This New Controller Transforms Your Switch Into A Portable GameCube!

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The New RetroFlag Handheld Controller for Switch Turns your console into a modern-day Handheld Gamecube! Compatible with Nintendo Switch LCD Or Switch OLED, Easy Plug and Play with Extra Turbo button and Hotkey, No Drift Hall Sensor Joysticks, Motion Control, and Dual Motor Vibration plus it supports PD Fast Charging.
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@goodoldelrey Жыл бұрын

Not even halfway through the video and I already went and bought one. The fact that this exists at all is enough for me.

@tjmichael Жыл бұрын

Given Amazon is now saying there are only 2 left in stock, I think you might not be the only one 😆

@alwayzbizzy3926 Жыл бұрын

I DID THE EXACT SAME THING 😂. My Switch is having issues with the joycons constantly losing connectivity or not being recognized, forcing me to play docked only. So this is a huge fix handheld mode, and being a GameCube Style controller is a HUGE Pro as GC was probably one of my favorite consoles.

@animefeak310 Жыл бұрын

Bruhh lol

@zZiL341yRj736 Жыл бұрын

It's just a pad man, nothing here resemble a GameCube except the color. This doesn't turn your Switch into a handheld Gamecube.

@theGREATwilliam1 Жыл бұрын

How much was it

@lasz1979 Жыл бұрын

Freaking finally!!! I have been using the Split pad pros, and I love them but my brother and I always questioned their choice of making them modular, why not a single piece and include all vibration a motion control? There was no reason for making them separated. Now that you have given this your blessing, I am going to snatch one.

@missingno2401 Жыл бұрын

this looks so nice, would love one in the xbox layout, like printed onto the buttons but thats what the switch configurator and button molding is for

@Robin.F96 Жыл бұрын

This grip & the OLED swith makes a killler combo, lookis like a really neat new handheld !!!

@scironsoftware9968 Жыл бұрын

It's a masterpiece! I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. I ordered this after watching this video;)

@youraveragedillon5958 Жыл бұрын

Every controller should have hall sensors. I've been saying it for nearly 20 years

@mr.oscilloscope Жыл бұрын

That's a nice GameCube looking Switch Controller. Fast charging included with it is a pleasant touch.

@itsacopy Жыл бұрын

This looks solid! If they had the Gamecube config for the face buttons it would've been perfect!

@korsoupp6450 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine! looks amazing. Wish they had more colors but the purple is really nice and nostalgic. Cant wait till I get it before Christmas :)

@leorojas6390 Жыл бұрын

I heard that a third party company called skull & co did a limited run of the gamecube grips. Those ran out pretty quick. This seems like a good alternative.

@Senorgrav Жыл бұрын

This would be a better alternative actually

@hexdrinker4972 Жыл бұрын

This would be a better alternative skull n co products are unreliable based on my experience

@esprithk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just ordered one. Look forward to use it on fighting games and shooting games with turbo.

@zaraguth Жыл бұрын

I just received this in the mail yesterday. Considering the sheer comfort of this thing, the quality of the rumble, gyro support, and no stick drift: I think I favor this over the original Nintendo pro controller without a doubt.

@LauroSaavedra Жыл бұрын

How good is it? i checked the reviews on amazon and some units got a defective ZR button, just ordered mine but i will get it in like 10 days

@SoukaDeezNutz Жыл бұрын

@Lauro Saavedra Is your ZR button working fine? I want to order one too.

@mezomoza7 9 ай бұрын

It is amazing, no problem here

@dhoyft411 Жыл бұрын

You did a Shoryuken on the fighting game segment! Thank you! This thing looks so awesome!

@Atalas5 Жыл бұрын

would love if they made this in the silver that some Gamecube's were in instead of just the default color. but really looks good. Really tempting, too. I'm using a Hori left joy-con, black and gold Zelda theme that would fit with the Zelda themed Wii U, with a comfort grip (with slots for four cartridges on the back) made by a company called Yok. But this looks like a superior set-up, especially since the paint inside that left joy-con seems to be peeling.

@Xeltos Жыл бұрын

Still have my silver gamecube. This would be great.

@mobilechaosyt Жыл бұрын

Those look amazing. Great find.

