(Alternative to VC Controller)Thrust Master wireless gamepad for wii $13.59

[Furashu]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1302857&s=bsd

use this instead of a gamecube controller/VC controller.

heres reviews

http://gear.ign.com/articles/838/838868p1.html

[RandyTsai]

thanks. in for 2

[utopianmachine]

Free shipping for a limited time, as well. Nice deal.

[SlashingSlayer]

thanks

[ItsaMeMario]

can you use this to play gamecube games?...

[kklems]

Won't ship until after Christmas though

[hpv]

can you use this to play gamecube games?...

Yes, it should work with GameCube games on both Wii and GameCube.

[blackbird3216]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1302857&s=bsd

use this instead of a gamecube controller/VC controller.

heres reviews

http://gear.ign.com/articles/838/838868p1.html HEY! you should say i was the first one to post the deal, but not in the deals forum.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162938

(http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162938)Though why don't you also post the one with free 2 day shipping? (extra 40 cents gives 2 day shipping)

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Gaming_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A1302857

[Cry Havoc]

I used the OP's link and it offered free 3-5 day shipping, plus it has a cheaper price than your link.

[blackbird3216]

I used the OP's link and it offered free 3-5 day shipping, plus it has a cheaper price than your link. sure, watever, but it's there for people who are willing to pay 40cents for faster shipping. Anyway, i actually did post the deal first.

And i don't get what's up with dell. 15% on home and home office is $2.55, but 15% on small medium business is $3.40? That doesn't add up. They both have the same starting price.

Edit: basically it turns out to this:
If you want the cheapest price:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1302857&s=bsd

If you are willing to pay 40cents for faster shipping:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Gaming_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A1302857

[quadomatic]

That thing looks really nice. IGN gave it a pretty good review too.

[tayaf69]

sure, watever, but it's there for people who are willing to pay 40cents for faster shipping. Anyway, i actually did post the deal first.

And i don't get what's up with dell. 15% on home and home office is $2.55, but 15% on small medium business is $3.40? That doesn't add up. They both have the same starting price.

Edit: basically it turns out to this:
If you want the cheapest price:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1302857&s=bsd

If you are willing to pay 40cents for faster shipping:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Gaming_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A1302857
Who cares about the first poster? Seriously

[h3llbring3r]

In for two.

[vicious7171]

Does no one care that this controller says "Thrust Master" on it?

[blackbird3216]

Who cares about the first poster? Seriously
because:
Except i hate it when someoneSPAMS THE FORUMS WITH A RE-POST

[Stingercjc]

In for 2, and just for an update the older link now offers free 2nd day shipping. Definitely worth the extra 44 cents.

[Furashu]

because:
Except i hate it when someoneSPAMS THE FORUMS WITH A RE-POST

well no one put it in the deals thread so it technically isnt a re-post, i did my searching didnt find crap.

[Alucard400]

Just bought one. Thanks for the post Blackbird3216.

[62t]

i am going to wait for some CAG impression before buying

[zephie]

Nice find Furashu, I think I might just pick up a couple.

Does no one care that this controller says "Thrust Master" on it?
So does the tattoo on my waist.

[freshzen]

Yeah IGN is rigged =P ...plus I just think the comfort of the classic controller simply can't be topped. Wireless or not.

[Vendetta]

In for one. Thanks.

I was going to get two, but the IGN review wasn't enough to convince me to plunk down the dough for two of these "Thrustmasters". If I like it, I have a nice replacement for my Wavebird for GC games and certain Wii games, and if I don't, it should still be a nice P2-4 option, especially when Brawl and Mario Kart come out. =]

[GrimmTrixX]

i want this solely for the 2 over 2 shoulder buttons. im nervous to even TRY DBZ tenkaichi 3 with classic having the charge button be the ZL button. $14 isnt bad at all for it I think, and id turn rumble off anyway for it.

[Blade70]

i am going to wait for some CAG impression before buying

Agree, I do not trust IGN hardware reviews at all.

