GameCube controller: Difference between revisions

Standard GameCube controllers use 2.5mm<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6pWAoIx7KY&lc=UgxsL-717yLLhQ6Ynxd4AaABAg.8iUQc0ceypV8iVyZmXi7ra GUIDE: How to Open a Gamecube Controller - YouTube] comment by Panda Hugs ''"Hi! What size is the triwing screwdriver that you used in the video? Thanks!"'' reply by zenith SSBM ''"2.5mm!"''</ref> tri-wing screws (also called [[wikipedia:List of screw drives#Tri-point|tri-point]] screws).

[[File:WaveBird.jpg|thumb|250px|WaveBird controller, with the adapter.]]

Released in 2002 by Nintendo, the WaveBird emits radio frequencies which wirelessly connect to a receiver dongle inserted in the controller port, making it the first offical wireless controller from Nintendo. Being wireless, the WaveBird allows for more freedom of movement for the player; either for better elbow room, or for sitting further from a setup.   

However, at best, the controller's input latency is a frame worse off compared to a wired controller, at 3.1 frames of delay. In later games, this almost increases, being 5.5 frames at best in ''Brawl'' and 4.4 frames when used with the GameCube controller adapter in later titles.<ref>[1]</ref> Furthermore, its wireless adapter, due to the channel system, is vulnerable to player interference. The latter issue has led to the WaveBird seeing some bans in large-scale tournament play, but does see play in local environments.

[[File:ASCII-GCN-Controller.png|thumb|250px|ASCII GameCube Keyboard Controller]]  

Released in 2002, {{iw|wikipedia|ASCII Corporation}} partnered with [[Sega]] to release a GameCube controller with a built-in [[keyboard]] for the GameCube release of ''Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II''. However, the keyboard buttons are only compatible with that game and no others without [[modding]].

Released in 2018, this is technically not a GameCube Controller, but instead a [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]] with the basic layout of a GameCube controller but with the addition of all the buttons of said Pro controller. This "GameCube controller" is wireless by default, but has a USB-C port to allow a wired connection.