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It's easy to use--just slide the wii mote in and out. This is the ONLY way to play using the classic controller. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for multiplayer games. Say goodbye to your dangling cable and wii mote when using your classic control. I wish Nyko made somethig similar for Hori's Fighting Stick Wii.
I love this little piece of plastic, but for a completely different reason. Instead he chewed on the grip, did minimal damage and left the classic controller and cord untouched. The other reviews for this cover the technical aspects of it and how it works so I won't get into that. I just have to say, if it weren't for that controller grip, when I got my puppy and he was teething I probably would have lost my classic controller. Now after cutting and shaving down a few of the pointy plastic edges that were pulled up by the chew, the controller grip still works and feels great. :)
THIS IS SOMETHING THAT'S NOT NEEDED JUST A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT GET'S IN THE WAY.
My only complaint is that you can clip the remote onto the back of the controller (in what is to date the only use of the mysterious switch in the middle of the entire thing) but doing so causes two things to happen-- (A) the controller is weighed down and feel "unstable" and (B) the cord to the remote gets wrapped around the clip and gets in the way of any fingers that rest on the back of the contraption. They offer little resistance, and if you have hands larger than that of a 5 year old, are too close together. You may not feel as "authentic" when playing Super Metroid, but your hand certainly won't cramp up after late night sessions. But these handles fix that problem.
it just didn't work most of the time. They give the controller a full body and allow for more comfortable use of the sticks and much MUCH easier access to the ZL/ZR buttons all the way at the top of the Classic Controller. If you enjoy the feel of a PS2 controller or a Sega Genesis, this shouldn't be an uncomfortable accessory. Anyone who has a classic controller knows that the analog sticks are quite rubbish. If you have big hands or are averse to heavy controllers, avoid using the remote clip, but if you have small burly man-hands, go for it. The only other wonky feeling is that at first, the handles feel slightly loose on the Classic Controller, but after a while, you'll forget the feeling and it will feel uniform and natural.As for gameplay, I tested out the controller on every type of game I had that used the CC, and the verdict is that it feels quite good.
It also makes most N64 games feel playable on the Classic Controller. Anyone who's ever tried knows it felt as awkward as a Dreamcast controller or playing an FPS on the Gamecube.
I don't think Nyko still makes these, but if you manage to find one at GameStop, it's only gonna run you $3, but you might have to ask for it specifically. One of the main reasons this is annoying is because the controller is literally a handfull if being used for anything but SNES games.
But thanks to these handles, the analog sticks are FINALLY accessable and feels like any other current gen controller. This isn't to say it is useless, however.
If you want easy menu access and a true "wireless" feeling, you can eventually cope with it, but if that's not for you, you can just keep both the remote and the clip on the shell. I actually prefer using the CC over the GCN controller for games like Majora's Mask now, the difference is AMAZING.In conclusion, I wouldn't say this is a necessary purchase unless you spend alot of time playing Wii games using the Classic Controller, you don't feel comfortable with the GCN controller, or you're just interested in using the CC for N64/Wii games.
But man, is it $3 worth spending.
Beautifully simple concept. Makes the classic controller/wiimote into one unit. I use it for wii virtual console games and wiiware.
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