[Furashu]

Just bought one. Thanks for the post Blackbird3216.



lol was that intentional?

i dont really care if i get credit or not, this forum has been so great, i just wanted to spread the news on this deal.

my feelings wont be hurt i promise :)

[Slim Gatsby]

Thanks, but I don't get the point of this product... the CC seems like a nicer fit for classic games, and why would you want one of these if you have a WaveBird? Its like a dual-shock.

[Cry Havoc]

It isn't plugged into the wiimote, rumble, programmable buttons, doubles as a gamecube controller if you don't have a wavebird, the turbo function (I don't know what that does exactly), maybe you like the shape better, etc.

I got it because I only have 2 wavebirds and I would love to have 4 wireless controllers for SSBB.

[Furashu]

Thanks, but I don't get the point of this product... the CC seems like a nicer fit for classic games, and why would you want one of these if you have a WaveBird? Its like a dual-shock.

1) not everyone has a wavebird, and theyre hard to find
2) people dont already own a CC yet and might wanna save like $8.

[Raikoh]

Ack, why must it use triple A batteries?

[prisonerac]

Thanks, but I don't get the point of this product... the CC seems like a nicer fit for classic games, and why would you want one of these if you have a WaveBird? Its like a dual-shock.


Most people have a hard time finding Wavebirds and at this price the controller seems to be a great deal. Plus as mikej012 points out it has rumble and does not plug into a wiimote unlike the classic controller. I bought two simply because I wanted a wireless controller for my gamecube games and brawl when it is released. On the otherhand the big downfall for this (or plus if you look at it differently) is that it is a gamecube controller alternative. So games like Geo. Wars: Galaxies which don't support gamecube controllers are not compatible with this item. Man I wish all companies made gamecube, wiimote, and classic controller standard. Seems like there are a lot of controller options for the Wii. So much for a simplified layout. Scratch my earlier statement. I wish Nintendo would have added more buttons to the wiimote and an analogue stick instead of a d-pad. Imagine the possibilites for fps especially with dual wiimote pointing and free movement on the sticks for looking and movement.

Man I derailed for a second there.


Edit: Damn I took to long to type and Furashu beat me to the punch.

[Furashu]

lol prisonerac wow didnt know about it not being compatabile with all games... oh well, im still considering buying one aha

[Slim Gatsby]

Maybe its me then, I've never had problems finding WaveBirds...they're a little scarce, but I generally run into a couple every month or so.

Let me clarify a little -- is there any difference between this and a third party wireless GC controller aside from a slightly different button layout?

[mikeofarabia]

Will this work for the gamecube and would it be worth it?

[KueMan10]

Maybe its me then, I've never had problems finding WaveBirds...they're a little scarce, but I generally run into a couple every month or so.

Let me clarify a little -- is there any difference between this and a third party wireless GC controller aside from a slightly different button layout?

There is rumble in this controller.

[Roth]

I might want to consider purchasing this prior to Brawl.
I'm curious how long the price will stay that much though.

[Edit] ...GOT DANG~! The shipping and tax combined is more than the product's price itself.
Came down to $45.34. F THAT~! Hahahah \:D/

// Roth

[rdwd39]

Ordered one using the second option for the faster shipping. Here's how it broke down:


T-Wireless Gamepad for Wii
QTY: 1 $16.99
Sub Total $16.99
Total Discounts -$2.55 Sub Total $14.44
Shipping & Handling $12.00 Shipping Discount -$12.00
Tax $1.09 State Environmental Fee
Total $15.53

[Hair6a11]

I ordered Two - Total 28.89. Good deal, imo

[WeLoveDaisuke]

i might be in for 2

[blandstalker]

I ordered one.

The IGN review was kinda scant -- the thing I am most interested in is how the controls, well, control. They spent the least amount of time on that. First party controllers and Logitech set a high standard, and I hope this controller isn't second rate.

It remains to be seen how useful it will be, and what it will work for and what it won't. Here's hopin'.

[LordFungus]

In for one, and took the 2 day free shiping option...whooot!!!!!!!!!

And I have a wavebird and was always bummed out by the lack of rumble...

Don't get me wrong, the wavebird was excellent, just wish it had the rumble on/off feature.......

