the extra money. Though slightly more pricey than a normal Gamecube controller, its worth it in that you get a HUGE, long cable thats at least a good three-five feet. Official Nintendo Controller... For Japan Only On: 2009-12-03- Imported from Japan (But Still Good) - When I first saw the box I could not find the Official Nintendo Seal anywhere on the box. All official Nintendo products have this seal(in North America). With closer inspection I noticed that the whole outside of the box was all written in Japanese. The instruction booklet was completely in Japanese also. Then I noticed one small patch of English on the back of the box which states "FOR SALE AND USE IN JAPAN ONLY". That answered my question on why the box and instructions were all in Japanese. I also learned that the Official Nintendo Seal is not used in Japan by Nintendo. - Detailed Review - So yes after all this controller is an official Nintendo controller made for Japan. The controller works, looks, and functions like the original controllers sold for the GameCube. The only difference is the cord is longer and it is white in color. I dont know if there is an official Nintendo of America version of this, I dont believe so because I have not seen it in stores or any other website. I do hope that Nintendo of America will eventually officially sell this product in the USA in the near future. I dont know what the legal implications are for Amazon or myself for using this controller. Amazon is most likely the one to get in trouble for selling this controller in the USA and other regions of the world. But I have no clue what legal action can be taken, Nintendo might just yell at them and I am not to worried about my use of the product. As stated before the manual is completely in Japanese and there is no English version included. That is not much of a problem because it is easy to use, all you have to do is plug it in and start playing. As far as warranties go on this I have no clue because it is all in Japanese and I am using it outside of the only country it was intended for. Nevertheless it is still a great product and you are most likely not going to need a warranty. My advice is to pay the cash for this controller because they work and will keep working. I have had 2 off-brand controllers fail on me and another on its way to failing. While all that was going on I had 2 original Official Brand Nintendo controllers that worked flawlessly, still work today, and I expect them to last very far into the future. I plan on buying another one of these so I have four official Nintendo controllers that I know will work and last for a long time. - Final Thoughts - If you need a good controller for your GameCube or to play GameCube games on the Wii get this one. Even with the Japan issue I am still giving it five stars. I dont care that it is from Japan, that is Amazons problem and I wanted to let anyone reading this know it will probably be a Japan version so you are not surprised like I was. Amazing Controller On: 2009-11-21Ive run through a couple of controllers in my playing time and none have been like this controller. Usually when you buy a new controller it takes a few months to break it in, so it starts playing like you want it to for games like Smash Brothers Melee and other games that require precise timing with the controller, well this controllers comes ready for that without the wait or the preparing, it feels like a dream. So if you want to play Smash Brothers Melee in an advance manner or any other game for Gamecube or Wii, this is the classic controller to get. Perfection On: 2009-10-16If there has ever been a controller out there that you have been looking for then look no further because this has got to be the best Gamecube controller Ive ever found. It plays perfectly and the buttons are smooth; the L and R buttons click in fast without any real push from the springs. The 10ft( or 3m[or 9.8ft for those technical guys]) cord was a surprise to me, I didnt even know it was going to be that long and really Im glad it was. A long cord like that for controllers work well for where i play my games. This is a definite recommendation and I urge all those looking to buy a new controller to pick this up even if you think the price might not be worth it, just trust me cuz it truly is. You wont regret buying this product. Really great controller On: 2009-08-19This is the official Nintendo Gamecube controller. This, obviously, can be used on the gamecube and also the Wii. This controller looks amazing in its clean, stylish white color. What is really nice about this certain colored gamecube controller is that it matches the Wiis color, and more importantly, has a longer cable than the other colors. This is overall a great purchase to anyone looking to play Gamecube games, and certain Wii games such as Super smash Bros. Brawl or Mario Kart Wii. It's a Gamecube Controller On: 2009-08-08Its straight up a standard Gamecube controller but colored to match a Wii. The cord for it seems to be about 10ft which (if I recall correctly) is much longer than the original Gamecube controllers cord was. Id recommend it for anyone who needs a Gamecube controller in general or if youre looking for one for the Wii. |
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