This controller is a bargain and a life-saver for gamers like myself.

One of the unfortunate problems with older gaming systems like the Nintendo Gamecube is that once newer systems come out and manufacturing slows and stops, the prices skyrocket. So when my Gamecube controller was destroyed in a flood, I was pretty much out of luck. Used video-game controllers are very hit and miss (I've bought several that just flat-out didn't work), and new controllers for the Gamecube cost anywhere from $60-$200 here in the US because they aren't manufactured anymore. (That's the price for official controllers, I don't mess with crummy third-party controllers) I was genuinely sad, because some of my favorite games of all time were released on the very underrated Gamecube, and I was doomed to be unable to play them anymore.

Thankfully, I stumbled onto this and ordered one, and it was a tremendous find and a great purchase, mainly because it is very affordable, only costing about $40 or so with shipping, saving the buyer a significant amount of money.

Even though it's imported from Japan, this official Gamecube controller will work on American Gamecube and Wii systems, so don't worry. It features a very nice white colorscheme that matches the Wii, and has a 10' cord (a few feet longer than the controller's regular cord) which allows the player to sit back a bit more even though they are still corded to the system.

The controller feels good in the hands and is very sturdy. The only slight complaint I have is that the shoulder buttons feel a bit "hollow" and light, but it's nothing to worry about, it's a very minor complaint.

Honestly, if you need a new Gamecube controller, this is the way to go. Don't waste money on the pathetically expensive controllers here in the US... buy one of these, it's the same thing and costs a lot less.

The Nintendo GameCube controller is the best controller ever. Don't believe me? Ask your kids. Ask THEIR kids. They'll probably tell you something like, "Nah. I like the PS3 controller because it's wireless and it has more sensitive analog sticks." You should spank them because they're wrong. Still don't believe me? Buy one and try it out yourself. Feel the smooth, curved, ergonomic texture. The button placement, derived from years of scientific research and surveys. The ribbed control stick, aching for your sweaty thumb's frantic manipulation. The L and R buttons with an analog press AND a click press. Smooth, sexy action on every surface. If you were a child or teen (or alive) in the early 2000s, you and your friends and your friends' dogs all owned a GameCube. Why? Super Smash Bros Melee. There is no other reason. If you're looking at buying this controller. It's probably for that very same reason. Or maybe it's because you're tired of flailing your arms around like an idiot and pressing C to jump on Brawl or Smash 4. Maybe you don't even play smash brothers and you just want a superior controller experience. Well, you've come to the right place. This controller is better than your old GC controller because it has a long cord. How long? I don't know man. It's like 2000 feet long or something. Longer than I'll ever need, because I play with my face in the screen. I only have two problems with this controller. First, the L and R buttons seem to hit some intense resistance if you try and press them in at a slightly downward angle. Maybe this will go away after I break the controller in over time. Who knows. It's no big deal. Nothing that can't be fixed with a significant lifestyle change. The other problem I have is that This controller is just way too sexy for me. I can't even looking at it without shedding tears. Maybe because I've been staring at the TV screen without blinking for hours. Who knows. Look, you should buy this. Hit the "add to cart" button. Right now. Wait. Not yet. You see that space above where it says "Qty: 1?" Change that to "Qty: 4." Why? So that your friends can know once and for all who can kick more butt at Melee. It's you.

Like many of you who are looking for a Gamecube controller, I was tempted to go with one of the cheaper knockoffs. I do like to get bang for the buck, but after doing some research and reading some reviews, I decided to dish out the 29.99 and bought this from Amazon. I am glad I did. The controller really is high quality. I've held some of the other ones available, and they really feel cheap compared to this one. The buttons are really nice and sturdy, everything about it feels the way a top notch controller should. Now, it isn't wireless, but I actually think that that is a plus. First of all, the wire is VERY long. I never owned an original Gamecube( I got this for the Wii) but I have to assume it is way longer than the original Gamecube controllers. So even though it isn't wireless, you still should be able to play your game from just about anywhere in the room. And of course with a wired controller, you don't have to worry about running out and getting batteries every few days. Even with rechargeable batteries, constantly recharging them can be a little bit of a hassle.

