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Nintendo's peculiar purple cube has an even more peculiar controller. In this video, I dive into the controller's major eccentricities, as well as my (unhinged) love for them.
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Written, shot, and edited by:
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Video Clips Used:
➤ "Luigi's Mansion (2001) Promo" - Uploaded to YouTube by Ricco Canipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKwngQU8d0g
➤ "2001 - GameCube American Reveal" - Uploaded to YouTube by NeoGamer - The Video Game Archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB7yXT0dpQI
➤ "Nintendo Gamecube Wavebird Commercials" - Uploaded to YouTube by TheLasko45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLRtTYVCIvY
➤ "Supernova 2024 TOP 8 - Hurt (Snake) Vs. Spargo (Cloud) Smash Ultimate Tournament" -
VGBootCamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcIK2EwaSjo
➤ "Perfection Board Game Commercial Long Version" - Uploaded to YouTube by Gamefoxteen123 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHhp9NEF79E
➤ "Nintendo Spaceworld 2000: The Ultimate Video (2023) Unseen & Remastered Footage" - Uploaded to YouTube by Adam Doree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62O2vFfS_Ok
➤ Nintendo E3 2001: Recap Highlights - IGN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfaO5DIQ_aI
➤ Planet Gamecube E3 2001 Video Part 2 - Nintendo World Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thn-KLhZbeo
➤ Yakuza Kiwami 2 - Be My Baby - GreenRedBlue20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stG46MLow4
➤ Nintendo Switch Joycon Controller Detailed - IGN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnPiHru4IcM
➤ Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition Reveal - Nintendo UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D11jIW5FABQ
➤ A Vacation Gone Wrong | Super Mario Sunshine | (#76) "1/35" (No Commentary) - Krow's Graveyard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX3w2FBF37M
➤ Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Walkthrough Part 1 No Commentary - Noire Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiG7__JXG4k
Written Sources:
➤ A Dolphin’s Tale: The Story of GameCube - Emily Rogers https://gwern.net/doc/technology/2014-rogers-adolphinstalethestoryofgamecube.html
➤ GameCube Controller: Touch the Future - Fran Mirabella https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/12/26/gamecube-controller-touch-the-future
➤ Cube Controller: From Start to Finish - IGN Staff https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/18/cube-controller-from-start-to-finish
➤ The Big Gamecube Interview: Part 1 - IGN Staff https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/20/the-big-gamecube-interview-part-1
➤ Miyamoto Roundtable - IGN Staff https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/29/miyamoto-roundtable
➤ Ultra Rare GameCube Prototype With LED Lighting And Unique Controller Discovered by Collector - Taylor Lyles https://www.ign.com/articles/ultra-rare-gamecube-prototype-space-world-nintendo-2000
➤ Anascape Files Patent Suit Against Microsoft, Nintendo - Jason Dobson https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/anascape-files-patent-suit-against-microsoft-nintendo
➤ Nintendo ordered to pay $21 million to patent troll - Thomas Ricker https://www.engadget.com/2008-05-15-nintendo-ordered-to-pay-21-million-to-patent-troll.html
➤ Anascape, Ltd v. Microsoft Corp. et al, No. 9:2006cv00158 - Document 384 (E.D. Tex. 2008) - JUSTIA US Law https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/texas/txedce/9:2006cv00158/97919/384/
➤ Nintendo Loses Patent Infringement Case - Susan Arendt https://www.wired.com/2008/05/nintendo-loses/
➤ Nintendo loses another round in controller patent lawsuit - Donald Melanson https://www.engadget.com/2008-07-23-nintendo-loses-another-round-in-controller-patent-lawsuit.html
➤ Case Update: Anascape v. Nintendo - Ross Danennberg https://patentarcade.com/2008/06/case-update-anascape-v-nintendo.html
➤ Nintendo escapes patent troll in appeals court -- thanks to Sony - Sean Hollister https://www.engadget.com/2010-04-14-nintendo-escapes-patent-troll-in-appeals-court-thanks-to-sony.html
➤ Judge: Nintendo did not infringe on Wii Classic Controller, Wiimote - John Biggs https://techcrunch.com/2010/04/14/judge-nintendo-infringes-on-patent-trolls-arsenal-with-wii-classic-controller-wiimote/
Music:
"The Great Sea" - The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
"That's the Way I Like It" - Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
"Main Theme (Title Screen)" - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
"Venom" - Super Smash Bros. Melee
"Menu Select" - Metroid Prime
"Delfino Plaza" - Super Mario Sunshine
"Dr. Mario" - Super Smash Bros. Melee
"Great Bay" - Super Smash Bros. Melee
"Baby Park" - Mario Kart: Double Dash
"Rogueport Sewers" Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
"The Revived Prosecutor" - The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve
"Rumbling HWY" - Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
"Ai No Uta" - Strawberry Flower
"Overworld (Fast)" - Super Mario 3D Land
"Yoshi's Story" - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Sound effects from www.zapsplat.com and @SoundEffectsFactory
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