Club Nintendo Deals ~ New Games Up (11/17-12/14)

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Any info for missing or inaccurate additions is very much appreciated; a big thanks to all that have contributed!
 

  
 
Current Promos
N/A

E-Shop Game Rewards
Spend coins to receive a download code redeemable through the Wii Virtual Console or 3DS E-Shop.
Current batch for November 17th-December 14th:

• Pilot Wings - 200
• Vegas Stakes - 200
• Clu Clu Land - 200
• Picturebook: Pop-Up Pursuit - 250
• Tokyo Crash Mobs- 200
•  Kirby's Pinball Land - 150
•  Metroid II: Return of Samus - 150
•  Starship Defense - 200

[customspoiler="What to do if you lose your code"]
If you lost the email you can still retrieve the code.
 
Go to your Club Nintendo account page and open the "Order Inquiries" tab. Find the order number for your download
Finally, go to this page: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/lookup/orders/lookupSupportOrder.do and fill in the form (choose "part", not "repair").
 
-Info courtesy of Teeg
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Past E-Shop and Virtual Console Games
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[customspoiler="October 2014"]
 Wrecking Crew - 200
 Kirby's Dream Course - 200
 Zoda's Revenge - 200
 Maboshi's Arcade - 200
 Kersploosh - 150
 Brain Age Express Math - 200
 3D Classics - Kid Icarus - 200
 Donkey Kong - 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2014"]
Mario Bros. (Wii U) - 200
Super Punch-Out!! - 250
NES Play Action Football - 200
Super Mario Bros. - 200
The Legend of Zelda - 200
Touch Solitaire - 150
Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2014"]
 Super Mario Bros 2 - 200
 Excitebike - 200
 /    Star Fox 64 - 250
 /    Vegas Stakes  - 250
 Baseball - 150
 Puzzle League Express - 200
 Mario Golf - 200
 Dr. Mario™ Express - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2014"]
 Kid Icarus 3D Classic - 200
 Metal Torrent - 200
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 200
 /    Paper Mario - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2014"]
 Electroplankton Rec-Rec - 150
 Kirby's Dreamland - 150
 Kirby's Adventure - 200
 /   Mario Party 2 - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2014"]
 Super Metroid - 200
 /   Mario Kart 64 - 250
 Kirby's Adventure 3D classics - 200
 Brain Age: Arts & Letters - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2014"]
 Trajectile - 200
 Art Academy: First Semester - 200
 Super Mario World - 200
 /   Mario Golf - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2014"]
 Kid Icarus of Myths and Monsters - 150
 Number Battle - 200
 Yoshi - 200
 /   Bonsai Barber - 250[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2014"]
 Donkey Kong Jr. - 150
 Art Style: PiCTOBiTS - 150
 Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream - 200
 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2014"]
 Game & Watch: Cement Factory - 100
 Spin Six - 150
 F-Zero  (Wii U version) - 200
 1080 Snowboarding (Wii Version) - 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2013"]
 Super Mario 2 Lost Levels - 150
 Balloon Fight - 200
 Mario's Picross - 100
 Starship Defense - 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="November 2013"]
 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ~ 150
 Art Style: Cubello ~ 150
 Metroid ~ 150 
 Dillon's Rolling Western ~ 200[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="October 2013"]
 Touch Solitaire ~ 100
 The Legend of Zelda ~ 150
 ThruSpace ~ 150
 Mario Kart (SNES) ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="September 2013"]
 Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150
 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again ~ 150
 Pilotwings ~ 150
 Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="August 2013"]
 Mario Golf ~ 150
 Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
 Wario's Woods ~ 150
 NES Play Action Football ~ 150[/customspoiler] 
[customspoiler="July 2013"]
Aura-Aura Climber ~ 100
Donkey Kong (Gameboy) ~ 100
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Star Fox 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2013"]
Metroid II: Return of Samus ~ 150
Link 'n' Launch ~ 150
Super Mario Bros. 3 ~ 150
F-Zero X ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2013"]
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150
Art Style: Aquia ~ 100
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2013"]
Kirby's Pinball Land ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
Super Metroid ~ 150
Super Mario 64 ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2013"]
Super Punch Out! ~ 150
Mario Tennis 64 ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Kid Icarus 3D Classic ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2013"]
Kirby Super Star ~150
Paper Mario 64 ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150
Birds and Beans ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2013"]
Snowpack Park ~ 150
Mario Kart 64 ~ 200
Tetris ~ 150
Punch Out!! featuring Mr. Dream ~ 200[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
1080 ~ 150
3D Classics TwinBee ~150
Metroid II ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="November 2012"]
ThruSpace ~ 150
Art Style Rotozoa ~ 100
Touch Solitaire ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="October 2012"]
Super Punch Out!! ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online Rx ~ 100
Pro-Putt Domo ~ 100
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="September 2012"]
Pop Up Pursuit ~ 150
Super Smash Bros. (N64) ~ 200
Bird and Beans ~ 100
Art Academy: First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="August 2012"]
Play Action Football ~ 100
Fluidity ~ 150
Tennis ~ 150
3D Classics: Excitebike ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="July 2012"]
Bonsai Barber ~ 150
Mario Tennis ~ 150
Golf ~ 150
Starship Defense ~ 150
Electroplankton ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="June 2012"]
Maboshi's Arcade ~ 150
Kirby Super Star ~ 150
Brain Age Express: Sudoku ~ 150
Donkey Kong Mayhem (100 levels) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="May 2012"]
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 ~ 200
Snowpack Park ~ 150
3D Classics: Urban Champion ~ 150
ArtStyle: Pictobits ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="April 2012"]
Excitebike World Rally ~ 200
You, Me, and the Cubes ~ 200
Metal Torrent ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="March 2012"]
Art Style: Cubello ~ 100
Radar Mission ~ 100
Mario's Picross ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="February 2012"]
Mario Party 2 ~ 150
Art Academy First Semester ~ 150[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="January 2012"]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask ~ 150
Dr. Mario Online ~ 100
Dr. Mario Express ~ 150
Kirby's Dreamland (Gameboy) ~ 100[/customspoiler]
[customspoiler="December 2011"]
Fluidity ~ 150
Super Mario Kart ~ 100
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Minis March Again ~ 150
3D Classics: Xevious ~ 100[/customspoiler][/customspoiler]
 
