I fucking hate the gc controller, but not because of the button layout or how it feels in the hands, it feels good in the hands.
These pieces of shit break constantly even when you're as gentle as can be with them. You can keep them as clean as can be, never drop them, never even throw them, and they break. The very first one i owned, which was first party, broke after a month in the middle of a game, and my latest one did the same thing. Add to the fact first party controllers for the gc were impossible to find and you have a console ruined by the fact the only options for controllers most of the time were FUCKING MADCATZ. I've gone through twenty of the fucking things because they have the lifespan of a mayfly.
Pic related, it's the controller that just broke. Bitch about shitty controllers here or some shit.
This was another piece of shit i was stuck with and it lasted like 2 weeks.
>>339204725
My Gamecube controller has lasted over a decade of almost consistent use, so I really don't know what's wrong with you.
Also, don't Gamecube controllers have the words "Nintendo Gamecube" printed in the middle top area? Where did you get that one from?
>>339204725
They skipped on the nintendium when they made the GC controllers, it's no wonder they're so fragile.
>>339205054
I had that exact same controller and it lasted a good 5 years of heavy use. And that was only because my dumbass dog chewed through the wire.
Why u gotta be so rough on yo cuntrolls
>>339205194
>They skipped on the nintendium when they made the GC controllers, it's no wonder they're so fragile.
Doubt.jpg
I got you one of these as a replacement OP
>>339204725
>got a GC, Melee, and two controllers way back when Melee came out
>all I did for years was play it when I was home from school
>controllers still worked when I last checked them a year ago
Feels good
This was the second controller I had. It worked for about 4-5 months and then the B button started to stop working, to the point where you had to press it super hard. I should add that i got my GC at the end of 2004, so first party controllers were basically nowhere.
>>339205112
it's some shit third party controller. First party gamecube controllers, i'm convinced they don't exist. My only option now is that shitty smash 4 gc controller, and i've heard some bad things about it.
>>339205194
Some fuck gave me that controller, the guy probably shoved it up his ass or something because it was pretty much busted before i got it.
>>339205249
I aint even rough with them, they just suck ass.
Nintendo's handhelds all have shoulder buttons made by a retarded monkey. On every handheld i've owned, L or R has broken at some point. I had to send the 3ds in to get fixed and had to bitch about it to get the repair cost lower than 90 fuckin bucks.
>>339205493
I demand pics of the controllers, now.
>>339204725
I've had all my first-party GameCube controllers since about 2005, and none of them are broken in any way, shape, or form. Maybe you shouldn't treat your technology like fucking dogshit.
>>339205872
>clean controller every week
>make sure it never falls
>control games absolutely normally
>and it still breaks mid game
>hurr you treat your controllers bad
Then what's treating them good, huh?
>>339204725
>Complaining about the control.
>A non-oficial Chinese.
>>339205489
>Posting GTA.
>>339206164
>GTA
The n64 controller was a piece of fucking shit too, but not because of the three handles. Who was the fucking idiot that made that control stick? You can't even get third party controllers for that thing with a working stick, can't be done.
>>339206164
The official one i had at the very beginning broke after a month, your point?
>>339204725
What's up with the analog stick?
Never used one
>>339206453
Oh the analog stick's perfectly fine. It's just my piece of shit had Up and Down break on it an hour ago out of nowhere, and the controller's a month old.
>>339206559
I meant why is the right analog is cut
>>339204725
Maybe if your cheap as didn't buy fake controllers you'd be good, I still have my set of 4 launch indigos
>>339205703
Black one was my favourite, hence the missing rubber on the stick. I used to have a blue one too, but it's vanished
>"we got you a new controller! it was cheaper than the others!"
Fuck off with that shit. You see this shit right here? The control stick would break off and show a metal rod. Try playing mario party 1 with that.
>>339206697
That's the C stick, it's usually used for camera control. Why it's smaller, i have no idea, but that's how even first party ones were.
>>339206804
oh yes let me just get a boxed first party gc controller that costs like 200 bucks.
>Have had Gamecube since 2001
>Played games using the controller that came with the console nearly every day
>Continued using it with the Wii
>Still have that controller, still works just fine, just a few scuffs on the outside from years of use
>All these people in this thread who actually bought third party controllers and expected them to last long
Third party controllers may as well be chinese bootlegs as far as the quality of them goes. If you need a new Gamecube controller, buy one of those new black Smash Bros ones. They're officially made by Nintendo, they're fairly cheap, and are of the same quality as a controller made in 2001. (The cord's longer. That's the only difference I can tell.)
