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Brand: Nintendo EAN: 0045496950538 Item Dimensions: Label: Nintendo of America Manufacturer: Nintendo of America Model: VANIN 045496950538 MPN: DOLABPL Platform: GameCube Publisher: Nintendo of America Release Date: November 01, 2003 Studio: Nintendo of America Features:
Accessories: Editorial Review: Product Description: With the WaveBird Wireless Controller you can enjoy true freedom of movement -- no morewires to limit whereyou can sit or get tangled up in! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Review for WavebirdIntroduction **************** I remember when these controllers came out. I was an employee at Best Buy at the time and got employee discount on it hence making the controller cost $20 instead of $30. This controller is probably one of the best (if not the best) wireless controllers out. In 2003 most of the wireless controllers were based on IR but with new breakthroughs in integrated circuits, Nintendo based this controller on a RF. Pros ***** - Shares all the ... Read More Rating: - NO WIRES!Awesome to have a wireless item that works great and a must have for any nintendo system! Rating: - Wavebirds - the ONLY good wireless controller for Gamecube/WiiThe Good: - Amazing range. No dropouts ever! - 16 channels. Each is hard-coded so not dependent on auto-synchronization - No problems with analog-controller drift - OEM feel. Very solid, great construction. - Batteries last a very, very long time. The Bad: - No rumble - A little bulky (but balance is good so bulk isn't too bad) - No extra features like turbo, macros etc. - Pricey. (Come on Nintendo, start producing these again!!!) Read More Rating:  - Almost NecessaryThe wavebird is a must-buy if you plan on playing your gamecube from more than a few feet away. I've gotten my wavebird to work as far as 30' away through a window, from my backyard into my living room. It's pretty efficient with batteries, and it actually weighs less than the wired controller (with batteries). It's only major flaw is the lack of rumble, but for most games, you're not missing out on much. One of the smaller issues I've had has been if you are rough with the wavebird, sometimes ... Read More Rating: - Remote ControlI bought this for my grandson and he loves it and plays with it all the time. |
