Is a wireless controller worth buying or is it just a waste of money?
Wireless controller
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, Mar 02 2006 06:29 PM
222 replies to this topic
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Guest_matvei
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Posted 02 March 2006 - 06:29 PM
Is a wireless controller worth buying or is it just a waste of money?
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Guest_Bajawoojie
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Posted 02 March 2006 - 06:47 PM
Cons:1. You can be in the middle of playing a game then the battery runs out.2. If you accidently change the channel on the controller or the reciever, it can be a bit of a pain to put back in a hurry.Pros:1. Very long battery life, I have only changed mine i think like, 5 times over the past 2-3 years.2. Long range, (30 ft, give or take)3. No cords getting tangled.Hope that helps, they are what, 20 bucks now? I got mine for 30 a couple years ago, so yeah..I think its worth it if you like GC. -=Bajawoojie=-
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Guest_cheveau
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Posted 02 March 2006 - 07:46 PM
i say nothing beat good old controlers
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Guest_Dazza64
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Posted 02 March 2006 - 09:28 PM
It realy depends on if the wires are getting in the way or theres just not enough wire to were u sit or lie to play the games.
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Guest_DarkOniRoy
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Posted 02 March 2006 - 10:29 PM
If, you know, you want to kick back on your bed and play games all night...and the system and television is across the room, i think wireless is the way to go...otherwise, it doesn't really mattter.
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Guest_Reiwolf23
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:24 AM
Yeah, though once i got one and it didn't work well. But it is good. I use mine all the time.
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Guest_Emperor_Nintendo
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 01:33 AM
Wireless controllers are great as long as they are not made by Pelican. God forbid you buy one of those controllers.
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Guest_JeffreyRuby05
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:05 AM
Bad, the old one is better then the Wireless.
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Guest_probius14
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 04:09 AM
I use my Wavebird almost exclusively because the cords are not long enough to reach my couch on my regular controllers.My only gripe with the Wavebird is no rumble funcionality. 
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 05:19 AM
Meh, I just stick with my good ole regulatr controllers and extension wires that get stuck in the controller ports. Still, definately worth getting. The platinum ones could be a rarity someday. Yeah, get it. As long as you keep your back up controllers for when your battery life dies out, everything will be just fine
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Guest_Subfooey
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 06:36 AM
it's worth it to get the wireless controller.
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Guest_Super Gamer111
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 07:41 AM
Yeah, DEFINITELY get the wireless ones! Also, even if it doesn't have rumble features now, it MAY some time in the future!!! But still, get it! Ya won't be sorry!
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Guest_batman877
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 12:04 PM
They are a little over priced and obviously the batteries dying in the midle of a game is a pain but...they certainly are the future and are much nicer without all the wires.
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Posted 04 March 2006 - 09:29 AM
I was a little worried about the batteries dying during a game but if they last that long and since we use rechargable batteries it might be worth it, especially if we charge batteries in-between use. Definately easier to keep control of the wires and safer for those walking through the room. Also, less chance of pulling the GC onto the floor.
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Guest_urbian
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Posted 04 March 2006 - 09:51 AM
Hmm not bad. Mayb ill buy it then. 
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Guest_gbarom
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 07:37 AM
Well its good if you dont want to worry about tripping on the cords and getting the wires all tangeled upBut its bad when you have to get new batterys for itOveral I say that the wireless controller is pretty good
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Guest_remedyz
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 02:48 PM
no its goodi love wirelesswires are such a hassle
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Guest_-ArSeNiC-
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 02:54 PM
Wireless is awesome, but just too expensive and kinda heavy compared to the original controller. But I suggest it to anyone buying a gamecube or new controller
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Guest_QB∞
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Posted 18 March 2006 - 05:06 AM
I have a wireless controller for my GC cuz the wire doesn't stretch all the way across my living room.
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Guest_Gifted Edd
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Posted 19 March 2006 - 05:38 PM
For the most part, Wavebird is great, but it has no rumble feature. The battery life is really long, I think its 40+ hours. It has 15 or 16 channels (I'm not sure why) and it has a really long distance.I reccomend getiing one, but only one, they're a little pricy.
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Guest_Shalashaska315
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Posted 19 March 2006 - 11:47 PM
Once you buy a wireless controller and get used to it, you'll never want to go back...
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Guest_andrew_bedaure
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Posted 20 March 2006 - 02:19 AM
wireless controls are less of a hassle cleaning up an getting tangled so i say but em
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Guest_Firgo
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Posted 26 March 2006 - 07:59 PM
if you like sitting on the couch without the cord go ahead but i don't like it it has no rumble feature
