The Controller Chronicles (Nintendo)

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The Controller Chronicles (Nintendo)

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For a while now, I've started a few review series on my youtube channel. Among them is a series I call the Controller Chronicles, named of course after the long running public broadcast of yesteryear, The Computer Chronicles.

This series aims to showcase the best gaming controllers on the market with some thoughts on their design and performance. Of course, I can only review controllers I own.

As this is the Nintendo board, I'll only cover Nintendo related controllers here.

Sega controllers can be seen here:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=41828

So here are the Nintendo controllers I've covered so far:


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Hudson Joycard Sansui SSS [NES]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2PiK3QtxBI

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Generation NEX Wired Controller [NES]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gssmeCizWPI

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SNES & SFC Controller Differences
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIorZopj4SY

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Super Hori Commander [SFC]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWcNpGP-J54


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SGB Commander for the Super Famicom/SNES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX_aiUU38Lw


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HoriPad Mini 64
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rft8c7nW3A

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Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuck [Wii]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtC-OWpVwzw
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I always thought about buying a HoriPad just for the better thumbstick. Might consider it after I watch your video.
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That's a pretty good collection, I've always been a fan of licensed 3rd party Nintendo controllers.

I've never seen that Super Gameboy controller before. That's kind of cool, makes me want to get one.

I would also like to get a Super Hori Command, a Hori N64 controller, and a set of the Hori Digital Gameboy Player controllers. I can never find anybody willing to sell the Gameboy player controllers, and they seem to never be available on eBay.
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You don't need the Hori Digital Pad for GameCube - get an SNES Controller and Retrozone's SNES to GC/Wii adapter. It works wonderfully and also doesn't have the crazy Gamecube button layout. You use SNES B, A L and R to control your game. Select is mapped to Z though, so Select gets mapped to Y and X.
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Just wanted to say I've been watching your videos for a couple days now and REALLY enjoy them. I also am considering getting a RetroDuo v3 now. Not sure if I want to get a NES and SNES seperate or a RetroDuo, but I'll PM you about that so it doesn't derail the thread.
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Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuck [Wii]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtC-OWpVwzw

Nice Review! I have the wired version of the Karma Nunchuck. The wire does not bother me since it is longer then the Nintendo Nunchuck. I hate changing batteries or using a chargeable. You are right on the analog stick of the Karma, the smooth rotation movement without those silly stops are its best feature!
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The batteries in the kama last somewhere around 70 hours. I find that more than acceptable for battery run controllers.

Not having the cord connecting is very, very nice. The Kama's smooth rotation and comfortable analog stick are its best features, and I use it 99% of the time over the stock nunchuck.

I highly recommend it.
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Satoshi_Matrix wrote:The batteries in the kama last somewhere around 70 hours. I find that more than acceptable for battery run controllers.

Not having the cord connecting is very, very nice. The Kama's smooth rotation and comfortable analog stick are its best features, and I use it 99% of the time over the stock nunchuck.

I highly recommend it.

Not too bad, if I get another nunchuck may go the wireless route. Definitely will be the Kama because of the stick. Now if I can only find a Wiimote that has auto fire built in for House Of The Dead.
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haha, really? I have House of the Dead 2+3 Return and I don't find rapid fire really needed.
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Satoshi_Matrix wrote:haha, really? I have House of the Dead 2+3 Return and I don't find rapid fire really needed.

I'm spoiled by the Dreamcast version. The Lightguns have auto reload and rapid fire, so satisfying in mowing down the zombies.
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