>>339207128
>If you need a new Gamecube controller, buy one of those new black Smash Bros ones. They're officially made by Nintendo, they're fairly cheap, and are of the same quality as a controller made in 2001.
I've heard bad things about those, and do those even work on the GC/Wii? I'd expect so, but you'd also expect for them to work in wii mode on the wiiu too, which they dont.honestly that's like the only option for first party anymore
Also, again, first party controllers were impossible to find back then, and when you're 11-12 years old or so, nobody's gonna come out the pocket for a first party controller, which probably cost like 40-50 bucks, when they could get you a piece of GARBAGE like pic related for 20
Here's another piece of shit.
>here anon, we bought you a controller!
>>339207386
They work on Wiis. It functions like a normal Gamecube controller. (Because it is one.) It doesn't work in Wii Mode on a Wii U because the adapter made for that console isn't compatible with it. An older Gamecube controller wouldn't work either.
Here's another worthless hunk of plastic. Between the time nintendo stopped selling gc controllers and before they made smash 4 controllers, this was the ONLY gc controller you could get without paying some scalper. The buttons felt like total garbage and the Z button broke quickly.
>>339207883
as long as it works on the wii that's good enough. Here's hoping it actually makes it more than 2 months.
>>339207712
>had to beat jabu-jabu just to get it
>>339207883
And just so I'm clear. I'm talking about the black controller with the Smash logo in the center. The other controllers you see based off individual characters are actually Wii Classic Controllers made to look like a Gamecube controller.
Because I guess Nintendo likes confusing people and not making sense by releasing fake Gamecube controllers the same day as Smash Wii U and adapters for real Gamecube controllers.
>>339207973
>GAME STOP
>>339205509
http://www.amazon.com/Madcatz-Gamecube-Gamepad-Controller-Colors-Vary/dp/B00005TNVS
>$65
what the fuck
>>339208367
The game stops when you use it because it fucking shatters in your hands
I had this one real piece of shit that had like a shiny mirrored spot by the buttons and stick, but i can't find a pic of it online.
>>339207973
>Here's hoping it actually makes it more than 2 months.
I've owned one since launch and have been using it fairly often. No signs of it breaking and I haven't heard anything from anyone else.
And there are tourney players out there that have been using them so that should tell you how legit they are.
>>339208628
I'm cursed, i swear. Nearly every controller i touch breaks. I'm using some afterglow piece of shit on the pc because my other ps3 controller fucking broke.
The SNES controller, now that's a controller that actually works.
>>339208754
>PS3
>>339206425
Apparently there's no need to say it since you seem to be Edward Scissorhands.
>>339205703
I had the opposite issue.
I dropped my 3DS on faux tile once and it hit right on the L button. Didn't work for a month unless I pressed really hard. But I didn't fix it or anything and it just got better all of a sudden. Now it works perfectly fine.
>>339208976
my piece of shit cousin fell on it. It's not the controller's fault, but i wanted to fucking murder him
>>339208754
>afterglow
those things are fucking cancer, dead zone of a small country
>>339204725
>These pieces of shit break constantly even when you're as gentle as can be with them.
How...
Are you literally The Hulk?
Seriously, I've had six GCN controllers withstand a solid decade and a half of Smash Bros use without a single issue among them. What the fuck are you doing?
>>339209226
I know, they're only good for rpg's.
>>339209270
Here's what i've played with it
>Gale of Darkness
>smash
>couple other things, but nothing that's intensive at all
RPGs and about a couple hours worth of smash shouldnt be enough to break it. Out of nowhere Up and Down broke in the middle of some smash, on both sticks. I dont get what the fucking deal is. I'm not slamming the sticks as hard as i can, but it just breaks.
>>339204725
As a lot of other Anons have said, that is a third party piece of shit. Legit controllers do exist and are like 30 bucks in box on Amazon. Smash 4 controllers, which sliiiiightly different than the originals, are still great.
Don't bitch and blame Nintendo because you're too retarded to find controllers. I have one of every color/style that was available in the US.
>>339209667
i'm a poorfag and again, even the one first party one i had broke instantly.
