
Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller
Requires GameCube Controller Adapter for use with Wii U console. Many Super Smash Bros. fans grew up playing Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube system, and some will always prefer that system's controller. The Nintendo GameCube controller also could be used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii. To honor that devoted loyalty to a classic way to play, Nintendo is introducing an adapter that lets up to four original Nintendo GameCube or WaveBird controllers work with Wii U.
Requires GameCube Controller Adapter for use with Wii U console. Many Super Smash Bros. fans grew up playing Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube system, and some will always prefer that system's controller. The Nintendo GameCube controller also could be used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii. To honor that devoted loyalty to a classic way to play, Nintendo is introducing an adapter that lets up to four original Nintendo GameCube or WaveBird controllers work with Wii U.
Requires GameCube Controller Adapter for use with Wii U console. Many Super Smash Bros. fans grew up playing Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube system, and some will always prefer that system's controller. The Nintendo GameCube controller also could be used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii. To honor that devoted loyalty to a classic way to play, Nintendo is introducing an adapter that lets up to four original Nintendo GameCube or WaveBird controllers work with Wii U.
Requires GameCube Controller Adapter for use with Wii U console. Many Super Smash Bros. fans grew up playing Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo GameCube system, and some will always prefer that system's controller. The Nintendo GameCube controller also could be used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii. To honor that devoted loyalty to a classic way to play, Nintendo is introducing an adapter that lets up to four original Nintendo GameCube or WaveBird controllers work with Wii U.
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The lowest price for Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller right now is $49.99 at Sanity, compared across 8 retailers.
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Nintendo Gamecube Controller Super Smash Bros Edition
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originally posted on dkoldies.com
I’ve had a few issues with this order. The original controller they sent me was in terrible condition. The buttons were mushy and the L button was super sticky. Thankfully their customer service was excellent, and they sent me a better quality controller free of charge. My only complaints about the new controller would be that it was a tad dirty, the L stick is a little too loose, and the front outer shell was a bit discolored. Other than that it is a fine controller. Overall it is in acceptable quality for a used controller that is about 2 decades old.
originally posted on ebay.com
DISCLAIMER: might be a lil misinformed but i'm trying my best As a Melee player, this controller will do you just as well as any other used official GameCube controller. Eventually, like all GameCube controllers, the potentiometers will experience PODE the longer you play with them. Used controllers may not have as much snapback as brand new controllers, so you might not get the misinputs you would get from snapback albeit with less consistent pivots. You play long enough, you might consider getting Noble/Panasonic potentiometer replacements/snapback modules, though if you're just getting into Melee, you won't need to shell out all that dough to learn the game and be good. You'll find that Emerald Blue controllers will come with either a T2 or T3 motherboard. T3 ... MoreDISCLAIMER: might be a lil misinformed but i'm trying my best As a Melee player, this controller will do you just as well as any other used official GameCube controller. Eventually, like all GameCube controllers, the potentiometers will experience PODE the longer you play with them. Used controllers may not have as much snapback as brand new controllers, so you might not get the misinputs you would get from snapback albeit with less consistent pivots. You play long enough, you might consider getting Noble/Panasonic potentiometer replacements/snapback modules, though if you're just getting into Melee, you won't need to shell out all that dough to learn the game and be good. You'll find that Emerald Blue controllers will come with either a T2 or T3 motherboard. T3 motherboards have screw-in stickboxes as opposed to being soldered on with T2 motherboards, which make it easier for you to disassemble stickboxes, replace the spring inside the stickbox, replace it with another T3 stickbox, etc. To check if the Emerald Blue controller is T3, check/ask for pictures of the back of the shell or of the controller motherboard. T3 Emerald Blues have a stamp on the back that reads CE (CE dot). T3 stickboxes have white plastic housings compared to T2 stickboxes which are metallic and gray.Some Emerald Blues like mine come with a metal piece in the trigger. It isn't guaranteed. I don't have a strong opinion about the metal piece, some like it, it doesn't make too much of a difference for me. Colored GameCube controllers will yellow when exposed to UV light (sun). This controller turns from a bright blue to a dark green, and if you like the discolored color like I do, you may find suntanned Emerald Blues when searching 'discolored', 'emerald green', etc. If you want more info. I suggest you visit gccontrollerlibrary dot com. TLDR: check pictures, ask for pics if you don't see what you're looking for, just like any official gamecube controller
originally posted on walmart.com
I am upset. I had purchased this as I had originally bought one of these controllers when first released, but I have since lost it. Upon opening the controller I purchased (sold by ‘Fulfillinc’) I immediately noticed the cord was the “normal” GC controller length, not the extended cord this model was supposed to have. The rumble motor was also loose and rattling whenever the controller moved. Any vibration also was extremely loud. Overall felt like the controller was simply a knock-off that, at best, had the proper shell slapped onto cheap
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Language | Italian |
| Product dimensions | 14.5 x 8.2 x 15.3 cm; 100 Grams |
| Release date | 7 December 2018 |
Nintendo Gamecube Controller Super Smash Bros Edition
Lifetime returns
Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller
Delivery between Thu – Mon $10
Official Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller Genuine Tested
Free delivery between 21–29 Sept
Genuine Nintendo GameCube Controller Black DOL-003 Cleaned, Tested & Working
Free delivery between 21–29 Sept
Official Nintendo GameCube Controller Black DOL-003 Cleaned, Tested & Working
Free delivery between 21–29 Sept
I’ve had a few issues with this order. The original controller they sent me was in terrible condition. The buttons were mushy and the L button was super sticky. Thankfully their customer service was excellent, and they sent me a better quality controller free of charge. My only complaints about the new controller would be that it was a tad dirty, the L stick is a little too loose, and the front outer shell was a bit discolored. Other than that it is a fine controller. Overall it is in acceptable quality for a used controller that is about 2 decades old.
