Customer Reviews

Official Nintendo Classic Gamecube / Wii Controller

5 star:		(55)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This is the official Nintendo Gamecube controller. This, obviously, can be used on the gamecube and also the Wii. This controller looks amazing in it's clean, stylish white color. What is really nice about this certain colored gamecube controller is that it matches the Wii's 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.

If 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 I've 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 didn't even know it was going to be that long and really I'm 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 won't regret buying this product.

It's 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 controller's cord was. I'd recommend it for anyone who needs a Gamecube controller in general or if you're looking for one for the Wii.

Obviously if you order this product you are expecting the updated version of the Gamecube remote with the 10' cord, compared to '6. But look at the price! $53 new, no way you're paying that. So you go to the used section. 10-15 dollars, not too bad. But the seller says white is unavailable, you will receive the remote in one of a variety of other colors. So this is the same '10 updated remote, just in a different color, right? Wrong. Allow me at this point to say that I ordered my remote from Classic Game Source, but I believe at the time of this writing that all sellers are participating in this deceptive business practice. Anyway, I receive my remote, described as "OFFICIAL NINTENDO GAMECUBE CONTROLLER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION COLORS WILL VARY WE HAVE ORANGE, BLACK, PURPLE, SILVER" in very good condition. The remote is a standard Gamecube controller with a 6' cable. This must be a mistake, let me contact the seller for a replacement.

Me: I ordered a remote with a 10' cord, I received the old version with a 6' cord"

Seller: THE DESCRIPTION STATE, OFFICIAL NINTENDO GAMECUBE CONTROLLER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION COLORS WILL VARY WE HAVE ORANGE, BLACK, PURPLE, SILVER

Me: As described in the pictures, the remote should be the new version with the 10' cord.

Seller: THE DESCRIPTION STATE, OFFICIAL NINTENDO GAMECUBE CONTROLLER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION COLORS WILL VARY WE HAVE ORANGE, BLACK, PURPLE, SILVER

When all was said and done, for me to receive a refund I must pay return shipping. It simply wasn't worth it. The seller knows this. The seller assumes that most people will just keep the remote and not worry about it, when essentially I was just sold a torn up Gamecube remote for $16. Worst case scenario? The buyer leaves a negative review. LOL, but the company has over 25,000 reviews. One little negative review won't scratch the surface of our overall feedback rating. I feel it is my duty to inform all potential buyers of this disgusting business tactic. If you must have a longer remote, order it new, or get the standard remote in another listing for around $6, along with 2 6' extension cables for $5 ([...]

Once 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 don't 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.

Little white Gamecube controller, you match so perfectly with my Wii. Your cord, a full three meters, can face the challenge of sitting on the couch AND using a wired controller. Your buttons, a format that has stood the test of time for over nine years, has given me everything I needed when I only bought you to play Smash Bros.

I apologize for geeking out, but I've been wanting a white Gamecube controller ever since the launch. The longer cord was an unexpected perk, so I find myself doubly loving it. Thank you, white Gamecube controller. Your colour and Japanese packaging make me feel special, and I wouldn't want you any other way.

nintendo still makes these for a reason, and that reason is that in addition to being one of the best controllers ever designed it's also the only usable controller for most 3D games.
the classic controller is well suited to 2D and the wiimote works well for motion enabled games, but the gamecube pad is the only one that makes sense for the N64 and modern games with conventional controls... so if you want to play a variety of games comfortably, you unfortunately have to buy all three.

luckily this controller is well worth the cost. the build quality is just as high (if not slightly better) than the originals; the difference is that the cord is thicker and several feet longer so that you can play without pulling the console over, and both the cord and controller are colored to match the wii. the white finish looks really attractive in person; the original controllers with black cables will look ugly in comparison.

but let it be known that this controller does not work well for everything; SNES titles and earlier can be awkward or unplayable using the gamecube button layout. again, your best bet for those is the classic controller pro. this controller is suited to N64 games, gamecube games (obviously), and wii games like mariokart that don't lose anything by ditching motion controls, so be aware of what's in your library before you decide.

Like many of you who are looking for a Gamecube controller, I was tempted to go with one of the cheaper knockoffs. I do like to get bang for the buck, but after doing some research and reading some reviews, I decided to dish out the 29.99 and bought this from Amazon. I am glad I did. The controller really is high quality. I've held some of the other ones available, and they really feel cheap compared to this one. The buttons are really nice and sturdy, everything about it feels the way a top notch controller should. Now, it isn't wireless, but I actually think that that is a plus. First of all, the wire is VERY long. I never owned an original Gamecube( I got this for the Wii) but I have to assume it is way longer than the original Gamecube controllers. So even though it isn't wireless, you still should be able to play your game from just about anywhere in the room. And of course with a wired controller, you don't have to worry about running out and getting batteries every few days. Even with rechargeable batteries, constantly recharging them can be a little bit of a hassle.

So to sum it up: If you need a Gamecube controller, get this one. Yeah, initially it will set you back more than one of the others, but I think it is worth it. Cause when you add battery cost and/or charging stations, etc, it will probably save you money. And based on the qualities of each controller, in the long run I'm guessing you will get the most gameplay out of this one, by far. Really a quality controller

This 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.

This 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 PS2's, 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 Collector's 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). That's 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 didn't mention rumble, but I guess I should've known since this is Nintendo's 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.