Intend to Buy Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins when you register these games in future.
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Friends, Racing - expires Nov 4
Sonic Boom -  expires Nov 4
Tetris Ultimate -  expires Nov 4
Disney Planes, Fire & Rescue - expires Oct 28

Winx Club, Saving Alfea - expires Oct 21
Bayonetta 2 - expires Oct 17
Fantasy Life - expires Oct 17

Pokémon Art Academy -  expires Oct 17
Harvest Moon, The Lost Valley - expires Oct 14



New Release Surveys
Receive +10 bonus coins by filling out these bonus surveys within four weeks of a game's launch.
Super Smash Bros. - expires Nov 2
Hyrule Warriors - expires Oct 26
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit! - expires Oct 16
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL - expires Oct 16

Gold and Platinum Rewards
Reward are announced after the Club Nintendo year ends on June 30th for those that reach Gold or Platinum status.
 
2014 Platinum Rewards

• Game & Wario
• NES Remix
• EarthBound
• Dr. Luigi
• Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
• Fluidity: Spin Cycle
• Dillon's Rolling Western
• Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

2014 Gold Rewards

• Ice Climber
• Kid Icarus
• Super Mario Bros. 
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Donkey Kong 3
• Wario Land 2
• Metroid
• Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Gold Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:Super Smash Bros. (Wii Virtual Console)
• Warioware D.I.Y. Showcase (WiiWare)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS Virtual Console)
• Super Mario Land (3DS Virtual Console)
• Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (3DS E-Shop)

[*]2012- Nintendo Calender OR Free Downloadable Game. Options included:

