{"id":627,"date":"2008-05-10T14:53:41","date_gmt":"2008-05-10T14:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danielprimed.com\/?p=627"},"modified":"2012-03-03T10:00:40","modified_gmt":"2012-03-03T10:00:40","slug":"a-couple-of-useful-user-contributions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danielprimed.com\/2008\/05\/a-couple-of-useful-user-contributions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Couple of Useful User Contributions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"retroI was fortunate enough to have two of my posts featured on RacketBoy’s Retro Roundup<\/a> and as a result I have had a couple of great suggestions put forward to me by some of his readers checking out the site. They are both in relation to the Nintendo Wii Classic Controller Alternatives article<\/a>. These contributions round off the complete list of Classic Controller alternatives.<\/p>\n

The first contribution is from a RB reader named Wylkus whom posted in the article:<\/p>\n

These should be mentioned as a virtual console controller alternative.<\/em><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.retrousb.com\/index.php?categoryID=80<\/em><\/p>\n

I got the SNES cords and they work great. Some of my friends complain about having a wired controller now that they\u2019re used to wireless but I don\u2019t really find it a problem.<\/em><\/p>\n

He is refering to the RetroZone<\/a> NES and SNES controller ports. These cords have a Gamecube port on one end and a NES\/SNES port on the other allowing you to use the original pads. I didn’t mention this in the article for two reasons; firstly because they are original controllers and I was only really after alternatives. Secondly because I could not find the link to this site, it sounds stupid because these cords are actually hugely popular. A worthwhile investment I’d say.<\/p>\n

The second contribution that I want to mention is one by Alex whom shared his experiences with a few of the Classic controller alternatives that I wrote about. Here is what he said:<\/p>\n

I\u2019d mostly recommend the GCN Controller (Wavebird if you can live without rumble; I can\u2019t), the Classic Controller, and the Thrustmaster, as those are the ones I own. None of the options are perfect:<\/em><\/p>\n

The buttons on the Thrustmaster are a little too small and kinda mushy (especially the L and R buttons), the dongle is stupidly designed (it hangs halfway down the Wii and blinks endlessly), and its shape is slightly weird (would be perfect except for some inexplicable indents on the handles); also it only works when plugged into a Wii, it won\u2019t work on Gamecube. Additionally, those with large hands may find it too small. Plus, it has to be said: it\u2019s sorta ugly.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Classic Controller is poorly shaped and the sticks aren\u2019t great, and the lack of rumble is annoying. As senseibaka mentioned, it\u2019s too light.<\/em><\/p>\n

The GCN controller has a lousy button layout and a tiny D-pad, plus weak rumble.<\/em><\/p>\n

On the plus side:<\/em><\/p>\n

The Thrustmaster is the best option for games that don\u2019t work well with either the classic controller or the GCN controller\u2019s button layouts; being able to remap the controls is wonderful. It has better rumble than the GCN controller too. It\u2019s the only option with thingies around the sticks instead of Nintendo\u2019s stupid decagons. The turbo is occasionally useful on VC. And it\u2019s the best controller for playing Genesis games thanks to its D-pad. Plus, it works on Wii, VC, and GCN games. Also, the only wireless option with rumble.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Classic Controller\u2019s buttons and D-pad feel fantastic, the buttons are easily the best of the lot. I couldn\u2019t beat Sin and Punishment until I got this (the GCN controller\u2019s L and R buttons took too long to press); although I bet the Thrustmaster would have helped almost as much despite the slightly mushy feel. Wireless is a plus.<\/em><\/p>\n

The GCN controller has the best sticks by far; I wouldn\u2019t play most GCN or N64 games with anything else. The analog on the L and R works better than on the Thrustmaster, but I think that\u2019s only an issue on a couple GCN games. It\u2019s also the most comfortable to hold. The Wavebird\u2019s dongle is much better than the Thrustmaster\u2019s, it plugs right in instead of dangling off the side of the machine.<\/em><\/p>\n

A few other notes: first, Pelican makes a ripoff of Hori\u2019s pad, you can find it on buy.com. I\u2019ve heard it\u2019s worse in every way, but I suppose it\u2019s worth mentioning. Second, if you\u2019re willing to spend a few extra bucks, those NES-style Gamecatz PS2 controllers are great. Don\u2019t know if they\u2019d work with the adapters though, as I don\u2019t have an adapter.<\/em><\/p>\n

Overall, if you only buy one of these options (you should have at least four though, nobody wants to play Brawl with the wiimote!), I\u2019d recommend the Thrustmaster. It\u2019s the only one that will work well for everything you can play on your Wii, barring wiimote-only games of course. Still, each has its advantages, and I use them all. I still want to pick up a Hori GBP pad, a Hori Stick, and a Neo Geo stick though. I\u2019m such a controller whore.<\/em><\/p>\n

And in a follow up comment.<\/p>\n

Uh, by \u201cthingies around the stick etc.\u201d I meant that the holes in the plastic where the stick pokes out of the controller are round, as opposed to Nintendo\u2019s decagon-style holes, which are good for fighters and annoying as hell for anything else. Of course, no fighting game fan should try to play on anything other than the arcade sticks.<\/em><\/p>\n

I thought that both contributions do a good job at rounding out the list of available alternatives. So thanks to Wylkus, Alex and all of you who have posted comments on the site for sharing your ideas.<\/p>\n

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