DISCLAIMER: might be a lil misinformed but i'm trying my best As a Melee player, this controller will do you just as well as any other used official GameCube controller. Eventually, like all GameCube controllers, the potentiometers will experience PODE the longer you play with them. Used controllers may not have as much snapback as brand new controllers, so you might not get the misinputs you would get from snapback albeit with less consistent pivots. You play long enough, you might consider getting Noble/Panasonic potentiometer replacements/snapback modules, though if you're just getting into Melee, you won't need to shell out all that dough to learn the game and be good. You'll find that Emerald Blue controllers will come with either a T2 or T3 motherboard. T3 ... MoreDISCLAIMER: might be a lil misinformed but i'm trying my best As a Melee player, this controller will do you just as well as any other used official GameCube controller. Eventually, like all GameCube controllers, the potentiometers will experience PODE the longer you play with them. Used controllers may not have as much snapback as brand new controllers, so you might not get the misinputs you would get from snapback albeit with less consistent pivots. You play long enough, you might consider getting Noble/Panasonic potentiometer replacements/snapback modules, though if you're just getting into Melee, you won't need to shell out all that dough to learn the game and be good. You'll find that Emerald Blue controllers will come with either a T2 or T3 motherboard. T3 motherboards have screw-in stickboxes as opposed to being soldered on with T2 motherboards, which make it easier for you to disassemble stickboxes, replace the spring inside the stickbox, replace it with another T3 stickbox, etc. To check if the Emerald Blue controller is T3, check/ask for pictures of the back of the shell or of the controller motherboard. T3 Emerald Blues have a stamp on the back that reads CE (CE dot). T3 stickboxes have white plastic housings compared to T2 stickboxes which are metallic and gray.Some Emerald Blues like mine come with a metal piece in the trigger. It isn't guaranteed. I don't have a strong opinion about the metal piece, some like it, it doesn't make too much of a difference for me. Colored GameCube controllers will yellow when exposed to UV light (sun). This controller turns from a bright blue to a dark green, and if you like the discolored color like I do, you may find suntanned Emerald Blues when searching 'discolored', 'emerald green', etc. If you want more info. I suggest you visit gccontrollerlibrary dot com. TLDR: check pictures, ask for pics if you don't see what you're looking for, just like any official gamecube controller
I am upset. I had purchased this as I had originally bought one of these controllers when first released, but I have since lost it. Upon opening the controller I purchased (sold by ‘Fulfillinc’) I immediately noticed the cord was the “normal” GC controller length, not the extended cord this model was supposed to have. The rumble motor was also loose and rattling whenever the controller moved. Any vibration also was extremely loud. Overall felt like the controller was simply a knock-off that, at best, had the proper shell slapped onto cheap
Fast inputs, long chord, good quality, feels and looks great. My original concern with this controller was that the pre-order date said it would arrive on Christmas, over two weeks after the release of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Fortunately, it arrived yesterday, giving me time to get used to the feel of the controller before December 7th.When comparing it side by side to the official controller that came with my Gamecube, the only difference that I can feel is the plastic it's made with. Some of the reviews for this controller have said that the plastic feels cheaper but I personally prefer the new material. The plastic on this controller feels a lot less likely to gather grease or marks after long play sessions.Many of the 1-2 star reviews have very different ... MoreFast inputs, long chord, good quality, feels and looks great. My original concern with this controller was that the pre-order date said it would arrive on Christmas, over two weeks after the release of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Fortunately, it arrived yesterday, giving me time to get used to the feel of the controller before December 7th.When comparing it side by side to the official controller that came with my Gamecube, the only difference that I can feel is the plastic it's made with. Some of the reviews for this controller have said that the plastic feels cheaper but I personally prefer the new material. The plastic on this controller feels a lot less likely to gather grease or marks after long play sessions.Many of the 1-2 star reviews have very different issues with their controllers. Some are complaining about slow inputs, low quality triggers, and some people are having trouble with getting it to work on emulators. I've had none of these problems. Maybe I just got lucky with the one I was shipped but overall, I'm very satisfied with it.
