Which Wireless Controller for Wii/GameCube?

Wavebird is definitely the best. I never buy third party controllers, so I can't really help you with that option. Have never found a 3rd party controller I liked as well as the 1st party option on any system.

I'd say check Gamestop, and see if they have any used ones. Both at the local stores and on the website.

If not, I'd just pick up a wired controller and extension cable for now.

I don't suppose you've checked your local Toys R Us? All stores around me have been out of Wavebirds for months, except for the Toys R Us that I hit on occassion. Last time I was there (about 1 1/2 weeks ago) they still had a bunch of 'em.

I wouldn't settle for anything less than a Wavebird. They really are that good. My local Walmart usually has them.

The Wavebird is overrated. The 3rd party Pelican 3G Wireless was much better. It had a slightly different shape that was easier on the hands, and it had the rumble feature that Nintendo left off the Wavebird because they said couldn't be done right. It even comes in a chrome finish. Unfortunately for us the controller is incompatible with the Wii. I think it worked fine as a VC controller but it wouldn't work for GCN games. Even though the Wii is a GCN when playing GCN games it just didn't work.

As for why the Wavebird is no longer available, it's a complete mystery to me. Either Nintendo has a new controller in the works and wants store to run out of Wavebird inventory before releasing it or this is yet another example of Nintendo screwing up the details. Wired controllers just aren't acceptable in 2007.

That means no first party stuff, has no effect on what others do.....but I doubt there will be anything for the cube.

Tons of used software, some of it very good....AND....the GC controller works with virtual console games = not a bad purchase.

FWIW - the madcatz wireless isn't bad, works well abiet it's a bit small.

I'll second the madcatz, tho they are small, they work great, never had a problem. If you had huge hands it might be an issue, but I've never heard any complaints from friends.

The Mad Catz Microcon is the cheapest feeling controller i have ever held in my hands. I picked one up and returned it the next day. Luckily, I found a Wavebird used on a random trip through Gamestop. The Dongle looks funny hanging off the side of the Wii, but the controller is excellent.

I agree, the wavebird is much nicer......if you can find it. The micro is cheap, both in feel and price - but it works very well & is durable.

Wondering if the Intech version will be a nice wavebird replacement.

Yes. EB is more "new" merchandise & GameStop is new/used.....but they're the same company.

1. The old GC games are new to you, and there are many great ones you can buy for $5-20.

2. You said you wanted the old arcade games. Right now GC compilation discs will be your only option for them.

And again, must have a GC controller and mem card to play GC games.

Regular SD will work to back up Wii game saves, games you buy off the Virtual Console, to put photos on the Wii for the Photo Channel etc.

But it (nor the internal memory) will work to save gamecube games.

You have to have a gamecube memory card for that--it is a "special" card in other words. Unlike the wavebirds, you should have no problem finding one of those.

I just bought a WaveBird off of ToysRUs online.
Go and order it. Shipping is only 4.38 I think.
-Evangelo2

All versions of the Wavebird are wireless--the regular GC controller isn't called the Wavebird.

It was probably in stock when Evagelo2 ordered one, and just all sold out by the time you checked.

If you find the WaveBird out of stock, you can always pick up a used one at most game stores. My brother picked one up a couple of weekends ago for around $15 in great shape.

My local Wal-Mart still has a few new WaveBirds. I may drop by and pick one up myself (even though I haven't found a Wii yet). Check your local Wal-Mart. They may still have a few.

Don't forget that the gamecube controllers can also be used in wii titles (well..with 'wii titles' i of course mean the upcoming smash brothers) so it might be worth it to have at least 1 or 2 gamecube controllers so friends don't complain about their losses being because the other control options sucking

Though i've noticed a lack of wavebirds in stores myself (just have 1 right now) i've seen the plain wired controllers regularly enough but not many wavebirds