Gamecube Controller reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 200 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Gamecube Controller brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Gamecube, r/smashbros, r/DolphinEmulator, r/wii, r/SSBM. Top-rated brands include Nintendo (4.3/5), GameCube Controller (4.6/5), Mayflash (4.3/5).
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Reviews200
Subreddits15
Posts58
Brands43
Products79
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#1
Nintendo
4.3
(86)
"My number one choice for GC games is a genuine Nintendo Gamecube controller."
"The best option will always be a genuine Nintendo GC controller and a Wii U / Switch USB adapter."
"The best you can do is an original wired gamecube controller with an adapter."
"Never ever settle for a third-party controller. The GameCube is the one system you don’t want to do that for. Get an original, authentic Nintendo controller."
"I set a search alert on eBay for “OEM GameCube controller”. I ended up getting four eventually all in cost was average $15/ea for decent shape OEM controllers."
"There's no other answer. Play with whatever you have already...but if you’re gonna take the game seriously get an OEM GameCube controller."
"Just buy an official one. CAD $50 for a used official one is not a lot of money. It will last you a long time."
"The best option for you is a legit wavebird."
"The best option is getting a used wavebird."
"I got my almost brand new Smash Bros Ultimate gamecube controller off of Vinted for 50 Euro."
#2
GameCube Controller
4.6
(13)
"Get an Exlene GameCube Controller off AliExpress. It'll do the job great"
"Original, always. Better made, better feel, better weight."
"Exlene GameCube controller best. Been using them for years. 100% yes."
"Just get an official GameCube controller from Amazon Japan. They're like 30 bucks and are built well so they last quite a long time."
"For smash the gc first parties are the way to go."
"For melee you're seriously better off with an oem Nintendo GC controller."
"I much prefer the Official Gamecube controller after converting from a Pro."
"Check Ebay for an original gamecube controller used. It won't break on you anytime soon."
"I like PowerA for GameCube and have 3 of them, fwiw the only controller I’ve ever owned that didn’t drift is a Razer Wolverine"
"If you want a GC controller with two Z buttons, the Exlene GC controller is the one I use right now."
#3
Mayflash
4.3
(9)
"The overwhelming response was "get original controllers with a mayflash adapter"... and people were absolutely right."
"Https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Switch/dp/B00RSXRLUE"
"[This one by Mayflash] is set to Wii U mode, and it functions identically to the official Nintendo one."
"The ideal setup is to get a mayflash GameCube adapter and use an authentic GameCube controller."
"Get the mayflash adapter. It’s like $25 brand new and works on switch."
"Mayflash GameCube controller adapters are less than 20 bucks on amazon, and they're natively compatible with dolphin."
"Official and may flash are the best ways to go imo because of the overclock and the ease with drivers."
"Mayflash because it's the most available, can be overclocked and also works as an xinput device."
"I have the Mayflash one, works for Switch and PC, it feels slightly delayed but maybe that’s just my old GCN controller."
#4
Retro Fighters
3.8
(10)
"Retro fighters battlergc pro"
"Retro Fighters BattlerGC or the pro version"
"The BattlerGC Pro has been my go to GameCube style controller for over a month now."
"Battler gc pro. Not sure if it does everything you’re looking for but it’s worth looking into."
"Retro Fighters Wireless Controller https://a.co/d/iUOFL71"
"I use a Retro Fighters BattlerGC"
"If they can promise everything they say on their website, it looks to be a great controller."
"Retro Fighters has the closest thing for you. It's wireless via USB dongle or a gamecube adapter, has rumble, and is a gamecube layout."
"If you're not dying for an original get a retro fighter."
"Never actually use a gamecube controller but what are your thoughts of a 3rd party company like retro fighters and their controllers since they have two versions of a gamecube style controller."
#5
PowerA
3.3
(10)
"The PowerA NGC wireless controller works very well."
"I have a wireless GameCube style power a controller and it’s pretty good."
"This is the type of controller you'd want"
"I am very happy with my $20 PowerA Wired gamecube style controller."
"PowerA always works OK for me."
