Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Black Classic Gamecube Controller (Renewed)
Bottom line: The Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Black Classic Gamecube Controller is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the controllers & gamepads category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Officially Licensed Controller by Nintendo - This is a first party controller!
- ✓ Backed by Amazon Renewed's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of Amazon Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an Amazon Renewed product on Amazon. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Black Classic Gamecube Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Amazon Renewed's controllers & gamepads lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Officially Licensed Controller by Nintendo - This is a first party controller!
- Official Item from Japan - Fully compatible with all systems, no region lock
- Requires Wii U GameCube Adapter for use on Wii U
- Works with ALL GameCube systems
- Makes a great gift!
Full Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Renewed |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Controller Type | Gamepad |
| Item Dimensions | 6.77 x 5.43 x 2.52 inches |
| Hardware Platform | gamecube |
| Compatible Devices | Nintendo Switch |
| Additional Features | Wireless |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DOL-A-CKB(JPN)-cr |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo Game Cube |
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