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Where to get new GC controller!
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Red Arremer
Smash Legend
I can only sign this. They're brandnew and don't cost very much. You can use a Japanese GC controller on every other region's console.
Ochobobo
Smash Lord
Umm, $25 plus $10 shipping, no thanks. You can get the exact same controller on Amazon for $5 (plus $6 shipping) http://www.amazon.com/Gamecube-Cont...ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1239459273&sr=8-1
Though there are a lot more positive reviews on the Play-Asia site than the Amazon page. Just use your best judgment.
Though there are a lot more positive reviews on the Play-Asia site than the Amazon page. Just use your best judgment.
Red Arremer
Smash Legend
Those are "bootlegs", though. They're not official Nintendo controllers. You'll have no guarantee of them working properly.
Third Party controllers in general are a bad idea. Many of them have defect buttons or clunky control/C-sticks.
Ochobobo
Smash Lord
Oh yeah, sorry didn't look close enough. Just noticed it doesn't have the "NINTENDO GAMECUBE" on the front of the controller. Yeah I agree that third party controllers suck.
Still, now that I look, there are several official Nintendo controllers on Amazon for a good price.
Still, now that I look, there are several official Nintendo controllers on Amazon for a good price.
Red Arremer
Smash Legend
Are they new, though? Because when I browsed Amazon and ebay, I hardly got official controllers, and if, then they were used.
As said: PlayAsia is your best bet. They're not expensive, and official brandnew controllers.
As said: PlayAsia is your best bet. They're not expensive, and official brandnew controllers.
Ochobobo
Smash Lord
http://www.amazon.com/Gamecube-Cont..._2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1239460640&sr=8-2
Just found this one. Says you can get it new for $25. With shipping it will end up being pretty much the same as Play-Asia, lol.
Yeah, looks like that is the best way to go. Shame, I thought you could find them cheaper...
Just found this one. Says you can get it new for $25. With shipping it will end up being pretty much the same as Play-Asia, lol.
Yeah, looks like that is the best way to go. Shame, I thought you could find them cheaper...
wh1te5had0w
Smash Journeyman
I got mine from Play-Asia, it's worth paying a bit extra for a better controller.
I've ordered from both before, and I would definitely go with Play-Asia. Good price, fast shipping. Also, the one I ordered has a super long cord, so you can play from the other side of the room. And the controller is white, so it'll match your Wii.
Plus, I've ordered used ones off of Amazon before, and one of them is in great shape, but the other has gummy, unresponsive buttons and a faulty C stick. Plus, it was covered in some sort of unidentifiable grime.
Play-Asia. Do it.
Plus, I've ordered used ones off of Amazon before, and one of them is in great shape, but the other has gummy, unresponsive buttons and a faulty C stick. Plus, it was covered in some sort of unidentifiable grime.
Play-Asia. Do it.
I got the white controller from an import store, and it's really awesome. (I was considering buying it from PA but didn't have enough $ at the time. It's awesome, the only thing I don't like about it is the white cord, since it doesn't match all the other GC controllers, which have black wires...
YUNq PHR3$H
Smash Journeyman
i got me ah wireless gc since like 05' =]
but that's besides the point
No gamestop by where you live ?
You said you don't rly like ebay
so go on amazon but ide prefer neither
because i never tried it D:
i eard amazon is good though so try it out.
but that's besides the point
No gamestop by where you live ?
You said you don't rly like ebay
so go on amazon but ide prefer neither
because i never tried it D:
i eard amazon is good though so try it out.
KRiMz0N
Smash Journeyman
white controllers make you look rich AND pro
If you want a real trustworthy site, Nintendo still sells new controllers on their online store.
http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=84293¤cy=USD&catalogId=10001&tranId=0&lastAction=setCurr&storeId=10001&languageId=-1&categoryId=44006&ddkey=http:SetCurrencyPreference
http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=84293¤cy=USD&catalogId=10001&tranId=0&lastAction=setCurr&storeId=10001&languageId=-1&categoryId=44006&ddkey=http:SetCurrencyPreference
Ochobobo
Smash Lord
Geeze, the cord is 10 feet long. I did not see that before, lol
Looks like Play Asia may be the best.
It sounds like it might be kinda cumbersome when you carry it around to tournaments and such, if you have to constantly wrap the cord around it and unwrap it. But it should be nice when you leave it in one spot.
What I don't get is why Nintendo doesn't still sell GC controllers in stores in the US, but (iirc) they do in Japan (the white one)... do they think it will hurt classic controller sales or something?
and kinda OT here but I can't stand wrapping the cables around my controllers... I usually fold the wire in half multiple times then put a rubber band around it ( the folded up wire). It's not much better, but for some reason I just can't stand wrapping the wire around the controller... :-\
and kinda OT here but I can't stand wrapping the cables around my controllers... I usually fold the wire in half multiple times then put a rubber band around it ( the folded up wire). It's not much better, but for some reason I just can't stand wrapping the wire around the controller... :-\
Gaudeo
Smash Cadet
Order in a white one from Japan. They have the advantage of being completely new, unlike those from Amazon, and being usable without your Wii placed halfway into your living room. Also it does not really take much longer to deal with the cord, after a few wind ups you cannot even notice it.
You don't need Play Asia or need to order online. I have a few controllers that have little issues and I guess it was because I used them rough. However, I went up to Play 'N' Trade and apparently they sell controllers that look like GCN ones but without the logo on it. They had indigo, black and white controllers the last time I went by there. If you know where a Play 'N' Trade store is at, go there and see if they have any GCN controllers there.
I don't think GCN controllers are sold anymore because of patent issues with Nintendo and Anascape. But yeah, go to Play 'N' Trade and see if you can find GCN controllers without the GameCube logo on it. They work like a charm. But the L and R button give you a bit of an issues, so you kind of need to wear those down a bit before actually making them function fully.
I don't think GCN controllers are sold anymore because of patent issues with Nintendo and Anascape. But yeah, go to Play 'N' Trade and see if you can find GCN controllers without the GameCube logo on it. They work like a charm. But the L and R button give you a bit of an issues, so you kind of need to wear those down a bit before actually making them function fully.
Valour linked earlier that you can still order silver GC controls from NOA online.
Ochobobo
Smash Lord
Yeah, that's third party, which I wouldn't trust as much. Even if they do work at first.
phi1ny3
Not the Mama
Playasia.
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