>>339209667
Because OP is retarded, here is a link proving first parties are easy to find and cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Super-Smash-Classic-Gamecube-Controller/dp/B00O9GW8TC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464486199&sr=8-1&keywords=smash+4+gamecube+controller
Black is a buck more. Get fucked, OP. You deserve to have a shitty controller for being a dumbass/cheapskate and getting a shitty chinese knockoff.
>>339209920
>it broke instantly
While it's possible you had a defect, you've shown yourself to be a complete mouthbreather at this point. Either way, they are not known for anything but durability. Even avid Melee players often take 5-10 years to go through a controller completely, and even then usually with a little work you can replace the controlstick and keep on using it. And I promise they put exponentially more hours into it than you do.
>>339204725
That's a fucking chinese bootleg controller OP. Are you retarded?
Pic related is also a perfect example of first party controllers not always meaning quality. And remember, when you were a kid, if this broke, which was a guarantee if you had Mario Party 1, it was a one way ticket to madcatz for you.
>>339210270
I didn't have any other option at the moment, alright? I had thought it would have at least lasted until i could get my hands on a better controller.fucking serves me right for being an impatient fuck
>>339210565
The only big flaw was that you literally shaved off plastic into dust and it ruined the sticks. They are pretty easy to replace the sticks on, Other than that they are insanely durable.
>>339205509
Anon, you do realize you can buy those white GC controllers from japan on amazon, right? And I don't mean the smash ones. Those are even cheaper. Don't shit on the control when you're playing with that third party crap. I have one of those too, I know the suck nuts.
>>339210973
>Anon, you do realize you can buy those white GC controllers from japan on amazon, right? And I don't mean the smash ones. Those are even cheaper.
Fuck off, you're lying.Are you?
>>339210973
Disregard that I suck cocks. When I got it it was $30, now I wish I had bought three more. $73 bucks now, shiet. The smash ones are the same thing though.
>>339211304
The smash white ones are literally the white japanese controllers with the smash logo painted on.
>>339211258
I'm sorry anon, the price changed. If you ever do shell out for one, I can guarantee they're the originals. The smash ones are $25-30 though.
http://www.amazon.com/Official-Nintendo-Classic-Gamecube-Controller-Wii/dp/B0017KIBAI/ref=sr_1_14?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464486952&sr=1-14&keywords=gamecube+controller
>>339211701
so basically the only real option is the smash one
The one thing I dislike about NGC controllers is the Z button placement. If you have to hold it down while pressing face buttons and using an analog stick, it's a pain in the arsehole
>>339211817
Well yeah man unless you want to pay $50 more just so it says gamecube instead of having the smash logo. You're not telling me you have autism, are you?I know I sure as fuck do.
>>339211986
as long as it actually works and stays working it could say "massive faggot holds me" and i'd still use it
>Nintendo releases a range of Gamecube-styled controllers with cool designs.
>They plug into the fucking Wiimote
>stuck with the boring black or white ones for playing Gamecube games
Defend this.
>>339205054
>MadCatz
I thought you knew
>>339212353
Bad goy
>>339212146
Then what's stopping you? It's a first party gamecube controller for $25. You cannot lose here. That third party one in the op feels like absolute shit. The triggers feel loose and like they have a spring that came from a toy, the buttons don't "bounce" back, the sticks feel rough and grainy when they move.
These are the originals. Godspeed anon
I was a brute most of my younger life and destroyed a lot of shit but somehow nintendo products never were one, memes aside their controllers are made out of fucking crazy diamond
I'll turn a ps2 controller into mist though
>>339211917
True, and why isn't there one on the other side? Did none of the designers think it looked off?
>>339212502
>Then what's stopping you?
i have no money currently so i have to wait things out for now
>>339212353
it fucking sucks, I bought the Yoshi one just to have a controller incase I need an extra one, but I just ended up buying a Pro controller because they felt like ass
>>339211986
the triggers get stuck on both the smash/white one but it's an easy fix if you have an old school controller
>>339204725
i have the original controller that i played luigi's mansion with when i first got my gamecube. take better care of your shit family
>>339212654
Ps2 controllers were utter shit.
>Having a DS1 for years working.
>Play GH 10min. with a ds2.
>R2 & L2 buttons got stuck.
>Have had the same 2 GC controllers since 2001, 15 YEARS AGO
>Neither has shown even a minor sign of wear besides a bit of dust and some minor decay of the thumb stick, due to being in an environment with smokers
>>339213329
>decay of the thumb stick
Only on the black one*
The Purple is still perfect.