• Super Mario Kart
• Metroid II: Return of Samus
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

[*]2009-2011 - Nintendo Calender
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Platinum Rewards
[customspoiler="Previous Years"]

• 2013 - Choice of one of the following:Three Poster Set (Zelda, Luigi, and Pikmin)
• Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask OST

[*]2012 - Club Nintendo Poster Set OR Platinum Playing Cards
[*]2011 - Mario & Friends Pin Badge Collection
[*]​2010 - Club Nintendo Figurine (Came in "?" Block Box)
[*]2009 - Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! OR Club Nintendo Mario Plush Hat
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[customspoiler=Basic FAQ]
-Basic Info/Overview
For those that don't know Club Nintendo is Nintendo's loyalty program of sorts. When you buy a Nintendo Console/Handheld, or a Nintendo published game, you get a pin that you can enter online to earn points. These points can then be redeemed for games, accesories, and collectable items. If you earn enough points in a Club year (300 for gold and 600 for platinum, which each have their own reward), you also receive a free bonus only available to a select few. You can read the full list of eligible titles, as well as their point value, here.

-How do I get coins for digital purchases?
In order to earn coins on any digital games you purchase on Wii/WiiU/3DS/DSi, you will first need to link you Club Nintendo account to your system. Instruction for doing so can be found here.

-Can I play the Wii games on my Wii-U?
Yes, but as of now, only in Wii mode. Native Wii U support might be added later on, but will most likely require the typical $1-$1.50 fee to transfer over.

-How do I play Wii games on Wii U
You will need to enter Wii mode on your Wii U. Instructions on doing so can be found http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wiiu/en_na/features_wii_menu.jsp?menu=wii_shop&submenu=wup-wiishop-ht-redeem-code"]here[/url].

- If I don't spend coins for the entire year long period, do they carry over?
Yes, you can keep your coins past the Club Nintendo year they are redeemed in. However they only count toward gold or platinum status for the Nintendo year (june 31st-july 1st) they are redeemed in. After two years old points do expire, so make sure to spend them before then. You can check Coin balance information while, logged in, at the top of the page.

- Is there a list of previous rewards for people who accumulated a lot of coins? Similar to Square Enix's Ultimate Tier?
The extra rewards for Club Nintendo are for those that accumulate enough points to hit Gold or Platinum status (300 and 600 points, respectively). If you reach the required number of points in a year, Nintendo will automatically send you your reward, with no cost to you or your points.

- Does the list of eligible games update as the games come out or on some sort of schedule?
The list will be updated before the game comes out, do to things like Pre-Purchase bonus points. Any game you can buy, should already be on the list and able to redeem.

- When do they typically announce the prizes for Gold and Platinum?
Generally at the end of a Club Nintendo year, but don't expect it anytime soon. Usually it will take at least several months for them to ship it out.

- Is there anyway to enter multiple copies of the same game or device?
They have an option in the settings to make your account a family account, which means it can have sub-accounts that allows you to register multiple copies of games. The coins from all the sub-accounts all end up in the same main account coin collection.

- How does the site show what balance of coins you have to spend versus your total towards Gold/Platinum?
At the top right of the screen you can see the coin counter. The big number is your total coin amount, and the bar underneath is your progress to gold or platinum status. The number needed to advance is displayed directly above said bar. Redeeming your coins does not affect this counter, as it is only reset at the end of the year.

- How can I tell if a code is valid without redeeming it?
If you want to check if a code has already been registered, without registering it yourself, all you need to do is try entering the code while you are logged out. It will tell you the name of the game, as well as how many points it is worth, without activating it.[/customspoiler]

Let me know if I missed anything or if something breaks!

 

[JamesJoyce]

Great, thanks. So Donkey Kong would work, but Paper Mario would not?
Edit: Ninja'd. Many thanks, awesome thread!

