We recently reported that Hyperkin was demoing a new GameCube-inspired Wii U controller at this year's EVO event. Aimed at Super Smash Bros. for Wii U players, the wireless pad has the added benefit of working with all Pro Controller games.
According to Hyperkin's Chris Gallizzi, the reception has been overwhelming positive:
The results are very positive. Every single person loved how comfortable the controller is. [Evo attendees] commented on how they love the fact that it will work on all pro-controller supported games. The one thing that stood out to all survey takers was the bumpers and triggers. Since they are digital, not analog, they feel as if they get a more immediate response then the original GameCube controller.
There's no word on whether or not the ProCube will enter full production, but given the positive reception it has recieved, we assume it is very likely indeed. Are you interested in picking one up? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
[source venturebeat.com]
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I'm definitely interested. I'm always in the market for a good controller.
Depending on how much it costs.
I would love to play wii U games without having to use the gamepad.
Does anyone know if the two analogue sticks click down (LS button & RS button)??
While I'm happy with the Pro Controller I got, I'm willing to give the ProCube a shot if the pricing is good. It certainly looks comfortable to hold.
I'm staggered nintendo didn't do this instead of adapters (or as well as them).
@megamanlink I'm sure I've read that they do, can't recall where I saw that though.
I know I want one.
@Gridatttack They said on reddit that they're gonna be around the $30-$40 price range, but nothing is 100% decided yet.
I'm definitely getting one of those. I never did like the pro controller because of it's layout that looks and feels terrible, so having the Gamecube controller layout, extra buttons, and the crappie triggers on the Gamecube controller being removed and replace with something more modern makes this an instant buy for me.
Totally want the GameCube blue one!
I'd pay €30 for one. But I already have a pro-controller so not sure if I'd even use it.
Assuming it's not outrageously overpriced, sure.
I wished they'd do a diamond pad. Gamecube buttons can be awkard for playing VC and other games designed with the diamond pad in mind. Y, B, A in totally wrong spots.
I wish we had a comment from an EVO attendee who used the controller, not just a company guy who is naturally going to say the response was "very positive."
In for a bakers dozen. Gamecube controller was hands down the most comfortable gaming device I've ever had the pleasure of using. I don't even play smash but I've got a pair of the Hori battle pads for anything that uses a classic. I'll defiantly grab one of these if released.
Yes, please! Definitely keeping an eye put for this beauty.
I really want one of these, though I wish they'd went with a normal right stick instead of the c-stick.
This is what I've been wanting. A wireless GC controller that works as a Pro. Count me in.
@StarDust4Ever Only if you're playing SNES/DS VC games. I'd like to try some N64 games and Wind Waker HD with that. I just hope the pad comes in black.
EDIT: Really, only SNES games use a Diamond pad and support Pro controller. DS games require the GamePad.
You can also remap the control scheme on VC games anyways.
I'll probably wait and see how people rate the build quality on these if they ever get made, but I'd love to grab myself another controller, especially one combining my favorite features of a gamecube controller and pro controller.
Definitely will get one of its comfortable.
I'm expecting this to be in the $25-30 range, like most third-party controllers.
It totally looks comfortable to hold, I will be picking one up if the price is good.
@allav866 Exactly. Depends on what VC games you're playing. It's nice to have the option of using whatever controller feels best. Too bad nintendo doesn't give all it's VC games Pro/ProCube support.
Are they rechargeable like the official WiiU Pro controllers? If they come in a few colors I'm all about this though, since I already have black and white Pro controllers, and would have preferred to buy DIFFERENT colors for additional controllers, so these might be the answer as I don't want wired or adapters
@megamanlink I'm pretty sure they'd be required to be Nintendo, as it wouldn't technically be a pro controller without two input methods.
Will definitely be picking one of these up if and when they hit the market.
This is the pro controller Nintendo should have done.
It's definitely something I'll consider getting down the line. I've got a Hori GameCube-esque Classic Controller, but it doesn't have the GameCube face button design and of course needs to be plugged into a Wiimote.
There is a good reason for the analog triggers on the GameCube Controller, you know. Some GameCube games such as "Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader" and "Super Smash Bros. Melee" tie two similar yet different commands to the analog triggers depending on whether they're pushed in part way or all the way. However, with GameCube functionality not an option, I understand why most people prefer digital triggers.
@megamanlink they do
@mjharper the original article had a quote or two from several people that tested it on ventrurebeat
Want a black one!!!
@BulbasaurusRex Nintendo put analog triggers in the original Classic controller, then nobody used them, and they were gone from the Classic Pro and Wii-U Pro. Really dumb Nintendo. I opened my PDP controller and the analog triggers are entirely fake. There's a huge spring in there and you have to depress it all the way down to actuate the button.
a pro controller with a NGC button layout, this would be awesome for Mario Kart 8. I would totally get one. It would probably be good for Devil's Third too
Please please please let Zelda:TP HD be playable with this controller!!
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