Just a quick question that might spark a few responses: what does everyone think of the classic controller? I have a Wavebird that has served me well over the years, but it looks fun to play with, despite some minor problems I can see (like the fact that it needs to plug into the Wiimote.)

Any advice/recommendations?

No real reason to get a classic, unless you think that it looks cooler than a Gamecube control.

i personally hate the gamecubes button setup so the classic controller was my favorite pick. i like the whole symmetry and feel of the classic controller. only thing i dont like about the classic controller is the fact that the thing plugs into the wii-mote so it adds to the battery killing machine the wii-mote already is. btw, the wavebird costs 34.99 new at eb games and gamestop.... how is that cheaper than 20 for the classic controller?! either way, when killer instinct comes to the vc ill need the classic controller anyway as the gamecube button layout will be useless when trying to get orchids 48 hit combo to connect.

EB Games/Gamestop always overcharges for crap. Wavebird is more expensive, but for $10 more, you can play your Gamecube games as well. The battery life is amazing on the Wavebird as well.

I hear ya. I have a Wavebird since I'm a wireless whore now thanks to the Wii. At least you get rumble in the chorded gamecube controllers.

a wireless one would be near impossible but not totally impossible. best that i could do is a wired one, youd just need to correctly convert the nes plug to the gamecube plug but thats easier said than done.

I like the classic controller resembling the snes conrtoller, but can't make me reach into my pocket for $20. Hasn't anyone heard of RetroZone? They have adapters that fit into the gamecube controller port and then you are able to plug in your NES or SNES controller. When the VC games that will require something other than a gamecube controller I will be picking up these.

...im an idiot!  y couldnt this b posted b4 i got the cc?! i should've gotten another wavebird!
and im a wireless whore 2!  i hate wires! they need 2 come out w/ wireless vid/aud inputs and a wireless power cord (which they do have btw, but they're not out yet though, i'm pretty sure!)!