Nintendo Wii Reviews

Wii GameCube Indigo Purple Controller

The Wii / GameCube Wired Controller features dual analog joysticks, fully analog pressure-sensitive action buttons and D-pad, and intense vibration capability that lets you feel the action. The Wii / GameCube Controller is fully compatible with all versions of GameCube systems, as well as Nintendo Wii systems playing GameCube games.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Good Deal
i bought 3 controllers for a very good price and i already have them!!

5 Stars Gamecube controllers at great price
These are a great price and I bought 2 for my Wii. Both arrived quickly and worked fine.

2 Stars Flimsy, Flimsy, Flimsy.
I don’t know how these third parties get away with this stuff. Barely a few days after buying this product, the z button no longer works, and the analog stick is flimsy at best. It was nice and rigid when I first got it, but it deteriorated quickly.

This item is definately not for hardcore gamers. I can’t even use this thing anymore, and i’m already on the lookout for a replacement.

5 Stars gamecube controller
the controller works perfectly. the package arrived within a few days of ordering it.

5 Stars Game Cube Controller
This is a great controller, my son’s absolute favorite (and he has many controllers & game systems). The company was great in that their price was the best I found & they shipped promptly. Great transaction!

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Nintendo Wii Gamers Bundle with Wii Sports Wii Play Carnival Games and Namco Museum

Provides an immersive, engaging experience like no other, where the player is more connected to the game than ever before.
Wii Remote utilizes motion sensor control allowing players to be a part of the game through natural and intuitive movement.
Wii offers entertainment for every member of the household. Anyone of any age or skill level can pick up and play games on Wii.
Virtual Console offers access to a library of downloadable games. Select games from the original Nintendo Entertainment system, Super NES and Nintendo 64 as well as new content that will be designed specifically for Wii.
Wii plays all Nintendo GameCube video games.
Wii offers more than just games. With the Wii Menu, you can check the news, create a caricature of yourself and play yourself in a game, view and send personal photos, or even check the weather.

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Nintendo Wii ShockWave Wireless 2 4GHZ Controller White

High Quality Wireless Controller for Nintendo Wii / Gamecube. 2.4GHZ Wireless Technology. Batteries – 100 Hours of Gameplay. Stock Virbration with Standard Analog & Trigger Buttons. 4 Players Compatible Games – 4 Channels at the Same time.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Don’t buy unless you have Game Cube games!
I bought this product for my Wii because I needed a classic controller. Turns out that this only works if you have the Game Cube games on your Wii. It DOES NOT work for the regular Nintendo games, both for the Wii games and the downloadable classic games. I returned this to a store that buys back games and received $2 for it. Basically, I lost $20 on this purchase.

5 Stars Wii … Easy set up – excellent gaming
I followed the directions in the manual and they work PERFECTLY with my Wii and GameCube games.

I’d recommend this.

5 Stars Excellent GameCube Controllers for the Wii
I bought two of these and decided they were good enough to buy two more.

Pros:

-Relatively inexpensive.

-Long battery life (approximately 50 hours gaming with rumble on).

-Relatively light (most of the weight comes from the batteries) and comfortable.

-Range is excellent (for sure greater than 30′).

Cons:

-With four of them in the Wii, they are clearly fighting for space pushing against each other. With three, you can’t easily tell but plugging the fourth one in is tight fit.

-The joysticks seem not to be ultra sensitive so it is pretty hard to make characters move slowly/precisely in games.

Notes:

-Every controller comes with its own little box that plugs into the Wii.

-The controller is permanently bound to the box it came with. Think of it like an invisible cable connecting it so whatever controller is associated with the box is the player that controller will be.

-The packing is a bit hard to get the controller out of but you only have to do it once so it isn’t that big of a deal.

-The light on the controller flashes slow when not connected to a controller box, it flashes fast when the batteries are almost dead, and it is steady when connected and has plenty of charge.