 

[zeb06]

If you CN account and NID are linked then you'll get the coins once you so the system survey. That can take 24 hours plus to show up in your to do list and if you have a queue of surveys will likely be at the very end as it has like a 9 month expiration if I remember correctly.

My survey for my console I linked a month or two ago has a 25 year expiration date lol. Says it expires in 2039.

 

[zeb06]

Great, thanks. So Donkey Kong would work, but Paper Mario would not?

Yes, any that say just "Wii U" work b/c they are redeemed on the eshop. Any that say "Wii / Wii U" do not b/c they are redeemed on the old Wii shop.

 

[ajh2298]

So can link my NID and CN through the console was the initial update is over? Or do I have to it on my PC?

 

[amusedtoe]

So can link my NID and CN through the console was the initial update is over? Or do I have to it on my PC?

Have to do it through the store. It's in the eShop, with your account setting I think.

 

[JaylisJayP]

The Platinum/Gold gifts do not cost you points. You simply choose one you want to receive.

Thanks very much

 

[RiceQuakes]

Great, thanks. So Donkey Kong would work, but Paper Mario would not?
Edit: Ninja'd. Many thanks, awesome thread!

Any VC N64 game will be played through Wii Mode. That's exactly why I'm not getting it.

 

[admiralvic]

Yeah, if you think of it simply in terms of the amount of coins needed for Gold or Platinum status, the digital games do seem priced excessively high. A single NES game costs you well over half of the coins required for gold status. It looks like the lowest they go any more is 150. So that's half right there. And everything this month is 200-250. I suspect we won't see much at the 150 level from now on. And to think many of them used to be just 100. I wish now I had picked up more of the ones they've had in the past (looking at the list in the OP).

So if you disregard any physical items and how much they redeem for, the virtual games themselves are definitely a bit pricey with respect to the scale of what you earn in a typical Club year to gain one of their "Elite" tiers. I mean, basically even with Platinum-level coins you can only get about 3 games (and then no other rewards). That's pretty steep for what are mostly novelty games that we might play just a few times (seriously - I haven't even touched some of the ones I've gotten).

Keep in mind how low 300 coins really is in the grand scheme of things. Like.. you could get something like 90 per Wii U game and something like 70 per 3DS game, with some things like MK offering up to 160 - 170 and consoles offering 100+. With numbers like this, you could hit the highest and most expensive game by just buying Mario Kart 8 (90) + Super Smash Bros U (180) + Hyrule Musou / Todd / maybe Amiibo / Bayonetta 2 (270) or any past game (250~260). Even without doing it "right" thats 210 coins.

So how can I say it's easy to do that and say platinum is hard for the average person to achieve? Well, for one thing I would say this year is a little different and will probably have a worse prize (similar to 2012 I believe) because MK and SSB are popular enough that you can almost assume anyone remotely interested in CN can get 160 from a Wii U, possibly 70+ from a bundled game, another 140+ with SSB / MK 8 (this would be gold already) and with plenty of strong older titles (3d world, bros U, DK, Pikmin) or just thinking of the 3DS (possibly Persona Q, Pokemon, etc), it will be easy to achieve.

I think you guys are giving Nintendo too much credit with all of your reasonings... I'm pretty sure most of us have put more thought into Club Nintendo than Ninty actually has. :lol:

No doubt.

I'm pretty sure it's because it actively affects us. Whereas it's not revenue generating from Nintendo's perspective so not entirely worth it. I don't buy games just to get CN codes. They're an after thought in the process (usually). I don't particularly buy even shovelware to get extra codes. But that's just me. Some of ya'll take this stuff way to seriously

I would argue that it's because a lot of us know that Club Nintendo could be a better and more profitable program if Nintendo put in some effort. For instance, look at how Nintendo handles the Wii U. Most of the VC games have been from the $.30 program, so if you owned a Wii U at that time, you most likely bought all those games (they were .30... how could you not?) and so they offer said group no value. These games are also some of the most tired games Nintendo has to offer, like who hasn't played Donkey Kong or doesn't know Yoshi (the game) sucks? Now, all Nintendo would need to do is change these games out with something else, such as NES Remix 1, which might motivate people to buy NES Remix 2, offer Super Luigi U (eShop version is just DLC) and that works well with their current Super Mario Bros. U promo, they could even offer an eShop exclusive in an effort to push the fact that the eShop isn't Nintendo's dumping ground for the same game you've played 10 years ago for one sixth the cost.