@victoria-9307 Жыл бұрын

Got mine coming in the mail today. Would really love to see NFC support in a future model 😍

@mia_amaryllis Жыл бұрын

With back button that would be an instant buy to me. Hopefully they make a revision. Waiting for them or 8bitdo to make hall sensor binbok like joycons !

@Auxxio0 Жыл бұрын

Since i got my steam deck, i havent touched my switch just because of the comfort of SD. This may be something to actually get me to play my switch again

@toonzelda3353 Жыл бұрын

Freal I cant stop using my deck. Im in love with how many games am able to emulate soo well! :). But jeez these gamecube joycons look soo good!

@ViperAcidZX Жыл бұрын

The one thing that keeps this from absolutely perfect for me is that lack of 8-way notches the original GameCube controllers had, other than that I would absolutely love to get this if I ever get a Switch.

@clebbington Жыл бұрын

I have one of those Power A wireless GameCube controllers for my switch and I love the notched analog sticks - you wouldn't think it makes such a big difference but it really does.

@fillerbunnyninjashark271 Жыл бұрын

I hated those. The whole point of the analog is 128-256 degrees of motion... Instead of 8-16 of a dpad.

@SCORP1ONF1RE Жыл бұрын

absowootwy

@TRENKROM Жыл бұрын

@@clebbington the power a gamecube controller is goated. Literally a fully functional pro controller at half the price, in the gamecube design

@clebbington Жыл бұрын

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 You still get analog control with the sticks, you can slide them between the notches

@qbrt4050 Жыл бұрын

Really digging that Kirby case

@PatrickGoodspeed Жыл бұрын

It's the attachable controller I've been wanting since I got the switch. I'll be getting it asap!

@DimzNoms Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Thanks for letting me know about it!

@iamapie13 Жыл бұрын

I kinda wish it had the GameCube face button layout, pretty cool non the less

@clebbington Жыл бұрын

Yeah, plus the sticks aren't notched either. Really the only thing GameCube about this controller are the colors

@imselfaware419 Жыл бұрын

It's really good compared to the others, large buttons, large sticks, comfily fits the switch. I'm glad it doesn't have the GC layout.

@iamapie13 Жыл бұрын

@@imselfaware419 without the layout it's not really a game cube type of controller though, it's just like a theme. That's what disappoints me, I like the GameCube layout

@BMWEnjoyer Жыл бұрын

Tried to order one just now but I have a feeling they're already out of stock lol. Y'all are fast.

@RealziesCuts Жыл бұрын

Seems like a must have 🎮🏆

@Bigtonesmallz Жыл бұрын

@ETA Prime puts out a video and in seconds cool awesome things sell out 😆

@Tarkov. Жыл бұрын

This is REALLY cool. I'm regretting getting a switch lite for the wife when all the regular switches were out of stock.

@nalo1728 Жыл бұрын

now i want a white or gray normal one. hall effect is a must now

@8bitsamurai6 Жыл бұрын

Been away from the switch for alil bit and so crazy how many good controllers there are now.

@CrimsonStainStudios Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've been wanting for my OLED. Ordered it before I even finished watching the video!

@robmalcolm8042 Жыл бұрын

Good job cause I don’t see it anymore lol

@CrimsonStainStudios Жыл бұрын

@@robmalcolm8042 sold out already?

@madsouris Жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonStainStudios yes, it’s gone

@CrimsonStainStudios Жыл бұрын

@@madsouris crap! Glad I got in when I did!

@robmalcolm8042 Жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonStainStudios yeah it said currently unavailable about a hour or two ago. Lol

@crx6198 Жыл бұрын

I already have the hori split pad pro but that GameCube controller looks so good

@nojuanatall3281 Жыл бұрын

This is sweet. But I just got a hori split pad fit which I love. It was worth the pre-order and shipping delays.

@rhove09 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a comparison between this and the NYXI Gamecube joycons.

@BlutoSlice Жыл бұрын

Does look nice.. they should sell a blank insert and allow the usb charge to convert to a wired controller for docked mode or other devices.

@bubysupreme6179 Жыл бұрын

That’s wild , I’ve had this in my cart on Amazon for a couple days and this video pops up on my KZfaq😳. It’s meant to be lol

@JamesStiling Жыл бұрын

I just ordered. Maybe will give new life to my switch

@brana1646 Жыл бұрын

Just got mine. Love them thank you for covering them!