[Rocko]

I ordered one last night, thanks Blackbird. I don't have a fully operational Wavebird and really don't want to use a wired GCN controller. And wavebirds are too damn expensive. Add to that IGN's positive review and it was a must-buy for me.

[kdunn77]

In for one. Thanks to ALL link posters!

[Vinny]

Honestly, that looks like any other shitty third party controller... but it's only $14.:-k

[jhaymond1]

Honestly, that looks like any other shitty third party controller... but it's only $14.:-k
QFT. Not sure yet. How soon will they ship? Maybe I'll wait until some of you get yours in.

[bballplaya210]

Most people have a hard time finding Wavebirds and at this price the controller seems to be a great deal. Plus as mikej012 points out it has rumble and does not plug into a wiimote unlike the classic controller. I bought two simply because I wanted a wireless controller for my gamecube games and brawl when it is released. On the otherhand the big downfall for this (or plus if you look at it differently) is that it is a gamecube controller alternative. So games like Geo. Wars: Galaxies which don't support gamecube controllers are not compatible with this item. Man I wish all companies made gamecube, wiimote, and classic controller standard. Seems like there are a lot of controller options for the Wii. So much for a simplified layout. Scratch my earlier statement. I wish Nintendo would have added more buttons to the wiimote and an analogue stick instead of a d-pad. Imagine the possibilites for fps especially with dual wiimote pointing and free movement on the sticks for looking and movement.

Man I derailed for a second there.



Edit: Damn I took to long to type and Furashu beat me to the punch.

Thank you. I almost bought one for Geometry Wars. I guess I'll have to get the Classic Controller instead.

[xxtheycallmedxx]

Thanks alot OP !! I was looking for this the other day and couldn't find anywhere that had it in-stock.At $14.72 shipped this is a great deal.

[blackbird3216]

lol was that intentional?

i dont really care if i get credit or not, this forum has been so great, i just wanted to spread the news on this deal.

my feelings wont be hurt i promise :)
ok. You get credit for putting it in the deals forum. Happy? :lol:

[sdp]

I'm kind of at odds,

I like it however:

I have a Wavebird and other GCN wured controllers
Don't have any rechargable AAA batteries
I don't have a VC controller and it'd only be $5 more

[blackbird3216]

Ordered one using the second option for the faster shipping. Here's how it broke down:


T-Wireless Gamepad for Wii
QTY: 1 $16.99
Sub Total $16.99
Total Discounts -$2.55 Sub Total $14.44
Shipping & Handling $12.00 Shipping Discount -$12.00
Tax $1.09 State Environmental Fee
Total $15.53
what's a state environmental fee? And roth. Just pick free shipping.

[A Happy Panda]

Tagged.

I'll wait for more impressions before I plunk down money for these.

Oh and BTW, the deal is now on the Slickdeals front page.

For future reference/banning, blame users nimaim and gueski. I don't really care about this deal, but the potential for other deals from CAG being spread out to FW and SD. IDK if its their CAG names or not, but uhh, yeah fuck you guys.

[koruwa]

in for 2 thanks OP

[Ike_21]

just picked up one, looks like a xbox controller and cheaper than a classic controller :)

[Furashu]

Tagged.

I'll wait for more impressions before I plunk down money for these.

Oh and BTW, the deal is now on the Slickdeals front page.

For future reference/banning, blame users nimaim and gueski. I don't really care about this deal, but the potential for other deals from CAG being spread out to FW and SD. IDK if its their CAG names or not, but uhh, yeah fuck you guys.

who cares, is the goal of CAG to be selfish and share NO DEALS?
people overlap forums and are part of SD, FW and CAG so who cares.

[A Happy Panda]

who cares, is the goal of CAG to be selfish and share NO DEALS?
people overlap forums and are part of SD, FW and CAG so who cares.

No. I'm just saying, SD and FW users are more likely to hoard deals than CAGs are. Few will argue that point.

[62t]

No. I'm just saying, SD and FW users are more likely to hoard deals than CAGs are. Few will argue that point.
It just doesnt appear that CAG are hoarder. But actually more than a few people are talking about reselling Wii, and if you looking at the auction section several people are selling multiple copies of Okami.

