I just received this today and I got lucky enough to find this for $25! I had to check twice to make sure it was the WIRELESS edition! It's perfect because it matches my switch well, and brings back my nostalgia for the gamecube! Besides aesthetics, the controller feels well made. It is a little on the lighter side, but that is a plus for me.
Be aware there is no HD rumble, IR or amiibo support, so if that is important to you, especially if you are paying full price, this probably isn't the controller for you. It doesn't bother me though. It at least has motion controls which I use occasionally in games, although I haven't tested it on this controller yet.
Buttons feel good to press and are very responsive and easy to use. The c-stick took some getting used to since it is smaller than the native switch joy sticks, especially since I had thumb grips on my switch lite(as you can see in the picture). Again, I got used to it really quickly despite haven't having used a gamecube controller in over 10 years. My only gripe is the minus button is in an awkward spot. I kind of either have to stretch my right thumb pretty far out to reach it or deal with my left thumb "bumping" into the left joy stick. It's nothing big though since it's not essential to gameplay, it's just a minor inconvenience I noticed.
In terms of actual playability, I want to emphasize that I do not play smash bros, but I do play competitive battle royals like fortnite! I was concerned it would dampen the playability but it actually feels better than the onboard controls once I got used to its placement differences.
I am also happy it came with batteries and was easy to connect. It also wakes up the switch with any button press after you have already connected it the first time, which is a nice feature. I will update this review after a few months of play, but for $25, unless this thing were to malfunction I honestly can't complain. Definetly regret not buying another one as a backup.
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PowerA GameCube Style Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Mario
GameCube style controllers are widely considered the preferred way to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Pull off precise attacks using octagonal gated sticks, larger A button, and nostalgic muscle memory on this officially licensed wired controller for Nintendo Switch. The original GameCube design has been improved with larger shoulder buttons and D-pad, plus added left shoulder and system buttons for compatibility across all Nintendo Switch games*.
Why wired?
- Nearly half the cost of wireless
- No batteries or charging to manage
- Reduced input latency/lag compared to wireless
- Instant plug & play connection (no sync required)
* For use only while Switch is docked. Does not support HD rumble, IR, motion controls, or Amiibo NFC
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Great for smash with a couple little quirks
As much as I'm not a crazy fan of pokemon anymore (at least to have a themed controller) it is well worth it to get the updated triggers with less travel. That and the fact it's a nice ergonomic upgrade over the joycon grip make it a great controller for smash and other games that take advantage of the button layout (kinda wanted a "gamecube" controller for Sunshine in Super Mario 3d all-stars) for a pretty decent price. It's not perfect though. Even though the sticks feel great and are nice and tight (my joycond wiggle a little?) they still have a noticably larger deadzone compared to joycond which is noticable in shooters like splatoon if you wanna make slight aiming movements. I was a little confused when other people said this but I see it now, the sticks aren't of the highest quality, the grips are great but the actual stick underneath is already wearing from grinding up against the octagonal gate (housing) creating plastic dust. I don't consider it a major problem considering I am using them pretty hard and there are Esty sellers who make replacements. My biggest (which really isn't that big) gripe with it so far is that it feels a little... loose... The build quality feels fine, but the battery cover and something tiny inside just rattle a tiny bit which can be annoying if you're playing a game with sound off or just walking with it which makes it feel a little cheap. Speaking of batteries, AAs? Really? It's 2020. I use rechargable ones but still a little annoying. Now I have complained a lot, but it still is a great controller, the buttons have a nice tactile feel and the bigger d-pad is a real plus (haha) for 2d platformers. I fully plan to get a pro controller in the future, but I imagine I still will use this for some games, especially smash. If you're looking for a cheaper pro controller alternative that you'll be playing a lot of smash with, I highly recommend it!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
Color: Wireless Pokemon PikachuStyle: Wireless GameCube Style ControllerVerified Purchase
I just received this today and I got lucky enough to find this for $25! I had to check twice to make sure it was the WIRELESS edition! It's perfect because it matches my switch well, and brings back my nostalgia for the gamecube! Besides aesthetics, the controller feels well made. It is a little on the lighter side, but that is a plus for me.
Be aware there is no HD rumble, IR or amiibo support, so if that is important to you, especially if you are paying full price, this probably isn't the controller for you. It doesn't bother me though. It at least has motion controls which I use occasionally in games, although I haven't tested it on this controller yet.
