GameCube Controller Platinum

I'm not going to go over the pros and cons of the controller itself, since if you're reading this, you're in the market for old hardware anyway and you know what you're looking for. Instead I want to write about an important point: when shopping for standard GameCube controllers, there is a big difference in quality between the official ones manufactured by Nintendo, and generics/store brands like the ones GameStop makes. I have owned several controllers over the years; three were official Nintendo controllers, and the rest (8+) were from GameStop or other generics. I'll readily admit that I'm harder on my controllers than most gamers, but consider this: Those three Nintendo controllers all work just fine, even to this day, and they are over a decade old. The most worn down one has some of the paint rubbed off, and the pad on the D-stick is worn down, but otherwise it works perfectly. And those generic controllers? Every single one of them is broken. Parts would break off, the buttons would be unresponsive, the wiring would be faulty, and so on. I think the lesson is pretty clear. Generic controllers may be cheaper, but official Nintendo ones (even if they're previously used) are a far better buy. Stick with the original; you won't regret it.

I bought three of these pads, all seem to work perfectly, have played Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kolona, Sonic Colors, some NFS games, and alot of gamecube games with them and these pads work just right, they are lighter than the Nintendo pads, but provide same functionality, theres no click between half-held and fully pressed on the L and R buttons, but they are actually very smooth buttons (feel almost like xbox 360 triggers)but other than that, they are almost exactly like the originals, and yes, they work with any wii game that supports gamecube pads, so it is fully compatible with gamecube and wii (atleast in my experience). They are also pretty durable from what ive noticed, my lil bro is rough with gamepads.. even tosses them.. and these still work if character moves continuously in a direction (happened to me once) unplug controller, and plug back in without moving the joysticks that is pretty mcuh only prob i had with mine the entire time I owned them, and it was because my bro was playing with it while I was plugging it in.

I bought 2 of these to use with my Wii. I bought the first one and was excited that it worked so well with my Wii I bought another and some extension wires. My only complaint is that the wires are 5 1/2 ft. long, which is why I also recommend the extension cables so you're not so close to the TV. Also I bought the first one from a different seller than the second and one came with a white cord, one with black.

Every thing wrong with this controller( i put 5 stars so others will read but i really give this 1 star) 1. the analog stick is not sensitive so you have to push the analog stick all the way to the left, right, etc.. to have your character move 2. when you press any button it takes about half a second for the controller to register to the game 3.I have tested this controller on: Supersmash melee xmen legends viewtiful joe(1,2,) and (red hot rumble) mario kart sonic heroes shadow the hedgehog Ultimate muscle 4. conclusion: this controller is a waste of ten dollar. the controller does function but it is very irritating to have to move the analog stick to the (left,right , etc... all the way and have to wait a half second for my chharacter to move.

Looks like normal GameCube controller but in the end it's a cheap 3rd party controller. Veterans of the original controller will feel the difference immediately. The plastic feels different and more cheaper and not as smooth as the original. The same goes for the control sticks and buttons. The shoulder buttons feel even more different as you can feel and hear the spring when you press the L button. It plays pretty well nonetheless I can't complain even though I'm a hardcore melee player. The A button wasn't responsive as in I had to press down hard for it to read at the beginning and I was scared it would affect my gameplay but after a few matches I no longer had that problem and guesses I had to just brush it off. Anyways I'm satisfied with it but I think going the extra way for a used GameCube controller would have been more worth it for me since I'm a melee player. Anyways great price for those who are not sticklers for these things as well as cheap for a new controller.

When I first ordered this I though I was getting a real Nintendo controller in Platinum. Then I get it. It was third party and crap. My fault for not reading fine print but they faked the packaging to look exactly in the shape and basic look as the real one. Therefore, when looking at it you see an orginal. also, it came in grey, not Platinum, as clearly advertised. When I opened it the controller was extremely cheap and light. I could even see a crack with glue in it, even thogh this is supposed to be new and it was in the seel. The buttons are blocky and the controller is trash. Never by this people. You will save your self the heartache.

I ordered two of these in the mail for my old game cube to play. For the price I was shocked but also stand offish on if they would work well. Both controllers work and feel just like the original game cube controllers! One of the controllers wire was loose because it was wasn't working and would turn off the game cube. I emailed worldwide sales and the next day they sent me a email saying how they were going to ship me another controller absolutely free. The new controller and the older one I bought with my second one still work to this day great! I'm very happy with this product and the service that came with it!

I bought this for my son to go with his game cube. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it. It works perfectly and was priced even better. I was surprised to find so many options for an obsolete gaming system. Thanks Amazon!

I play Super Smash Bros. competitively and this is actually the best type of GameCube controller. The new Smash logo ones have minor trigger and joystick issues, the white ones similarly so but not as bad, and the older black/purple/orange/etc. ones wear down faster than these, particularly in the joystick. No, really. They're all built slightly differently. I'm not crazy. NO I'M NOT SHUT UP