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GameCube WaveBird

Nintendo ยท 2002 ยท Nintendo

๐ŸŸข Native Driver โ€” Dedicated driver in joypad-os, tested and optimized
WirelessCustomretroโœ“ Input Supportedโœ“ Rumble / Feedback

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

Connection
Wireless
Protocol
Custom
Era
Retro
Platform
Nintendo
Year
2002

Specifications

Buttons
12
Analog Sticks
2
Analog Triggers
2
Weight
230g
Wireless
RF

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):

GameCubeWii

With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles โ€” see adapter compatibility below.

Joypad Adapter Compatibility

This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:

USB-to-GameCube
GameCube / Wii adapter

Support Status

โœ…Input (Controller โ†’ Console)

All buttons, analog sticks, and triggers are fully supported.

โœ…Output (Console โ†’ Controller)

Rumble/vibration feedback and LED indicators are supported.

Documentation

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