@LauroSaavedra Жыл бұрын

how does it work? I've seen some complaints about the triggers

@brana1646 Жыл бұрын

@@LauroSaavedra definitely noticed the trigger issues when I started using them but after the break in period, they worked well

@brana1646 Жыл бұрын

@@LauroSaavedra you know I'll try a game that's more zr button intensive. Any recommendations? I'll get back to you

@nick92065 Жыл бұрын

Mine will be here on 12/29/22. I can't wait to get it.

@rla9889 Жыл бұрын

This looks awesome!

@123HomerSimpson Жыл бұрын

Finally a handheld controller which solves the issue of joycons losing contanct while playing in handheld.

@TeamRetrogue Жыл бұрын

Well done. Looking forward to trying this out. What’s the white controller in your Switch case? That’s not an 8bitdo ultimate is it?

@AaronHendu Жыл бұрын

Seems pretty awesome if you ask me! If I was a Switch owner, I'd get one!

@trzarector Жыл бұрын

Just a couple days ago I was about to design GameCube style Joycons! Should of put a light behind to show the transparency…. I like this, don’t need it but want it! 😂

@gabsriel Жыл бұрын

To obtain the purple on camera I think you had to white balance not on your desk but on the white part of the OLED switch screen.

@jakesmith5278 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. Wish they have a version without that GC's stick. It's probably easy to replace it.

@josefeliciano4911 Жыл бұрын

Nice control is beautifull.

@therealmakmillion Жыл бұрын

I went to buy one, out of stock, but plenty on eBay for 2-3x the original price 😂😂😂 scalpers are trash. When it comes back in stock I’ll order one for sure, it looks pretty slick! After looking this over, it’s nearly identical to my ULCLAYRUS grip. The only differences are the location of the turbo button, the ULCLAYRUS grip has two dual-vibration motors as well as four mappable buttons on the backside. The face buttons are also slightly further from the screen, like an Xbox controller.

@KaleZ5272 Жыл бұрын

I love this. I need to try it out

@Wedeemgaming Жыл бұрын

I was going to pick this up the other day!

@adamstewart247 Жыл бұрын

No GameCube button layout? The giant A button is the main feature of the GameCube controller. Definitely trending towards something cool though!

@madeinbrechin Жыл бұрын

Great! Just need The Wind Waker now! 😂

@TomNook. Жыл бұрын

I love niche products like this

@najmi.d Жыл бұрын

watching this using earphone and it kinda trippy listening your switch sounds especially 6:57 what mic did you use? how did you edit the audio? woaaa

@mezomoza7 9 ай бұрын

My favourite way to currently play Switch in handheld

@Jack32X Жыл бұрын

for some reason all listings have disabled shipping to the UK, what a pain! This looks perfect

@pricelessppp Жыл бұрын

I like that usb c pass through cable! Any thing like this for non gamecube games that make playing the portable mode like using the pro controller?

@sambijutsu5481 Жыл бұрын

You can capture the real colours easily. Using Sony Xperia HDR mode video. Even old model from 2018 that cost around $70 is fine. I owned 3 models. And yeah, by comparing them side by side with other android brands including iPhone, it truly capture colours true-to-life.

@VladimirKostek Жыл бұрын

Ayy, this is so cool but i'll wait till they come out with a version with analog triggers, then its instabuy! Also getting close to 1 MIL ETA :) been watching for years so happy to see you get close!

@leftfootdown Жыл бұрын

If it had those it would be perfection!

@maximkonechno8742 Жыл бұрын

Switch does not support analog triggers so why even bother?

@samuelconsolatti-welch5876 Жыл бұрын

It also needs octagonal gates around each joystick. Easy oversight but important for GameCube feel

@zZiL341yRj736 Жыл бұрын

Nothing about this is GameCube besides the colors.

@samuelconsolatti-welch5876 Жыл бұрын

@@zZiL341yRj736 The thumb and c stick seem right but over all I agree

@hadoramon1112 Жыл бұрын

It would've been so awesome if they changed the usb-c to the other side..I mean above the screen, do you know of any such controller for switch? Please if you do tell us. Great video as always 👍

@player0778 Жыл бұрын

Goodness I just had an different version that is orange and black weeks ago now I'm jealous

@mekman4 Жыл бұрын

Great Stuff!