The physical prizes tell a similar story and don't always make a lot of sense in terms of pricing and what they're. Arguably my favorite thing is how some of the prizes never "adapt" to the changes Nintendo has made. Like a lot of people like the Mario hat 3DS case, but I've always wondered why they didn't simply make it XL size to accommodate every system, which might have cost more money / raised the coins, but then you have to wonder how many people bought that without looking only to call / complain or how many people were put off by such actions.

Sure all of this stuff would decrease profits and cost Nintendo arguably more money, but it would also increase morale and that could create positive buzz that leads to increased sales. I mean, look at the current state of this thread. A year ago I would have been called out by multiple people for saying Club Nintendo sucks, where as today I could do it and get 6 likes and no hassle. This is not how you want your reward program to be, nor do you want everyone basically saying I would like -insert decent and usually somewhat reasonable item- but I'm expecting -insert loser prize from lets make a deal- as my platinum reward.

 

[rcerboss]

It's funny, the one game I'd be willing to pay Nintendo's shitty prices, and deal with their shitty emulation, to get to play is Donkey Kong 64.  And it's one of the few games they refuse to provide.
 

And while there's no way to no for sure, I don't think improving CN would cost Nintendo money.  What was so brilliant about Club Nintendo, even if Nintendo refuses to admit it, is that it was (at least partially) designed to combat used game sales without taking the online pass route and punishing people who bought used.  I know it worked for me for the first few years..... before I grew tired of shitty prizes and downright insulting platinum rewards, I bought all my Nintendo games new.  Now I'm back to buying used anytime it will save me more than a buck or two......  If they offered better prizes, yeah it may cost more, but I imagine they'd make at least a good chunk of that back from people like me who would go back to buying new again.

Besides, good prizes don't necessarily have to cost a lot.  I'm not much on soundtracks anymore, but CD's are cheap to print and lord knows they have plenty of great music that I still wouldn't mind having.  Artbooks would be cool.   , people even go crazy for collectible coins and nonsense like that.  The point is they can do much better than notepads and folders.

 

[maximumzero]

Regular white nunchuks are cheap, knock offs are cheaper. What you do is buy a white nunchuk used, & swap the case of the third party one. Instant custom first party nunchuk for around $6-$10 depending on where you get the white nunchuk & what kind you're trying to make.

I've thought about this a lot lol. I would never trust a 3rd party chuck. Their cheap manufactured casing is all I'm after.

That's...actually pretty brilliant.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

I just put more thought into it than others. Didn't understand why people were stopping at getting the blue or red third party chucks.

waiting for Mario & Luigi wheels to ship from Amazon. I just can't find a good color nunchuck to go with Yoshi, so probably will do white. (I can't believe no one makes green...)

If you bought the hori ones, they unfortunately do not match (which frustrates me a bit, dunno if I wanna have yet anther wheel). The MK8 bundle has the actual matching Mario wheel (red & blue).
I also can't believe no one makes green nunchuks. All the colors out there, & no green ones..must figure out how to make a green one.

 

[WingsDJY]

All the colors out there, & no green ones..must figure out how to make a green one.

Luigi was so last year

 

[Bumslie]

Mario & Luigi mustaches for platinum.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

Luigi was so last year

Spoiler

http://cdn3.whatculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Luigi-Death-Stare.gif
"The year ends when I say it ends".

 

[CocheseUGA]

Talking about custom controllers, I had really great luck with the spray paint intended for plastics. I painted my 360 HD-DVD, 360 chat pad and something else black. That was easily six years ago. As long as you don't chip it, no one will ever know.