So to sum it up: If you need a Gamecube controller, get this one. Yeah, initially it will set you back more than one of the others, but I think it is worth it. Cause when you add battery cost and/or charging stations, etc, it will probably save you money. And based on the qualities of each controller, in the long run I'm guessing you will get the most gameplay out of this one, by far. Really a quality controller

The main problem with the final generation Gamecube Controller that was made for us here in the states (And is in fact still available if for whatever reason you should feel the need to throw your money away on one from Nintendo's Online store)is that well... It's crap...

The sparkling silver coating to the control will start to rub off within mere minutes of use revealing large ugly binge colored balds spots after roughly a weeks time... And the buttons where just flat out NOT MEANT TO BE USED making the entire point of the device nonsensical at best... (Just about anything will brake on it within a months time if used regularly)

That rant having been sorely noted (Sorry) this brings us to this lovely little import... Absolutely NOTHING that I mentioned that is an issue with the final print American model is an issue with the Japanese one... While not as heavy as the earlier print (Purple & Black) American controllers this White one is built every bit as well... (In other words buttons & sticks just don't brake on them without gross excessive force)

The Controller has the same kind of soft yet hard paper like feeling plastic that the Nintendo DS has had coating the inside of those units since the release of the DS Light... Which gives the controller a strange almost silk like texture when held...

And to make the Controller more sensible for the Nintendo Wii (A primarily wireless device) it was given a ten foot long cord so you could still sit a reasonable distance from the unit without the need of any extra extension cords or having the unit sit closer to you...

All in all this one is a no brainier, If you are in the market for a Gamecube Controller given the price of those horrible third party knockoffs and the fact that Nintendo themselves doesn't offer anyone outside of Japan ANYTHING better then this (In fact what they offer is actually worse) well... This import really is your one & only choice... Thankfully once you have it (Unless you are the type who THRASH'S there controls) you should be good to go for a vary long time...

Melee player here. Got it used for a great price. It's about as perfect as you could hope for a controller to be for that price. It's not optimal for shield dropping or similar heavily technically gameplay without getting shield drop notches, but that's the case for most great controllers anyway. The only problem is, if you get it used like I did, it might not come perfectly clean, so you might need to briefly clean it first before using it. Far more consistent at things like short-hopping, dash-back, pivots, wavedashing, and L-canceling than the original 2001-2006 era controllers. It seems to have a slightly smaller width of control stick motion, which has its advantages and disadvantages. I find that turn around up tilt is slightly harder on this than previous controllers. But smash DI and dash-dancing are easier. The longer cord is great, except it can be frustrating if it gets tangled. Overall, a very worthwhile investment if you're hoping to move up a bit in Melee compared to where you were on your older/heavily used controller. It should have a good lifespan too, and not wear out on you for quite a few years. Used, it's not quite a top tier controller. But it's pretty near guaranteed to be higher quality than what you had previous if you didn't have a top tier controller, and is a pretty safe investment. New, it's probably closer to a top tier controller, if you think it's worth that much more money.

Oh Nintendo. It's quite amazing how you've always been a consistent force in the video game industry, and even more interesting, is the fact that your company created what is often considered one of the best controllers ever produced.

With ergonomics and storage in mind, Nintendo created the gamecube controller with the intentions of making a controller that didn't force your hands into odd positions, while offering the maximum amount of control and buttons that is humanly possible. The left control stick was placed in the natural position for the thumb, with a nice amount of rubber placed on top to prevent slipping, as well as a C-stick specifically for camera control, kept out of the way of the main action. An additional Z button which is tiny, but quick and easy to press, allows for quick and precise actions, while the L and R triggers have both soft triggers, which activate when partially pressing down the trigger, and a hard trigger when you press it down and pass a certain threshold. The A, B, X, and Y buttons are all extremely responsive, as one would expect them to be, and the A and B button are both located in a spot that doesnt force you to overextend your finger.

IF I had any real issues with this controller, it would be the following:

A. The d-pad is terrible. It was put in as a control method for any extra 4 buttons the game would need that you dont need to control the game using the control stick

B. The X and Y button are easy to lose track of, and to this day, I still sometimes confuse the position of these two buttons.

One final thing to note is that this controller has an extra long cord, approximately 10 feet long, it allows you to play from rather large distances, which is a definite plus.

Honestly a magnificent controller, and easily one of the better controllers I've ever owned.

