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	Buy Gamecube Wavebird Wireless controller
		The Nintendo WaveBird Controller uses revolutionary RF technology that allows people to play Nintendo Gamecube from anywhere in the room, without wires and without having to be directly in front of an infrared receiver.
		The Wavebird wireless controller costs only $5 more than the standard controller and is only slightly heavier.
		The wavebird controller can be switched to 16 different frequencies, which is very handy for multiplayer setups.
	www.psreporter.com /gamecube_wavebird.html (252 words)

	gameassault.com - Nintendo Wavebird Review
		The Wavebird wireless controller from Nintendo promises to be the perfect controller, blending wired controller performance with wireless freedom.
		The Wavebird consists of the actual controller itself, and a receiver unit that plugs into the GameCube.
		The main design change between the standard controller and Wavebird lies in a 16-channel selector wheel in small plastic bank between the d-pad and the c-stick.
	www.game-assault.com /reviews/wavebirdreview.shtml (463 words)

	IGN: Nintendo WaveBird Review
		The main reason for all the hoopla is that the WaveBird -- in case you see it written differently, the name has undergone several minor changes since its inception -- is the first first-party wireless controller.
		In short, the WaveBird lived up to or exceeded all of our expectations, some of which were just plain shattered.
		WaveBird is one of those peripheral devices that totally does what I'd hoped it would, and because of that my work and home environments are now completely void of wired controllers.
	gear.ign.com /articles/361/361933p1.html (2065 words)

	PlanetNintendo - A Member of The GameSpy Network
		For those of you who don't know, the WaveBird is an official first-party wireless controller for the Nintendo GameCube.
		However, the WaveBird is estimated by Nintendo to last over 100 hours on two AA batteries, so battery life isn't something you should worry about.
		The recommended range for use of the WaveBird is up to 20 feet, but I decided to push the limits of the controller by going outside of my house (with no windows open) and out onto the street.
	planetnintendo.com /features/gcn/articles/wavebird (612 words)

	The Rubber Chicken \| Wavebird Controller Impressions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		First of all, the Wavebird is designed to be just as comfortable as the standard controller is. In my opinion, it is designed better than the regular controller, but only slightly.
		Also, because of the batteries the Wavebird is a little bit heavier, but it is not as big of a change as I had expected.
		The Wavebird is a lot better than I expected, and it does not cost much more than a regular controller.
	www.n-chicken.net /previews/wavebird.shtml (613 words)

	Wavebird Wireless Controller Hardware Review
		The WaveBird uses a radio frequency signal as its connection between the controller and the GameCube as opposed to the traditional infrared of TV remotes.
		For the WaveBird, Nintendo has equipped it to use one of sixteen programmed frequencies, which means that you can literally have sixteen WaveBirds in use within the same room and not have to worry about any of them going haywire unless someone walks in with a cordless phone.
		The WaveBird uses just two AA batteries for the controller and none for the receiver, which taps the GameCube for its energy.
	www.gamenationtv.com /hardware/wavebird.shtml (1056 words)

	Nintendo GameCube WaveBird Review for Hardware - Gaming Age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		When creating the Wavebird, Nintendo realized that the main problem plaguing cordless controllers was interference.
		The backside is slightly larger to make room for the battery compartment that holds 2 AA batteries, of which Nintendo estimates will last for up to 100 hours of gameplay.
		The Wavebird functions just like a normal controller, so much so that the first couple of times I used it I would instinctively hold it as if there were a cord attached.
	www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=hardware&game=wavebird (577 words)

	Wavebird Wireless Controller Review - Video Game Reviews - Gaming Articles
		The Wavebird Wireless controller has now stolen the player one controller jack of GameCube’s around the world and has yet to be removed.
		Well the wavebird means no more falling over gamecubes, you can relax in any position you want and sit on any sofa or chair you choose.
		The wavebird is playable from up to 25 feet but we’ve tested it to much more than that.
	www.gaming-nation.net /articles.php?articleId=70 (896 words)

