Why? Never owned an gamecube and just played it sometimes with friends. Whats so special about the controller? Can it really compete with modern, wireless controllers like dualshock 4, Xbox One Elite Controller and Wii U Pro Controller?

DAT analogue stick was just so... Perfect. Perfect feel and perfect resistance. The analogue triggers with clickers were also satisfying to use.

That said, pads have come a long way since then. At the time though the pad just felt right in a way neither Sega, Sony or Microsoft had managed at that time. For me at least.

I fucking despise the Gamecube controller. For me it is the worst controller only beaten by the Wiimote Ive had nothing but bad luck with it. Ive owned 8 GC controllers. All of them have stopped working for no reason whatsoever. Most of them were new officially licensed as well e.e I have had the worst luck with them for some reason

It was arguably the best controller of the 6th gen due to the comfortable analog sticks and shoulder triggers, and the Wavebird was the first wireless controller for a console that didn't suck.

For me it´s great because it has the perfect button layout and it´s comfortable.

I didn't enjoy it much. Wasn't bad, but very awkward to use(however, the analogue stick and shoulder buttons were extremely comfortable).

The wii remote was less comfortable than the gamecube controller though. Unfortunately for me, I have big hands. Small tv remote-like controller+huge hands does not equal something good.

As for the gamepad, it is EXTREMELY uncomfortable for many games. Heck, it's worse than the Wii, especially for games such as Mario Kart.

The Wii U pro controller is(quite honestly) the best controller Nintendo has made in a while. Simple, efficient, good battery.

Because is the only "normal" controller Nintendo mainly made for their home console excluding the NES/SNES ones...

My only gripe with it is the D-Pad. The buttons are so damn cool, and don't get started on the triggers!

it's odd and atypical, but i find it to be very comfortable and well-designed. isn't that why certain controllers are preferred?

The layout and design is great and is really durable.. I still use them now and they all work fine