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I understand this link supports your channel-- but the controller is 35% cheaper ordering direct from Old Skool's site. Really makes this THAT much more of a no brainer to buy and have on hand for the GBP.
@@RoXolid Surely! Great detailed review of this product. Appreciate the time and attention to detail taken. I’ve listed for the Hori variant for years. Glad to know this controller doesn’t slight the experience much.
It's always great when we can see a positive review on a third party product. It goes to show you that if you take the time to make a quality product people will praise you for it which will result in increased sales, so let's hope this is the start of a good run of products that old skool will make for the gaming public.
Very true, and I have been critical of Old Skool in the past. I don't have a grudge or axe to grind against them or anything, I just don't think they often deliver as well as others in their category or target audience do.
This controller is pretty dang good right out of the box. Hope they make indigo ones also. Also, I have a tip to make it a little better if you want to try. I swapped the dpad and membrane with an official snes/sfc controller's 👌 Improves those diagonal inputs
Great review Gary as always! Thank you for giving an honest review of this awesome Gamepad! I picked up two of these and modded them with a D-Pad, Start & Select as well as the Membrane for the D-Pad and they feel very close to an official SFC/SNES gamepad. 👍👍
Just picked one of these up the other week and it is awesome to play the X collection on GameCube with a D-Pad. Just need to get my High Speed Port replaced, so I can actually use my GB Player.
Gary, I own this controller and works great for the Sonic Mega Collection! Bought mine directly from Old Skool a week ago and it got here in a few days with free shipping!
started seeing all these dk oldies vids lately, many complaints come from third party controllers that they ship, apprently this brand so i was curious about them, great vid~!
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From pure Nostalgia Metroid Fusion is my favorite From a just fun to play over and over again Zero Mission, it took everything great about Fusion; the better control layout, the speed of the physics, the ingenious usage of color, the ledge grab and combined it with Super Metroid's superior wall jump, infinite bomb jumps and the heavy sequence breaking.
@@ErdricksArmor MegaMan X Collection is what I'm using mine for until I can get my Highspeed Port swapped out, since mine doesn't register my Gameboy Player at all.
This is perfect. I just got a GameBoyPlayer and an Orange Gamecube. Right when I was looking at these, you swoop in with another awesome review. Definitely grabbing one. For the price, maybe two. I've never used an Old Skool product but this looks fantastic
Awesome video!!! Would love to know if this works on pc via switch/pc gamecube adapter for things such as GBA emulators! Kicking myself for not getting a gba player years ago lol hard to find now!
I have a question about this controller do you prefer this controller or using a Gameboy advance that's plugged in with the cable for it for Gameboy games?
I’m with you on Metroid, I don’t dislike the series but I always got side tracked with other things when playing. The only Metroid game is finished was Fusion and I loved it, so I guess that one is my favorite. I do want to try Metroid 2 Return of Samus!
Agreed, like I played it a bunch on the Wii but it's not like I absolutely HAVE TO have the next Metroid game. It's ok, I pick it up, play, set it down and move on.
I would love a USB version of this for emulation (Dolphin) and Switch gaming. As an Xbox gamer using a Gamecube style button so much easier than trying to remember you using a Nintendo layout vs Xbox layout.
Getting 2 now because you sold it. Even though I got 2 Raphnet adapters and two SNES Classic Mini controllers these will be great and maybe I can do 4 Swords or Emulate some 4 player game like Battle Load Runner on the cube with Retro Arch.
Even though it'd cost about forty three pounds to import one of these to the UK, I'd still like to get my hands on one of these! The Hori gamepad goes for like one hundred and fifty pounds on UK eBay! That's far too rich for my blood! (For a 2nd hand controller!)
@@RoXolid I'm in the process of swapping out the D-Pad/Membrane, Shoulder Membranes, as well as the Start/Pause & Select Buttons with ones from a spare SFC Controller.
@@kcin4997 Pretty straightforward. Remove the screws holding the shell together, then carefully remove the PCB from the shell. Next, swap out the D-Pad & Buttons, as well as the membranes. Carefully put the PCB back into the top part of the shell, close it up and screw the screws back into place. Viola, you have a modded Old Skool Digital Pad. 👍👍
@@RoXolid oh don't worry. I do have one of those. I mostly looked at most games as either incompatible or barely compatible, but I would have to jump with the tiny B button and attack with the Y button because rarely are games designed around the switch controller.
I just restored & setup my GameCube last night and noticed the GC pad is tough for the orig Zelda 1 in the Zelda collection. I think I may pick this up
Remember this is a great pair with the 8bitdo GBros. adapter and an 8bitdo SNES Dongle for SNES play or without the SNES dongle for Bluetooth on PC with just the GBros. adapter.
