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It's manageable, but the shoulder buttons won't give you as much tactile feedback when you press them and the overall size is something to get used to. I did a couple of 150cc grand prix's with them and while I definitely do better with double joycons or a pro controller, they work just fine and I think in local multiplayer busting them out will be okay since i don't think you're going for maximum competition in those scenarios haha (then again you might be, then just learn to use them :P)

This and perhaps [this] (https://www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP12180-Rechargeable-Battery-Bolts/dp/B00A82A3RK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486594451&sr=8-1&keywords=18+ah+battery) for away from vehicle play.

Might not be AS portable but hey, saved ya $250. :)

For me the best option for fighting games is the playstation gamepad, i bought recently one of those adapters: http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Controller-Adapter-Wii-Remote-Wii/dp/B002OJ8S7C

Works really well on mario kart, and i'm waiting to test SSB with my Ps2 controller. If you like the Ps4 / Ps2 controller problaby will work well for you.

You can use these to play MK8 with Gamecube controllers. I've had one since MK8 came out and it is still working great.

I've used the Gamepad, Wii Remote and Nunchuck, tilt controls, and now the Hori Battle Pad. I was really good with tilt controls on Mario Kart Wii but couldn't get into them now. Between Remote/Nunchuck and Gamepad it's really a tossup for me, but the Gamepad can be a little more comfortable/ergonomic. I'm really enjoying the Hori controller, as it is extremely similar to a Gamecube controller, just acts as a classic controller that plugs into the Wiimote.

If you do want a gamecube controller which works with other games you could get one of these and hori makes a similar controller that you could try out as well.

I have one of the pdp controllers and the only difference between it and an authentic controller is that the c stick is a normal classic controller stick, and that it plugs into a wiimote making it wireless.

If you don’t, I found it on amazon (US). Here you go! Mug

AGPTek Game Capture

Magic

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Flash-Memory-Card-TS2GSDC/dp/B000FGNM6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503289909&sr=8-1&keywords=sd+card+non+sdhc

This is the one I got. It does the job and seems to be less than what you have found so far.

I don't know of any places where you can directly download the songs, but YouTube has several clean versions uploaded to the site. I've used this conversion site anytime I need music from YouTube, and I haven't come across any sort of negative effects from using it.

Also, Nintendo HAS produced Mario Kart 8 soundtrack CDs before, but in the tradition of American Nintendo fans getting nothing cool, it was only in Japan. You can find people selling them online (here's a link to an offer on Amazon). It has all the same music that MK8DX has minus the new Battle course music tracks. Good luck finding the CD at a reasonable price, though...

PDP controllers are simply some of the worst controllers I have ever touched. If you want a GCN-style one, get the Hori.

http://www.amazon.ca/HORI-Battle-Turbo-Mario-Version/dp/B00ND0E5ZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425664295&sr=8-1&keywords=hori+wiiu+gamecube+controller