I finally got that second Gamecube controller, a purple, wired one so I could have rumble and becasue it was cheaper than a wireless one. The one I got is a third-party controller from MadCatz, a Gamepad 200. I've decided to review it for lack of anything better to do.
Functionality: A+
The controller plays like any other controller; no problems.
Feel: C
Compared to the first-party ones, the Gamepad 200 feels cheap and plastic. The A button even makes a loudnoise when pressed and the analog sticks feel a little stiff.
Exra Features: D-
It's bigger with grips, and that's about it. But for the lower price, who's complaining?
Price: B
The Gamepad 200 is about 8 or 9 dollars cheaper than a first-party controller.
Final Grade: C
It has no advantages over the original controller besides grips and its slightly bigger size. Compared to the original, it feels cheap and plastic. But hey, at least it's lower priced, right?
Oh, and I started up my images collection, uploading two sigs I've made. More will come shortly. And I'm working on a review of Roller Coaster Tycoon.