I wondered when or if you'd review this, I clicked on the Amazon link for this and they won't ship to the U.K :-( A good review of this Gary as always.
@@RoXolid Amazon UK doesn't have it right now. Also the Old Skool website doesn't ship to UK. But there is an American listing on eBay. The only problem its tremendously expensive, with the item being thirty dollars, and with overseas shipping fifteen dollars, and the inflated eBay Global Shipping scheme fee they add on top charging you an additional fourteen dollars of what they justify as import charges. (Which is ridiculous!) So its looking like its sixty or so dollars over here! (Unless there's another option!)
I don't have a real good reason to own one of these but I am a fan of good controllers so I'm looking forward to getting one. I've got a modded wii but honestly it collects dust lol I might have to knock it off with this.
Yeah, I don't think many think that this is a great option for the Wii along with the Gamecube. But for VC Games and, ahem, hacked Wii's, this was terrific.
That I don't, but I am working on a follow-up video featuring the Retro Fighters Warrior Wireless Adapter that uses Bluetooth to connect to the PC and Switch. I should have that posted in the coming days.
Gary, I feel for the price it's a steal. Thinking of getting their PC Engine controller. The Hyperkin one I got sucks! Sorry Hyperkin. Just telling the truth.
Just got this controller, was really excited for it. First game I decided to play was Contra and it really struggles with shooting down left or down right. Hopeless, wouldn’t recommend at all.
I really recommend getting a Gameboy Everdrive for the Metroid 2 DX Color Version. It's awesome if you like that sort of thing. Which I do. I know how you feel but if you own the original why not? It's awesome. Just to let you know what you are missing. AWESOME!!!!!! LOL🙂
Because Nintendo still owns the characters and trademarks. You can't just put out a Mickey Mouse cartoon for free and not expect to get the hammer dropped by Disney. Copyright doesn't work that way.
@@RoXolid When I purchased that original game I purchased the rights to use it. I will do with it what I like in my house. Sorry ....I know the law a little too. Miss out. Your loss.
You did purchace the rights to use it, in the manor in which you purchased it. Changing or altering the works you purchased isn't any more legal than me buying a copy of a CD, then me selling a cover of that artist's work. You have a right to use that content as delivered and intended by the copyright holder.
@@RoXolid That's just it I am not selling the patch or the ROM. Anyone who is is the one committing a crime. Not to say I am not tempted to buy Kid Dracula for Gameboy though from Ali-Express for five dollars from China. 🤫 Shhhhhhhh It would probably blow up my system though with my luck. HA!!!!
@@RoXolid I wasn't a huge fan Metroid either but this is the one is awesome. The story had me at the edge of my seat like if it were like a movie. Anyway whether you want to play it or not it's up to you.
The old skool pad is terrible, fucking god awful it has the absolute worst d pad i've ever touched. If the hori controller has a a d pad like that, thats a terrible controller too lol. Just get an snes to gamecube adaptor, its the same price as this controller.
Can you do me a favor and edit out the F-bomb please. Itry to keep the channel pretty G to PG, including the comments. I have no problem with you not liking this, just the F-bomb is an issue. Thanks for your understanding.
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I understand this link supports your channel-- but the controller is 35% cheaper ordering direct from Old Skool's site. Really makes this THAT much more of a no brainer to buy and have on hand for the GBP.
The pricing on Amazon changes depending on who has the buy box. I provide the link as an option, not the only option.
@@RoXolid Surely! Great detailed review of this product. Appreciate the time and attention to detail taken. I’ve listed for the Hori variant for years. Glad to know this controller doesn’t slight the experience much.
It's quite good! And don't call me Shirley 🥺
It's always great when we can see a positive review on a third party product. It goes to show you that if you take the time to make a quality product people will praise you for it which will result in increased sales, so let's hope this is the start of a good run of products that old skool will make for the gaming public.
Very true, and I have been critical of Old Skool in the past. I don't have a grudge or axe to grind against them or anything, I just don't think they often deliver as well as others in their category or target audience do.
This controller is pretty dang good right out of the box. Hope they make indigo ones also. Also, I have a tip to make it a little better if you want to try. I swapped the dpad and membrane with an official snes/sfc controller's 👌 Improves those diagonal inputs
I thought about that too, thanks for the tip and for watching!
