Customer Reviews

Wii Classic Controller Grip

5 star:		(21)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Nyko has hit this one out of the park! Now my hands don't cramp up when using my classic controller. It really does an amazing job of making it easier and more comfortable to hold and the best part is that the Wii wand stores directly under the grip. It holds it perfectly so there's no lose cord at all and nothing jiggles around. The classic controller grip does its job perfectly.

It may look a little odd, but when I first got my Wii, I had hoped for something just like this. I figured it was only a matter of time, and it wasn't long until I found this.

If you like the CC or you play a lot of VC games, you really can't go wrong with this. It makes holding the CC must easier and more comfortable, and the Wiimote flying off your lap if you stand up or move is a thing of the past.

Seriously, for the price Amazon is asking, what do you have to lose? As another reviewer said, it's brilliant. I can only assume that Nintendo was thinking this exact thing when they made the clip on the back of the CC to begin with.

That is the question. I am a big guy, 6 and half feet tall. When I held the classic controller my thumbs would start to get sore, and cramp. I am addicted to F Zero 64 on the VC so I had to do something to ease my pain. With the controller grip it is easier for me to use the Classic Controller. My hands don't have to ride right on the buttons becuase of the grips, so my thumbs are better. The Wiimote holder is kinda cool making it completely wireless. I use it all the time, but lately I find myself wanting to take the thing apart and just set the wiimote next to me while I use the grips only. You see, with the wiimote attached to the bottom, and the cable wrapped around it, my other fingers are bunched behind the controller. Not really a bitch, but kinda awkward. Overall, I felt this was a good purchase. Look out for the shipping though, this thing had to come from Japan. Amazon said a week at check out. Took more than two, I don't really care though, not one of those things I was in a hurry to get you know...

This product is pretty handy if you like to use the classic controller. You can leave the controller in the grip, with the cord wrapped up (so it stays neat), and just connect the wii remote whenever you want to use it. And for $5 you can't beat it!

This is one of the best Wii accessories I have purchased. It changes the contour of the Classic Controller and makes it much more comfortable to hold. Also, I like how you don't have to have the Wii Remote attached to the controller grip if you choose not to. I prefer to leave the cord clamp and Wiimote off, and just set the Wiimote on the couch arm next to me. This makes the controller grip feel more like an extension of the Classic Controller and less like an added accessory.

I wouldn't mark this among the most essential pieces of hardware for the Wii, but it is highly convenient. I bought this at a discount price with other Wii gear, and it was well worth it. The best thing is that the entire grip with Classic controller attached can be slid off of the Wiimote in a second, so switching is easy.

Anyone who has a classic controller knows that the analog sticks are quite rubbish. They offer little resistance, and if you have hands larger than that of a 5 year old, are too close together. One of the main reasons this is annoying is because the controller is literally a handfull if being used for anything but SNES games. But these handles fix that problem. They give the controller a full body and allow for more comfortable use of the sticks and much MUCH easier access to the ZL/ZR buttons all the way at the top of the Classic Controller. If you enjoy the feel of a PS2 controller or a Sega Genesis, this shouldn't be an uncomfortable accessory. My only complaint is that you can clip the remote onto the back of the controller (in what is to date the only use of the mysterious switch in the middle of the entire thing) but doing so causes two things to happen-- (A) the controller is weighed down and feel "unstable" and (B) the cord to the remote gets wrapped around the clip and gets in the way of any fingers that rest on the back of the contraption. This isn't to say it is useless, however. If you want easy menu access and a true "wireless" feeling, you can eventually cope with it, but if that's not for you, you can just keep both the remote and the clip on the shell. The only other wonky feeling is that at first, the handles feel slightly loose on the Classic Controller, but after a while, you'll forget the feeling and it will feel uniform and natural.

As for gameplay, I tested out the controller on every type of game I had that used the CC, and the verdict is that it feels quite good. You may not feel as "authentic" when playing Super Metroid, but your hand certainly won't cramp up after late night sessions. It also makes most N64 games feel playable on the Classic Controller. Anyone who's ever tried knows it felt as awkward as a Dreamcast controller or playing an FPS on the Gamecube... it just didn't work most of the time. But thanks to these handles, the analog sticks are FINALLY accessable and feels like any other current gen controller. I actually prefer using the CC over the GCN controller for games like Majora's Mask now, the difference is AMAZING.

In conclusion, I wouldn't say this is a necessary purchase unless you spend alot of time playing Wii games using the Classic Controller, you don't feel comfortable with the GCN controller, or you're just interested in using the CC for N64/Wii games. If you have big hands or are averse to heavy controllers, avoid using the remote clip, but if you have small burly man-hands, go for it. I don't think Nyko still makes these, but if you manage to find one at GameStop, it's only gonna run you $3, but you might have to ask for it specifically. But man, is it $3 worth spending...

While so many people are interested in the Nintendo Wii, there are those gamers who want a safer way to take a more control over the Wii Classic Controller, not the actual Wii-Mote that comes with the Nintendo Wii. This Wii Classic Controller Grip is a safe and secure way to have a steadier grip, while playing your favorite games that you download from the Wii's Virtual Console like Super Mario 64 and the original Legend Of Zelda. Still, you can also use the grip to make it easier to play Wii titles that you can use the Wii Classic Controller like Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Mario Kart Wii. All in all, if you have an Wii Classic Controller, and you want to have a better sense of direction, that I really recommend this addition for your Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console.

Price: B 1/2+

Quality: B

Overall: B 1/2+

Man o man, I can't tell you how much more comfortable my hands have gotten since I bought this thing. It is a wonderful accessory to have for your classic controller. Before having this thing, my hands would cramp playing such games as Geometry Wars and older games from the Virtual Console. This thing has helped so much, I had to by another one. I highly recommend one if you have a classic controller. It works wonders with Smash Brothers as well, giving a much better feel IMO than the Gamecube controller.

I was a bit skeptical of some of the reviews here stating that this accessory fits the Classic controller well, however, it fits like a glove! the accessory feels like it is one with the remote and is sturdy. The clip for the Wiimote is also very sturdy and well designed, with 2 slot inserts that lock the Wiimote in place and hold it even when flailing the remote around. The controller is much more comfortable to hold with the accessory attached and makes the 2 joysticks feel easier to manipulate with precision.

I love it, and it will be perfect for when Super Smash Bros. Brawl is released.