I freaking love the Logitech wireless controllers, bought one for my PS2 and one for my Xbox. Why didn't they make one for the GameCube? The Xbox Logitech controller is better then the Microsoft's 360 controller, IMO.
Does Logitech make any controllers for current gen consoles?
They likely approached Nintendo, but Nintendo has their own brand of wireless controllers called the WaveBird. it's likely Nintendo didn't want any competition. Sony and Microsoft at the time did not have any official wireless controller, so the market was open.
Great reviews! Very Canadian
, but detailed! I've seen a few Hori Mini 64 reviews but I'm dying for one after seeing your video. Does it suffer from the same problem as the replacement sticks do in the regular controllers? Characteristic is the inability to do the quick-spin in Ocarina of Time and difficulty doing smash moves in Super Smash Bros.
Very Canadian? LOL what does THAT mean? I think I keep my Canadianisms at a minimum, except for my refusal to say "zee". Anyway, the HoriPad Mini 64 has no such problems. The analog stick is really as good as it gets.
If you have/get these, I'd love to see a review on them:
-Hori Gamecube Digital Controller (Game Boy Player Controller)
-Wireless RDP Controller
I used to own a Hori Digital Pad for GameCube and GB Player. It's the same size as the SNES controller, it's dpad is very "crisp" and super resonsive, it's got a bit of a bent groove for your hands in the back, but it still maintains that crazy button layout of the GameCube, making it not very ideal for just about anything. Yes, you can play 2D collections like Sonic Gems or fighting games like Soul Calibur II, but in reality, it's not that great because of the face button layout. You're much better off buying the SNES to GameCube adapter RetroZone sells and simply using an actual SNES controller instead.
As for the wireless RDP controllers, I've thought of buying one and I eventually will, but I'm not thrilled that they are powered by AAA batteries. I really hate AAA batteries.....they dont last as long as AA, they're more expensive, and the rechargeable ones loose their charge after fewer recharges.
ALL THAT SAID,
Don't worry - I still have plenty more controllers to review and let you guys know about. Who knows what will come next? You can of course subscribe to my youtube channel to see everything I'm up to. The Controller Chronicles is just one of a few series I've got going on. Another is the Adapter Factor where I talk about interesting controller adapters that let you use a controller designed for one console on another.