Great review Gary as always! Thank you for giving an honest review of this awesome Gamepad! I picked up two of these and modded them with a D-Pad, Start & Select as well as the Membrane for the D-Pad and they feel very close to an official SFC/SNES gamepad. 👍👍
Yes I got one of these last week and love it.
You would!
Just got to say how much this video is appreciated! Thanks.
Thanks so very much for the compliment, I really appreciate the kind words!
Great video my good buddy Garymeister!
Thank you kindly
It makes me happy that there is finally an alternative to the over inflated price of the OG one :)
Great review btw
Thanks so much for checking it out!
its not as good. you get what you pay for.
No, I still prefer the Hori, but the Hori is not $200 better than this
@@RoXolid I agree but $100 is a good deal. I would not pay $200 for it.
Just picked one of these up the other week and it is awesome to play the X collection on GameCube with a D-Pad. Just need to get my High Speed Port replaced, so I can actually use my GB Player.
Gary, I own this controller and works great for the Sonic Mega Collection! Bought mine directly from Old Skool a week ago and it got here in a few days with free shipping!
The Old Skool or OG Hori?
@@RoXolid Old Skool.
I love Sonic Mega Collection! I have to see if Old skool will ship to the U.K
Gotcha!
Not sure. Amazon UK?
started seeing all these dk oldies vids lately, many complaints come from third party controllers that they ship, apprently this brand so i was curious about them, great vid~!
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From pure Nostalgia Metroid Fusion is my favorite
From a just fun to play over and over again Zero Mission, it took everything great about Fusion; the better control layout, the speed of the physics, the ingenious usage of color, the ledge grab and combined it with Super Metroid's superior wall jump, infinite bomb jumps and the heavy sequence breaking.
Very cool
definitely might pick this up for my gamecube when I get a gameboy player.
It's quite good!
It's also worth getting if you play a lot of fighters or 2d games, even if you don't have the game boy player.
@@ErdricksArmor MegaMan X Collection is what I'm using mine for until I can get my Highspeed Port swapped out, since mine doesn't register my Gameboy Player at all.
This is perfect. I just got a GameBoyPlayer and an Orange Gamecube. Right when I was looking at these, you swoop in with another awesome review. Definitely grabbing one. For the price, maybe two. I've never used an Old Skool product but this looks fantastic
I also have a Spice Orange GC, it is a great piece for any collection!
@@RoXolid It really is. I always loved the color. It makes me wish Nintendo offered more products in the same shade.
So I have the Spice Orange GC, Controller, GB Player AND GCHD mKII
Awesome video!!! Would love to know if this works on pc via switch/pc gamecube adapter for things such as GBA emulators! Kicking myself for not getting a gba player years ago lol hard to find now!
I am planning a follow-up showing the Retro Fighters Warrior which uses bluetooth to connect to the Switch. I should have that up in a few days.
Can confirm it works for PC with the official nintendo usb adapter. Just played a couple games on dolphin with it.
I have a question about this controller do you prefer this controller or using a Gameboy advance that's plugged in with the cable for it for Gameboy games?
I don't have the GBA cable so... this?
I’m with you on Metroid, I don’t dislike the series but I always got side tracked with other things when playing. The only Metroid game is finished was Fusion and I loved it, so I guess that one is my favorite. I do want to try Metroid 2 Return of Samus!
Agreed, like I played it a bunch on the Wii but it's not like I absolutely HAVE TO have the next Metroid game. It's ok, I pick it up, play, set it down and move on.
I would love a USB version of this for emulation (Dolphin) and Switch gaming. As an Xbox gamer using a Gamecube style button so much easier than trying to remember you using a Nintendo layout vs Xbox layout.
I'm working on a follow-up video with the Retro Fighters Warrior Wireless Adapter which may accomplish what you're looking to do
Gary- Do you happen to use universal magnetic usb cable connectors for your rechargeable wireless controllers? Makes charging super convenient.
I don't personally but I know someone who uses and loves them on his RC Transmitters. I've looked into them, just never pulled the trigger
Still waiting for Retro Fighters, Retro-Bit and 8BitDo to do their own versions of the HORI pad
I noticed they made an original controller clone too. Is that any good, or should I stick to Nintendo first party ones?
I'm not a fan of their NES or Super Nintendo controllers myself
@@RoXolid Oh my bad I forgot to clarify, I was just talking about the gamecube :p
Getting 2 now because you sold it. Even though I got 2 Raphnet adapters and two SNES Classic Mini controllers these will be great and maybe I can do 4 Swords or Emulate some 4 player game like Battle Load Runner on the cube with Retro Arch.