"If you are looking to play different things, maybe even smash is not among the games you want to play, powerA is your choice to go IMO, if you are looking to play just smash I would recommend an official one."
"If you want it fast, either a Power A Bluetooth or Nyxi Bluetooth."
"Its convenient to bring with you, you get an extra shoulder button, and the quality and feel of the controller are pretty dang good."
"The one time I bought Power A it was the wired zelda pro controller on sale at Walmart for 15$."
"Power A is notorious garbage."
#6
Nyxi
3.8
(8)
"My buddy who is an intense gamer and has logged a f**k ton of hours on Smash swears by his NYXI Wizard."
"I love the Nyxi Warrior. It's about $70, it has swappable gates and sticks to switch between octagonal gates and circular ones."
"Nyxi have some great wireless controllers."
"Nyxi wizard."
"I’d look into the NXYI warrior. Seems to be the only modern brand doing anything compatible with real GameCube hardware."
"NYXI warrior."
"I looked at what other people have said about the Nyxi Warrior. It looks really good but apparently misbehaves when hooked up to a pc."
"It constantly drifts up and left a bit which is atrocious for Smash."
#7
8Bitdo
4.3
(6)
"Get a cheap GameCube clone, and then replace with the 8bitdo mod kit and get the GCN adapter. This works perfectly in Dolphin."
"Buy an Extremerate shell or a junk Gamecube controller off of eBay, and get the 8bitdo NGC conversion kit. You've got a wireless Gamecube controller."
"I just bought the 8-Bitdo mod kit that makes a real GameCube controller wireless. I think it's pretty good."
"You get this: https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod-kit-for-original-ngc And something like this: https://a.co/d/57eBFHs And you put them together."
"8butdo makes a conversion kit to make a wireless GameCube controller."
"The 8bitdo kit. I sell wired gamecube controllers if you are interested."
#8
Nintendo GameCube Controller
2.8
(6)
"Definitely get it. The sticks probably just need a cleaning."
"There's a rumor of Nintendo releasing an official GameCube controller for the Switch. Maybe you might want to wait for that one."
"Only real edge to GCC is that a pro is SOMETIMES one frame slower due to processing."
"GameCube is great but it hurts my hand after a while, whereas pro is more comfortable for me."
"You can’t use an original GameCube controller tabletop unless you run it through like three different adapters."
"GameCube controllers aren't wireless and you can't really use one in tabletop mode."
#9
8bitdo
3.8
(4)
"If you have the time and expertise, you could mod an actual gamecube controller with the 8bitdo mod kit."
"My 8bitdo Pro 2 controller has been working great for all my emulation needs."
"8bitdo drop in mod kit and an extreme rate shell."
"8bitdo has a GameCube like controller. Not sure about it tho."
#10
NYXI
4.0
(3)
"Spend a little money and be happier with your purchase."
"The split GameCube controller by NYXI is also great."
"My partner uses that nyxi warrior Bluetooth controller, I've seen some mixed reviews for it but it seems to work alright for use."
#11
Hori
2.5
(4)
"I have a Hori controller which is quite good. Probably the only 3rd party controller that’s worth getting."
"I have the wireless Hori gamecube and it's good."
"The Hori controller (wired) was very cheap and broke rather soon."
"I have a Hori GC controller and it's rubbish."
#12
PDP
3.3
(3)
"Pdp gc controller. Cheap, reliable and are just perfect for smash."
"I like the PDP fight pad for Switch but many people find the shoulder buttons to be a turnoff."
"I like the PDP fight pad for Switch but many people find the shoulder buttons to be a turnoff."
#13
Retro Fighter
4.5
(2)
"I like 8bitdo but at the suggestion of my local game shop tried this Retro Fighter and I love it."
"Retro Fightera BattlerGC Pro, doubles as Switch and PC controller."
#14
Nez
4.5
(2)
"Controllers customized by Nez are widely regarded to be among the best ever customized."
"If you can wait, he may have some available soon, per his website."
#15
Warrior Controller
4.5
(2)
"Nyxi released the warrior gamecube style controller compatible with PC switch and gamecube I have one I love it."
