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Offline Round Eye

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Wave Bird too heavy
« on: November 03, 2003, 10:09:02 AM »
I was playing some GC with one of my cousins friends over the weekend during a family get together.  He is a member of the younger generation, 14-16 yrs old.

And he had an interesting comment on the Wavebird, some how we were talking about the wavebird, and how good it was because we were passing it around playing SCII, this guy then said the controller was too heavy.  Too HEAVY?!!?

Normally I would dismiss this comment out right, and I did because I laughed at him and called him a panty waist.  But, the comment sounded like it was rooted from some other discussion he had had dissing the Wavebird.

I do not frequent any other forums, and I was just wondering if this was a common aurgument against the Wavebird?

Anyways, IMHO the Wavebird rocks, and is the best controller I have ever had the pleasure to use.  I am not sure why this is bugging me so much, it could be that I really like the wavebird, and the fact that anyone can find anything wrong with it amazes me.

Or else it could be a deeper reason, and something that has been bothering me for awhile, that is that Nintendo does not seem to get a fair shake with anything it does.  Nintendo deserves a lot more recognition than what it recieves.  Nintendo strikes me as one of the most innovative entertainment companies in existance.  For example the Wave bird, connectivity (all though I am not really thrilled about the idea yet, at least it is something new), a system that that has graphics that are better than one and comparable to the other for 1/3 the price, software designed to bring groups of people together, and these are just the present day examples, don't get me started on Nintendo's history
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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2003, 10:24:06 AM »
That's funny. I've never heard the Bird called heavy... In fact I think I heard someone comment on how LIGHT it was. Maybe you have REALLY dense batteries. Or maybe that guy is just so weak that he has trouble lifting the controller. If that's the case, do him a favor and get him a weights set for his birthday.
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Offline Don'tHate742

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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2003, 10:28:10 AM »
All you have to say to complete dismiss it as an argument and diss him at the same time is.....Cry? You want to cry now?




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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2003, 10:28:23 AM »
I know MAN, I dropped that thing on my FOOT and I was like FAHK!  now there's a big sore and everything!
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Offline Bill Aurion

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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2003, 11:28:33 AM »
Really?  I think mine's lighter than my regular controller...Too bad I can't find out till this weekend...
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2003, 11:34:12 AM »
I think Bill's right- the Wavebird is actually little lighter than a normal controller. It does have the batteries, which adds weight, but it doesn't have the rumble motor, which is rather heavy itself.
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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2003, 11:40:11 AM »
The kid was pretty skinney, food and some weights would definitly help him out, with the holding the WB and the ladies<--doubtfull

I could have also dissed his comment by saying to him, "Shut up, you are stupid and weak.  Go home before I sic a Care Bear on you."

Hmmm... now I know what to thank for my huge hairy forarms and 12" dia wrists, props to my Wave Bird and the hours spent playing my GC!

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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2003, 11:41:20 AM »
I happen to own and love a care bear!  (true story )
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2003, 11:56:34 AM »
Isn't a N64 controller + rumble pak pretty much the heaviest 'standard' controller for anything? I've heard of THAT being too heavy, but never anything else, really. And I thought those people where sissy whiners.

Of course, I'm known for using arcade sticks the size of aircraft carriers, so, uh, whatever.
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2003, 12:01:21 PM »
Is he a vegetarian? Maybe he doesn't have the strength to hold his hands up. Before you know it, he'll need to have a TV on the floor facing up he so won't have to hold up his head.
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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2003, 02:05:44 PM »
My wavebird is lighter than my standard controller...
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2003, 03:00:34 PM »
the wavebird by itself is lighter than a regualr controller but it is a little heavier than the reg controller with batteries. but the person who complained about it being too heavy is an idiot.  
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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2003, 03:09:21 PM »
You must buy some really heavy batteries then.  
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RE: Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2003, 04:30:47 PM »
About the argument question. I don't think that ever was an issue.
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Offline GoldShadow1

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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2003, 04:45:45 PM »
The weight never bothered me.  In fact, the only issue I have with the WaveBird is its ugly shape and color (not nearly as sexy as the normal controller).  But I don't really care about its looks anyway, so eh.
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2003, 05:27:23 PM »
the cord on the other controlelr usually adds wait...the wavebird's batteries and the cord should be about the same..however...the wavebird controller by itself is still lighter then the regular
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2003, 07:29:40 PM »
sounds like he needs to flog the dolphin a bit more, build up that upper arm and wrist strength...

buy him some small 2 pound dumb bells then you can really have a laugh at him,lol

personally i think it is way lighter then my x-box controllers, especially their wirless versions.
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2003, 09:02:18 PM »
try dropping an xbox controller on your foot, u will soon be in hospital with a fracture.
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2003, 06:25:07 PM »
The Launch controller or the S controller
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2003, 06:29:23 PM »
the Duke is an insanely heavy controller but the weight only affects me if I play for 3 or four hours. The Wavebird and the Japanese S controllers are my favorite controllers of all time because both are built well and stand up to a beating
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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2003, 01:23:16 PM »
If you find the WaveBird heavy, then you must have meat ants living in your arms. Eating away at the flesh and bone. With atomic monsters. For a wireless controller, it's VERY light. Try lugging around Logitech's wireless PlayStation 2 controller. Holy hell, it's like using an anvil.

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RE:Wave Bird too heavy
« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2003, 10:35:59 PM »
Lithium is the least heavy metal.  How about using lithium AA's in the Wavebird?
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