Quality of Gamecube controller? (which one to buy)

[eveningninja]

Are there multiple versions of the "Gamecube controller" ?

I see a bunch of white-colored Gamecube controllers on Ebay selling from places like China, and they only cost $5.99 each. Are these acceptable to play SSBB with? I don't want something that doesn't input controls properly/accurately or has sticky buttons or anything like that.

I just don't really know what to expect and why these GCN controllers are so cheap.

Thanks.

 

[tekkie]

Are there multiple versions of the "Gamecube controller" ?

I see a bunch of white-colored Gamecube controllers on Ebay selling from places like China, and they only cost $5.99 each. Are these acceptable to play SSBB with? I don't want something that doesn't input controls properly/accurately or has sticky buttons or anything like that.

I just don't really know what to expect and why these GCN controllers are so cheap.

Thanks.

they're off-brand, even if they look legit. if it doesn't have the nintendo gamecube thing around the start button it's a knockoff.

new controller will cost around $30.

 

[golcarjack]

its worth getting a GC controller i think that or the classic controller are the best ways to play.

 

[eveningninja]

So will the "official" Gamecube controller respond to my inputs and just hold up better than an off-brand controller will? I'm asking realistically here, for anyone who has tried both. I don't really have a problem with using off-brand as long as it still works just as well.

Thanks.

 

[moomoomamoo]

off-brands don't last. There are many reviews explaining that they stop working properly after a month. Get the official controller if you can.

 

[OmegaXXII]

Same here, generic 3rd party controllers don't tend to last as long as an original since the material used for them are of lesser quality, if you really want a quality controller that last then your best bet would be to track down an original GNC instead.

As least from my experience, I've had better luck with an original.

 

[Beninator]

I had four off brands. Two from Gamestop, two of these white ones without any logos. One Gamestop controller constantly inputs the right arrow key (this happened a month after purchase), while the other one believes the control stick is always facing right (this happened 7-8 months after purchase.)

One of the white ones just plain stopped working (nothing responds), and that took it about a year and a half. The other one works just fine.

I would recommend Nintendo brand. My Nintendo controller is almost 10 years old, has been used the most, and it works perfectly.

 

[BlueXenon]

DO NOT buy the gamestop one.

 

[MysteryRevengerson]

It's easy, just buy a white one new online, 30$. Got one and it works perfectly.

Off brands are just awful

 

[Wither_Skeletwin]

I'm also looking for nintendo licensed gamecube remotes to play smash 4 with. Does anyone know where to get them for affordable prices? A website or a store would do fine.

 

[Cyn]

Please do not bump old threads.