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Nintendo WaveBird Wireless Controller
October 28th, 2008 by Sean
The WaveBird Controller is a RF based wireless controller manufactured for the Nintendo GameCube video game console:
Unlike most wireless controllers, it relies on RF waves rather than the previously more common method of infrared line-of-sight control.
The WaveBird requires a receiver to be plugged into the controller port of the GameCube. Made of the same colored plastic, this dongle features a channel-selection wheel and an LED to indicate when a signal is received.
In terms of design, the WaveBird controller is built mostly in the same way as the standard GameCube controller; the components (analog sticks, buttons, and triggers) and layout remain the same, while adding the wireless functionality and an internal battery pack.
In terms of capabilities, the only feature the WaveBird controller lacks when compared to the standard controller is the rumble feature, whose motors would reduce battery life.
As an added bonus, the Wavebird (or a standard GameCube controller) can also be used on the Nintendo Wii as well.
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