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Pros & Cons
Pros
The * and shell and everything are all official. If you need a quality gamecube controller, that's not 70-80 bucks, and exhibits the same quality, this is the one to buy.
The * are fine, they're not snappy and not mushy either. Gives perfect pivots and shield drops on both sides after its worn in a little. My only complaint is the ribbing on the analog stick wore kinda quickly.
The genuine rereleased article and it feels great. The shell is noticeably made from a different type of plastic, but not flimsy or cheap. The stick boxes themselves feel a little tighter than the original controller, making them more accurate.
Cons
This is the worst gamecube controller i have ever owned. It seems that nintendo has some serious quality control issues when it comes to making a decent controller, exemplified by the joycon joystick issues as well. This is either a really good-lookin... Read More
Highlights
Quality
I love the feel and the quality of the controller most of my smash brothers career i've been using a power a gamecube controlle... Read More
Needless to say, i am very happy with this purchase and will consider ordering another one soon.
Many gamecube games were made specifically with the gamecube controller in mind and don't translate to a more common layout.
But i was frustrated with the generic/amazon controller's buttons.
Price
The controller itself feels great, and 40 dollars isnt too bad these days.
Shipping
I recommend this controller because it is good quality and good shipping.
Competitiveness
I recommend the nintendo or mayflash brand for adapters.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
new, great, original, good and made. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.
- Our engine has detected that there may be counterfeit products sold through this listing.
- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 99.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 5,736 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 19 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
On some games the controller layout just doesnt work well on unless you have a gamecube controller specifically higher difficulties of fzero gx
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Many gamecube games were made specifically with the gamecube controller in mind and dont translate to a more common layout
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I decided to look for a good original gamecube controller or some decent 3rd party clone
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had hoped to find something lightly used or even pay a premium for a sealed original controller
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I also found out that nintendo has made gamecube controllers almost continuously for 20 years
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The plastic has a slightly different feel than the original mold and the triggers no longer have stabilizer bars honestly i feel absolutely no difference
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The writing is japanese so if for some reason that bothers you or you need to read instructions like a geriatric old man then that may be an issue
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I just couldnt stand how the power a felt
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