-The Wii Remotes stop working once you enter Gamecube mode. As such, the Bluetooth in the Wii goes off. That is why this comes with boxes that plug into the Wii.

5 Stars Am I holding a Wavebird? Nope, this one has no wires.
WOW! I was skeptical that this, or any, wireless controller could perform as well as the original wavebird or several wildcat controllers I have. I received this in days, opened the package and inserted 3 Enloop rechargeable batteries. It has been 1 week of playing 3-4 hours/day and performance continues to rival the wavebird. If it wasn’t for the freedom of no wires, I wouldn’t notice the difference. There is no delay at all, all of the buttons are 100% responsive. The only difference I have found between this and a wired controller is the rumble is not as powerful. This is certainly helping to reduce the drain on the battery and I do not miss the intensity at all.

I had originally bought only 1, since I wasn’t sure how it would perform. I am purchasing another one today, so I can get my gamecube and all of the wires off the floor. I would recommend this to anyone!

Well I have had the second one now for a month and both are still perfect.

1 Star please do not buy this!
I bought this about a month ago because I desperatley needed a wireless controller for my gcube setup. I have not been this dissapointed in a product from amazon in a very long time. this thing is full of flaws, the biggest being that it eats up batteries even when you dont use it. It ate 3 sets of new batteries when I was only using it about a couple hours a week. the only way to prevent this would be to take out the batteries after each gaming session. the controls are not much better than the power management. the z buttion is sticky to the point where you sometimes need to unplug and plug back in the reciever just to get it to work. the only minor problem with this paperweight is the D pad is too tight and not very springy making it awkward to control. I have used many wireless controls since they became popular and none have come any where near as pathetic and dissapointing as this.

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Wii Classic Controller

The Wii Classic Controller recreates the classic Nintendo format you’ve been using for years now. For gamers who don’t feel comfortable with the new Nunchaku or Wiimote controls, this is a familiar and comfortable alternative. Features include:

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Wii classic controller
Excellent to play all the past console games… feels like supernintendo once again… IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO PLAY MORTAL KOMBAT OR KILLER INSTINCT?????

4 Stars good for most vc games but not n64 games
its great for vc games not that good for the n64 its good for a couple of wii games

5 Stars wii classic controller
controller needed for old games available for download through the wii shop channel. it is required to play some of the games. just like using the old systems. plugs into a wii remote, so it does waste batteries.

4 Stars Good accessory for Virtual Console and new games
First of all, if you buy this product and plan on spending an appreciable amount of time playing on it, get one of these for each Classic Controller: Wii Classic Controller Grip. It fixes the ergonomic issues. With those attached, I have played 3-4 hours at a time with no discomfort. That said:

When my wife and I got our Wii, we got two Classic Controllers (CCs) so we could more easily play Virtual Console (VC) games. That was almost a year ago, and we just got our first VC game. That might make it seem like a waste, but one thing made it worth it: Mario Kart Wii. I played hours and hours and hours of Mario Kart 64, and the CC is far and above my favorite way to play Mario Kart Wii. You will give up tricks during jumps and wheelies, but I don’t really use those anyway.

We finally did get our first VC game (Super Mario Brothers), and the CCs work great. I can’t comment on GameCube games since I’ve never owned one and haven’t gotten a VC GameCube game, but the joystick and overall feel of the CC is a lot better than the one on any N64 gamepad I used (better material on top, better resistance, don’t have to tilt left wrist to use trigger button, etc.).

To those complaining that this isn’t truly “wireless” since you have to connect it to a WiiMote: because it is that way, you also don’t have to worry about extra batteries for this controller and unless you’re standing up and whipping the thing everywhere, I don’t see how that negatively impacts the experience: when I use the CC, the Wiimote sits next to me on the couch or end table and I forget it’s even there.

