It's not as rare as it once was, but there are probably still a handful of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U gamers that would like a GameCube Controller Adapter to play the game with their favoured controller. Finding one at a decent price can be a challenge, though.
It's worth noting, then, that Amazon US has stock once again, and is offering the adapter on its own for $29.99 - you can see that listing right here. Though it only supports Smash Bros. on the Wii U, it does mean that those old GameCube pads or a handsome wired limited edition for the new game can be used for some battles.
It's still relatively hard to get hold of these in the US. We looked around some other major retailers and most had no stock - GameStop have some options, but the cheapest deal available is $49.98 with a controller thrown in. It's the classic 'bundle up desired items' tactic.
$30 is perhaps ten bucks over the proper price for this adapter in the US, but it's an option nevertheless. Are any of you Smash Bros. for Wii U fans tempted?
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My gamestop has 2 for sale today for $19.99. I bought one a few days ago when they first got them in.
Nice. I'll tell my friends who were not fortunate enough to get the bundle on release date. I find it reasonable.
Nah, I already have my KELUX GameCube controller adapter, so...
Finally got mine at Gamestop a few days ago for $19.99. I saw they had about 10 of them in a drawer.
In the description it said this "Play a variety of games on your Wii U using your classic GameCube controller." Ha, I wish
GS has them in stores if lucky ATM, or go online and buy it for $50 with an official GCN controller...
Okay, is this shifted stock or new stock I wonder.
Also... amiibo restock now, mkay Nintendo?
I keep forgetting that this thing is hard to find. I highly recommend it to anyone who has been thinking about buying it!
I would buy a GC adapter if you could use it in Wii mode. Now... I just don't play Smash enough for it to be worthy of a purchase.
I literally just saw one today @ gamestop. At first I was like "They still make these?" then I realized how much security was on the racks for them. I mean, they were PADLOCKED.
You can download drivers on PC and play PC games with the adapter.
Works nice.
Played Fallout 3 and NV with it.
@DarthNocturnal @aaronsullivan - "We know they are barely releasing anything for 3 months after wave 4 hits"
Google says Wave 4 is end of April early May depending on region. So, I'm guessing all the rest of their manufacturing capacity will be filled w/ the 3 Splatoon amiibo due worldwide May 29, b/c it's a new IP and they need to have those things actually on store shelves and available at retail. eBay doens't count as retail.
I'd like to see them make more of the hard to get ones, but I'm guessing it isn't going to happen for a long while, if at all. Those Splatoon amiibo are cute, they may sell more of them than they sell of the game. Or at least as many. That's a lot of amiibo to manufacture.
@rjejr I personally don't think we'll see significant restock of the hard to get ones until after we're done with the vanilla Smash roster. Concerning Splatoon. I totally agree with that assessment. I was telling Jax the other day that I feel like Splatoon amiibo will be pretty common with how hard they are pushing this game. Anything less than satisfying demand I'd imagine would be a big blow for Nintendo, if even our own comments section is anything to go by.
And how come eBay doesn't count? Afterall, their motto is "if it's on your mind, it's on eBay".
@DarthNocturnal
The restock is already in motion. GameStop already sold restock pre orders of Shulk, YesAsia is currently taking pre orders for restocks (and some normal in-stock and normal pre order release) for every Amiibo released to date (including Lucina, Robin, Ness, Captain Falcon, Little Mac, etc), and many other Japanese retailers. Seems Japan is getting the restocks first, but it's coming. I'd go to YesAsia RIGHT NOW. They may still have some available ($20 each with free shipping worldwide, a steal for some of the rarer Amiibos)
Don't care, they are a waste of money since they only work with one game and there is no indication of that ever changing. Plus the current controller (Pro Controller) works without issue and are just as comfortable... Plus it doesn't take up two of your USB slots.
@drewb0203
Can you use them for the in game demos?
I already bought the 3rd party Mayflash adapter that also works on PC natively, and so have many others. The ship has already sailed, I'm afraid...
So how about Europe, Nintendo?
I already got the Gameseek adapter which was not that far from the same price at £19.99 at Amazon so I'm not fussed.
Definitely worth picking up if you can, my better than the cheapie third party ones a lot of people seemed to have got instead
I wish I cared at this point. 5 months too late Nintendo, I've moved on.
