It works fine, and if you're buying this as a Switch controller, you'll be happy with it. I bought it as a bluetooth controller for emulation, and it pairs with my Macbook just fine, quick and painless, everything is detected okay, but the triggers aren't analogue, despite the long travel. They feel like regular Gamecube controller triggers, but they don't behave like them. Input only happens on the click at the end of the triggers' travel, when they're pulled all the way.
The Switch doesn't have analogue triggers, anyway, and this is why the feature was omitted, 100% this is fine, just know that this is the case if you're planning on using it with Dolphin.
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This is a must have accessory for any one that owns a switch and plays Ultimate Smash Bro's Has a good weight to it and the buttons are just like they used to be. Colour accurate to the old game cube blue. Super happy with this purchase.
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This is a must have accessory for any one that owns a switch and plays Ultimate Smash Bro's Has a good weight to it and the buttons are just like they used to be. Colour accurate to the old game cube blue. Super happy with this purchase.
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Stefan Matthews
A review from a GC and Smash enthusiast
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2019Colour Name: GreyVerified Purchase
M.W.
Sieht aus wie ein GameCube Controller, geht aber viel schneller kaputt ...
Reviewed in Germany on 25 June 2019Colour Name: PurpleVerified Purchase
Matt
An amazing concept with very poor execution.
Reviewed in the United States on 9 December 2018Colour Name: GreyVerified Purchase
Matt
Reviewed in the United States on 9 December 2018
The good?:
·It's recognized by the system as a pro controller instead of a GameCube controller, and has all the extra buttons you need to use it with any game on the switch!
·Same motion control functionality as a pro controller.
·Feels perfect in the hands, just the right amount of weight.
·Face buttons and joysticks feel identical to the original.
·Much better d-pad compared to the original GameCube controller!
The really bad:
·This is the big one. Triggers are not analog, and despite the item descriptions claim at being the best option for smash, the lack of analog simply makes this controller obsolete when it comes to playing smash seriously(very dissapointing, PowerA!)
·Non rechargable batteries in 2018? I could live without it IF it had analog triggers, but this just feels like excessive corner cutting.
·Zero rumble functionality on a $50 controller, again it's 2018 guys.
·Lack of built in battery means no USB port for any PC use, unlike the regular pro controller(not massive but still!)
Is it terrible? No. Is it worth the $50 price tag? No.
This is a seriously missed opportunity that just fails due to poor design choices likely in favor of cutting corners. I would honestly give this 5 stars if it had analog triggers and just ignore all the other flaws, but without them this barely justifies being worth half it's retail price(likely due to it being officially licensed, the price of that is pushed onto you.)
I would honestly pay upwards of $100 for a proper functioning GameCube styled controller updated for a modern era, but this just isn't it.
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Much_higgz
Nice modern take on OG GC controller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2020Colour Name: GreyVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2020
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Absolutely Brilliant - Please Read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2020Colour Name: GreyVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2020
I’ve played tens of hours of Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Smash Bros Ultimate and Animal Crossing with no issues to speak of, with my inputs feeling crisp and responsive, which coupled with the perfect ergonomics of the GC controller and new bumpers for Switch compatibility, has made play sessions a joy.
More recently, I’ve jumped into Super Mario 3D All-Stars and this controller has astounded me again, namely through its perfect compatibility with Super Mario Galaxy. As many will know, to collect star bits in said title one is required to point the controller in their direction and collect them with the on screen cursor. Cheap and unreliable motion controls can BREAK this mechanic, ruining the overall experience to any player, but this controller, despite its low price, has performed flawlessly to my shock, which has made revisiting Galaxy a true joy.
TL;DR:
Great price, fantastic and faithful reproduction of the GameCube controller, shockingly good motion controls for a ‘budget’ controller and well integrated additional buttons.
If you have any hesitations cast them aside, this has been my go-to Switch controller for a few months now and I couldn’t be happier, a worthy alternative to the Pro Controller if you like the GC Style and Layout.
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