Buttons feel good to press and are very responsive and easy to use. The c-stick took some getting used to since it is smaller than the native switch joy sticks, especially since I had thumb grips on my switch lite(as you can see in the picture). Again, I got used to it really quickly despite haven't having used a gamecube controller in over 10 years. My only gripe is the minus button is in an awkward spot. I kind of either have to stretch my right thumb pretty far out to reach it or deal with my left thumb "bumping" into the left joy stick. It's nothing big though since it's not essential to gameplay, it's just a minor inconvenience I noticed.
In terms of actual playability, I want to emphasize that I do not play smash bros, but I do play competitive battle royals like fortnite! I was concerned it would dampen the playability but it actually feels better than the onboard controls once I got used to its placement differences.
I am also happy it came with batteries and was easy to connect. It also wakes up the switch with any button press after you have already connected it the first time, which is a nice feature. I will update this review after a few months of play, but for $25, unless this thing were to malfunction I honestly can't complain. Definetly regret not buying another one as a backup.
Be aware there is no HD rumble, IR or amiibo support, so if that is important to you, especially if you are paying full price, this probably isn't the controller for you. It doesn't bother me though. It at least has motion controls which I use occasionally in games, although I haven't tested it on this controller yet.
Buttons feel good to press and are very responsive and easy to use. The c-stick took some getting used to since it is smaller than the native switch joy sticks, especially since I had thumb grips on my switch lite(as you can see in the picture). Again, I got used to it really quickly despite haven't having used a gamecube controller in over 10 years. My only gripe is the minus button is in an awkward spot. I kind of either have to stretch my right thumb pretty far out to reach it or deal with my left thumb "bumping" into the left joy stick. It's nothing big though since it's not essential to gameplay, it's just a minor inconvenience I noticed.
In terms of actual playability, I want to emphasize that I do not play smash bros, but I do play competitive battle royals like fortnite! I was concerned it would dampen the playability but it actually feels better than the onboard controls once I got used to its placement differences.
I am also happy it came with batteries and was easy to connect. It also wakes up the switch with any button press after you have already connected it the first time, which is a nice feature. I will update this review after a few months of play, but for $25, unless this thing were to malfunction I honestly can't complain. Definetly regret not buying another one as a backup.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018
Color: Wireless BlackStyle: Wireless GameCube Style ControllerVerified Purchase
To start off it feels great, exactly like a Gamecube controller, same quality feel and grip. The face buttons are nice and clicky, the left analog stick feels a tad smaller, and the now R and L buttons that was just a Z button feel bigger and nicer than the super small original Z shoulder button. The big grey shoulder buttons are now ZL and ZR which have been reduced in size a good bit and also are only digital now, so they don't feel quite as nice as the original GC design. Also the D-pad is larger and nicer feeling.
The C-stick is the only thing I'm disappointed with, it has no grip on it like the Nintendo GC one, it's just a hard plastic that doesn't work all that great for games that need precise aim. It also might be a little more resistant, but the original GC sticks were pretty damn resistant as well. That's really my only con. Tested it with Windows 10 bluetooth and it synced up real fast, worked perfectly fine with the Dolphin emulator, so that's a big plus. If you've always liked the GC controller get this thing, it's worth it. Hoping it lasts a long time.
Update: The analog stick on PC isn't working quite right. Holding the stick all the way to one side doesn't fully register so when playing some games turning is slow or doesn't even work at all in some menus. I attached a picture of the properties. A firmware update could fix this issue though.
The C-stick is the only thing I'm disappointed with, it has no grip on it like the Nintendo GC one, it's just a hard plastic that doesn't work all that great for games that need precise aim. It also might be a little more resistant, but the original GC sticks were pretty damn resistant as well. That's really my only con. Tested it with Windows 10 bluetooth and it synced up real fast, worked perfectly fine with the Dolphin emulator, so that's a big plus. If you've always liked the GC controller get this thing, it's worth it. Hoping it lasts a long time.
Update: The analog stick on PC isn't working quite right. Holding the stick all the way to one side doesn't fully register so when playing some games turning is slow or doesn't even work at all in some menus. I attached a picture of the properties. A firmware update could fix this issue though.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
Color: Wireless Pokemon UmbreonStyle: Wireless GameCube Style ControllerVerified Purchase
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Chris Figueiredo
Funciona perfeitamente.
Reviewed in Brazil on November 28, 2023Color: Wired Mario White RedStyle: Wired Gamecube ControllerVerified Purchase
Cj
Works well
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2022Color: Wireless Blue/Grey/BlackStyle: Wired GameCube Style ControllerVerified Purchase
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Nostalgia, comodidad y calidad
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WORK OF PERFECTION!!! This controller is unbelievable!!!
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