Periphial Review# 1: Hori Battle Pad for Wii/Wii-U

Aesthetics: The controller looks and almost feels like a Gamecube Controller. Only difference I can see is that the L/R triggers are digital only.  Otherwise the controller looks and feels like a GCN controller.

Control: I feel this may be the best controller to use on Wii/Wii-U games that support the Classic Controller/Classic Pro. It definitely works well for both Mario Kart 8 and for Super Smash Bros for Wii-U. For Smash Bros I could feel the difference between this controller and the normal Classic Pro. The analog stick is definitely better and I find myself being able to do tilt attacks with ease as opposed with my Classic Pro I'd struggle with tilt attacks . The C-stick also feels smoother in execution than the normal classic pro right analogue. I would highly recommend this controller for anyone that prefers the GCN layout for Smash Bros and Mario Kart.

Buy or Don't Buy: I would say for the $24.99 price tag this is cheaper than the GCN hub and GCN controller (that is if you already don't have GCN controllers. The GCN hub is $19.99 and a new GCN controller is $29.99. So as long as you have a Wii-Remote you will be good to go.

This or the PDP Fight Pad: Besides the Hori Battle Pad there is also a Gamepad by PDP that again mimics the GCN layout however it provides a standard second analogue as opposed to the C-Stick design. I will update with a better comparison after  getting a PDP pad.