I gave this controller a 5 star rating because when you don't compare it to other controllers it's a really decent controller. Although this controller feels really comfortable when you hold it, it's a bit difficult to get used to when you've played on the GCN Controller for so long. Especially when you are playing SSBB, you have to reach upward diagonally for the (x)/(y) button ( which delays a few milliseconds and leaves you open for an incoming object/attack). While on the GCN Controller you could click ( x ) towards the right when you needed to react quickly. However, this is not a review about the GCN controller.
I never owned the original CC since I did not have the money at the time to purchase it. Neither did I have in mind to purchase it because I did not see any use for it until later on. That's when I started purchasing virtual console games and then that's when I realized that the GCN controller did not play well with Super Mario World. So I skipped the original CC since it did not look comfortable to hold for other games besides VC ones and I did not want to purchase it just to play VC games. So months later I stumbled across the Japanese design of the CCP on YouTube while randomly searching up Nintendo items. I took massive interest and I pre-ordered it on Amazon. I waited about 1 month and it finally came in the mail. I really loved the look of the controller, and the feel of it. I first tested it with Super Mario World and it ran really smooth. However, when I started playing SSBB with it, I did not feel as free as I wanted to with the controller, but after practicing and memorizing the layout I got a little used to it, but it felt as if I were learning a whole new experience again. It worked great with Super Sonic Racing though, So no if's or buts there. Anyway, it isn't called the "Classic" controller for no reason, so you can't bombard Nintendo with comments on how this controller could of been better when they made it especially for virtual console games with intentions of including it for other games. Most of us know that the GCN controller is still very comfortable. So hopefully in their next gen console they will keep the design and include wireless features without the need to connect it to the wiimote.
Positive Side:
+ Controller is great for playing SNES/virtual console games
+ The added handles make it look and feel more comfortable
+ The R&L analog sticks are more spaced apart making it easier to reach
+ The cord being upward instead of downward is better
Negative Side:
- the Zr&Zl button location is a bit spaced out (especially when grabbing in SSBB making it feel awkward)
Overall, this is a great controller. I only have minor adjustments that I did not approve of, other then that it's a Viewtiful controller. ^^
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Luck of The Draw - Don't Take The Chance
My controller arrived in less than ideal condition. It is essentially broken.I was aware that it is a used item and will come with some wear. However, the condition of the D-Pad is unacceptably bad. The right direction on the D-Pad is so worn out that it barely registers as an input (<10%) and requires that you press very hard for it to work. This is not okay. All of the other directions and buttons are responsive and clicky. The analog sticks are fine too.BUT since I bought this to play Mario and the right D-Pad doesn't work, as far as I'm concerned, the controller is absolutely worthless.Other details... The page for this item shows it in original packaging, but it does not come this way. It came in a small cardboard box and was wrapped in bubble wrap. The box size was perfect and the bubble wrap was good enough to adequately protect the controller during shipping.This means that the D-Pad damage was from the original owner and that Rock 30 games sold me this controller full well knowing how damaged the D-Pad was. That, or they have a giant box full of used controllers and they don't test them, or care what condition they are in. It's likely they have working inventory but that I just got unlucky.Still, I will not be buying another controller from this vendor and you shouldn't either! I wasted $30 on an item that doesn't work. Unless they send me a replacement (which i highly doubt they will) I will be finding another version of this controller somewhere else.Since i cant use this controller, I'm going to disassemble it and pivot the D-Pad 90° with the hope that I can at least right, left and down to work.If you order a controller, I wish you the best of luck and hope that you recieve one that works, because I certainly didn't.
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