Buyers Guide: Where to Buy Gamecube Controllers (Summer 2017)

i see a lot of people in the Smash Bros. community as the question, "where is the best place to buy Gamecube controllers?" this of course has many different answers but for the starting player, in this video i go over some of the methods i feel will work best for players coming into the game. (also because i feel generally only newer players are the ones who may ask the question most commonly, in the video i assume the viewer is someone newer to the competitive Melee scene.) if there are any outlets or methods besides the ones i mentioned please let me know! this is for the Summer of 2017 although these methods are really valid anytime, i just mention it because prices tend to fluctuate so much in time.

pardon the gameplay, my Falco is trash

possible FAQs: (adding questions asked here)
how about flea markets?
-flea markets, garage sales, etc. can be a place to find controllers, they just are not too reliable. often 3rd party controllers are commonly found there too

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[mistaecco]

I've been hoarding every GC controller I've found at every yard sale, flea market, thrift store, and independent game store I've found for years. People used to call me crazy - now they ask me if they can borrow a spare...

[skullo]

I got a circa because my old GameCube controller broke and it lasted a week it was a waste of money only buy Nintendo official guys

[darwinmukiryoku]

Went on GameStop and ordered a pre-owned $19.99 GameCube controller. Got sent a pretty much unused white Smash Edition controller instead. Luck~

[absolutelyabsolutely]

As a former Gamestop employee, I used to order the preowned controllers to be shipped to my store from the warehouse. This would let me check the quality and functionality of the controllers before they were sold to people. It made for a pretty easy avenue of getting a new or extra controller for anyone in my local smash scene. If you go into Gamestop looking for one be sure to ask to see ALL of the controllers! Usually the employees will be chill enough if it isn't super busy. They used to only be around $15 too since they were preowned. Not sure how much they are now.

[ShyMiata]

“Price fluctuates” ya they’re like 100+

[momoatsuko]

I got a GC Controller from controller chaos and it's super sweet. Custom paints and all. I recommend. Has shield drops and semi consistent dash backs. A bit expensive though.

[zaxhax]

"lets say if you don't have any friends.." ok you got my attention

[rossedge]

He mentions the cord length on 3rd party controllers being half the length they should be, but original controllers have half length cords of newer models as well. Just wanted to put that out there.

[ngyes]

Despite never owning a gamecube, I found a controller in my closet

[adriankozubal]

make a 2021 addition to this cause now its super hard to find gamecube controllers

[hafwit]

Got a $5 clone for +$40 dollars on Amazon under the officially licensed smash controller category. I got my money back, but not the month of my fucking time. Be careful.

[BearOfTheDead]

I have the Smash 4 controllers (normal black and Japan-only white) as well as 3 black originals. I like the Smash controllers because the cords are significantly longer and the Smash logo just looks cool on them.

[Javtastrophe]

Not sure how far north flea markets go, but I'm in south Texas and found a black Smash 4 and an OG black Nintendo Gamecube branded controller at a nicer flea market that we have down here and got the both for like 30..

I WAS a little nervous taking them home wondering if they;d work, but they felt good at the shop. I t was a chance I took and it worked out so your mileage may vary.

If applicable in your area, flea markets guys.

[Shadowmann-qgke]

When there are fake 3rd party controllers in sponsored recommended

[captainquickscope]

Damn the video drags on for much too long. I feel like you should have been right to the point:

If you don't already have one from the Gamecube days / your friends don't have any they're willing to give up, buy it online. Don't get any 3rd party controllers

That should save you 10 minutes

[granturismo]

I just bought 4 regular original GameCube controllers and a wavebird yesterday I can’t believe how new they look and feel I got super lucky 🍀

[frostfire]

Oh. My. Gosh. This is exactly the video I have been looking for. I've had to settle for the just press play controllers for about two months now. The first one had its joystick break and the second one's joystick is incredibly bad. I knew they were bad but didn't want to blow 60-70 dollars on a controller that wasn't guaranteed to be fully new. I am going to continue my search now because I now know where to look. This video was a god send.

[PoutineBaguette]

Now, Amazon has controllers at like 120 $

[ptp]

I have one other BIG TIP for finding a controller:
These are websites that you may/may not be familiar with: LetGO, Close5, Offerup, etc.
Basically they are websites where people in your area sell their things.

[BJ-nsku]

do you think that Nintendo will bring out new GameCube controllers for the smash game on the switch