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Smash Bros. WiiU Gamecube Controller / Adapter Bundle Box Revealed

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BocoDragon

or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I hope this thing can be used on Gamecube loaders like Devolution, etc.

I would move my ripped Gamecube games over from my Wii to Wii U... but using classic controllers just feels so inauthentic.
 
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SatoAilDarko

Member
Edit:

Boxart looks great. If I was getting it physically at first I would go for this. I have a Wavebird but play Wii Remote and Nunchuk in Smash so I'm not getting the adapter separately

Xeno_V said:
Personally I don't see a reason to go for this bundle as I already have 2 wavebirds.
If the game is $50 and the adapter another $20 then the GC controller is like $30 in the end.
It's not quite a bargain, is it?
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The game's $60 so it's $10 in savings.

IsntChrisL said:
Has it been revealed whether or not the cord is longer on this controller? It's $10 more than the original GC controller.
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$5 more, original was $25 and Wavebird was $35.
 
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Crimsonclaw111

Member
BocoDragon said:
I hope this thing can be used on Gamecube loaders like Devolution, etc.

I would move my ripped Gamecube games over from my Wii to Wii U... but using classic controllers just feels so inauthentic.
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Oh wow, that would be awesome. Maybe that or Nintendon't will be updated for adapter support?
 
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Rich!

Member
Crimsonclaw111 said:
Oh wow, that would be awesome. Maybe that or Nintendon't will be updated for adapter support?
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Well, yes...but Wii based homebrew can only access the back USB ports. You would have to use an SD card for storage rather than USB as this adapter uses two slots. But thats not really an issue at all.

You could also hook up the power line to the front usb I guess.

Either way, Nintendont already supports my Trio Linker Plus so I'm good either way. Been playing smash bros melee on my Wii U recently with both the Gamecube controller and wii U pro controller. Its amazing.
 
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Starwolf_UK

Member
richisawesome said:
Well, yes...but Wii based homebrew can only access the back USB ports. You would have to use an SD card for storage rather than USB as this adapter uses two slots. But thats not really an issue at all.

You could also hook up the power line to the front usb I guess.
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I suspect the power is only needed when you have >2 controllers rumbling. N64 control deck has a similar limitation on it (you can easily make N64 rumble paks work without batteries but if you had more than a few controllers like that there is not enough power).
 
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superpickleman

Member
IsntChrisL said:
Has it been revealed whether or not the cord is longer on this controller? It's $10 more than the original GC controller.
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I'm assuming/hoping that it'll be the same length as those white GC they released in Japan around the time Brawl came out. The length of those is perfect.
 
P

Persona7

Banned
I don't understand the comments about it being weird to see gamecube controllers in 2014 when Nintendo has been producing the white controllers for the wii for years.
 
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Gipsy Danger

Member
Are the standalone controllers of adapter available for pre-order anywhere in Europe yet? I'm getting the game digitally but I've lost my Gamecube controllers to some alternate dimension and need to be ready for the Wii U Smash.
 
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Dimentios

Member
I don't need another GCC, since I already have six of them. Would be interested in a bundle without the controller for 70 bucks. believe
 
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ffdgh

Member
...I can't believe I'm preordering this.
KuGsj.gif
 
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trixx

Member
Starwolf_UK said:
Wireless as in Classic Controller Pro?
Hori : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ND0E604/?tag=neogaf0e-20
PDP: http://www.game.co.uk/en/Super+Smash+Bros+Mario+Gamecube+Controller+For+Wii+U-304923
I feel bad for PDP as the Hori one looks a lot better.
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What are these things? Do they work as classic controllers or are they just GC controllers. Are they good?

Wait it has zl so its a Wii u pro controller...

Edit:its a classic controller so it connects to the Wii remote?
 
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Finalow

Member
they still have to announce the release date, right? Lol.

I like this but I can't buy from amazon.com, need this shit on uk stores.
 
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Bjoern the Smexy

Member
I hope Aamzon.de doesn't fuck up as badly as they did with Bayonetta 2's First Print Edition and Hyrule Warriors' Limited Edition.
They need to update their catalogue more quickly. I need to pre-order stuff like this! ;_;
 
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Inferno313

Banned
There are 8 year olds that will be playing this game with a Gamecube controller that were born after the Gamecube was over. To them, this literally will just be the Smash Controller.

Think about that Gaf.
Feel old.
 
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sixteen-bit

Member
Inferno313 said:
There are 8 year olds that will be playing this game with a Gamecube controller that were born after the Gamecube was over. To them, this literally will just be the Smash Controller.

Think about that Gaf.
Feel old.
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8 year olds? But the game is rated E10+.

Plus, they probably didn't grow up with Nintendo. Would they even care about Smash?
 
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Moofers

Member
Does the pro controller for Wii u work with smash? If so, why would we want GameCube controllers? And if not, why the hell not?
 
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braves01

Banned
Pre-ordered, because I know I'd just break down and buy all three things separately otherwise.

Moofers said:
Does the pro controller for Wii u work with smash? If so, why would we want GameCube controllers? And if not, why the hell not?
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I think it's primarily for competitive players, but I guess there's some nostalgic purpose at work too.
 
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Soulscribe

Member
Can anyone confirm if the Wavebird is compatible with the adapter? I've had it since it came out and it's my favorite controller ever. lol
 
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ampere

Member
Cool. Looks like you save $10 over buying them separately

$60 game, $20 adapter, $30 controller

Moofers said:
Does the pro controller for Wii u work with smash? If so, why would we want GameCube controllers? And if not, why the hell not?
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Because there are wired Gamecube controllers.

Wired > wireless in latency (though not noticeable to everyone).

And at a big tournament with tons of people you don't want to deal with potential wireless interference.
 
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toa95

Member
Moofers said:
Does the pro controller for Wii u work with smash? If so, why would we want GameCube controllers? And if not, why the hell not?
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The Pro controller works but they are giving the option of GameCube controller for places that need a wired option like tournaments. Personalty I already have 3 GC controllers so I would rather buy this bundle then 3 more Pro controllers.
 
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Chairhome

Member
This reminds me to pre-order at Best Buy (GCU gets this for $80 :-D). I already have enough GC controllers, but this lets me snag an adapter, too.
 
Dr. Buni

Dr. Buni

Member
Looks nice, but I am already buying the Mario Kart bundle this week. Don't really care about the GC controller.
 
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ramparter

Banned
Xeno_V said:
Personally I don't see a reason to go for this bundle as I already have 2 wavebirds.
If the game is $50 and the adapter another $20 then the GC controller is like $30 in the end.
It's not quite a bargain, is it?
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Nintendont do bargains, also the controller is Smash designed.
 
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Lunar15

Member
This really is kind of surreal, to be honest. Celebrating a gamecube controller in 2014.

Don't get me wrong, I actually love this.
 
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