Even though our initial reveal of Nintendo's new white GameCube controller resulted in a consensus among the commenters that only a Bluetooth Waveird with rumble and the ability to make only the most deliciously golden toast would be satisfactory, we're certain that somebody is interested in the controller that Nintendo has offered here in the real world.For those people, NCSX brings good news: they've started taking preorders on the new version of the GameCube controller, with its Wii-white color and longer cord, at a price of $24.90. The controllers should ship out at the end of this month, just in time to be pretty late for Brawl!
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4-14-2008 @ 7:09PM
Metal_Link said...
It would be in time for Mario Kart Wii.
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4-14-2008 @ 7:17PM
TheWarlock said...
So wait, let me get this clear, the only difference between this controller and the other three that I already own is that:
The color, The length of the cord and the color... oh, AND the price... HOW CAN I RESIST? I'll get one beginning of may.
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4-14-2008 @ 7:55PM
samfish said...
On the subject of GC controllers...I think my Wavebird is broken, as in Brawl whenever I try to do a charged smash with it, I usually have to try a few times before it works, but don't have this issue with the Classic Controller or the Wiimote+nunchuck.
Or is it like that for everyone?
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4-14-2008 @ 8:06PM
Alan Friesen said...
Range on the wavebird isn't as great as range on the wii remote, I've found. Perhaps you're sitting too far away from it.
4-14-2008 @ 8:06PM
Jhongerkong said...
nope, its broken.
4-14-2008 @ 8:08PM
Croove55 said...
Sounds like your control stick's worn out. It happened with my brother's wavebird, among a myriad of other technical ailments. I'd just replace it.
4-14-2008 @ 8:05PM
Joshua said...
What's the old cord length?
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4-14-2008 @ 8:09PM
Croove55 said...
Using my amazing math skills, I have determined it to be a little over six feet.
4-14-2008 @ 8:10PM
Joshua said...
How about in teh meters?
4-14-2008 @ 8:19PM
Croove55 said...
Aboot 2 meters.
4-14-2008 @ 8:23PM
Joshua said...
OK, I'll assume that it's officially 2 m, then.
So for the new one...3 m, that should be long enough...
4-15-2008 @ 2:12AM
iofthestorm said...
(sorry, I couldn't resist)
That's what she said.
4-14-2008 @ 9:00PM
DZounar said...
Here I was hopping classic control support in GC games, but no...
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4-14-2008 @ 9:57PM
PSN: KillaKornbread (the shirt is a lie!) said...
i wish they would bring back the Wavebird. i didnt have a Gamecube til the end of its lifecycle so i never picked one up. now i want one and cant find it. i imagine they would be kinda pricey on eBay now since as my local GameCrazy employee told me "those things are like gold now".
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4-15-2008 @ 12:49AM
Sonic_13 said...
I wish they would stop making GameCube controllers altogether to force people to play with the Wii remote and realize how it really is the superior control method (whether it be Smash Bros., Mario Kart, or just about any other game).
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4-15-2008 @ 1:32AM
SoshiKitai said...
Not yet...
Not yet.
There's some things you can still do with a GC controller that a Wiimote+Nunchuk can't do (and just feels uncomfortable on the Classic Controller)...
I mean, the Wiimote+Nunchuk CAN do things the GC controller can, but on some controls, adding the waggle-feature kinda' confuses the overall command-inputs.
So until they better the Wiimote+Nunchuk combo to perfection, the GC controller needs to still be in there for a back-up plan.
4-15-2008 @ 2:14AM
iofthestorm said...
Thing is, it's not better for a lot of things. In Brawl, with Wiimote there's no replacement for the C-stick (the shake thing has a bit of delay which makes it worthless compared to just doing a smash attack, the point of the c stick is that it's faster). I use the c stick way too much, so I just can't use the Wiimote for Brawl.
4-15-2008 @ 2:17AM
Perverted said...
+£10 for +1m length....no...no thank you.....I'm happy with my £2 white GC pad. I can sit on the floor......*goes back to playing MKW online*
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4-15-2008 @ 6:17AM
Haohmaru said...
I've grown attached to the remote/nunchuck control scheme for Brawl. I might pick one up to use for, well, actual GameCube games, though. At least the new color matches my Wii.
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4-15-2008 @ 10:27AM
NudNiq said...
I bought a couple of extension cables last year and they work great (for my gamecube controllers). They are $3-$5 depending where you look (Amazon/Play-Asia)
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4-15-2008 @ 12:27PM
INotI said...
I think I'll pick this up. It's no more expensive than the official GC controller I was going to buy off Nintendo's site, or that I would get at Best Buy, it's a nice white and it has a longer cord. Sold.
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