Free Bird (Nintendo Gamecube Controller Wavebird Wireless)

Name: Carbon

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Product:	Nintendo Gamecube Controller Wavebird Wireless
Date:	29.04.08 (21 review reads)
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Advantages: Wireless, Looks cool, Less hassle with wires

Disadvantages: Heavier and bulkier than original controller, Need to change batteries, Expensive

This was one of the first wireless controllers to ever be released. I was so excited by the thought of no wires, I picked one up immediately but at a hefty price. Nowadays, they are still quite expensive and you can buy them for around £40. However, they are great technology and work really well. Considering we have a new generation of consoles now, this controller may seem a bit old in technology, but at the time of release, it was excellent.

It has a similar look to the original Gamecube controller. On the bottom is a wheel that is used to change the frequency of the channel. By doing this, and changing the channel on the receiver, you can play wirelessly. You switch the controller on and off with a simple sliding switch on the front. The rest of the buttons are in identical place to the original controller. It looks a bit chunkier, and feels it too. It feels quite a bit heavier in your hands to hold, but still is comfortable.

It is great to sit down and play the Gamecube without having to worry about unravelling the long wires round the controllers and handing them out to your mates. This way, it is quick and easy, and a real pleasure to play games wirelessly. The only annoying thing apart from the bulkiness and weight is the fact you must change the batteries every now and then. I know this sounds obvious, but it is something I forget about. It warns you when the battery is low with a red light that comes on instead of a green one just by the switch that turns it on. I am not sure if you can get rechargeable packs nowadays for this, but it is possible. Overall, it´s a great controller that is worth the purchase if you play the Gamecube a lot and get frustrated with the wires.

Thanks for reading,

Carbon

Summary: A good controller, but it does have its drawbacks and is rather expensive

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