GameCube controller tactile guide
This page describes the physical and tactile features of the official controllers for the GameCube.
GameCube Controller (DOL-003)
The GameCube Controller is a traditional two-handed gamepad.
Left grip
The left thumb rests on the Control Stick, while the left index finger rests on the L shoulder button. The L shoulder button is pressure-sensitive.
The Control Stick has a concentric circle pattern consisting of one large circle, one medium circle, and one small circle. This pattern may become worn or difficult to feel with use.
The D-pad is diagonally down and to the right from the Control Stick. It is cross-shaped with a circular depression in the center.
A triangle is marked at the end of each direction of the D-pad, with each triangle pointing in its respective direction.
Right grip
The right thumb rests on the A button, while the right index finger rests on the R shoulder button. The R shoulder button is pressure-sensitive.
The A and B buttons are round. B is diagonally down and to the left from A. The B button is also smaller than the A button.
X is diagonally up and to the right from A, while Y is directly above A.
X and Y share the same shape, which is different from the round A and B buttons.
The letters on the buttons are tactile and can be felt.
The C Stick is below the B button.
Center
The Start button is to the left of the B button. "START/PAUSE" is marked above the Start button, and the marking is tactile and can be felt.
Top edge
The Z button is positioned above the R shoulder button. The cable extends out of the middle of the edge.