[blackbird3216]

Apparently, this guy from Europe left a review on IGN:

"Bought one after reading the review, have to say its an awesome controller, the battery (1*aaa) last +/- 20 game hours, and the mapping option on it is awesome.

3)Wireless and responding real time no doubt, good stuff.

the bad things,...

1)its really small for my big hands, easy to press 3 buttons at once by mistake (yes i got a flat nintende thumb lol)

2)the rubber/plastick on the stick is allready fading away (after 20 hours of gaming) And the A B X Y are fading away completely :o, bad inkt ?? doh..

3)left stick wont hold it for a year in my hands -.-
theres allready less force on the left stick after 20 hours of gaming. "

Less force, and ink alreading fading away? I thought the key letters were traditinally molded into the key itself

But! for 20 euros, its a very nice controller, but it really does not deserve the 9, rather an 7.5 - 8"

[hordak]

Apparently, this guy from Europe left a review on IGN:

"Bought one after reading the review, have to say its an awesome controller, the battery (1*aaa) last +/- 20 game hours, and the mapping option on it is awesome.

3)Wireless and responding real time no doubt, good stuff.

the bad things,...

1)its really small for my big hands, easy to press 3 buttons at once by mistake (yes i got a flat nintende thumb lol)

2)the rubber/plastick on the stick is allready fading away (after 20 hours of gaming) And the A B X Y are fading away completely :o, bad inkt ?? doh..

3)left stick wont hold it for a year in my hands -.-
theres allready less force on the left stick after 20 hours of gaming. "

Less force, and ink alreading fading away? I thought the key letters were traditinally molded into the key itself

But! for 20 euros, its a very nice controller, but it really does not deserve the 9, rather an 7.5 - 8"

Nice. That helped make up my mind. Going to look around for a wavebird! :)

[prisonerac]

New gonintendo review:

http://gonintendo.com/?p=31301

9.2 out of 10

[chakan]

(snicker)Thrust master...

on the Wii


lol

[Phoenix Audubon]

In for 1. The price actually went up a bit, to $14.44, but my employee discount brought it back down to close to the OP's price. This looks a lot cleaner than the GC controller+ext. cable my Wii's got right now. Thanks for the tip, OP!

[Karyyk]

Cool deal (thanks OP). In for 2. I'm glad someone gave this a dedicated post, I probably wouldn't have known otherwise...

[rodeojones903]

Thanks OP, I would have missed it if you didn't post it here.

Ordered one because I really need a GC controller too. :D

[z3razerviper]

It's only 14 bucks so i tried one.

[Rocko]

Someone in the Wii forum said their estimated shipping date is after Christmas. I'm glad I ordered before this was posted here, mine is due in tomorrow!

[tindall311]

it says usually ships in 6 weeks now...

[fire17]

Dell called me twice yesterday Jan 9th stating that they will ship around the middle of January. I think they were hoping I would cancel my order.

[rdwd39]

same here, they just changed the ship date from January 7th to the 14th. I'm still holding out even though I'm on the verge of jumping off the wii ship.

[crunchewy]

So did anyone get one of these controllers yet? How is it and does it work on a Gamecube? How is it for Gamecube games?

[blandstalker]

I got mine, and so far I've just used it for Sin and Punishment.

Controller feels nice and works well. It's much more intuitive for S&P than the Gamecube controller (without messing around with changing the buttons).

I would give it a total thumbs up, but it cut out on me twice. I'm not sure why, as I was pretty close to the Wii and it had fresh batteries. I need to spend more time with it before making a real judgment.

[donssword]

OOS @ Dell :-( I guess they sold out.

There is one review on Amazon for this -- 5 stars, but they are not in stock:
[Note: I linked to the listing without the review, so here is there correct one -- sorry]
http://www.amazon.com/ThrustMaster-T-Wireless-NW-Game-Nintendo/dp/B000RK1PSY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1200001907&sr=1-7

Sort of stupid that these darn things are not really available everywhere, given they use existing off the shelf tech -- I am certain they would sell the hell out of em.

[z3razerviper]

after weeks and weeks of waiting and a few calls from dell telling me its back ordered my order has finally shipped. I shoudl get it in a few days.

