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Reddit mentions of GameCube Controller - Spice Orange
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of GameCube Controller - Spice Orange. Here are the top ones.
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- 7 buttons
- 2 analog sticks
- D-pad
- Built-in rumble pack device
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 12 Inches |
| Length | 12 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.29 Pounds |
| Width | 12 Inches |
I'd also like to point out that a Wii can play Wii and Gamecube games, but a Wii U can play Wii U and Wii games (but not Gamecube). Which you want I guess really depends on what you are wanting to play. Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are Wii games, so that limits you to the Wii or Wii U if you actually want to play those, but Super Mario Odyssey will be a Switch exclusive.
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If you get that $38 Wii, here is what you can do.
The Wii I linked to includes everything you need to play:
as well as most other Wii games. The only thing it doesn't have is a Wii Motion Plus accessory, so you can't play any game that requires those. Controllers that have that built in aren't expensive, though. It also comes with Wii Play which is fun little game that comes with a bunch of mini games like air hockey and stuff like that.
Buy a Gamecube controller to go with it, and now you can play:
as well as every other Gamecube game. There are lots of games for both Wii and Gamecube, but I'm sticking with Mario and Mario Kart since that is what you mentioned. Luigi's Mansion is also a Gamecube game that isn't strictly a "Mario" game but maybe it's close enough.
From what I'm reading online, the Wii virtual console is still running. That means that you can buy and download some NES, SNES, N64, etc. games. I have no idea how long that will continue to work since the Wii is so old, but you should be able to play the games you've already downloaded even if they shut down the download service in the near future. [Edit: here is the listing of available Wii virtual console games. I guess it is still running.]
The Wii is a good budget option that does let you play quite a few games.
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If you get the $200 Wii U, you can play:
as well as any other Wii U game.
If you get a Wii controller, then you can also play:
as well as any other Wii games that you could have played on the Wii. You can't play any of the Gamecube games, though.
The Wii U's virtual console is still active for sure, so you can also buy and download some older games for older consoles. I don't think Gamecube is included in that, though, but NES, SNES, N64, etc. will be. Not every game, but a lot of the good ones will be there. You can browse your options here. Additionally, the Wii's virtual console will be available on the Wii U as well, assuming that it is still running. I doubt that it has much that isn't already in the Wii U's virtual console, though.
The Wii U is more expensive than a Wii. You still get all of the Wii's games, but you are trading the ability to play older Gamecube games for the ability to play newer Wii U games. You're also getting a virtual console that will for sure work for a while as well as the ability to use off-screen play on the gamepad.
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The Nintendo Switch is $300 and is brand new. It can't play Wii or Wii U games, however, all upcoming games will be for the Switch. You can play Switch games, and the virtual console that lets you buy older games isn't out yet but will be coming soon. Anything new that comes out will be for the Switch. The Switch is also portable, kind of a mix between a console and a handheld. This is the current generation's console, and it was only released in March of this year.
I've heard nothing but good things about the 2008 white controllers. You could also take a gamble on the ones they sell on amazon, like this one. I bought one of these and it was in damn near mint condition, not sure of the seller tho.
GameCube Controller - Spice Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E5U6J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is cheaper than a pro controller and will last longer, just go under 'used' because OG's are hella expensive new. You'll need the adapter too tho, so it'll be about 45 all together. I have a strong thumb too lmao, my knockoff's joystick kinda went limp after a few weeks