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Best GameCube Controllers at this point? (lemmy.world)
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I want to play some old GameCube games on my Wii. I’m looking for a a GameCube controller or equivalent that would work well. I’m not doing competitive Smash or anything, but I would still like something that is decent quality. The stuff I’ve seen on Amazon kinda makes me think it’s junk.

What are your recommendations for a readily available GameCube controller at this point?

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[–] dill@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Unfortunately an OEM controller is about as good as it gets. Especially if you intend to use it with the Wii.

Edit: to clarify, do not buy any of the cheap 3rd party controllers they are total garbage

[–] BurningnnTree@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I recommend getting a Smash Bros U/Smash Bros Ultimate edition Gamecube controller on Ebay. It's the same as an original Gamecube controller, except it has a longer cable (which is much better for modern living room setups) and it has the Smash Bros logo on it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225532597419?epid=8032166771&hash=item3482ca54ab:g:zzMAAOSwf-JkPDeK&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8MJ3kSPdlQoRwFXheGH%2BSzXaS99WV6wLP6TIvIyt42GMxxqldWsFvcPfknSO0kzTqKdsZkTj5azOgJkYuMzwKQUT85y1Eq4aSusXgzWNSc9lHqfJwj%2BP9Y2gwE0yKZUUV5sxL7NDb92%2B48UGfe7%2Bb4APOSt5cDrG%2BGK1zvQw%2BiI%2Fz2NpZZkoLmcN%2BumNPUat1%2F5Aq3Y%2BWeBaHm3AiAxRS4hbtWkNeMFCkWtYJ1YGy4NNvoaZ9r5Iz1ovM%2F76EPr4dKin65uQwZFa2ZIn%2FA6whjQYLubCKoZthHGN27%2B8K5uhkL1%2FSE8tghJi9Y%2Bwkw%2BsVA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyNK8-pti

[–] alejandro@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Smash controller is very good, but not as good as an original. The new one is lighter, is made of cheaper materials (my non-scientific opinion from holding them), and has triggers that can get stuck at certain angles.

But as far as modern GC controllers go, that's probably the best option.

[–] frozen@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Controller modders would disagree with you. I got a discount on my send-in phob mod because my controller was newer and the modder could repurpose it for other customers.

[–] klieg2323@lemmy.piperservers.net 1 points 1 year ago

If you've got a Bluetooth controller you like (I'm partial to the 8bitdo SN30 Pro myself) you can use a Blue Retro adapter, to wirelessly connect with minimal lag. it's open source tech, so multiple companies make these adapters. They can be found as Single port or multi port adapters.

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