The Nyxi Warrior is a second attempt from the manufacturer to deliver a modern age GameCube controller for the GameCube, Nintendo Switch and pc. It's like and enhanced version of the Wizard, and could be considered a GameCube pro controller.
But I don't like it. I didn't like the first iteration and now, in the second round, Nyxi fumbled the bag.
I mean, it's a very comfortable controller with a nice weight to it. And the Hall effect sticks are pretty nice. With enough space they provide ample control. And it is cool to see Nyxi actually fixed some problems with the Wizard.
But during my testing I encountered multiple problems. Not only are the face buttons very clicky and unlike every GameCube controller I every played with, the d-pad is just awful. You can see it by looking at it, but actually playing with is just as – if not more – awful.
Then there is the problem with the sticks. They don't have the necessary space to shine. While playing Pokemon Scarlet, I noticed that my character wasn't running at full speed. And then I noticed it in other games to. Only when I removed the plastic ring around it (which you need to do in order to change out the thumb stick) I got the free movement and range back.
Those are not the only problems, but they're reason enough to ingnore this controller, imo. Maybe Nyxi will release the Paladin in the near future that fixes a lot of new problems. And then I hope it will be a good controller. Because I really like that GameCube controller. It's one of my favorites. So it's sad to see what this company has been doing with it.
Are you familiar with this controller of brand? Did you use the Wizard (or Warrior already)? I curious to know if other people think encountered the same issues or were on the fence with this one.
Posted by retroreadynl
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I had got the nyxi controller that splits and couldnt have cared less for it. I returned it almost immediately. It was light weight. Sat weird on the switch. It didn’t add anything different. I thought it was quite overpriced.
Glad you showed the image of the Warrior. I got the Wizard and I hate it. My biggest problem, that the bump is way too high for the A button, is still not fixed. The tactile sensation of the face buttons is still according to you. Doesn’t look like Nyxi did anything to improve on their old design. A real shame since I would like a premium GC controller.
The Wavebird!
Looks like it was made out of old madcatz parts. Can’t you still buy GameCube controllers from Nintendo?
Edit: PowerA makes such a good GameCube controller for Switch I though it was produced by Nintendo
I have one of these in black and I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about it. I primarily use mine for Smash Ult and it makes my muscle memory feel off at times. I also feel like it doesn’t register inputs correctly at times. There’s been many times where I feel like I’ve done an up-B, proper inputs and all, and a neutral B comes out. Could just be me, but the frequency of it makes me wonder…
Can you not calibrate the sticks on Switch with these?
anyone know if they work with steam deck?