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BrundleflyUrinalCake t1_j3qqqv8 wrote

Got this. It’s entirely a gimmick. The GC’s rightside button layouts are incompatible with the standard diamond shaped pattern. Many games will require you to completely rethink your button presses. I put it down after one use and it’s been in a drawer ever since.

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Ultimara t1_j3r0c3m wrote

When? I did a quick google and the oldest article I could find was 5 days old

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BrundleflyUrinalCake t1_j3ruz3y wrote

Should have clarified, I don’t have this exact item. I have a wireless switch controller made to look like a retro GC controller. The issue still stands though given that the button arrangement is the same.

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Ultimara t1_j3v8v6r wrote

I'm guessing you didnt play much Gamecube? The target market of this layout is for Gamecube and particularly Smash Melee vets who can't/don't want to change their muscle memory to the modern configuration

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Skinny_Dan t1_j3r8k5x wrote

I feel like if you grew up with the GameCube and also own a Switch, this is a non-issue.

I mean, at the very worst, you could save this for games that are modern updates of games that were on GC. Like Smash, Mario Kart, etc. It would probably come very naturally.

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fottergraphs t1_j3qzepp wrote

Does it fit the hand better than a standard joycon? I'm just looking for something portable that's a better fit for my XXL hands. I tried the Hori Split Pad Pro and it was...okay until one side refused to pair.

My Wavebird and GC are in temp controlled storage 900 miles away. Great console, great memories.

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Carcassonne23 t1_j3sadr3 wrote

Don’t know if you’ve tried a Satisfye grip, the switch just slides in and makes for a much more comfortable portable grip and doesn’t need you do have any other controllers than regular joycons

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fottergraphs t1_j3saux8 wrote

Thanks a bunch stranger. I went ahead and ordered one just now, going to see how it works out. My Joycons don't have any drift yet as they're relatively new.

I almost never use my Switch docked (except for Mario Cart with my kids) and it basically lives in my duty bag. The next best thing I've found so far is a plastic piece that clips onto the Pro Controller and holds the screen above it.

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Carcassonne23 t1_j3tefc9 wrote

Nice they also have some cases that hold the switch with the grip for travel. Been really happy with mine so far. I also picked up a portable dock and it lives in the grip now docked or handheld mode.

I tried a pro grip setup but found the weight distribution a bit uncomfortable on a longer session, was nice for heat distribution though.

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