@jaystapes3086 Жыл бұрын

i see the passthrough charge for this, if im right, then does this have a pass through to the dock so you can use it docked?

@KROW_COMBOS Жыл бұрын

Great video! But where did u get Metal Slug on the switch? I never knew Metal Slug was ported to the switch and now i wanna buy it lol. Im assuming its an online exclusive?

@LightyKD_ Жыл бұрын

DAMN!!!! So close but not close enough! I need my kidney bean buttons and big A button! 😞. Guess I'll keep using my GameCube styled Joycons.

@dimitriskotsis9254 Жыл бұрын

Guys, get this fast, I had a problem with my left rail, so instead of repairing it just bought the same but from a different company and saved me money and also gave me the extra grip

@hectorsegura8167 Жыл бұрын

These are fantastic so far. Even having to turn on pro USB is a minor inconvenience. Where'd you get the Kirby case?

@gamingguru2k6 Жыл бұрын

The ABXY layout of the original Gamecube controller is what I most care about. I think I'll stick with the Power A wireless controller.

@jcmd1996 Жыл бұрын

The controller is great. Only problem I have is that it ruins the gyro controls in Doom 1 & 2 since it reverses the aiming. Funnily enough in Super Mario Galaxy this controller lets me use gyro for the cursor instead of touching the screen.

@FranksShitBoxCollection Жыл бұрын

This looks amazing, I have a Switch that got banned by Nintendo so I can finally turn it into my mobile GameCube emulator station. I just have to wait for this controller to come back in stock.

@scamperly Жыл бұрын

I just wish it had the gamecube button layout. Then I'd buy one right now.

@NooN037 Жыл бұрын

I love how this is steamdeck form factor

@andresacosta5318 Жыл бұрын

Hall sensor? Gang gang gang bb. Also. This reminds me of that modding youtuber that made gamecube joycons

@Senorgrav Жыл бұрын

Yea..I’ll definitely be buying this

@Nico-lanonyme Жыл бұрын

Je viens de recevoir la mienne. 10 jours de la Chine a la France. Je suis ravi de cette manette. Prise en main au top ! Juste le chargement un peu lent...

@Sheepy007 Жыл бұрын

6:14 I see my man hasn’t given up hope either

@Beth-El Жыл бұрын

that carrying case is beast, what did u get it and what is it called? i didnt see it listed in the items in ure video description...also how do we get game cube games on the switch?

@opt1myst1c Жыл бұрын

Awesome but... the face buttons need rotated as a group) 90 degrees. The green A button should be at the bottom, reb b nearest to center, Y on top, and x to the right. I get that they're laid out like switch, nes... okay basically all other things Nintendo but if it's supposed to be a portable GameCube... Also lack of analog triggers is a deal breaker.

@mooBaka Жыл бұрын

Wish they had different shaped buttons like the GameCube. The current way just feels like a paint job more than a controller based off something.

@wickersticks Жыл бұрын

Instant pick up for me, I only play my switch in handheld, and after playing on my steam deck the switch feels small and cramped. Been looking for something like this with rumble/motion controls and it's shocking how few options there really is

@johnsducks9816 Жыл бұрын

Nexigo ones are fantastic and you don't lose the ability to dock it while they are on. Also they can come off and work as a pro controller.

@anon_y_mousse Жыл бұрын

Good to know. I guess I'd be better off buying a Steam Deck over a Switch.

@doublevendetta Жыл бұрын

@@anon_y_mousse I mean personally I would say that goes for most people who are even mildly okay with tinkering

@glennshoemake4200 Жыл бұрын

@@anon_y_mousseI have both and I haven't used my Switch since I picked up my Steam Deck. However, I have too many Switch digital games to sell it and I'm hoping this controller makes me want to play the Switch more often.

@anon_y_mousse Жыл бұрын

@@glennshoemake4200 Sad state of affairs we find ourselves in these days. You don't truly own the games you've paid money for and you have to keep an inferior device just to retain them. That sucks.

@martythestines Жыл бұрын

I've wanted some Gamcube JoyCons for a few years know. Especially after somebody took an actual Gamecube controller and made some. I've seen cheap Chinese ones in the past that are all crap. This, even not being JoyCons, I'm getting one. Thanks for the heads up on this one man.