 

[Wazzup4567]

People are posting their Wii controller collection?

I just need two more Classic Controller Pro's, a Black pro Controller for Wii U and a Wii Motion + Black Wii Remote.

I don't think I've ever plugged a nunchuck into either. They're mostly for the occasional 4-player situation, and those rarely require nunchucks.

Technically an official red nunchuck exists, I'd just have to import it...which I may do someday.

http://www.play-asia.com/wii-nunchuk-controller-red-paOS-13-49-en-70-3zz4.html

I got mine on eBay for $20 or less. Here is a link for one that is $15 usedon eBay

 

[SaraAB]

The blue chucks are really cheap on eBay.. I think I scored an official one for like less than $5. The problem with swapping the case is that the cord would still be the color of the original. I guess the cheap ones would be ok for joystick only games.. I need a pink nunchuck..

You can buy most official remotes with motion plus for $20 or less on eBay so I can see how people would want more since they are cheap used. Besides they are handy for when friends/family come over. Maybe it's possible to find a colored chuck at GS, though I imagine they have quite a few fake controllers in their stash.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

It's pretty easy to tell fake ones from legit ones (when you know what to look for), but only when you see the chuck in person. It's hard to tell when buying them online. I wouldn't put my trust in trying to buy legit nunchuks online.

As for the wire, I've thought of that problem too. I'm hoping there is a way, short of un-soldering the wires. Won't know until I get the tools to open mine though.
If there is no way, that's ok too. Even the gold nunchuk has a white wire after all.

 

[The Lone Wanderer]

So I ended up with another nintendo code.

How do I set it up so that I can add it to the same account and code again?

 

[rcerboss]

What problems are you people having with 3rd party nunchucks?

I admit I never tried one myself, Wiimotes + Nunchucks always seemed to be on sale locally and I had 4 before I knew it, but I've used 3rd party controllers for most of my other systems and aside from Madcatz I have never had any problems.  

I was actually mulling over the idea of picking up some of those wireless nunchucks..... I ultimately decided against it because it does look like they eat up batteries but I was waiting to see if they got cheaper.  Is there some reason I shouldn't get them?  Everything I have been told about them seems to indicate that they function just like the normal nunchuck except for the fact that they eat through batteries too quickly.

 

[maximumzero]

Historically third-party controllers are garbage, going all the way back to the NES days.

I just buy official and it's one less thing to worry about.

 

[rcerboss]

Historically third-party controllers are garbage, going all the way back to the NES days.

I just buy official and it's one less thing to worry about.

Yeah yeah, I've heard that all before. Like I said, I've never had a problem with any aside from Madcatz. I know some others don't hold up well but with a bit of research I've usually done fine.

Wii and WiiU are the only systems I've got where I stuck with exclusively 1st party stuff (if you don't count me using 3rd GC controllers on Wii). Even then, the only complaint I've heard about these wireless nunchucks were the poor battery life. If anyone here has actually used them and has any input I'd appreciate it.

I'm also kinda curious what problems you guys are having with the 3rd party nunchucks in general. Do they break easy? Does the motion control not work (not that it isn't crap in the 1st party nunchucks either)? Are the buttons unresponsive? I want some idea of what to look out for since I was thinking about these.

 

[soonersfan60]

The sticks get sloppy and do not have the same throw range or the springiness to return to center the same as Nintendo ones. They felt worn out after just a few gaming sessions, although the ones with the warning stickers on the wire seemed to be *much* better so perhaps that is an official mftr. of them.

 

[defpally]

I've always gone official for controllers.  This goes all the way back to the NES days.  Only times I've strayed is for specific purposes (like button placement for fighting games).  I've found very few instances where the drop in quality justified the minor savings (particularly if you take advantage of sales and are patient).  I did get a couple Fight Sticks from MadCatz for the 360, but I replaced every part in them with real arcade parts.

