Pre-Orders Now Open For These Officially Licensed Wireless GameCube Controllers For Switch

I might get a few just for the octagonally-restricted analog sticks. That to me is the sole advantage of Gamecube controllers as far as Smash Bros. is concerned.

Hrmm. Pretty tempting honestly.

AA batteries? Lol wut.

Oooh....
White Gamecube Controller !!

If these are any good, I just might get one. Proper gyro with a Gamecube pad might be worthwhile for some games. I assume it can be used anywhere pro controllers are supported? It appears to register as one of those.

Glad that someone finally made wireless versions of these.

Looks smashing

I'll wait for a review but look interesting.

Oi, no rumble or NFC and uses batteries? So close, but no cigar.

This is cool and all, but IIRC wired gamecube controllers are better for Smash due to less input lag. Anyway I've already got more than enough gamecube controllers plus my old adapter for Smash 4, so I don't have any need for these. But for those looking for new controllers this should be a decent option.

Hmm ... no rumble and not being rechargeable makes this a no-buy.

So... do you guys think those could have analog triggers?

"Motion controls and system buttons added for compatibility with all Nintendo Switch Games"

I wonder if the sticks click down too then. Either way they look decent, so I'll keep an eye on them.

Come on, nintendo make a new wavebird.

Still have the wave bird 😎

Not buying it unless it's a wavebird

Damn these look great, shame they're so expensive for a third party offering.

Looks like a cheap knock off.

So does this increase the likely hood of GC games coming to online?

Do these support rumble at all, not just HD rumble?

@The_ghostmen Yet priced like an expensive knock off.

I'll stick with the actual controllers, the special edition of Smash Ultimate comes with a replacement GC adapter and GC controller which will be useful if the ones I bought with Smash Wii U break.

The use of AA batteries could be an advantage to make sure you always have new alkaline or freshly charged NiMH batteries before starting. Plus it makes it way cheaper as quality li-ion batteries are expensive and creating proper/safe charging circuitry within the controller is probably no small task.

But it seems like a missed opportunity to not have the ability to hard-wire the controller for competitive play. Imagine a detachable cable with a Gamecube connector to be used with the Gamecube adapter for Switch.

These look great but I’ll be sticking to the wavebird as I still have it with my eneloop batteries. I’m just happy that the switch still supports these controllers

Hori has some themed ones I pre-ordered from Amazon (snagged a Zelda and Mario one). Need to check to see if they have rumble.

The concept is definitely cool considering GameCube controllers are my favorite. However, playing fighting games especially Smash its always highly preferred to play hardwired to keep input lag to a minimum. Still might get one to check it out, hopefully it's good.

I wish they made wired versions of there.... The r, l, zr, zl buttons are awesome! I may pick one or two up if they are good.
I've had many bad experiences with wireless 3rd party that I'll wait to see.
And I can use them for other games which is awesome!

@Grumblevolcano
Yes exactly. That's the one bundle I have on preorder.

Those actually look good.

I got a 3 set of OneLoop rechargeable batteries for my Xbox1 PC controller. I rather do it that way anyway than plugging it in. Always have a fresh pair.

Why do the GB controllers stand out from the crowd so well after all these years. I think they look great!

These look incredible. I've been hoping someone would make a wireless GCN controller for Switch. I'll be Keen to see reviews.

I hope these become pre-orderable in Canada. I don't want to pay import fees and currency conversion.

What happened to the gold one and why are we using AAs in 2018 with a $50 controller? I was excited, but these controllers are lazy.

im just so happy i never got rid of my wavebirds have 4 of them in perfect working condition waiting for smash

@Almighty-Koz Still have my wavebirds too.

Oooh these look lovely. Can't wait to get one and play SO MANY different games with it.

@Ttimer5 I think they have previously announced USB wired versions on the way too. Best check the PowerA website.

Thank the lords of kobol they take standard batteries so we can just pop a pair of NiMH instead of stupid non replaceable built in batteries.

@NIN10DOXD AA is the only way to do it. Non Replaceable internal batteries need to die in a fire.

Gamecube games incoming...? HAS TO BE!!! Ok, yes, Smash. But not just for Smash. I HOPE!!!

Do they offer any rumble as those octagonal indents would be perfect for Mario Odyssey.

Well this is gonna sit nicely next to my 8bitdo SNES Pro... Just occurred to me I maybe bout to reach maximum padage.
4 Joycons, wired controller, SNES pad, and a Xbox 1 S pad via adapter.

@1UP_MARIO Doesn't the Wavebird have horrible input lag?

