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I'm thinking about getting a WaveBird and I'm not sure, so if you own one can you give me your Pro's and Cons? From I have heard there is no rumble, which isn’t a problem except if the game "requires" it like Eternal Darkness, you can miss things without it. Also it uses batteries, is there a rechargeable version? Thanks in advance.

If you're a stickler for the rumble feature thats the only con. Otherwise I dont even use the regular controller anymore! I plugged in the receiver to the first port a year and a half ago and havent removed it SINCE.

The wavebird is the best wireless controller I have ever used. I haven't used the logitech controllers yet because they seem pricey. It functions identically to the wired controllers, but are a bit heavier. The response is instant, and the battery life is fantastic. The rumble feature is missed, but more than compensated by the quality of the controller.

same with me, the range on that wavebird is absolutely amazing.

I unreservedly recommend the WaveBird. I've got three and a battery recharger so I never have to worry about buying batteries. After using the WaveBirds I want all of my controllers for all my consoles to be wireless!

Like I said i got mine a yeah and a half ago, I havent changed my batteries yet!

Shit now that you mention it, i haven't changed my batteries either, and i've had mine since Xmas 2k2. Yeah, the wavebird is possibly the best controller ever made. Flawless control, I'm talking absolutely no differences between that and a wired controller (minus the rumble).

my favorite controller.....it is so awesome!!!

Great, thanks a lot now I just need more games to play heh, if you saw my other post :P

^ What they said. Its great.

A few times, at a friends house, I yanked the wavebird upwards in a game and gasped expecting the GC to fall without realizing it was wireless.

In other words, its flawless.

Theres nothing like laying in bed playing games without having to worry about the wire. The best part is you dont have to worry about an idiot walking buy will your playing, tripping on the wire and seeing your gamecube helplessly tumble to the floor. The gamecube is very durable though..

Everything they said is true. I was skeptical, having not owned a wireless controller since the days of NES. However it's wonderful. Like was mentioned earlier it is a bit heavier, but the placement of the batteries gives it a perfect balance.

pro: no rumble

con: no wire., batteries are for losers

oh, one more con. it costs more than regular controllers

can you use more than one wavebird at a time?

Originally Posted by joey12169 can you use more than one wavebird at a time?

You can use up to 16 in one room without interference. When you setup your wavebird, you have to choose the channel you operate on.

Originally Posted by DenisDFat pro: no rumble con: no wire., batteries are for losers oh, one more con. it costs more than regular controllers

Clearly an opinion that should not be taken seriously.

As for cost, you can get them cheap if you watch the sales. I got my second WB at target on sale for 19.99 so keep an eye on them. Also, Gamestop.com has sales on accessories quite frequently so check them out too. 15% to 20% sometimes.

also great for setups where beer might easily be spilled, space is tight or animals can chew controllers- you can place your system anywhere withot having to worry about constantly moving it back and forth, passing controllers around is easy without tangling wires and even in areas with heavy wave distortion, you can switch the frequencies easily if needed

a roommate had the silly habit of leaving the controller turned on which eventually ate the battery life, i got rechargeables so battery lfe is no longer an issue

the only complaint would be a range of colors would be nice, and the control unit should match that color instead of being grey (it is for the plat/silver wavebird)

note- when i was younger, this would have been a great help for whenever my parents complained the system was out, or someone was vacuuming or otherwise getting in the way of the tv, you could just walk around, or leave the system somewhere where it wouldnt draw attention away from your gaming

Well I agree with the majority, the wavebird is well worth the purchase. I was skeptical before I bought it. I heard so much praise, but its just a wireless controller, is it really that good? Yep. I never realized how annoying cords could be and wireless gives you so much freedom. I don't really miss rumbling at all.

I agree with everyone here. There's no reason not to have a WaveBird. I kinda miss the rumble, but it's no big deal. I also use rechargeable batteries, which never need recharging! lol

I got one with my GC, it was a bundle at CC. I loved it so much I immediately went out and bought a second one.

Thanks. Now I just need to find a deal and I'm set