Over time, I've had the chance to play with some 3rd party ones at friend's houses.  A neighbor has 3rd party nunchucks and it just doesn't feel right - the sticks are loose, the build quality is cheap and the responsiveness is questionable in general.  Add in my kids and their friends play them a lot and they will just wear out faster.  I have five official XBox 360 controllers, for example, four for the kids and their friends and one I keep put up for myself so it remains tight and responsive (the really nice Tomb Raider one with the morphing D-Pad).  I also recently put an end to drinks in the man room for the kids after one of them got "sticky" in the buttons.  I had my son sit with me and help as I took it apart and cleaned it so he could see how big a pain it was and why we take care of them.  I can only imagine the damage it would have done to one of those cheaper 3rd party controllers that don't fit together as well.

In my opinion, go first party - those extra "features" never work as well as advertised.  Wait for sales, Black Friday always has good deals to stock up on extras.  I got three extra white WiiU Pro Controllers for a song by just being patient when Best Buy put them on clearance.  Even the high end ones tend to wear out faster, the Razer 360 Onza controllers were really nice - for the extremely brief period they worked before notoriously wearing out (glad I didn't blow money on one like I was considering doing).

 

[Billytwoshoes]

While I have all first party controllers and accessories for Wii, I'm not opposed to third party stuff (especially nowadays where you can get a plethora of online reviews and ratings first before you buy).  I've done some third party for Genesis, PS1 and Gamecube, and they all worked fine for the time I needed them (PS1 options were the worst though).

Most all of my third party GCN controllers are still being used today (only one crapped out on one of the buttons), well worth the $5 each I got them for.

 

[ebucel]

While I have all first party controllers and accessories for Wii, I'm not opposed to third party stuff (especially nowadays where you can get a plethora of online reviews and ratings first before you buy). I've done some third party for Genesis, PS1 and Gamecube, and they all worked fine for the time I needed them (PS1 options were the worst though).

Most all of my third party GCN controllers are still being used today (only one crapped out on one of the buttons), well worth the $5 each I got them for.

I only bought 2 wavebirds... now I wish i had 4 so when i break out double dash 2 of the players don't have to be right next to the GCN

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

What problems are you people having with 3rd party nunchucks?.

I've had third party controllers in general before (frankly, I love my Megaman Gamecube Controller & my epic mickey chuks). My problem isn't exactly with those that are sold in stores, ones actually sold in credible places can be pretty good. I have my eye on the Disney infinity & COD wii motes in particular.

Mostly I was referring to the third party chucks on ebay that are crappy Chinese knockoffs. Their build quality is not as good, the control sticks will often either be too stiff or get stuck in one position, they'll stop working after a short amount of use, or they won't work properly to begin with.
However, the number 1 reason I wouldn't use a third party chuck from these sellers is: I've seen multiple cases of them frying perfectly working legitimate wii motes. Unfortunately, a good buddy of mine purchased both a wii mote & nunchuk from one of these sellers. Of course the wii mote died instantly, but the nunchuk survived long enough to kill his legitimate wii mote. He plugged it in, popped in a game & suddenly everything stopped working. Wii mote's been dead ever since. Had no problems prior to that.

 

[Billytwoshoes]

I only bought 2 wavebirds... now I wish i had 4 so when i break out double dash 2 of the players don't have to be right next to the GCN

I just use cable extensions, cheap and now they can rumble all day long without worrying about the batteries. I do like my wavebird when the kids are out (no tripping hazards or yanked console deaths), but otherwise I just use the extender with my original indigo controller for SP, and then connected to the third party stuff when we do 4P Gamecube nights.

 

[YOUR BASE]

Can GameCube controllers be swapped into those 3rd party controller cases like the nunchucks? My GameCube controller works well, but the casing is beat.

 

[SaraAB]

I got some third party GC controllers from a now defunct store called AJ wright quite a few years back. Cousins are still using then with no complaints, I tried one and they feel quite good for 3rd party stuff.