@Trajan it does but not too noticeable.

They can't play GameCube games, so they are not GameCube controllers. FAKE NEWS!

Not sure what the battery complaints are about.

You know those lithium-ion batteries in every one of your devices - oftentimes not replaceable - will someday bite the dust? And way before then, they will begin to lose their charge capacity.

Buy yourselves some rechargeable AA batteries.

@Trajan just tested with smash 4 again on Wii u and the everyday casual player will not notice but a tournament player might

Ugh, why aren't they rechargeable?!

I'll most likely pick one up. The GameCube controller is still my favourite controller of all time. Shame it doesn't have a rechargeable battery, HD rumble or NFC but hey-ho. Perhaps the world just isn't ready for that level of perfection?

That's actually pretty enticing as I like the GC design and this one has been updated with the extra shoulder button.

It’s neat to see I’m not the only one who prefers the AA batteries. Had the pro controllers with Wii U (two of them were Hyperkin’s Gamecube style) and I had a nagging feeling in the back of my head that the built in batteries would give up the ghost eventually.

@BoFiS
Well, if you use Re-Chargeable battery such as Eneloop battery, you don't need to use normal battery.

I just don’t know if I can do it another generation. The pro controller feels good in my hand, and I have an 8bitdo snes controller that just feels “right”. Why can’t I learn to just fight with those controllers, not keep cherishing the GameCube controller like it is the only option?

Pleeeease let me break the cycle this time around and play with the pro controller, I beg of you smash gods!!!!

@Emperor-Palpsy Yeah so odd it's designed so you don't need a whole new controller if the batteries go bad. Eneloop ftw.

I don't understand why no one will manufacture wireless Gamecube controller for Switch that has HD rumble, motion control, reconfigurable buttons, and a built in battery.

I would pay $70 for that easily.

@Emperor-Palpsy @BoFiS @subpopz @NIN10DOXD I know these days it seems old-skool, but because I have heaps of high capacity AA rechargeable batteries I prefer it purely because i can just swap them out instantly without having to plug in the controller if it dies unexpectedly.

@macdude22 Some can be replaced though. i.e. phone batteries excluding Apple of course.

@FTL I can understand that. I just hate when I run out of AAs or forget to buy more. It seems like the controller could be at least $10 cheaper.

Any l3 or r3 buttons on the sticks?

It's a nice option I suppose. I'd like to try one and feel the build quality before I'd consider buying.

Thank God it's not made by Hori

At that price I'll definitely be getting one of these bad boys.

If it is meant to be a Switch controller in terms of functionality that just looks like a Gamecube controller in terms layout... does that mean the triggers are not analogue then? (cuz... the Switch wouldn't support the analogue part of them anyway, so I don't see why they should be analogue for nothing since it would just needlessly up the manufacturing cost)

EDIT: Yeah, what @neufel already asked, pretty much.

Ugh.. At that price point, I'm not dealing with AA batteries.

@JasonThompson I think Nintendo has a patent on HD rumble.

The best controller Nintendo has ever created.
The Joycons gets a little uncomfortable after long plays, the pro-controller is good, but the GameCube controller beats them all.

It’s no wavebird, but it’s cool... if they can be used in software other than smash (VC please), I’ll be interested!

OK, I think I've found my Pro Controller of choice once I get a Switch. Nothing beats the GameCube controller's uniquely shaped face buttons, and it also keeps the left analog stick up high and the right analog stick down low where they belong.

I am not really into Smash Bros games, but I wouldn't mind having a couple of these controllers to play some Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with them.

I'll pick one up to try.

@AlphaElite Yes, I'm always stunned by complaints about a device that actually lets you replace the batteries yourself at home in a couple of seconds rather than having to send it away and pay a company to replace your dead sealed-in battery at great expense! High capacity rechargeable AA's are pretty cheap. What's the problem?!

It's Wireless and has motion controls? Those are two advantages over the Hori D-pad Joy-Con plus being $20 cheaper than the Pro controller.

The revenge of the Wavebird. Still I'd rather just use the pro controller....it's the controller for this system, not the controller for 3 systems ago.

(Unless it works in prime 4)

is it battery operated or rechargeable battery, what kind of connector if it's recharge, USB-B (micro USB) or USB-C ???
some info about the controller would be nice, a type C would be better because you can get a type C splitter and just use the charger for the Switch to charge the Switch and the controller at same time

@NEStalgia
I find that the NGC controller was extremely comfortable, more so than my pro, plus the buttons are easier to get to also, but that's just personal opinion