Do you guys think there is any chance of the Wavebird being re-released or perhaps updated as a bluetooth version for the Wii? I've just recently gotten interested in playing Brawl when it comes out and purchased my Wii about two weeks ago, and last week I spent an entire day tracking down three used Wavebirds from Gamestops within ten miles from me (30+ stores called...ugh). I'm having bad luck getting the fourth and I don't feel like paying $40 for one from Craigslist, Amazon, or Ebay. Is there any chance at all that Nintendo might be holding off on announcing an update that a re-release might be coming to coincide with Brawl?
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Wavebird re-release/update?
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Blindman
Smash Journeyman
Why are you named after a republic that died exactly sixteen years ago?
And on topic:
I don't like the way the wavebird fits in thew Wii, so I don't think they should do much more with it. It's fine as is, the only thing they could do is an automatic turn off after no use for a while; that's the only thing, I don't always remember to turn it off.
And on topic:
I don't like the way the wavebird fits in thew Wii, so I don't think they should do much more with it. It's fine as is, the only thing they could do is an automatic turn off after no use for a while; that's the only thing, I don't always remember to turn it off.
Hilariously enough, I chose it as my online handle when I was seven years old and first heard of the Soviet Union in Westwood's Command & Conquer: Red Alert. I had no idea what the Soviet Union was except for a side in an RTS game
What do you mean you don't like teh way it fits? You don't like the way the receivers poke out of the top, or what?
Blindman
Smash Journeyman
Yeah, they just seem too bulky.Hilariously enough, I chose it as my online handle when I was seven years old and first heard of the Soviet Union in Westwood's Command & Conquer: Red Alert. I had no idea what the Soviet Union was except for a side in an RTS game
What do you mean you don't like teh way it fits? You don't like the way the receivers poke out of the top, or what?
LuiStrokes
Smash Journeyman
Yeah, the wii's GC port it's poorly designed, i hate that you have to take off that withe things, because the wave bird receiver doesn't fit, and the designer place that things below.
Oh well, now my wii looks ugly with that things.
It's horizontal.
ron561
Smash Journeyman
Since your able to use a gamecube controller with smash bros,he just wants to know.
Your best bet though is E-Bay.Just find a bid that starts at like 99 cents or something and bid at the last minute.Thats what I plan on doing.
Tobi-
Smash Ace
I have a pelican wireless Gamecube controller.
Is it worse then wavebird or something?
Is it worse then wavebird or something?
ron561
Smash Journeyman
Do they still sell those?
Tobi-
Smash Ace
I don't even know. Mine was bought awhile ago.
I think it's actually opposite. Do they still sell wavebird controllers? I tried looking for one, but with no luck.
I think it's actually opposite. Do they still sell wavebird controllers? I tried looking for one, but with no luck.
ron561
Smash Journeyman
I haven't seen in a wave bird in stores in months.I'll be looking on Ebay for mine.
Hardpelicn
Smash Ace
There are plenty in australia.
but they sell for AU$60
yeah there are plenty here.
but they sell for AU$60
yeah there are plenty here.
The Noob Legend
Smash Ace
Ugh, I'm just sticking with good ol' cord technology.
Yup. 10char
AMPMClock
Smash Apprentice
I'd love this, since I plan on using the gamecube pad.
Could you or anyone else please compare the Pelican wireless and the wavebird? Is it just as good? I was scouring Amazon earlier and I saw a few Wavebird knock-offs (including one by intec), and they had all negative reviews.
smashbro29
Smash Champion
i've got my 4 gcn controllers i purple one purple with a see-through back one orange and one wavebird personally they're all fine to me
Chaosblade77
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I think Wavebirds were completely discontinued... which means it is fairly safe to say we might see a bluetooth wireless "GCN controller" for the Wii.
Unless you absolutely want wireless, this is probably your best bet.
Unless you absolutely want wireless, this is probably your best bet.
gigasteve
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Yes, this will be an update. And the next one will be:
Wavebird Batteries
I know I said this in a previous update, but I wanted to explain it more.
*screenshot of back of wavebird*
Look! An opening! What's inside?
*screenshot of batteries inside*
Thes are batteries. They give the wavebird power.
*screenshot of Sakurai on couch playing*
But wait, these are dead! So...
*shows screenshots of replacing batteries*
You replace them. I hate to say it, but we really did repeat the manuals!
Wavebird Batteries
I know I said this in a previous update, but I wanted to explain it more.
*screenshot of back of wavebird*
Look! An opening! What's inside?
*screenshot of batteries inside*
Thes are batteries. They give the wavebird power.
*screenshot of Sakurai on couch playing*
But wait, these are dead! So...
*shows screenshots of replacing batteries*
You replace them. I hate to say it, but we really did repeat the manuals!
Tobi-
Smash Ace
Wavebirds were discontinued? Well I believe Pelican is still in stores. And from my experience, It works just like any regular controller I bought. From what I read, Pelican is better then WaveBird.
http://gamecube.gamezone.com/news/09_12_02_06_02PM.htm
http://gamecube.gamezone.com/news/09_12_02_06_02PM.htm
http://www.amazon.com/review/produc...ts=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
Quite a few negative reviews. You haven't had any problems with it whatsoever?
Tobi-
Smash Ace
I see some random 5 rating reviews, and others just simply 1 out of 5. No i've actually haven't had a any problems with it yet. It's only about a month old. I may go back to cord controller if brawl plays poorly with it.
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I have one of those Pelican wireless controllers. there's nothing in particular wrong with it more so that the shape is kind of awkard I think >>
Yeah, that seems way more likely =/