[Raikoh]

Mine has yet to ship.....hopefully it will soon, it's been a while.

[tsmvengy]

What I don't get is, why isn't this available anywhere? It's a new product, seems like people would be carrying it.

[quercus]

I got one this week from Amazon. I used Wiialerts.com and they sent me a text message when it came in stock. I ordered it and it arrived a few days later. It was $21.99 though, not the $13.59 they had at Dell.

Here are my thoughts on it:

Overall I really like it. I like the design and colors. It's responsive. I used it with Odama, which I just got, and there might be a bit of a lag, I'm not sure, cause it might be how the game plays.

It is small. My hands are about average size. The Xbox Controller S is the perfect size for me. This is a bit smaller than the Xbox Controller S. If it was any smaller it would be too small for me.

The dongle doesn't bother me, but it does turn on when it's plugged in even when the Wii is turned off (the dongle is turned on, not the controller). So I will be unplugging it when not using it.

I might get a second one if I get some coop GameCube games.

[KueMan10]

Man, they Fucking cancelled mine! After weeks of listening to that damn message telling me it's backordered, and now they cancel it. This is BS.

[tankexmortis]

I reserved one on buy.com for 25 bucks, they say that they have a shipment coming. We'll see.

[joshofstl]

I was a little disturbed by some of the feedback over at IGN's reader reviews. Buyer beware on this one.

[letsgetacid]

What the hell? Dell cancelled my order without even telling me. They sure as shit made sure to call me with an automated message when it was delayed however. This sucks. I was looking forward to getting this thing.

[Hybrid5006]

Deceased

[D. Monic]

Just got my controllers from Dell today. I haven't had time to hook one up and play it yet, but I took one out of the blister pack and it has a good feel to it. It's smaller than I'd prefer, but not too small. Even though it has its advantages (rumble, turbo, etc.), I doubt I'll like it as much as my beloved Wavebird. But since Wavebirds have gone the way of the dodo, this seems like a solid, cheaper alternative.

[Iby]

What the hell? Dell cancelled my order without even telling me. They sure as shit made sure to call me with an automated message when it was delayed however. This sucks. I was looking forward to getting this thing.

if they delayed it twice and you did not call/email or even click the order status they it automatically cancels it for you, it says it all in the delay email.

[xxtheycallmedxx]

my order was cancelled and they didnt even email me....happen to anyone else ???

edit: just read a few posts above me and apparently this has happ. to others...

[nikkai]

What the hell? Dell cancelled my order without even telling me. They sure as shit made sure to call me with an automated message when it was delayed however. This sucks. I was looking forward to getting this thing.


Welcome to Dell.

[h3llbring3r]

Funny I got both of mine. SSBB!

[hpv]

Funny I got both of mine. SSBB!

Has it crapped out on you or anything? Because I thought the word was that they were coming out of the gate defective, which I would assume why they're not available anywhere.

[Alucard400]

I got a notice about two times that they will be forced to cancel my order if I do not respond and accept the new delay shipping date (they delayed two times at least). they said something about regulations from the FTC, so they can't hold the order unless I accept the delay ship date. IF you DID NOT email them back (don't hit reply, they give you an email customer service address), or call them back, then your order was canceled. I can see quite a few people didn't read their emails or listened (only heard) their answering machine about the delay on their order.

[fire17]

Mine arrived today. I did have to email them twice to not cancel the order. Dell also called me twice to tell me about the delay. So far it works great to play Gamecube game and I love the rumble.

[Phoenix Audubon]

Just got mine today, finally, after 2 or 3 delay messages. Haven't openend it yet...and I need to buy batteries...but it looks nice, at least.

[letsgetacid]

I got a notice about two times that they will be forced to cancel my order if I do not respond and accept the new delay shipping date (they delayed two times at least). they said something about regulations from the FTC, so they can't hold the order unless I accept the delay ship date. IF you DID NOT email them back (don't hit reply, they give you an email customer service address), or call them back, then your order was canceled. I can see quite a few people didn't read their emails or listened (only heard) their answering machine about the delay on their order.

