Gamecube Wavebird Wireless Controller - Platinum
by Nintendo of America
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Product Summary
Brand: NintendoRelease Date: 2003-11-01
Platform: GameCube
Model: VANIN 045496950538
Publisher: Nintendo of America
Product features:
- Control your favorite games from up to 20 feet away -- the RF transmitter send signals to a Receiver that plugs into your GameCube
- Up to 16 different channels can be set -- set up as many as four wireless controllers, for massive multiplayer action
- Works on 2 AA Batteries that provide up to 100 hours of gameplay for each controller (not included)
- Color - Platinum
Video Game Reviews of Gamecube Wavebird Wireless Controller - Platinum
Customer Review: Review for Wavebird
Summary: 5 Stars
Introduction
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I remember when these controllers came out. I was an employee at Best Buy at the time and got employee discount on it hence making the controller cost $20 instead of $30. This controller is probably one of the best (if not the best) wireless controllers out. In 2003 most of the wireless controllers were based on IR but with new breakthroughs in integrated circuits, Nintendo based this controller on a RF.
Pros
*****
- Shares all the benefits of being a wireless controller (no tangled cords, etc)
- Definitely has excellent battery life for being a wireless controller
- Made with the same quality as a GameCube controller
- 16 RF channels enable the wireless controller to be used with numerous other WaveBird wireless controllers
Cons
*****
- No Rumble Feature (although that is a very very weak con considering the battery life makes up for it)
Conclusion
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The WaveBird controller sells for retail $29.99. However, since the Wii gives the option to use the Wavebird for games and that Nintendo has discontinued the production of this product, prices for this controller have a range. This controller is definitely one that every Wii/GameCube owner should at least have one of these. Ive had mine since it came out in 2003 and its my favorite controller to use. I would recommend if you want it to last as long as possible is to buy either the Energizer ultimate lithium or the Duracell PowerPix AA batteries. They do cost more than the typical AA battery but the length of use you get out of the battery definitely makes it worth the price. Overall this Gamecube Controller definitely makes my Top 5 on best accessories by a console.
Personal Commentary (Optional Read)
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For people that say that the remote controls interfere with this controller obviously have no knowledge of what IR and RF are.
For the people that say that there is lag with the wireless controller, yes there is lag but its so small that the only time you will notice it is that if you are a competitive console gamer which accounts for <1% of the gamer population. By the way the lag is within <1 ms.
For the people that say that people can cheat by taking over your controller by being on your frequency, why are you even playing with them in the first place? If they don't play fair then they are not worth your time.
For the people that say the controller is too bulky, use it for about 2 straight, consecutive weeks and come back. Converting from a regular GameCube controller to a WaveBird does not take long at all; sure it is bulky at first but you adapt to it. By the way unless your thumbs are 3-4 inches long there is really no way to "accidentally" turn off the controller.
For the people that say that the buttons wear down over time, welcome to the world of "wear and tear". If you are planning to play a button mashing game, ie SSB, I would recommend to get a corded controller than a WaveBird. I am not saying that the WaveBird can't handle the button mashing, I am saying that its much more economical to button mash a $20 controller than a $30 controller.
Description of Gamecube Wavebird Wireless Controller - Platinum
With the WaveBird Wireless Controller you can enjoy true freedom of movement -- no morewires to limit whereyou can sit or get tangled up in!Game Hardware Games
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