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Everything you need.
PostedFebruary 20, 2013
I picked up the Retro Classic Controller right after I got my Wii U and I must admit I was worried it would be a cheap build but I can confirm that it isn't at all. I love the SNES contollor design. It's just what I expected. I'm glad I got it over the Wii U Pro Controller.
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JRokujuushi
Age:25-34
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Fun design, but too flawed to be of use
PostedFebruary 13, 2013
I grabbed this with the intention of using it as a controller for my Galaxy S3. After downloading the Wii Remote software, I was able to sync the controller to my phone. It worked in Wii Remote mode, but that meant it didn't recognize the analog sticks or shoulder buttons. If I switched it to Classic Controller mode, the phone wouldn't recognize any input from it.
Both modes worked on my Wii, but using it in Wii Remote mode was a bit awkward since 1 and 2 are mapped to Y and X. There's also the issue of the IR sensor always facing forward, which makes games like Metroid: Other M and Super Paper Mario awkward to play.
It's comfortable to hold and operate, and I really would have liked it if everything worked on Android, but the limited functionality on Android and the awkwardness of the Wii Remote mode on Wii turned me off. I ended up returning it and plan to look for other Android control options.
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OMGWEEGEE2
fromNC
Age:13-18
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DO NOT PURCHASE FOR THE WII U
PostedJanuary 22, 2013
If you are like me, you purchased the controller in hopes of finally getting a wireless Classic Controller, Wii Mote, and Wii U Pro Controller. Well you'd be mistaken, it's ONLY the Classic Controller and Wii Mote. No Pro Controller part. We're just scratching the iceberg here.
Not 5 minutes in and already the controller has malfunctioned. I ordered 2 for me and my bro to use, and they both malfunctioned once I reached the home menu. Later I found out you were supposed to reach for the reset button. A really hard to reach reset button that not even a toothpick can get to, I had to get a wire just to find a way to hit the reset button on both.
The WiiMote controls are confusing, where the D-Pad is laid out as if you were already rotating the WiiMote, thus making it useless in games where you have to hold it vertically.
But however the design is awesome. I actually got the gold one, and it looks great. The other design is cool too, looks just like the SNES controller.
Overall, just buy the regular classic controller and have to deal with wires. Plus, you have to let it charge for 5 HOURS. FIVE. HOURS. I don't have the patient of a god, so I said screw it and played it with it charging. It took 7 hours to fully charge then.
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canal winchester ohio
wi/wii u offbrand retro classic controller
onMarch 26, 2013
hi when i think about the new wii u retro classic controller an face of the fact that when i bout it first time was at the canalwinchester on waterlo street next to walmart at gamestop this aint the first time i bout it on ever i bout it on saturday the 23 of march an tuesday the 26 of march an both controller inclods the ones the that i had to buy to play on my to games that i tested the one i tested was my an that was my first system i tested on was my wii an the controler whent an the baterry whent dead
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Anonymous
fromSherman Oaks, CA
Age:25-34
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Bricked in Ten
PostedJanuary 17, 2013
I bought this for the Pro U capabilities but it, in fact, only works as a Wii Classic Controller Pro + Wiimote or JUST as a Wiimote. The description is very misleading. It felt like a great design in the hands and seemed to behave well as a CCP+W but that's not what I wanted. I attempted to use it on Black Ops II and it was recognized as a CCP but when I returned to the Wii U menu and opened up the Wii dashboard to play my VC games the thing bricked. I attempted to charge it but nothing seemed to respond. Blue lights didn't flash and in spite of my efforts it didn't show any signs of life. There was even a small reset button hole on the back that I attempted to press only to discover that there was no button in that button hole. Stay way, RUN DARE I SAY!!! PS: GameStop handled my return well. Yay for a good customer service experience!
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