@pyroyuy Жыл бұрын

This looks like the Nexigo thing for the switch. Are they knock off of each other? Okay the Nexigo has four bottoms buttons and I don't think they have hall effect sensors. Adding more, but there's a Gen 2 of the NexiGo that advertised "No Deadzones" so maybe that's hall effect?

@WMARUoriginal Жыл бұрын

This is super cool, just wish it was separate powered joycons so I could put this back in the dock to charge as is and also use the pads without it being attached to the switch. Still for the price it’s pretty great.

@johnsducks9816 Жыл бұрын

Get the nexigo brand joycons they are exactly what you are looking for.

@Eltzer Жыл бұрын

When I heard "GameCube styled", I though it would be more of a streach and just be indygo, but it actually does make me think "GameCube", when I see it.

@adingdingdiiing6740 Жыл бұрын

This is such a minor complaint, but I wish that companies making these kinds of controllers include rail covers for the older Switch models so there wont be any big gaps on both sides when connected. I bought the Dobe eggshell comtrollers because I loke its size and it has the same "issue." No rail covers so rhe Switch tends to move when you press the power button because of those empty spaces.

@Rhysto115 Жыл бұрын

Yo ETA! There’s this capsule projector coming out that’s all in one battery operated that’s running what looks like regular android. What if you were able to get retroarch on the machine?? Then you’d have a fully portable battery operated retro machine that projects to the wall. I’m not sure how powerful it is but I’d love to see this be done! It’s called the Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

@8instantramen Жыл бұрын

I really like this but I’m not a fan of the c stick. It’s almost the perfect replacement for me. GameCube style texture analog stick Traditional dpad Translucent purple shell Grips Shoulder buttons and triggers that aren’t thin. I hope it’s easy to dissemble it so I can replace the button and second stick 😅

@devclassic00 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the “c-stick” could be replaced with a normal stick like the left one

@keithlewis1739 Жыл бұрын

Is that the 8bitdo ultimate controller in the case? I'm looking for a "pro" controller that is compatible with most consoles/pc for emulation right now. What is the *most* recommended controller right now?

@impasta9093 Жыл бұрын

This is just what i need cause my Switch every time I connect physically the controllers, they disconnect…through the wear over the years. And I usually use the spit pad pro

@Dragonorder18 Жыл бұрын

It's a certain Irony, because Sega was one of the Earlier ones to use the Hall Sensor Joysticks for the Dreamcast. It kinda blows the mind, that they didn't try and bring it back for these modern consoles.

@TheGamer507 Жыл бұрын

where can i get this? not available on amazon :(

@BeetleBuns Жыл бұрын

damn, this thing looks amazing! Now if only it would go back in stock lol

@APeterson95 Жыл бұрын

Check now if you can!

@BeetleBuns Жыл бұрын

@@APeterson95 you're an absolute CHAD, thank you for alerting me!

@Ziyoblader Жыл бұрын

I don't know this one looks like a miss it looks like they were trying to go for a GameCube layout but they made some huge compromises for starters the buttons should be positioned like a GameCube we've already had joycons out there that have done this and it's even smaller than this and it works well for the positioning I don't know why they went lazy on the buttons and just having it be the traditional button layout of the switch it always bugged me having to push the a button right on the edge of the controller on the original switch why couldn't they have just made the a button bigger in the middle and put the x and y towards the top and the side and have the b button closer to the screen

@douglarsen4801 Жыл бұрын

How did Nintendo miss this opportunity? And Sunshine is THE test.

@epicpikachuxyz Жыл бұрын

The only reason I returned my switch was it felt not sturdy so I've been stuck with a switch lite and I've wanted a bigger screen now I'm going to buy a switch and this. Crazy how it took so long for a company to do this

@athenovae Жыл бұрын

OMG ITS SO PRETTY 😍😍😍

@richierou Жыл бұрын

What is that white controller in your travel case ? Looks dope

@kellyd1910 Жыл бұрын

I just got mine yesterday and the only thing i hate is the "home" button only sometimes wake the device (only about 10% of the time 👎).I don't like putting a strain on my power button.

@3up3rn0va Жыл бұрын

Sees cool controller* "Currently unavailable." of course it is. I do like this type of controller design. Ever since the Steamdeck too I realized I like big janky controllers haha.

@vlbxrto_187 Жыл бұрын

They on AMAZON