That's just it though. I did respond to their email and everything; followed the instructions and everything. Guess something screwy happened :(

[crunchewy]

Has anyone been able to try this controller on a Gamecube (not playing GC on Wii, playing GC on GC)? Does it work?

[dubbfoolio]

can you use this to play gamecube games?...

I was wondering the same thing.

[blackbird3216]

yes..

If you are sarcastic, do not open this:

IT plays gamecube games, everything's seems fine(i want one myself) except that the D pad and the analog stick is flipped around. Everyone seems to have a problem with the dongle, the color, and the batteries. Don't most dongles get power from the GC port? Why would this one need seperate batteries? :bomb:

[Furashu]

yes..

If you are sarcastic, do not open this:

IT plays gamecube games, everything's seems fine(i want one myself) except that the D pad and the analog stick is flipped around. Everyone seems to have a problem with the dongle, the color, and the batteries. Don't most dongles get power from the GC port? Why would this one need seperate batteries? :bomb:

lol good job creators, i forgot i even made this thread i didnt even buy one myself since i have five GC controllers already lol

[Cry Havoc]

Don't most dongles get power from the GC port? Why would this one need seperate batteries? :bomb:

? I might be misunderstanding you, but the dongle does not need batteries. The battery problem is that the controller itself takes 3 AAA batteries instead of 2 AA batteries.

[z3razerviper]

Has anyone been able to try this controller on a Gamecube (not playing GC on Wii, playing GC on GC)? Does it work?

I got mine today and it does NOT work with my gamecube :gc: works fine with the gamecube games on the wii but not the cube itself. Which really makes no sence since it has no Wii Specific buttons.

[Gourd]

T Wireless controllers are currently in stock at Amazon for 21.99. (http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-Computer-Technology-4660285-T-wireless/dp/B000WRZTAC)

[daft07]

does this controller work with gamecube games on the wii? Is the sale dead or just out of stock.

[Furashu]

does this controller work with gamecube games on the wii? Is the sale dead or just out of stock.


gee i dont know how about u read three posts above u?


I got mine today and it does NOT work with my gamecube :gc: works fine with the gamecube games on the wii but not the cube itself. Which really makes no sence since it has no Wii Specific buttons.

[z3razerviper]

does this controller work with gamecube games on the wii? Is the sale dead or just out of stock.

Yes but it does not work on the gamecube itself. Even though it will plugin.

[tsmvengy]

I got mine today and it does NOT work with my gamecube :gc: works fine with the gamecube games on the wii but not the cube itself. Which really makes no sence since it has no Wii Specific buttons.

Dammit, I was going to buy one but this is disappointing. How the hell is that even possible?

[crunchewy]

I got mine today and it does NOT work with my gamecube :gc: works fine with the gamecube games on the wii but not the cube itself. Which really makes no sence since it has no Wii Specific buttons.

That's disappointing. :( Thanks for letting us know.

[z3razerviper]

Dammit, I was going to buy one but this is disappointing. How the hell is that even possible?

I have no idea it plugs in to the cube just fine but never syncs up but once you plug it into the wii it works right away. Its still worth what I paid for it but kinda disappointing. If someone else would confirm my findings it would be nice.

[tankexmortis]

I just got an email from buy.com saying that they have this in stock. 14.99 using the Google Checkout deal.

[tsmvengy]

I have no idea it plugs in to the cube just fine but never syncs up but once you plug it into the wii it works right away. Its still worth what I paid for it but kinda disappointing. If someone else would confirm my findings it would be nice.

Ahh so even if you press the "connect" button on there the 'cube just can't detect it?

[Shimrra]

damn after looking at those pics i wanted to get one but now after what everyone is saying about it being uncompatible I feel crushed.

[Gourd]

Wait. Doesn't it clearly say 'For Wii?' I understand the disappointment. However I don't see anywhere on the packaging that actually states that it works on any system besides the Wii.

This does make me curious about the difference between the Wii 'Gamecube controller' ports and those on an actual Gamecube. Does the Wii supply more power to the ports? Did Nintendo set up the ports drivers in some odd way?

