Datel Release Retro Controllers for Virtual Console

interesting.i might buy one of these

I am fine with my CC with a NES'ish decal on it.

Quick question - do they have good shoulder pads? I have the Nyko grip installed on my classic controller, and with the grip, it is actually more comfortable to me than my SNES pads; without, it is about the same. However, I use my Madcatz gamecube controlers for N64 titles, and the Classic for everything else...

A good idea, but I've found too many cheap-chinese made controllers (like the ones that come with the new NES-Clones - I threw those in the back of my retro bin and only use my real NES controllers). This kind of looks like it's in the similar class of some of those old cheapies...

Interesting design - a good throw back to the NES. I doubt they'd make their way ouside Japan though, but I won't be surprised if it somehow does

wow, i HAVE to import one of these!

Nice, but I prefer the 90° degrees Wiimote control for SMB:LL, it simulates the old times really well, and I don't want to spend 20€ or more for a slightly better experience, I felt the same about the SNES accesoire from nintendo (but just because play-asia dropped it and ebay sells them at collector prices )
But an N64 Pad (I hope Nintendo makes one, since all N64 Games vary in their controls, if they make one they woul make an update) or TG-16 or Sega pads would be cool

Looks ulgy .
Well the classic controller does me very fine .
This is most probably be the most reliable aftermarket controller in a while as there are no analog stick to stuff up on .
The reason for me saying this is because quite often the stick themself will stop before the potentiometers inside could detect the full range of movement & that can be a problem as you would imagine .

Eh, don't we have enough of these purely cosmetically different controllers by now? Save your money for a Neo Geo stick instead, those not only look better (yes, they do. Fact), but play differently from the regular CC too.

I'd love an nes controller one.

Ugly! I want my retro classic controllers to look exactly like the originals, like that official Super Famicom CC from a while ago. Too bad they cost a fortune.

Looks really uncomfortable.

Pretty cool, very ugly. Not cool enough to import when I have a perfectly good CC.

I would want them to look like the originals too, Jogurt...

I'll just stick with my nes-to-gamecube adapter from retrousb.com

Yeah JJ. retrousb.com is the place to go for this stuff. I recently got a SNES to GC adapter there. It works great with everything VC related except the N64 (which the CC stinks for anyway), and I can play Megaman Anniversary Collection without my thumb bumping into the c-stick mid-match against a robot master and switching my powerup! The SNES has a better d-pad for fighting games than the CC one as well, although it isn't the best.

Quick question for those of you who own an adapter from retrousb.
Is it compatible with the super multitap or will I have to buy several adapters to play multiplayer games (I own a super multitap and four SNES controllers)?

hmmm i like it but i would much
rather use a classic controller

What's with all the NES & SNES style controllers? We don't need that, an N64 controller is what is truly vacant from the Wii.

Quick and easy answer: the NES and SNES were market leaders back in the day and most people around here seem to be more nostalgic with those. Meanwhile, the Nintendo 64 - while boasting some great games for its time - was sadly overshadowed by the PlayStation and never really got a chance to make its own.

I'm with you and hoping for some kind of N64 controller for the Wii, but even if it doesn't come, I'm ok with my GameCube one to play them with.

I still wish the US would get that SNES style controller. Overall the Wii has more options for play control than any other sytem

@ Macfly77

I'm sorry man, but I have no clue if the super multitap is compatible. You can contact retrousb though. On their homepage, click the link for the faq section, and you'll find contact information there.

To everyone else, yeah, we need an affordable N64 to GC controller adapter. There is one available, but it is very expensive.

@macfly77

I'm not sure if the multitap would work either, I don't see why not.

If anyone is interested in a N64 to GC or a genesis/megadrive to GC adapter check out raphnetshop.com

The raphnetshop has the expensive converter, but it is an option. I was pretty disappointed when I found that Sin & Punishment on the VC didn't work efficiently with any control option for both the CC and the GC controller, so I've drooled over the thought of having one of these converters a few times.

I don't see whats this fuss with neading N64 controllers .
Take legend of zelda: OOT for example while the c-pad is button mapped to the right stick but 3 of those 4 buttons are also mapped to 4 of the buttons on the classic controller c-pad left & right= y & x c-pad down= both zl & zr & they work fine for me .
The classic controller may not be perfect but its better than what most people say about it .

I love the way the CC feels in the hand but oddly enough, I'm less precise with its d-pad than the d-pad of the wiimote. Like in Star Tropics when the boulder chases you and you have to dodge into alcoves, I die much more often with the CC.

I dig using the Wiimote sideways for NES emulation. It feels comfortable with or without the Wiimote condom, and that's one less thing to have plugged in. (like the CC or this new thing would) Plus, no offense to the ol' Famicon, but that controller is ugly.

I got an NES so I don't need this but its cool for people who would like the classic feel. It would've been nice though to have an N64 controller.

I have the Super Famicom classic controller and I love it. I also picked up one of the white Gamecube controllers that match the Wii. I'm wondering when an N64 classic controller will pop up now.

Although I loved the N64 controller back in the day, I don't think I'd enjoy it now even if it was given a slick retro look. I can't help but feel the N64 controller is a Gamecube controller with a Nunchuck controller shoved in the middle (and right there I single-handedly discovered what Nintendo did with all those extra N64 controllers ).

Then again, I don't have much love for these retro controllers. This Datel one ain't much different.

....Meh. I love novelty stuff, but I'll stick to my good ol' classic controller. I don't do imports anyway.

Now how about an N64 retro controller. Now that I'd get! Sin & Punishment just doesn't play as smoothly on a Gamecube Controller.

It's most likely ME, but I can't get S&P to play smoothly at all...

The blue-white controller of this, looks less ugly. Although the d-pad does look a little off, doesn't it? I'm still waiting for an SNES version anyway.

Someone has to make a controller with a six button frontal layout for the Genesis and TG-16

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a CC Pad?

Are you talking about the Classic Controller?

Does anyone know a decent Gamecube Joystick that I can use for Wii Fighting games (especially the upcoming Tatsunoko Vs Capcom).