Hori Announces Three New GameCube-Inspired Controllers For Nintendo Switch

I kinda like the Zelda one. But wish it was wireless. Bring a new wavebird to the market Nintendo, please?

These look cool, but how good are the D-Pads?

I am a Nintendo fanboy. I want to make that abundantly clear before I say why the hell do people keep this inferior controller design alive? The Tiny d-pad, the c-stick, the win button, the kidney beans, and the z button all suck. People let the terrible N64 controller die. Why won't this monstrosity?

These look like the Hori’s for the Wii U, only with translucent shells (and likely usb plugs instead of wiimote plugs.

I wish nintendo would do a wireless full feature version, gyro ect, included, I would pay pro controller money for one. I'll probably pick one of these up if there isn't a wireless alternative announce between now and smash.

I'd actually like to do most of my switch gaming with this layout, if they'd just give us alternative shaped joycon already!

What is the middle button? Turbo?

Bit expensive considering the lack of features.

Why the hell do they keep giving these things cables? Who keeps buying controllers with cables in 2018?

Especially with Smash on the way, Nintendo could make a killing if they just released a full-featured native wireless GCN controller on Switch and called it the Wavebird 2.

Meh. I’ll just use my crap one I got from GameStop a few years back and just buy the adaptor or I’ll just learn with the joy cons. Heck, maybe I’ll even get a pro controller down the line.

I think I'd prefer these to be fully Gamecube compatible - i.e. have a Gamecube plug on it, but still work as a classic controller on Switch via the adapter.

I like translucent yellow though.

@Maulbert I love this controller and the N64.

I guess it depends.

For GameCube games this controller was perfect and I had more fun playing for example ssx 3 on the GameCube than the Xbox....

It’s all personal choice

I hope they’ll release a Wireless option!
The GameCube controller lay-out is ergonomically superior to any other controller from this generation consoles but I hope they improved the d pad
love the translucent black Zelda one tho!

@Maulbert different strokes for different folks I guess, personally the gamecube controller is my all time favourite because it just fits my hands perfectly, although do agree the Z button is awful.

Pikachu one is mine. Not a pokemon guy really, just love yellow and the cube!

The USB connectivity is a great feature. At least you won’t need the GameCube adapter!

I like the look of the Pikachu one. I like that these have all the buttons and should be usable in all game. I will probably pick one up to go in my Switch controller collection even though I always only play single player. Sigh

Bring back Good memories. But can't run a wire across our family roon. They need a wireless version

I'll stick with the pro. I've moved on from that old controller.

I don’t understand why people love the GC controller so much. It a cool controller, yeah, but what makes it so special?

Eh, I am going to get the GC adapter when Smash comes out. But I don’t understand why this specific design is so popular.

@MH4 The design might look haphazard, but it's actually pretty clever. It basically has to do with Nintendo's game design and how often players were expected to use the A button, which was usually the jump button. So it was treated as the central point where your thumb rests and the other thumb buttons were made to be reached, and pressed, at the same time as the A button. It made it very intuitive and easy to learn with for a lot of people. The trigger buttons also feel pretty nice, and are proper analog triggers.

All this being said, it has a lot of room for improvement. I wish they'd make the C-stick a proper joystick(keep it yellow), improve the Z-button, and enlarge the D-pad a bit. But they keep using the same exact design, likely because they don't want to break what fans are paying for consistently. Lol

Yes! Keep the GC controller alive as long as Smash will support it! I'm all for this, but no Metroid themed controller makes me quite sad.

@Regpuppy I gotcha! You make some pretty solid points!

I agree that the triggers are very nice. Sometimes I’ve found myself just clicking at the triggers on the GC controller and not even playing the game. 😂

@MH4 Yeah, the analog triggers are what I miss the most. It was nice for a lot of games, because you can vary the input rather than having a simple on/off trigger. This is especially good for racing games, since it allows you to simulate a pedal and do something in-between full stop and max speed.

Cool, but I have the Wii version with a switch adapter (8bitdo adapter) and a wireless hyperkin procube that has rumble and a switch adapter (magic-ns)

They are so cool! I want those!