[z3razerviper]

Ahh so even if you press the "connect" button on there the 'cube just can't detect it?

exactly

[joshnorm]

Well if anyone is so disapointed in the fact that it doesnt connect to the Gamcube then I will be willing to take it off there hands.

Hell if anyone wants to sell me one then PM me.

[worrybomb]

Just in case anyone wants to get a Thrustmaster without waiting for who-knows-when a retailer's gonna ship'em out, they are now selling the controllers at Circuit City.

Went by 2 Circuit City's in NY (86th & Lexington and 80th and Broadway) and it's in stock.

They are going for the price of $19.99

[NeoGutsman]

Thanks, worrybomb! This is one of the rare reasons for me to drop by CC. ;)

Anyone else see these in other B&M's? I'd rather give my money to another company, if possible ;)

[UberNinjaz]

I will wait for Nintendo to annouce a black Wii & these become available in black also.

Black for electronics = insta-win.

[blackbird3216]

Thanks, worrybomb! This is one of the rare reasons for me to drop by CC. ;)

Anyone else see these in other B&M's? I'd rather give my money to another company, if possible ;)
i've seen them in CC and J&R

[bigtymer]

I picked up 2 @ 19.99 each at CC yesterday. They work fine with the Wii it is dissapointing about GC compatibility but I only have the Wii out anymore so I'm OK. They take 3 AAA's which seems like a lot but whatever I got rechargables.
CC also had a 3rd party wireless GC specific controller for 19.99 as well if you are interested.

[Veronica Mars]

I feel like 20 is a lot tho :/
It would be more then acceptable if they connected to the GC tho

[grifta67]

I feel like 20 is a lot tho :/
It would be more then acceptable if they connected to the GC tho

In this day of $50 controllers, I sure wouldn't balk at a $20 controller!

Glad to hear CC has them, I've been looking at this for a long time for Smash Bros.

[SackAttack]

Has anybody else tried to use the Thrustmaster with Paper Mario?

The LZ/RZ buttons aren't instantly responsive when I'm switching characters. sometimes I have to press one, then the other, or both at once to get it to work.

Is this normal, or is my Thrustmaster just screwed up?

[B-Man]

Has anybody else tried to use the Thrustmaster with Paper Mario?

The LZ/RZ buttons aren't instantly responsive when I'm switching characters. sometimes I have to press one, then the other, or both at once to get it to work.

Is this normal, or is my Thrustmaster just screwed up?

It's simple. The Virtual Console maps the N64's Z button to the Gamecube controller's L button, not its Z button. So, ZL/ZR shouldn't work at all for switching characters in Paper Mario. It's the L button that you want to hit. In fact, it's kind of unusual that you got it to work at all. You must have accidentally pressed L.

Of course, if you prefer to use the Z buttons for some reason, you can use the controller's mapping feature to swap L with ZL/ZR.

Also, I just wanted to add that my Thrustmaster works fine on my Gamecube. My Gamecube is one of the early ones with the digital A/V output, if that can possibly make a difference. Maybe they somehow altered the circuitry for the controller ports in the later Gamecubes?

[Furashu]

this thread is still alive? lol

[SackAttack]

It's simple. The Virtual Console maps the N64's Z button to the Gamecube controller's L button, not its Z button. So, ZL/ZR shouldn't work at all for switching characters in Paper Mario. It's the L button that you want to hit. In fact, it's kind of unusual that you got it to work at all. You must have accidentally pressed L.

Of course, if you prefer to use the Z buttons for some reason, you can use the controller's mapping feature to swap L with ZL/ZR.

How would I use the mapping feature? the Z buttons are more comfortable for me to reach.

Also, I just wanted to add that my Thrustmaster works fine on my Gamecube. My Gamecube is one of the early ones with the digital A/V output, if that can possibly make a difference. Maybe they somehow altered the circuitry for the controller ports in the later Gamecubes?

Could be. My GameCube is a launchie, but I haven't used it in well over a year, so I don't know if my thrustmaster would work with it.

[B-Man]

How would I use the mapping feature? the Z buttons are more comfortable for me to reach.

Press the MAP button, then press the two buttons that you want to swap. So, you should press MAP, L, and then either ZL or ZR. After that, ZL and ZR will both act as L and L will act as Z.