I can't believe this piece of junk is satisfying customers. First off, I got it and it was clearly used. It had dirt and spots all over it, plus the analog stick was very loose due to being broken in. Second, I play Super Smash Brothers competitivley and I am always looking for new controllers so when I discovered this you could imagine how excited I was. I have purchased several different brands of controllers for gamecube and all of them either didn't respond approprietly, stopped working mid game, or just didn't work at all. When I got this one, although I was dissatisfied with the fact that it wasn't brand new, It worked well and I was doing great in tornaments and by myself, but in a month or so it all of a sudden it stopped working for no reason. This is just one of many controllers I have purchased that ended up being junk. I guess this contrloller like all the others is destined to be out dated because Nintendo is too busy you know whatting themselves with the stupid Wiimote that nobody likes. Now back to what I was saying, this controller also has an issue where if you try to input a second command right after another, the second input tends to be unresponsive. Also the Z and Y button has major issues. In some games that require moving from side to side, moving foward and pressing Z often responds inaccuratly by going the opposite direction. For example, in Super Smash Brothers Brawl, if you try to run up and grab someone, as soon as you press Z or Y you will turn around and go the other way. I had similar mishaps in games I bought from the Wii shop such as Street Fighter 2, StarFox, Super Mario 64 and many others. Although the controller worked well for a while, it broke fairly quickly and is most likley due to the fact that it is used (wether it looks like its brand new in the package or not) or poor design due to the fact that Nintendo doesn't care for the impact the discontinuing of Gamecube controllers has on gamers like myself. However seeing as how this product somehow has pleased many customers, it may still be useful to casual gamers who aren't looking for near perfection but, for competitive purposes this controller is unreliable.

I've owned like 10 Gamecube controllers ever since the Gamecube came out. I mostly play Super Smash Bros. Melee and then to Brawl. The first controller I got was defective because the joystick would not respond fast enough as I wanted (by that, I mean it's ok for other games; but not for Super Smash Bros Brawl when I constantly move my joystick back and forth often and at a hard rate.) Some people might say that I abuse the controller too much since I apply lots of force to move the joystick to avoid dieing off screen in Super Smash Bros Brawl. My controllers in the past have worked perfectly for years. So back to my Wii Controller...I exchanged my controller for a new one and the problem was slightly the same. Now I am assuming that all these Wii Controllers are the same where there is a slight delay in the joystick. I'm not saying that this controller is bad at all, but I expected it to the best of the best from all of these reviews. If you want to play an intense game like Super Smash Bros Brawl, then I would not recommend this controller at all.

Good things about controller: color is white and there's a long cord.

Es todo lo que puedes esperar del mando original de Game Cube. Calidad en los botones, un cable largo y la caja en japonés :)

Only took three days to deliver and the controller is working perfectly not that I expect less.It's best to stick to wired first party controllers in general and only buy them brand new so that you have confidence that they will work for a very long time.I got the controller for £23.30 which isn't bad at all and your paying for quality so do yourself some justice and buy Nintendo controllers brand new and ditch third party knockoffs and ditch buying preowned controllers unless your that desperate(it's a gamble to get a decent controller that is pre owned).My body is ready for Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS and this controller will fight off the temptation to use the Super Smash bros edition controller so I can sell it someday or use it when this White controller wears out if it ever does.Non of my controllers have ever worn out apart from ones that were preowned and it probably wasn't my fault that they stopped working properly.The buttons feel great and your fingers/thumbs won't get cold which is a problem some controllers have as you may have experienced.If your really want it then buy it with confidence because it's brand new and has no faults and a longer cord than the original Gamecube controllers.Will work with your Gamecube,Wii and Wii U when the adapter comes out.

Commandé vendredi soir et reçu ce mardi, livraison rapide et produit conforme à ce que je souhaitais : la manette est bien officielle et neuve. Je trouve ce modèle blanc vraiment classe et il s'accorde parfaitement avec ma Wii blanche. Le câble plus long que ma vieille manette Gamecube violette est un gros plus ! Et ça pour un prix vraiment correct.

A voir sur la durée maintenant mais pour le moment je recommande.

It came really protected and the controller itself feels like Brand New, the internals are clean and responsive, the shell is a bit yellowed but it still looks good :) 👍

Very happy with my purchase. The controller came pretty much brand new from Japan. Everything is original and the extra length on the cord is great. The rumble feature is a plus and everything just feels tight nice and new. Will purchase again if it ever breaks but honestly it feels like it won’t ever. As a heavy smash player I 100% recommend one