GameCube WaveBird
Nintendo · 2002 · Nintendo
Overview
The wireless variant of the GameCube controller using 2.4 GHz RF. One of the first mainstream wireless controllers, sacrificing rumble for freedom of movement.
Technical Details
Output modes
- via official USB adapter (WUP-028)
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Community testing
Real controller-tester sessions on joypad.ai matched to this device by its hardware ID.
Specifications
Rumble: Removed to save battery
Trigger Type: analog with digital click
Button Layout: A B X Y
Native Compatibility
Works natively with these platforms (no adapter needed):
With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles — see adapter compatibility below.
Joypad Adapter Compatibility
This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:
DIY Build Guides
Build your own adapter for the GameCube WaveBird with these step-by-step guides:
Test This Controller
Connect your GameCube WaveBird and test its buttons, analog sticks, and analog triggers — right in your browser.
🎮 Test this controllerSupport Status
Supported inputs: 12 buttons, 2 analog sticks, and 2 analog triggers.
Output feedback is supported.
Documentation
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