Hey it's Bey, and today I'm going to be reviewing the PowerA Wireless GameCube Controller for
the Nintendo Switch.
Many people have been saying that the GameCube controller is the best controller for playing
Smash because of the design.
PowerA recently released a wireless version of the GameCube controller and it's officially licensed.
Is this the best controller for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Let's find out.
Oh yeah.
They also make a wired GameCube controller version that's cheaper if you like wired for
less latency or for the cheaper price.
I'll put links to both controllers in the description if you're interested.
This controller retails for $50 which is a bit pricey if you're on a budget, but it's
still cheaper than the Pro Controller that Nintendo sells.
This controller currently comes in black, gray, silver, gold, and purple.
I got the purple one of course because I love the color purple.
In the box, they provide you with two AA batteries that'll get you started right away, and I
appreciate that very much.
The battery life that you can get with this controller is up to 30 hours with a pair of
AA batteries.
This controller connects to the Switch using Bluetooth 5.0 and the pairing process is the
exact same with any Joy-Con or Pro Controller.
You go into the controller menu, hit the sync button on the controller, and you should be
good to go.
The layout is pretty much the same as the original GameCube controller except for a few things.
On the top, you have the sync button, and on the middle you have the plus, minus, screen
capture, and home buttons.
You also have the four LEDs to indicate your player number.
There is also an extra ZL button that wasn't there before on the original.
Also, the triggers are now the Z buttons, and the shoulder buttons are the L and R.
The analog stick and the c-stick click down to support those games that have that feature.
The D-pad is larger which isn't that much more useful in Smash Ultimate because you
don't really use the D-pad unless you want to taunt.
So if you want to taunt more accurately, you can with this controller.
But in all seriousness, the larger D-pad is a "plus" because it helps in games that use the D-pad.
Get it?
Because the D-pad is a plus shape?
Never mind.
This controller also includes motion controls which means that you can still use it on games
like Splatoon 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
You pretty much get the same functionality as the Pro Controller which is great.
The controller feels really nice In the hand.
If you've never held the original GameCube controller, you're missing out.
Buy this wireless controller immediately and see how good it feels.
My hands rest really nicely on the controller.
My left thumb sits nicely on the left thumb stick while my right thumb rests on the A
Button which is the perfect place because you can easily access your other buttons.
My index fingers rest comfortably on the triggers and the rest of my fingers fit nicely around the handles.
The triggers are a bit smaller on this wireless controller compared to the original Nintendo
GameCube controller, but that isn't anything to be worried about.
If you have larger hands, I feel like this controller would feel a little small, but
I don't think that its' a big deal to be honest.
This controller is still really comfortable overall.
There is no real down side in my opinion,
but one thing I would change about this controller are the batteries.
This controller would be perfect in my opinion if it had a rechargeable battery and if you
could charge it with a USB-C cable like the Pro Controller and the Nintendo Switch.
I'd imagine for the price to rise if they did include a rechargeable battery with USB-C,
so I understand why they went with the AA battery option.
But then again, at least they provide you with a pair of AA batteries to get you started.
So you're planning to get a GameCube controller but you're wondering if you should get this
wireless version or the wired USB version.
Well, I'd go with the wireless version hands down if you have the money.
If you don't, then the wired version is still there for you.
That's the biggest difference in my opinion besides one controller being wireless and
the other wired obviously.
Also, you can use the wireless controller while the Switch is out the dock.
To be honest, I haven't tried the wired version, but I don't think the latency shouldn't be
much different or even noticeable at all.
If you are worried about latency, you should get the wired version.
But overall, I believe the wireless version is overall the way to go.
Overall, I'm really glad that there is a wireless version of the GameCube controller.
I've never held a GameCube controller in a long time, but I would say that this wireless
GameCube controller feels really similar to the original Nintendo one.
It doesn't feel exactly the same, but it's close enough in my books.
I highly, highly recommend this controller if you love the Nintendo GameCube controller
or if you want a controller to play Smash Ultimate or any game for that matter.
As always, I'll leave some links in the description if you're interested.
Now all they need to do is remake Super Mario Sunshine on the Switch and I'd be back in
my childhood.
That was my review of the PowerA Wireless GameCube Controller for the Nintendo Switch.
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