	IGN: Nintendo Wavebird
		Like with the standard controller, the controls are set up in what Nintendo calls "systems." On the left you have the movement control with the D-pad and analog stick, and on the right you have the A-centric button group.
		It may be possible to use the Z-trigger to lock the camera on your enemy upon where you may be able to freely swing the camera centered on your enemy.
		Nintendo has only unveiled a Wavebird prototype so far, so the ugly plastic color and oversized receiver are not indicative of the final look.
	uk.gear.ign.com /articles/306/306359p1.html (523 words)

	Revolution controller: "looks like a wavebird" - Club Skill Forums
		According to Gaming Age, several developers have been speaking about their hands-on experience with the Revolution controller and are saying that it seems to be a modified wavebird.
		That's because it looks just like a WaveBird, except that the GameCube face button scheme with the big A, small B, and X and Y kidney shaped buttons has been switched out for four small round buttons in a cross configuration, i.e.
		This may be more indicitive of the button layout rather than the actual shape of the controller as Nintendo may just be modifying wavebirds to make a usable developer controller rather than the final product.
	www.clubskill.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=2422 (632 words)

	WaveBird - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is unique in that it relies on RF wave technology, rather than the previously more common method of infrared line-of-sight control.
		The Platinum-colored WaveBird controller was released in December 2002 to match the Nintendo GameCube of the same color.
		In the United States, the WaveBird controller currently has a retail price of USD 35.95 as of September 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wavebird (677 words)

	PlanetNintendo - A Member of The GameSpy Network
		For those of you who don't know, the WaveBird is an official first-party wireless controller for the Nintendo GameCube.
		However, the WaveBird is estimated by Nintendo to last over 100 hours on two AA batteries, so battery life isn't something you should worry about.
		The recommended range for use of the WaveBird is up to 20 feet, but I decided to push the limits of the controller by going outside of my house (with no windows open) and out onto the street.
	www.planetnintendo.com /features/gcn/articles/wavebird (612 words)

	Wavebird Controller - GameWinners.com Forums
		The extension cable is a good idea but nintendo don't have to support the wavebird recievers if they are done by a third party.
		I think they're confused in thinking that you were asking if a new Wavebird Wireless controller was going to be sold for the Revolution.
		Im guessing the revolution is compatible with wavebird controllers out of the box with no need to plug in the recievers.
	forums.gamewinners.com /forums/showthread.php?t=467898 (1188 words)

	Rumor: Wii Compatibility With WaveBird, GC Controller Clarified - NeoGAF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		WaveBirds and GameCube controllers can be used with all GameCube games and select Wii Disc games.
		WaveBirds are used as Nintendo GameCube controllers, so they need to use the receivers.
		Other points to consider are that in spite of Wii's multi-faceted wireless internet and networking capabilities, WaveBirds will still need their old receivers to work.
	www.neogaf.com /forum/showthread.php?t=121623 (1023 words)

	NotSoPop - Wavebird Controller Review
		The Wavebird is one of the most useful pieces of hardware to be conceived in years.
		Players simply plug a receiver into the controller port on the GameCube, adjust the channel settings on the controller and receiver to coincide, and that's it.
		In addition, the Wavebird uses radio waves instead of infrared beams so signal disruption is never a problem.
	www.notsopop.com /reviews/games/wavebird.html (161 words)

	Nintendo GameCube WaveBird Controller
		The Wavebird controller will be the first wireless controller to be made standard by a console manufacturer.
		The WaveBird controller, with its new lower price point, exemplifies our commitment, allowing players to get comfortable and enjoy new freedom, while still being connected to the on-screen action." The controller's RF signal is reliable for up to six meters - an impressive benchmark in wireless controllers.
		With the announcement of WaveBird's new launch date and price, Nintendo of America today lowered the MSRP on GameCube's standard controller to $24.95 effective immediately.
	www.gamecubicle.com /news-nintendo_gamecube_wavebird_controller.htm (277 words)

