Cheaper alternative to the Nintendo Wavebird?

August 4, 2008 9:43 AM

Are there any good alternatives to the Nintendo Wavebird controller for use with the Wii?

I want to play some GameCube games on my Wii with a wireless controller. However, the prices for a used Wavebird controller on Ebay & such are quite high (around $40 min). Are there any third-party wireless controllers that will work OK for less $$? Yes, I'm aware of the current legal issues surrounding the Nintendo classic controllers.

posted by mattholomew to technology (3 comments total)

I use a GameStop-branded wireless GameCube controller. It's not as nice as the Wavebird (the shape doesn't feel quite right), but it works.
posted by danb at 9:59 AM on August 4, 2008

The new white gamecube controller has a longer cord (10 ft) which is made specifically for the wii can be found on play-asia.
posted by cazoo at 10:35 AM on August 4, 2008

I didn't want to pay $40 for some sweaty kid's old controller either so I bought a couple of Thrustmaster controllers (@Newegg.com, $15+ship) based mostly on this IGN review.

Thin shreds of the joysticks' grippy rubber coating started to peel after a few intense hours of SSBM but it didn't affect anything. Other than that they're great, though I cant's say anything about durability since I don't Wii much anymore. Of course I still prefer the Nintendo design...
posted by pants tent at 11:47 AM on August 4, 2008