The Ultimate GameCube Controller? Retro Fighters Pro Series BattlerGC Unboxing
62Over the years, Retro Fighters has released many different controllers for a variety of retro and modern video game systems. My first introduction to Retro Fighters was with the Brawler64 Wired Edition for the Nintendo 64, and as soon as I played games with it I was absolutely hooked on their controller design philosophy. From there, I've pretty much purchased every single Retro Fighters controller that they have released since. One of my favorites has to be the Retro Fighters BattlerGC for the Nintendo GameCube. I think it is comfortable, extremely ergonomic, and one of the finest WaveBird replacement controllers I've ever used. Robert and the team at Retro Fighters have taken what they learned from that controller, refined it, enhanced it, and released their first Pro Series controller with the new BattlerGC Pro. Let's take a closer look as we just received a press release from Retro Fighters Announcing the BattlerGC Pro
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Key Features:
Ergonomically designed GameCube wireless controller
Compatible with GameCube, Game Boy Player, Switch & PC
Pro Series Edition: Bluetooth and 2.4 Ghz wireless technology
Improved accuracy
Hall effect analog sticks, no drift!
Full analog triggers with “click” in digital button
Custom-built C-Stick and GC style stick (no generic sticks here!)
Dpad Kailh® integrated switches
Dual “Z” shoulder buttons
Wireless vibration feedback
Added P1/P2 back buttons
Rechargeable battery
LED battery/status indicator
30 foot wireless range
10+ hours of battery life per charge
USB-C charging port
One of the coolest features about the BattlerGC Pro is the Dual Wireless technology. It utilizes both 2.4 GHz for enhanced latency performance and Bluetooth for enhanced compatibility with a wide variety of devices. Retro Fighters advertises the BattlerGC Pro as compatible with the GameCube, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and PC. They do not specifically call out iOS and Android, but since it utilizes Bluetooth I would have to think it should work with a variety of those devices too.
One of the valid criticisms of the original BattlerGC has been the lack of any sort of hall effect sensors on the analog sticks or the triggers. Well, feast your eyes on this because the Pro Controller now includes hall effect sensors and Kailh switches for the d-pad. These will not only yield fantastic performance but overall improved life cycle and quality of life. I have utilized Hall effect sensors on a wide variety of other controllers and have been nothing but thrilled, and seeing them here on the BattlerGC is a very welcome addition.
Out of the box, the Retro Fighters BattlerGC Pro Controller includes the controller itself, a quick start instruction manual, GameCube wireless receiver, and a USB wireless receiver. It'll be interesting to see if that USB receiver is for 2.4Ghz and it has some sort of onboard Bluetooth technology which will allow it to communicate with Bluetooth devices. If I had to place a bet that's what I would put my money on.
I don't have any information at this point in time on whether or not this will be available at online retailer such as CastlemaniaGames.com or at StoneAgeGamer.com. I would suggest reaching out to them to see if they're going to be offering the BattlerGC Pro Controller or not. It's also interesting to note that this is the first in their Pro Series controllers, series being the operative word. That implies there are more Pro controllers coming down the line, and I for one would be very excited to see a number of different Retro Fighters controllers updated down the road. Getting hall effect sensors on the original Brawler64 would be fantastic. I would also love to see a similar treatment to the StrikerDC. If anything we've gotten a sneak peek at what these controllers look like with the Hunter controller for the original Xbox, as that actually did feature hall effect sensors.
Does the BattlerGC Pro address any concerns or issues that you had with the original? What features would you like to see added to a Retro Fighters Pro style controller? I didn't even touch on the back buttons which are also included and many gamers have been wanting. I don't know that I've ever seen another GameCube-style controller with back buttons! Finally, what controller would you like to see Retro Fighters give the Pro treatment to Next. Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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