Third part controller is great!

[roflJumper]

Hello. I bought a controller on ebay for 10 dollars just because I wanted a controller for my sister and friends to use when I play with them. I got this controller today and I must say, it feels soooo much better than the regular gamecube controller. I am not sure how much it's been used but compared to the original controller it feels like the original would be the third part controller.

Are there any smashers who prefer third part controllers before the original or are they just simply good at the start and breaks after 5 minutes?

(NVM IT BROKE AFTER LESS THAN FIVE HOURS)

 

[Kadano]

Could you give us a picture of it?

Most smashers have only had bad experiences with any GCCs not made by Nintendo, so the general consensus is to exclusively buy Nintendo branded.

 

[roflJumper]

http://www.wondergames.se/PICTURE/3083-3-gamecubecirkahandkontroll.jpg

I think it's one of these.

 

[Alexo30]

I use a MadCatz, I would say that it's pretty solid. Been playing with it for well over a year. Third party controllers aren't always bad...

 

[SAUS]

I know a guy who uses one. No idea what kind it is though. I've just always used the regular one and I think if I played with a third party controller, my tech skill would be gimped.

 

[Frogman751]

The controller you pictured is the kind of controller that looks exactly like a gcc but no Nintendo logo on it, and I have a friend who purchased one and it broke the day that he bought it, the analog stick is trash

 

[fdfdf]

Yeah I doubt it's good at all.

 

[milligraham]

I haven't had good experiences with 3rd party controllers. I had a wireless intec gcc that was terrible. It doesn't have a good feel, the buttons and sticks aren't the same, and the connectivity was extremely spotty even for a wireless controller. I avoided using that thing like the plague.
Here's a picture of how it looks http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d4/63/1dd490b809a099ef02dd4110.L.jpg

 

[Bones0]

Any controller can be great when you are playing at barlw speeds. Give it to any tourney level player for 10 minutes and they'll hand you back a pile of melted plastic and broken springs.

 

[the_CAM_factor]

ive had 2 of those controllers, they break within a few weeks of playing

 

[Ezzee]

http://www.wondergames.se/PICTURE/3083-3-gamecubecirkahandkontroll.jpg

I think it's one of these.

Oh god, it's one of those? I've bought 2, the control sticks was completely destroyed after 3 days

 

[JKJ]

I got one of those, not only did the rubber wear off of the stick, but the triggers stuck, and the analog stick gained a sizeable deadzone rendering it useless after only 24 hours. I scrapped the thing, took some of the screws and parts to salvage what I could, and made the best of it.

 

[Deleted member]

Original is way better, hands down. I use the Original controller for practice and after I'm done, my hands feel like ****. Doubt a Third Party controller would do any better, unless I played Smash like I did 5 years ago.

 

[roflJumper]

I use a MadCatz, I would say that it's pretty solid. Been playing with it for well over a year. Third party controllers aren't always bad...

Worth buying one when my crappy one breaks?

 

[dRevan64]

Those controllers are garbage, I have like 10. The face buttons are less sensitive, the triggers are garbage and the analog stick breaks within a week guaranteed. Can't even begin to handle Melee.

 

[Zoler]

Please, do no not buy any more third party ones. For your own best.

 

[roflJumper]

Lol. Sounds like invensting in a original one is my best bet. I have some problem finding new ones to buy. All seem to be secondhand. Is there any place you can buy a brand new one for less than 100$?

 

[milligraham]

On the front page of smashboards there's a link to the smashboards amazon store. They have official white controllers for about $36

http://astore.amazon.com/smashboards00-20/detail/B0017KIBAI

 

[Engo]

I think those are the ones where the control stick feels like it's made of wood.

 

[roflJumper]

Update: Killed it in less than five hours. GG good controller.

Where can I get a good controller?

 

[4 Aces]

(NVM IT BROKE AFTER LESS THAN FIVE HOURS)

GG

Better than 1st Party, eh?

Edit:

The version that the OP got...Idk, right out of the box it felt like trash. Just cheap everything. :/ Then the controller nub wore out so fast it broke off.

I haven't had good experiences with 3rd party controllers. I had a wireless intec gcc that was terrible. It doesn't have a good feel, the buttons and sticks aren't the same, and the connectivity was extremely spotty even for a wireless controller. I avoided using that thing like the plague.
Here's a picture of how it looks http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/d4/63/1dd490b809a099ef02dd4110.L.jpg

Oh gawd this one...I have no idea why the fk the wireless connection on that is so trash. I remember buying that many years ago instead of a 1st Party controller, because it looked "cooler." Wish I can go back in time. >.>

On the front page of smashboards there's a link to the smashboards amazon store. They have official white controllers for about $36

http://astore.amazon.com/smashboards00-20/detail/B0017KIBAI

I've this one from a friend. I didn't like the feel of that control stick. I was missing a lot of technical stuff that I normally shouldn't have. :/

 

[Alexo30]

Worth buying one when my crappy one breaks?

Well, I'm not sure why everyone hates on MadCatz, but you will probably be better off buying a Nintendo one.

If I can still Haxdash after a year or more, that says something...

 

[milligraham]

I've this one from a friend. I didn't like the feel of that control stick. I was missing a lot of technical stuff that I normally shouldn't have. :/

I've never actually tried one of those controllers I mainly just brought it up as a suggestion, I mainly use a grey official controller that came with my gamecube when i originally got it.

 

[Calzum!]

You don't even need to buy a brand new controller, ive always ebayd secondhand for mine

Can't afford dem boxed ones

 

[4 Aces]

I've never actually tried one of those controllers I mainly just brought it up as a suggestion, I mainly use a grey official controller that came with my gamecube when i originally got it.

Hmm. My friend seems to like it, and he's fairly experienced, so there's that. Guess it could work if someone wanted brand new. I'd be hesitant to recommend it.

Nice nice. I'm currently using my original 1st Party Gamecube Indigo controller. The rubber padding has fallen off of that one and my second indigo controller. :/ Seems I'm pretty hard on my controllers. They still play quite amazingly though. I also have 2 1st party silver controllers, and those are pretty much perfect/brand new. Gonna avoid using those for competitive smash though, cuz I don't want to bust anymore. They're the "reserve." Also have 5 other controllers, but they're all crappy. >.>

 

[pokemongeof]

NEver ever trust 3rd party controllers EVER

 

[RedHairedGent]

http://www.wondergames.se/PICTURE/3083-3-gamecubecirkahandkontroll.jpg

I think it's one of these.

Oh god I picked up one of these today at a local mom and pops game shop (has old consoles, comics/etc)
Then I come here and everyone's saying it's **** and breaks day one ;_;
I hope this isn't true, because it's wrapped up for Christmas

 

[Varist]

it's true you wasted your money breh better go get some new wrapping paper and return that garbage or it's gonna be a grinch stole christmas for you

 

[RedHairedGent]

Well fug. It looked so nice too, it looks almost exactly like a Nintendo controller too, so I expected more...

 

[Shikenshu]

I brought one of these (the one that look like 1st party) a few years ago and the c-stick neutral position was slight tilted, I knew it was a cheap ripoff. Hopefully, it was during the time I was bargaining gamecubes so I gave it instead of giving a 1st party.