	Print Article: Nintendo WaveBird Wireless Controller Review - www.firingsquad.com
		And unlike the previous IR wireless solutions, Nintendo’s WaveBird uses RF, which means that you don’t have to be pointed directly at the console, nor will obstructions hinder its effectiveness.
		The WaveBird has no rumble functionality — the compromises on battery life would be too much, and weight was also a factor, since the WaveBird needs to carry two AA batteries, which slip into a compartment underneath the controller.
		With the batteries in, the WaveBird is slightly heavier than a regular controller, but even the frailest, palest, and weakest video game addicts should have no problems “hefting” the WaveBird for extended play times.
	www.firingsquad.com /print_article.asp?current_section=Hardware&fs_article_id=1061 (1737 words)

	Review - WaveBird Controller
		The WaveBird manual states that signals can be read from 6 meters (20 feet), however The Nintendo Index has run some tests and found that the WaveBird will work much much farther away then 6 meters.
		The secret to the strong signals of the WaveBird compared to the weak signals of other older wireless options is that the old controllers used infrared signals (such as the ones used for TV/VCR/DVD converters) and the WaveBird uses and Radio Frequency (RF) connections (such as the ones used for portable phones and wireless LANs).
		The WaveBird costs just as much as the Dual Shock 2 and is $5 USD cheaper then both Xbox controllers.
	ndex.simgames.net /reviews/hardware/wavebird.htm (719 words)

	NintendoWorldReport - GC Preview: WaveBird Controller (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Wireless technology has long been considered undependable in the gaming industry, which is a very bad thing when you're at the last level of Bowser's castle and suddenly your controller's beam to the system gets cut or blocked.
		It is possible that the Wavebird is only designed for one-way communication to the GameCube, but for all we know, it might also be able to receive data from the anchor unit that plugs into the console.
		In that case, there is no reason why the rumble feature wouldn't work, unless Nintendo just couldn't fit it into the controller or simply didn't want to fool with the shorter battery life.
	www.nintendoworldreport.com /previewArt.cfm?artid=3440&CFID=24432690&CFTOKEN=8de44a34252ad023-0CAA61AB-C09F-3E62-05CDA4E008D7DE2B (417 words)

	Wii News - Wii supports Wavebird
		Some users had raised questions about the Wavebird's RF signal interfering with the Wiimote, but this hasn't turned out to be a problem.
		Another concern was the docking station where the gamecube controller ports are, but the area is perfectly flat and the Wavebird's receiver will fit in just fine.
		I was gonna give my sister my Wavebird because she has a Gamecube and I was gonna sell my Gamecube for a Wii (Since Wii can play the Gamecube games).
	www.wiisworld.com /wii-news/wavebird-supported.html (375 words)

	N-Philes :: Forums - Wavebird problems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I plug my wavebird into the cube, both the reciever is on and the controller, the connection is made, but the green light on the reciever never goes off.
		The solution is to turn the wavebird off and then turn it back on with the stick in its normal centered position.
		Is the second Wavebird turn on and set to the same frequency as the port you're trying to connect to?
	www.n-philes.com /forums/showthread.php?t=11152 (903 words)

	GameCube Marketing: Nintendo WaveBird Controller
		The quirky campaign for the WaveBird ($34.95), created by Bcom3 Group's Leo Burnett, Chicago, features three 15-second spots flagging the wireless controller's ability to work untethered up to 20 feet away from the GameCube console.
		Nintendo spent $83.5 million in measured media in the U.S. in 2001, and $7.6 million from January to February of this year, according to Taylor Nelson Sofres' CMR.
		WaveBird is another step in the process to make gaming a mass entertainment form.
	www.gamecubicle.com /news-nintendo_gamecube_wavebird_marketing.htm (473 words)

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