I don’t think everyone appreciates the challenge inherent in this product: the design team was tasked with building something that would play everything from NES up to the Wii. This wasn’t meant to be an N64 controller, an NES controller, or a GameCube controller (hear that, rest of reviewers?). It’s something that tries to be an acceptable replacement for all of those original controllers. Everyone forgets that Nintendo very well could have released new versions of all of those controllers and charged $25 apiece for them. I would rather have something that works well for all those consoles than rebuy several controllers to make use of all the kinds of VC games.

The only major complaint I have is the anemic support for the CC in new, first-party Nintendo titles. We got ours with the assumption that things would be like Mario Kart Wii: you can use the CCs, but you’ll give up some niceties. Instead, most titles won’t support it even though it seems the control scheme could translate to a CC. Super Mario Galaxy is a perfect example: you would give up the ability to grab star bits from far away, but you could adapt the core game movements to the CC. We were disappointed to find this is not supported.

Overall, I am very happy with the purchase: if nothing else, we have the intended controller for VC games and I found a fantastic control scheme for Mario Kart Wii that I much prefer to all others I’ve tried. It’s not every expensive, either. Is is my favorite controller ever? No, but it does its job well.

Pros:

- Good control scheme for most Virtual Console games

- Build quality is good and analog stick tops have nice anti-slip material

- When a new Wii game supports it, makes for a nice alternative

- No need for extra batteries since it plugs into a WiiMote

Cons

- Apparently not for GameCube games

- Need a third-party attachment for good ergonomics

- Because it’s not made for a specific console, some games’ control schemes might not translate well

- Wish more new first-party Nintendo titles would make use of it

Neutral

- Not truly wireless, but the cord is long enough to keep WiiMote from interfering in normal play

5 Stars Pretty cool guy
The Wii classic controller is a pretty cool guy. He lets you play Virtual Console games and doesn’t afraid of anything.

Also, I have this and I also have a Gamecube controller. Honestly, if you have a choice and don’t mind the wire (or can get a hold of a wireless one) a Gamecube controller actually is a bit better than the classic controller (and works on the same things the classic controller does), but this is pretty good nonetheless. It’s shaped a bit like like an oversized SNES controller with analog sticks. I mean, that’s pretty much what it is, right?

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Nintendo Wii ShockWave Wireless 2 4GHZ Controller Silver

High Quality Wireless Controller for Nintendo Wii / Gamecube. 2.4GHZ Wireless Technology. Batteries – 100 Hours of Gameplay. Stock Virbration with Standard Analog & Trigger Buttons. 4 Players Compatible Games – 4 Channels at the Same time.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars It’s a controller not a game.
The controller works just fine. It’d be nice if amazon could figure out that this isn’t a game so I don’t have to give a rating on how fun it the game is.

5 Stars Shockwave by Phantiq – a real alternative to Wavebird
I am a Wii owner and I have two Wiimotes and two Classis Controllers. Since most Wii games are only for 1 or 2 players I never saw the need to get more than two Wiimotes. However, since the Wii is able to play Gamecube games, I had been looking at getting Gamecube controllers for some time. Super Smash Bros Brawl made me take the plunge, since getting Gamecube controllers would allow 4 person play and also allow me to play Gamecube games.

My first Gamecube controller was a used Wavebird wireless controller by Nintendo, and my second was the Shockwave wireless controller by Phantiq. I got both from a popular online auction site. Before I bought the Shockwave I was surprised how little information (i.e. reviews) there was on it. I first considered the Thrustmaster T-wireless by Hercules but was turned off by the small size and lack of analog shoulder buttons. Besides, since I already had Classic Controllers, I wanted a more authentic Gamecube button layout. The Shockwave fits the bill.

In many ways the Shockwave is a very good Wavebird copy. Overall quality is not quite up to Wavebird standards; however, it is priced very aggresively. It uses good quality plastic but unfortunately, the silver finish is painted on, so this will eventually show scratches. Phantiq should have molded the color in rather than paint it on. Initially my Z button was stiff and would not always spring back after being pressed, so I carefully removed the 7 phillips head screws to see if the button needed lubrication. While inside I noted the analog shoulder buttons mechanisms and the rumble motor, all powered by the three internal AAA batteries. It turned out the Z button was stiff because the clamshell halves were screwed together too tightly. Reassembly using less torque on the screws cured the sticky Z button problem.