Some of the 3rd party stuff I like.. Love the Logitech wireless controllers for ps2 .. Also liked the skylanders remote for the Wii, but it doesn't connect to the Wii U so be warned on that one(even though it boasts Wii U compatibility on the package)... Also has poor battery life about half of an original remote I would say but I have loads of rechargables so that is not an issue.

Other than that I wouldn't go for any 3rd party wii or Wii U stuff as all of it seems particularly bad unless it's something quasi-official like the skylanders remote that you can buy at retail.. But go on eBay to get a cheaper price as those skylanders remotes are $40 retail with a tiny nunchuck.

 

[ebucel]

I just use cable extensions, cheap and now they can rumble all day long without worrying about the batteries. I do like my wavebird when the kids are out (no tripping hazards or yanked console deaths), but otherwise I just use the extender with my original indigo controller for SP, and then connected to the third party stuff when we do 4P Gamecube nights.

nice, i will be buying some of those... I don't normally let the kids have the wavebirds. (don't want them broken)

 

[Kurosaki-san]

Reading this thread. I can't believe how many people are actually using the special edition WiiMote for gaming. I currently just have the Zelda and Mario remote, but going to collect the rest. However I don't care about finding a matching nunchuck since none of these are ever going to get played with. I did get the Gold CN chuck & Gold classic but those aren't being used either.

 

[soonersfan60]

Well, we play with them carefully, but it's more fun to use them once in awhile. They made so many of them that they'll never be super valuable anyway.

 

[YOUR BASE]

Why not use them? They were all mass produced and retailed for the same price as normal remotes, or less in the case of the Zelda one. I can understand not opening the golden nunchuk, since that really is limited.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

What's the point of collecting if you can't enjoy your collection? There's nothing wrong with playing with special edition items. I'm very careful with mine, & am very careful about who uses them as well. I'm not about to shelve them, they're made to be used.

 

[admiralvic]

What's the point of collecting if you can't enjoy your collection? There's nothing wrong with playing with special edition items. I'm very careful with mine, & am very careful about who uses them as well. I'm not about to shelve them, they're made to be used.

Having battles to the death with those who remove collectibles from their boxes?

 

[DNukem170]

Having battles to the death with those who remove collectibles from their boxes?

 

[admiralvic]

I'm glad someone knew what I was talking about.

 

[Equistina]

Nrfb?

 

[admiralvic]

Nrfb?

Never Removed From Box.

 

[DNukem170]

Nrfb?

Never Remove From Box.

 

[RoytheRobot]

Ninja'd by seconds lol

 

[Equistina]

Never Removed From Box.

Oh.
I feel dumb now.

 

[RoytheRobot]

[quote name="Equistina" post="11912227" timestamp="1405049359"]Oh.
I feel dumb now.[/quote]I didn't knew what it was either lol

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

Damn I stepped away, I woulda posted that haha.

Seriously though, the MK8 limited edition USA blue shell bundle was worth $300 at one point. I still opened it. It was meant to be freed from it's cardboard prison.

 

[DNukem170]

I'm actually surprised there wasn't a better meme picture for that. This was literally the only one I could find.

 

[DetectiveConanA113]

I would of posted this:
http://global3.memecdn.com/dexters-lab-never-remove-from-box_o_271834.jpg

Spoiler

Just in case no one watches Toy Hunter on the travel channel: that mork doll was limited in run (it was pulled from shelves pretty quickly) & was one of the only figures made in Robin Williams likeness to this day

 

[amusedtoe]

I want to post the Halloween Xena episode where Comic Book Guy breaks the seal and then Xena points it out and in horror he falls into the Lucite (think that's what it was) but I can't find the clip.

 

[roger watersmelon]

All you guys are doing is making me sad about the rest of Dexter's Lab not being released on dvd. Even moreso about missing out on the Region 2 release of Season 2.

 

[Equistina]

All you guys are doing is making me sad about the rest of Dexter's Lab not being released on dvd. Even moreso about missing out on the Region 2 release of Season 2.