I was expecting good quality, and I got way more than I had anticipated. I clean all of my used electronics when I receive them and when I went to clean this controller, I quickly realized it was for naught. It was in perfect condition, buttons and casing were pristine. Joysticks aren't loose at all nor are they too tight. It feels perfect just like a new controller from when I was a kid. The only thing different between this controller and the ones from back in the day is that this one is a super unique color and one I've never seen with my eyes until I bought it. I usually try to make my reviews very bipartisan, I don't like swaying people to spend their money. For the first time ever I will confidently say that this controller is well worth the money. 10/10 will ... MoreI was expecting good quality, and I got way more than I had anticipated. I clean all of my used electronics when I receive them and when I went to clean this controller, I quickly realized it was for naught. It was in perfect condition, buttons and casing were pristine. Joysticks aren't loose at all nor are they too tight. It feels perfect just like a new controller from when I was a kid. The only thing different between this controller and the ones from back in the day is that this one is a super unique color and one I've never seen with my eyes until I bought it. I usually try to make my reviews very bipartisan, I don't like swaying people to spend their money. For the first time ever I will confidently say that this controller is well worth the money. 10/10 will recommend to everyone who wants some cool and unique Gamecube gear.
Shorthand, this is unsurprisingly the best quality controller available for $30; feels almost identical to the 2001 GC controller. Don't get 3rd party trash while these are around, period. Gushing over a 17-year-old controller seems pointless, so everything I don't mention in gripes feels fine to perfect. I recommend it and you should get this if you're looking for a cheap controller for Smash.That covered, now for criticisms - pretty stiff left stick. Not bad or uncomfortable, just feels different than my original (and especially the Switch Pro's silky smooth sticks), like I have to be more, maybe 'too' deliberate. It'll probably get better with break-in but could bother some people. The stiffness might help with snapback long-term, who knows.Now the only thing ... MoreShorthand, this is unsurprisingly the best quality controller available for $30; feels almost identical to the 2001 GC controller. Don't get 3rd party trash while these are around, period. Gushing over a 17-year-old controller seems pointless, so everything I don't mention in gripes feels fine to perfect. I recommend it and you should get this if you're looking for a cheap controller for Smash.That covered, now for criticisms - pretty stiff left stick. Not bad or uncomfortable, just feels different than my original (and especially the Switch Pro's silky smooth sticks), like I have to be more, maybe 'too' deliberate. It'll probably get better with break-in but could bother some people. The stiffness might help with snapback long-term, who knows.Now the only thing I can say needs fixing is the Z button. It's just too stiff and mushy, feels worse out of the box than even my most abused GC controller. It's not inconsistent, it just needs to be mashed down. If you're not used to manhandling Z you're gonna miss grabs for awhile. Hope they fix that cause it's kinda irritating and feels cheap.Overall it's the best you're gonna get for $30 despite the muscle memory quirks. Beats spending $90-140 for Smash 4 controllers or gambling on trashy knockoffs and 3rd parties, easy.
In the decade + since the GameCube's release, many companies stepped up to offer their products for take on the controller. This is especially warranted as the GameCube's controller remains one of the most comfortable and intuitive ever released and each game in the Smash Bros. series to date (Switch version not released as of this writing) made use of this controller an option. For some time now, third party controllers were the only means of obtaining replacements. Unfortunately, replacements were often needed as one of the GameCube controllers flaws was that its joystick, when overused, began to weaken, or was automatically centered at an angle on startup. This did have a built-in workaround, but remained a constant annoyance and continued use and strain would ... MoreIn the decade + since the GameCube's release, many companies stepped up to offer their products for take on the controller. This is especially warranted as the GameCube's controller remains one of the most comfortable and intuitive ever released and each game in the Smash Bros. series to date (Switch version not released as of this writing) made use of this controller an option. For some time now, third party controllers were the only means of obtaining replacements. Unfortunately, replacements were often needed as one of the GameCube controllers flaws was that its joystick, when overused, began to weaken, or was automatically centered at an angle on startup. This did have a built-in workaround, but remained a constant annoyance and continued use and strain would eventually make it unfeasible unless you were tech-prone enough to replace it yourself. Thus, the third party controllers were almost essential to feed the demand for such controllers for Smash and other games on Wii and Wii U that supported it. However, in some ways many third party controllers were not quite up to the full range of tasks demanded by these systems. I personally used two such controllers from different companies and the weakness in their design was mainly in the use of the directional pad, which was all but required for certain games, especially RPGs played using the system's GameBoy Player. The directional pad was often imprecise, and must have been built with a different feel as I often found my characters walking off in the wrong direction. Nintendo released this new controller along with its 4th entry in the Smash Bros. series to sate the demands of its strong fanbase and, although an adaptor is required to use it with the system, this new release of the controller was very well received. It shares the same design specifications as its original, meaning that each part of it is fully capable of supporting all the proper functions. Just try to be gentle with the joystick or you may find yourself replacing it after a few years of use (or less).