"NYXI Warrior or Retro Fighters BattlerGC. Both are gamecube like with modern tech."
#16
Power A
4.0
(2)
"Power A or hori gamecube controllers are 20-30 on Best Buy or Amazon rn."
"I have the PowerA Gamecube-style controller and I can't complain."
#17
8BitDo
4.0
(2)
"This mod kit to upgrade a real GameCube controller with bluetooth works well for me."
"8bitdo Gbros adapter makes a GC controller act as a Pro Controller."
#18
Mad Catz
3.5
(2)
"I thought the Mad Catz Microcon controllers were excellent. Not as good as official (and very much different), but those things were solid and felt great."
"You’d be surprised with what a Mad Catz with OEM sticks is like."
#19
Xbox
3.0
(2)
"Just use an original + adapter man. Nothing else comes close."
"If you can't get an original GC controller and the official or Mayflash adapter, then an Xbox controller is your best option."
#20
Original
5.0
(1)
"The original is the best by far all other ones have major flaws like drift and durability except the wired original"
#21
Phob
5.0
(1)
"Phob GCC. Takes an OEM GCC shell and replaces the board with the competitively highest quality and performance possible"
#22
Hyperkin
5.0
(1)
"I use the Hyperkin 4-port adapter, its $20 dollars on amazon. Has a toggle switch for PC/Wii U (the Wii U setting works for switch)."
#23
Saffun
4.0
(1)
"Saffun Wavebird clone controller. It's on Amazon"
#24
Nyko
4.0
(1)
"I just use a gamecube controller adapter for switch. the nyko one works right out the box for switch and pc"
#25
BlueRetro
4.0
(1)
"You could get a BlueRetro GameCube adapter (AliExpress) and use pretty much any wireless controller."
#26
Reiso
4.0
(1)
"The best 3rd party ones i’ve ever dealt with are these."
#27
OldSkool
4.0
(1)
"I bought one from a local game store. The brand was OldSkool."
#28
GameStop
4.0
(1)
"The gamestop GC controller. It's got beefy rumble, turbo button."
#29
Battler
4.0
(1)
"Battler gc pro is pretty good."
#30
Maxwell's Mods
4.0
(1)
"Check out the homie maxwellsmods on twitter"
#31
Meltinghand Controllers
4.0
(1)
"You can usually find them on ebay or get them commissioned."
#32
Panda
4.0
(1)
"Panda is coming out with a new controller soon, which is supposed to go for less than $100 and is tailored for competitive Smash."
#33
Customizable GameCube Controller
4.0
(1)
"If you have money to burn: there is a kickstarter online right now for a (light) customisable gamecube controller."
#34
Wireless Controller
4.0
(1)
"I like the wireless Power A one just because it’s wireless and also it feels very similar to using a GameCube controller."
#35
iNNEXT
4.0
(1)
"I've found the iNNEXT wavebird knockoff to be pretty solid. Has both a GC and a USB receiver."
#36
Phobs
4.0
(1)
"The only good gamecube controllers are OEM or Phobs. Phobs are a lot more expensive but a sealed t3 jap oem is around 70-80 USD."
#37
Fiotok
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Fiotok branded one off Amazon. The plastic feels pretty good, and the membranes are decent. It feels almost as good as a Gamecube controller."
#38
LinYuvo
4.0
(1)
"I like my LinYuvo KS62."
#39
RetroFighter
4.0
(1)
"The retrofighter battlergc pro isn't bad."
#40
Mad Catz Wireless Controller
4.0
(1)
"They seem to work pretty good"
#41
3rd Party
3.0
(1)
"Just buy 3rd party controllers. Not the same obviously, but as a newbie to the GameCube... as long as the controller has two stage triggers (analog then digital) and it registers both, I’m happy."
#42
Binbok
3.0
(1)
"I've been enjoying using the Binbok Retro joycon, but replacing the stick caps."
#43
GameSir
3.0
(1)
"You could try the GameSir Cyclone 2. I would map the back paddles to the Z button."
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