I NEED THESE NOW! WHEN ARE THEY RELEASING!?!

Could at least make them wireless. Really, how have we not got a wireless dongle for the USB port if that's how they plug in?

@Maulbert what is the win button?

@Baker1000 The giant A button that dominates the button face.

hmm ill stick with my originals and the gamecube adapter but this could be good for folks that didn't get the adapter.

I want these so bad...until I noticed they're wired-only, ick. I still kind of want them, but they really should be making these wireless by now.

@Maulbert Inferior? This is the best controller design EVER! I even use this layout for PC gaming (via the Hyperkin ProCube). I never have to look down to see which button is which and it all molds perfectly with the hands.

I like the Zelda, it's a nice clean look. The Pikachu is also kinda nice looking, a much louder look. The Mario is the one I don't really like, I have never been a fan of the red and blue look.

Anyone who vehemently dislikes the GameCube controller can be forgiven for simply not having enjoyed the feeling of this wonderful controller in their hands playing games like Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Smash Bros. Melee, and StarFox Adventures, among so many others. This is the most ergonomically-pleasing, comfortable controller to have ever been manufactured. The curved handles fit perfectly in your palms, and your right thumb naturally rests on the button section ready to switch to the C-Stick when needed, with your right pointer and middle fingers ready to go on the R and Z buttons, your left ready at the wait on the L. The left thumb easily and comfortably handles the control stick with ample room for movement towards the D-Pad. It's an elegant and simple design that is light years beyond its Xbox and PlayStation counterparts.

I'm curious to see a review on these...while Hori generally produces decent controllers, it's no mystery that third party GC controllers can be a mixed bag from time to time. I'm a pro controller player myself for the purposes of Smash Bros competitive play, but if these are quality controllers I may pick one up, since I host a lot of gaming events but only have one single GC controller for people.

@Majora101 Beautifully described

If these are anything like the Hori controllers for the Wii U then I wouldn't bother. They just felt too plastic-y, guess I was comparing them to the Gamecube controller and they just don't even come close once you actually get the physical pad in front of you.

@wazlon I can imagine. Hori always makes great controllers though, I think they are the best of the 3'rd party controller manufacturers right now. That said first party controllers are always nearly impossible to beat when it comes to quality.

@Markiemania95 Hori are describing it as "rapid fire".
Sources:
http://hori.jp/products/nsw/classic_controller_mario/
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Will Nintendo ever make a GameCube inspired pro controller? The only thing I’ve seen in recent years like that was Hyperkin’s GameCube pro controller for the Wii U. I have 2, and both controllers have d-pads that don’t register pressing toward the right unless you slam it a few times.

Hardly any GCN games are worth playing with a GCN controller. It's great for Smash Bros., Beach Spikers, and Soul Calibur II and that's it. I use a PS2 controller adaptor for other games.

I just wish Nintendo would give us a system whose controls use analog triggers like the ones on the GameCube controller. Those are so much nicer than the triggers that Sony and MicroSoft use, especially with that extra little button click you get when you push the buttons all the way, yet they offer no triggers of any sort, not even on the Pro controllers.

@Maulbert The GameCube controller is still the the most comfortable gamepad to date. I mean yeah the c-stick is not ideal for FPS games but still works fine. The Z button is straigh dope with that satisfying click. And how can u not like the ABXY buttons? That's the best part of GCN controller. The layout is very ergonomic and versatile.

I love the GCN Controller/ button layout. It’s missing one shoulder button but I can live with it.

Wired is kinda annoying, but I may overlook that if they release a Star Fox one.

@Maulbert No need to have that tone in your reply to be honest. I'd never heard it called a win button, thought it was referring to something different.

@Baker1000 What tone? You read something that isn't there. I simply answered your question.

@BlueMage I have three ProCube controllers. I use them for PC gaming. That controller would be perfect if it had a slightly bigger D-Pad and some analog triggers. Aside from that, it's currently my "main squeeze" for gaming.

Sorry about the double post but for people asking for a wireless variant, the best we could hope for is that Hori makes these controllers in the same way as Power A with a USB port on the controller. Maybe then we can get some battery pack/wireless adapter for the thing. Clunky, yes but it could work.