Also, if you turn the controller off using the power switch, your custom mappings will be lost. However, they will be saved if you let the controller turn itself off by going into standby mode after five minutes of inactivity.

[Holt]

edit: Actually, after further analysis, this pad is shit.

[MyFootIsPunch]

I want to pick up two at the Dell site since it's under $15 there but the thread seems to imply that Dell isn't all that reliable at actually sending them out. Should I try somewhere else or should I just go for it anyway?

[rodeojones903]

I want to pick up two at the Dell site since it's under $15 there but the thread seems to imply that Dell isn't all that reliable at actually sending them out. Should I try somewhere else or should I just go for it anyway?



It took a little while, but I eventually got mine and love them.

[grifta67]

I just bought one of these to use with Smash Bros. I'm happy with the pad, but the rumble is not working.

Can anyone else chime in with their results using this with Smash Bros? Does your rumble work with the game or is the rumble not compatible with Smash Bros?

Thanks!
-Sean

[rvarma]

rumble works for me on smash. make sure the little runble switch on the bottom right is on

[WiiNet]

Picked one up for $17 with free shipping (newegg.com) a few days ago and while it is a lot better than most third-party wireless controllers it isn't a Wavebird. Of course Wavebirds aren't $17.

[blackbird3216]

can you swap the d pad with the analog in button mapping(the one built into the pad)? IF so, i'll buy one, I need one for the pad.

[Freshone]

Picked one up for $17 with free shipping (newegg.com) a few days ago and while it is a lot better than most third-party wireless controllers it isn't a Wavebird. Of course Wavebirds aren't $17.
I still can't get over no rumble in a Wavebird. I think I'll be picking one of these up.

[donssword]

Also, I just wanted to add that my Thrustmaster works fine on my Gamecube. My Gamecube is one of the early ones with the digital A/V output, if that can possibly make a difference. Maybe they somehow altered the circuitry for the controller ports in the later Gamecubes?

So the Thrustmaster is working with some Gamecubes and not with others? U mention yours is an early cube -- is it Indigo?

Any other confirmation on this from anyone?

[B-Man]

So the Thrustmaster is working with some Gamecubes and not with others? U mention yours is an early cube -- is it Indigo?

Any other confirmation on this from anyone?

No, it's black. And when I say early, I don't mean from launch or anything. I bought it around April or May of 2002, so it was about six months after launch. I was just pointing out that mine was early enough to have the digital A/V port, which was removed from Gamecube consoles starting around 2004, I believe.

Anyway, all I know is that when I tried the Thrustmaster on my Cube, it worked. I was just trying to come up with a possible reason why someone in this thread said that it didn't work with his.

[grifta67]

rumble works for me on smash. make sure the little runble switch on the bottom right is on

See, this has me even more ticked off. I've been emailing customer support over the past week and they've given me nothing but the runaround. They won't even suggest I might have a bum controller. They even told me to try it on another game. They apparently don't know that only what, 3 Wii games, are Cube controller compatible.

So yes, I've made sure the physical switch is set to ON and the options are set to ON.

Besides the left stick being a little tight for my liking, which makes precise aiming difficult, I'm happy with the controller itself.

[Nirvanaguy777]

Yech that thing is uglier than my exs squish mitten. I'll stick with my good old cub controllers.

[donssword]

Works with Gamecube = :) ... if it is true

[utopianmachine]

Considering buying this from Amazon. I haven't bought any VC games on my Wii, but I'm absolutely going to buy Wiiware. Anyone know if Wiiware games are always compatible with the Classic Controller and Wavebird simultaneously? Or do games ever support the Classic Controller and not the Wavebird?

Just trying to figure out if I would have everything I need to play any VC/Wiiware game in a Wavebird and a Wii remote, or if I really need a Classic Controller or this Thrust-pad? I'm thinking about buying this controller anyway, for rumble and a better all-around solution to VC and compatible Wii games.

[Knoxximus]

DOES NOT WORK WITH GEOMETRY WARS: GALAXIES.

So bummed...that's what I bought them for. T_T