>>339204725
>no nintendo logo at the top
one can only wonder
Shoutout to the people that had these.
>>339213782
oh lord that looks awful
>>339204725
So far you are the only one who has talked about your controllers breaking. Maybe you should calm down when you play and get off of /fit/
Legit GameCube controllers are fucking 12 bucks RIGHT NOW ON AMAZON.
If you want to pay for a less reliable controller that's your problem not mine.
>>339204725
i have 2 of those and they are absolute garbage in every way. i have 2 "generic" xbox controllers and while not as bad, are still shit and break quickly.
why doesn't anyone actually make decent quality 3rd party controllers for old system? probably because the market for them would be those that don't want to spend $30 on a used official controller so they would need to make it for less than that. desu i'd buy a decent 3rd party new controller over an old used official one. i'd at least give it a try.
>>339212353
Wondering if anyone tried to switch the buttons from these controllers and put them in the actual wired controllers....
I think it would look really cool.
>>339214321
>Legit GameCube controllers are fucking 12 bucks RIGHT NOW ON AMAZON.
bull.shit.
maybe if you want a controller that's beat to hell, has messed up sticks, rubber, AIDS etc. or my favorite: 3rd party ones that are being sold on the official page.
With one or two exceptions, every controller i've posted in here is one i've been stuck with. You might be laughing at the awfulness, but I'm not. This is all stuff that people have been forced to use, sometimes for extended periods of time.
>>339214379
I just don't get why people can't make controllers that last. God help you if you break a current gen controller, or fuck, even last gen. The cheapest of last gen is still 40 dollars.
This is the best 3rd party controller I've ever had, it's lasted me 8 years. I even prefer to use it over the original dualshock 2.
>Inb4 lol gamestop
>>339206425
I bet you were the kind of kid who would smash controllers on the ground when you die and then deny you did it when your friends tell you to calm down.
source: Had a couple friends like that that I quickly barred from using my shit.
>>339204725
the Playstation controller is the biggest piece of shit out there.
doesn't matter what version or console it belongs to.
it's uncomfortable, designed for tiny hands, the stick placement is terrible, and the triggers are bad.
I'm not even trying to start console war bullshit here either. I love my PS4, I just wish it had a better controller.
>>339204725
>GC Controller
>Breaking
>>339214889
Nah, but trust me, i know the kind. Used to be friends with a kid that did that.
>>339214852
Oh shit. This is a hate thread. Whoops, guess I'll post some of the ones I've had experience with.
>>339205703
You can fix the shoulder buttons yourself with a toothpick or a similar small poking instrument, like your dick for example.
>>339214587
>maybe if you want a controller that's beat to hell, has messed up sticks, rubber, AIDS etc.
You can ask the seller for pictures anon. Ask questions, make sure it was taken care of. Clean it and make sure it works as soon as you can, if it doesn't Amazon will make sure you get your cash back. If you like the color enough just fix it, GC controllers are easy as shit to fix.
>>339215054
hah
I mean you can sorta fix it temporarily by blowing into it, but that works for all of 10 minutes
>>339215245
After I tried the toothpick thing I've never had a problem with my 3DS' shoulder buttons again. And this thing has gotten plenty of abuse since I picked it up day 1. I'm almost amazed that Kid Icarus alone didn't destroy it
>>339215363
It seems luck based really. Picked up an SP about a few weeks ago and the shoulder buttons work perfectly despite the age
>>339215049
This motherfucker right here, it didn't even last a day. Hell it didn't even last an hour. I put in lego star wars 2 to test it out. I couldn't even get past the menu because it kept scrolling through it at super sonic speed without me even touching it.
Why are mad catz controllers so garbage?
>>339216069
there's a reason the "FUCKING MADCATZ" meme exists
Picked up a piece of shit generic PS1 controller way back when. It looked like a regular PS1 controller but it had a D-pad like pic related.
The D-Pad only lasted 2 rounds of Bloody Roar II before it snapped off and went flying across the room. Moral of the story is NEVER buy a $10 off brand controller.
>>339204725
Stop buying chink knockoffs then.
>>339216283
so it didnt have a dpad?
>>339216430
shit forgot the pic.
it did have one, but like I said, bloody roar killed it.
>>339204725
>GC controllers break all the time? What the hell is this dude talking abo-
>Third party chinese garbage
There's your problem.