Youd need to emulate 4 swords cuz you need the gba to do 2, and more gbas to do 4
Will it work on the Switch using the Gbros or the Warrior Adapter?
I'm working on a follow-up to this that will address that.
Even though it'd cost about forty three pounds to import one of these to the UK, I'd still like to get my hands on one of these! The Hori gamepad goes for like one hundred and fifty pounds on UK eBay! That's far too rich for my blood! (For a 2nd hand controller!)
Me too, I wonder if Amazon Canada ships to the UK?
How's this controller held up since you reviewed it in this video?
With the move I haven't been able to play a ton, but it's still working just fine.
@@RoXolid I'm in the process of swapping out the D-Pad/Membrane, Shoulder Membranes, as well as the Start/Pause & Select Buttons with ones from a spare SFC Controller.
@@Zion767318 how did that process go?
@@kcin4997 Pretty straightforward. Remove the screws holding the shell together, then carefully remove the PCB from the shell. Next, swap out the D-Pad & Buttons, as well as the membranes. Carefully put the PCB back into the top part of the shell, close it up and screw the screws back into place. Viola, you have a modded Old Skool Digital Pad. 👍👍
Question, does this work with the nintendo switch? I want to use it on the Castlevania Advanced Collection.
You'd need a USB to Gamecube adapter. I haven't tried it myself.
@@RoXolid oh don't worry. I do have one of those. I mostly looked at most games as either incompatible or barely compatible, but I would have to jump with the tiny B button and attack with the Y button because rarely are games designed around the switch controller.
i just got my old skool today. L shoulder is mushy and dpad doesn't recognize half of the time, i got bladegc on the way for playing gba games now
I just restored & setup my GameCube last night and noticed the GC pad is tough for the orig Zelda 1 in the Zelda collection. I think I may pick this up
It's the perfect use for it!
Sorry if I missed this, but does the d pad on this controller act as a traditional GameCube stick or d pad?
It acts as the d pad. If your need the analog stick this won't work for the game
@@RoXolid sweet, thanks for the reply!
@@raywehr Of course!!
Does the Controller have rumble? Matter of fact does the Hori one have it?
Neither do
Thanks for the very through detail. It's a dream
Thanks for checking it out!
Gonna order another when I get my check.
Sounds good!
Remember this is a great pair with the 8bitdo GBros. adapter and an 8bitdo SNES Dongle for SNES play or without the SNES dongle for Bluetooth on PC with just the GBros. adapter.
I actually prefer the Retro Fighters Warrior adapter and am planning a follow up video to this one featuring that.
Does it work on switch with a gamecube adapter?
It does
Nice Review Man 🙏
Thanks for checking it out! Added something different here with breaking out the calipers, I might do that more in the future.
I wondered when or if you'd review this, I clicked on the Amazon link for this and they won't ship to the U.K :-(
A good review of this Gary as always.
Does the Amazon UK store have it?
@@RoXolid Amazon UK doesn't have it right now. Also the Old Skool website doesn't ship to UK. But there is an American listing on eBay. The only problem its tremendously expensive, with the item being thirty dollars, and with overseas shipping fifteen dollars, and the inflated eBay Global Shipping scheme fee they add on top charging you an additional fourteen dollars of what they justify as import charges. (Which is ridiculous!) So its looking like its sixty or so dollars over here! (Unless there's another option!)
@@MVLGAMING What a shame it has to be so expensive to order from America, thank you for replying to us. Thumbs up.
@@RoXolid Sadly Amazon UK have not got this listed, it would be handy if Castlemaina games stocks this or do you fancy setting up a ebay listing?
@@pauljennings8432 Let me check on the eBay thing. I might be able to do something
Love metroid and zero mission is my favorite one for 16 bit.
Gotta go with Super Metroid on the SNES as my favorite in the Metroid franchise.
If there's one I play it's this is the Wii version
I don't have a real good reason to own one of these but I am a fan of good controllers so I'm looking forward to getting one. I've got a modded wii but honestly it collects dust lol I might have to knock it off with this.
Yeah, I don't think many think that this is a great option for the Wii along with the Gamecube. But for VC Games and, ahem, hacked Wii's, this was terrific.
Where are you seeing the hori controller for 100? Cuz they're basicly all 180+
That's what I paid for it about 12-18 months ago. If they've gone up since then I've honestly not followed the market on it.
Metroid Fusion was pretty cool, Speedrunners prefer Zero Mission as far as I know.
But the GBA was a 32bit system so I guess Super Metroid LOL.
Well GBA? I'll allow it!
Does anyone know if it's compatible with the official gamecube-to-usb adapter to use with emulators on pc?