I also got one this last Thursday at GameStop for 19.99.
I'm that guy who didn't buy smash
@adamatsu
Nah, the Mayflash GameCube Controller Adapter is better than the official.
-The cord is 5 foot long, unlike the official 3 feet.
-It's compatible with PC as well, so it can use Dolphin with it. The official can only be used for Smash Wii U, making it pretty much useless.
And it's also cheaper.
@Nintendude789 it's cheaper for a reason dude, the official one has that Nintendo feel of quality. Not interested in PC emulation thanks.
@adamatsu
Just because it's cheaper doesn't mean it's crap. Look at Apple products. Are they're good quality? No, they're not.
And the adapter is not only for emulators, but can also be used for other PC games.
@Captain_Gonru
This plugs in the USB ports on the front of the Wii U, so it won't interfere with your external hard drive.
@adamatsu
It's not mate. I gave you a lot of reasons why the Mayflash adapter is better than the official. But you haven't gave me anything. So I win this argument.
@Captain_Gonru - My Wii U USB ports have the external HDD, the Wii ethernet adapter (cheapbastards), Dinsey Infinity portal and Skylanders Trap Team portal. To be honest even I don't know how I have that many things plugged in, I better ask my kids. The Lego Dimensions portal needs to be wireless or I"m going to have a problem.
@Nintendude789 that's good wouldn't want to cause an upset!
I didn't know that there were still shortages in the US, as in Europe it was easily available recently (even below 25 euro in some local shops). But as a look at Amazon shows me: After some weeks of unproblematic availability and prices below the suggested retail price (and below the Mayflash adapter moreover), the prices in Europe seem to be on an increase again as well. Perhaps there hasn't been a shipment of new units in a while.
@Nintendude789 - the Mayflash adapter has had reports of having more input lag when compared to the official Nintendo one. This is crucial for any competitive smash player, including me. The Mayflash and other 3rd party adapters are cheaper for a reason, because they, in the end, are not as high quality as the original. I fortunately had the patience to wait for a restock of the official adapter, and will be receiving it May 8.
@Nintendude789 Actually Apple products are usually good quality. I've seen quite a few Apple products last a long time.
And yes, being cheaper can indicate lower quality. How many 3rd party products last a while?
Amazon no longer has this in stock 3rd party sellers selling for $35 or so... nty. I'll try gamestop.
@TingLz
It just depends on the manufacturers. Like Mad Catz, Nyko and few others are good quality 3rd party Nintendo accessories. I currently have a Mad Catz GameCube memory card. It's 11 years old and still fully functional.
Mayflash is another good company. They've made a lot of adapters, even have an adapter to use your PS2 controllers on the Wii U! That's crazy!
And no, iPhones are bad. They can be bent on your pocket.
@rockerztonight1
It depends on your TV. Some TV aren't made for gaming. For me, I have no input lag. It's good as the official. Just set your TV to Game Mode.
@Nintendude789 Mad Catz are pretty awful usually. (Other than the fight sticks that use Arcade parts). Hori stuff is decent that is all I know of. (But the cheap Arcade sticks not using Arcade parts are not very good). Mayflash is not the highest quality either. (But when they are the only option then they are the only option).
[coughs violently]
Sorry, I couldn't handle how fast the money left my account for that one.
@Nintendude789 - Well, it's good to hear that Mayflash is working out for you. By the way, I do set my HDTV to "Game Mode". I have a question though. So you know how game mode ensures that there is more responsiveness between the controller and the television, right? In the way that input-lag is reduced? Does that also apply for online? For example, when I play Smash 4 online with and without Game Mode on, I cannot really tell the difference if the input lag is reduced or not. Do you and your opponent have equal input lag online? Or does having Game Mode on when you are online give you an advantage over your opponent?
@rockerztonight1
Good question.
Besides your TV, it also depends on what kind of connection your Wii U is connected to your TV. If you're using HDMI, make sure you're using a high speed one otherwise, you'll suffer input lag. This will also apply to your online question.
@Nintendude789 mayflash has deadzone problems, official is surpeior for smash.
@mrGREEK360
I've had the Mayflash adapter for almost 2 months, still no problems.
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