The Phantiq button layout is identical to the Wavebird. Subjective button feel is pretty good. My kids and I notice no difference between the two controllers except for the rumble feature which is absent from the Wavebird. Both controllers have almost identical handle spacing, button size, and button spacing. The Phantiq D-pad is a disk instead of the Wavebird’s cross but feels and acts very similar. My older son did notice that the Phantiq’s joystick detents use the flats of the octagon cutout, whereas the Wavebird uses the points. The Phantiq joysticks are thus a bit “sloppy” and lack the precise detents of the Wavebird. This may make a difference to some. My older son prefers the Wavebird over the Phantiq for this reason. The Phantiq is less bulky than the Wavebird, because of the smaller batteries and because it lacks the “Wavebird bulge” below the D-pad and right joystick. Battery life so far is pretty good, in part because the Shockwave goes into “sleep” mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. The Wavebird has a physical on/off switch.

On the Wavebird, you select a wireless channel on both the controller and receiver. The Phantiq uses Auto-scan to eliminate this but you stil have to synch the controller and receiver. While this is easy to do, you have to do it with every power cycle (even with the Wii in Standby mode), which is somewhat of an annoyance. With the Wavebird you just turn it on and you’re ready to go.

The Phantiq wireless receiver is bigger than the Wavebird’s and offset to the side. Thus I’m required to plug the Wavebird receiver into port #1 and the Phantiq receiver into port #2 (it’s impossible to do the reverse). I’m assuming you can plug multiple Phantiq receivers into the Wii but have not tried it.

I found that leaving the Wii in standby mode also powers the Gamecube controller ports. Thus both the Wavebird and Phantiq receivers get warm while the Wii is in standby. I don’t like that and so now I have the Wii off (not in standby) when not in use, which is an annoyance especially if you use the Wii’s news or weather channels.

In summary: the Wavebird has better build quality and a solid reputation, but the Phantiq is new, has rumble and a cheaper price. Despite the minor annoyances I mention above, I feel the Shockwave is a real alternative to the venerable Wavebird, especially for the price.

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New Nintendo Gamecube Action Replay Cheats Codes Wii

Action Replay is the ultimate game enhancer for the Cube. Using specially-created codes, you can enhance and cheat your games in ways the programmers never intended.

With Action Replay, you can give yourself infinite lives, infinite health, access all levels, have all vehicles and more. It also contains FreeLoader, a fantastic utility that lets you play imported games on your US Cube without modifying the hardware. Get the latest releases from all around the world, often months before they’re released in your own territory, and some which are never released here at all!

Best of all, Action Replay for GameCube works with the Nintendo Wii in GameCube mode. So if you’re planning to upgrade your Cube to a Wii, but want to carry on hacking your Cube games and playing your imported titles, grab an Action Replay now!

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star before you buy
I have to give this a one star rating in hopes that people will read this. I have a wii system and although this is advertised wii compatible, IT IS NOT WII COMPATIBLE. You might be okay if you have one of the first wiis that were produced and have never taken it online and have not played any new wii game. The updates for the system make it so you cannot use any cheat devices. It wont even work for playing gamecube games. If you want to cheat on a gamecube game, use a gamecube.

4 Stars As up to date as you can get
As the title says, it has every code that was ever available for gamecube. The only thing is, you can’t add any new codes to the list. So if you like to hack codes or know some unofficial codes for a game, you’re pretty much out of luck. But if you’re just a casual gamer and you need a cheat device for gamecube, this is your best bet.

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Wii and GC DDR 1 Foam Pad Platinum with Non Slip Bottom

Contains 1 Deluxe Foam Pad for Gamecube & Wii DDR Games

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