That I don't, but I am working on a follow-up video featuring the Retro Fighters Warrior Wireless Adapter that uses Bluetooth to connect to the PC and Switch. I should have that posted in the coming days.
Update: Just got the controller today, and yes it does in fact work great with dolphin on PC
Gary, I feel for the price it's a steal. Thinking of getting their PC Engine controller. The Hyperkin one I got sucks! Sorry Hyperkin. Just telling the truth.
Hold tight, working on a project ;)
Of the good ole' 2D Metroid games, Super Metroid is my favorite.
Just got this controller, was really excited for it. First game I decided to play was Contra and it really struggles with shooting down left or down right. Hopeless, wouldn’t recommend at all.
You could color up that Super Mario Land 2 with a DX patch on Everdrive as well. Sorry it just looks wrong your way. LOL
Ok
I have the original hori version. It's great for the game boy player, but also any 2d games like capcom vs snk 2, or sonic mega collection.
True, but most Gamecube games look for the Analog stick for the primary inputs. But there are a few that can use this too.
@@RoXolid yes you're right. It's only useful for very specific games.
After I posted my video I did check out John Hancock's take, he did feature the Mega Man collection in his video.
I only had the GBA meteoroid from the 3DS program.
I get that
@@RoXolid Looks like the controller is unavailable to Canada.
Boooo.
But Trey Parker said it best... "It's not a real country, anyway!" :)
@@RoXolid LOL it sucks I can't get it, I wonder how long before I can buy from them.
I dunno, check Old Skool's site, I don't know if they ship direct or not
You didn't test a Street Fighter game this time.
You got me there! But I don't have a Gamecube or Game Boy Street Fighter game 🎯
I really recommend getting a Gameboy Everdrive for the Metroid 2 DX Color Version. It's awesome if you like that sort of thing. Which I do. I know how you feel but if you own the original why not? It's awesome. Just to let you know what you are missing. AWESOME!!!!!! LOL🙂
Because Nintendo still owns the characters and trademarks. You can't just put out a Mickey Mouse cartoon for free and not expect to get the hammer dropped by Disney. Copyright doesn't work that way.
@@RoXolid When I purchased that original game I purchased the rights to use it. I will do with it what I like in my house. Sorry ....I know the law a little too. Miss out. Your loss.
You did purchace the rights to use it, in the manor in which you purchased it. Changing or altering the works you purchased isn't any more legal than me buying a copy of a CD, then me selling a cover of that artist's work. You have a right to use that content as delivered and intended by the copyright holder.
@@RoXolid Sorry but your crazy. Nobody here is selling anything but ideas.
@@RoXolid That's just it I am not selling the patch or the ROM. Anyone who is is the one committing a crime. Not to say I am not tempted to buy Kid Dracula for Gameboy though from Ali-Express for five dollars from China. 🤫 Shhhhhhhh It would probably blow up my system though with my luck. HA!!!!
The best Metroid has to be Metroid fusion for the Gameboy advance
Honestly never played it. I've never spent a lot of time with any of the metroid games to be honest
@@RoXolid make sure to make some time it really is worth the playthrough
@@DimensionalMaster I've never really been huge into Metroid to be honest
@@RoXolid I wasn't a huge fan Metroid either but this is the one is awesome. The story had me at the edge of my seat like if it were like a movie. Anyway whether you want to play it or not it's up to you.
It's a really decent to pretty good controller for 20 bucks.
Completely Agree
Yaaaasssss
Clearly
Get an ext cable for your hori pad thats what I did
I had done that as well, but then again the Hori Pad is $100+ vs around $25 for this
@@RoXolid true plus I just hate using it when it costs so much so I feel ya you got a great deal I think i paid 125 for mine
TBH I am not a Metroid fan at all.
Same here
I like how you're insulting Hori by making a video on Hori
I'm not insulting Hori, not at all. I actually love my Hori Game Pad. But for several hundred dollars I'm not sure it's worth it.
@@RoXolid totally understandable. For sure it could be cheaper, I agree.
i wouldn't use this since i don't own a Gameboy player for my GameCube
I get that
old skool usually sucks so if it's good then that's cool
The old skool pad is terrible, fucking god awful it has the absolute worst d pad i've ever touched. If the hori controller has a a d pad like that, thats a terrible controller too lol. Just get an snes to gamecube adaptor, its the same price as this controller.
Can you do me a favor and edit out the F-bomb please. Itry to keep the channel pretty G to PG, including the comments. I have no problem with you not liking this, just the F-bomb is an issue. Thanks for your understanding.