Since the release of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, the biggest question for the community has resoundingly been, how are you going to play? There are a wide variety of options to choose from, however, I believe that the real choice is between Nintendo’s Pro Controller, the GameCube controller, and using Joycons attached with the provided hilt. It’s important to preface that I’m a competitive player who plays against other players online on a regular basis. On occasion, I even save the footage of matches to learn and improve from my mistakes. That being said, I intend to present information for both competitive and casual players alike. Approximately one month ago, I purchased this exact model of the official Nintendo GameCube controller after being frustrated with ... MoreSince the release of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, the biggest question for the community has resoundingly been, how are you going to play? There are a wide variety of options to choose from, however, I believe that the real choice is between Nintendo’s Pro Controller, the GameCube controller, and using Joycons attached with the provided hilt. It’s important to preface that I’m a competitive player who plays against other players online on a regular basis. On occasion, I even save the footage of matches to learn and improve from my mistakes. That being said, I intend to present information for both competitive and casual players alike. Approximately one month ago, I purchased this exact model of the official Nintendo GameCube controller after being frustrated with my results while using a combination of the Pro Controller and a PDP controller (third-party controller). I’ll be evaluating the official Nintendo GameCube controller option by quality, price, and performance.In terms of quality, most controller options provide the player for what they pay for. The PDP controller that I previously mentioned is a near perfect substitute to the official GameCube controller. The buttons are positioned in the exact locations, all except for the inclusion of an additional Z button above the left bumper. Players who have grown alongside of the Super Smash Brothers series and used the official GameCube controller might find this addition to be uncomfortable. I would argue that if you don’t happen to fit into those categories then you would thoroughly enjoy that alternative. The GameCube controller provides a sense of classic continuity that is challenging to replicate for third-party companies. The controller itself provides an elastic feel to its joysticks. The buttons on the GameCube controller are slick to touch and allow for the user to short hop seamlessly.Price is a difficult variable to gouge. As I stated previously, players usually receive what they pay for quality-wise. The standard price of a USB wired, third-party controller hovers consistently around the $24.99 price mark. In comparison, the GameCube controller is slightly more expensive, coming in at $29.99. However, it’s important to consider that for the controller to be usable, an adapter needs to be purchased as well. I purchased a Nyko adapter for only an additional $14.99. Keep in mind though, this fifteen-dollar purchase will allow your Nintendo Switch to use up to four GameCube controllers while playing. Other alternatives such as the official Nintendo Pro Controller, which happen to be wireless, are all around the $60 to $80 area for pricing.The Nintendo Pro Controller was initially the most appealing option for me as a player. Ever since I’d first played Super Smash Bros. Melee, I’d dreamed about playing the game with a wireless controller. Sadly, I came to realize that there was a noticeable amount of input lag while playing this way. Alongside of this competitive disadvantage, I found that it was more of a challenge to use an angled attack while using the Pro Controller option. This was simply due to the circular shape of the outward shell of the controller around the joysticks. The GameCube design has an octagon shape surrounding its joysticks. This allows for the user to land specific attacks in an extremely consistent manner. Personally, when considering the price to quality ratio for each of these options, the GameCube controller is the unprecedented victor. Simply put, if you are a player that is looking for the most technical and authentic feeling Super Smash Bros. experience, you can’t go wrong with purchasing this controller.
Very exelent condition and great service! This really takes me back to the good old days when this GameCube system came out and the controller worked Flawlessly and again Exelent condition and function, worth every penny! Would definitely come back to this store and buy more items in the near future, very satisfied customer. This gets a 5 out of 5 star Golden review from me, I would definitely recommend others to come check out the store and find what you need for your nostalgia needs!
Lots of times when you pay more for a brand name item the extra money just gets you the name, not a better product but not in this case. The actual Nintendo Switch Pro controller's quality is very apparent when you use it. I bought a generic off brand a few weeks before and was not happy with the feel and function, so I bought this one. This is easily a five-star product both in quality and feel.
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Language | Italian |
| Product dimensions | 14.5 x 8.2 x 15.3 cm; 100 Grams |
| Release date | 7 December 2018 |