The 'L' and 'R' triggers feature both analog and digital capabilities. On the 'shoulders' of the controller there are two analog triggers marked 'L' and 'R,' as well as one digital button marked 'Z' which sits above the 'R' trigger. A Start/Pause button is located in the middle of the controller. The four face buttons are on the right of the controller (a large green 'A' button in the center, a smaller red 'B' button to its bottom left and two kidney-shaped buttons 'X' to the right and a 'Y' to the top) with a yellow 'C' stick below those.

The primary analog stick is on the left, with the D-pad below it. The controller features a total of six digital buttons, two analog sticks, a d-pad and two hybrid analog triggers/digital buttons. Also unlike its predecessor, this controller does not feature any expansion capabilities. The standard GameCube controller provides haptic feedback by way of a built-in rumble motor rather than using an external Rumble Pak add-on like the Nintendo 64 controller. It connects to the console's controller ports via a 2 m/6.5 ft cable. This controller was bundled with all new GameCube systems throughout the console's life cycle and was also available separately.

Released alongside the GameCube console, the standard GameCube controller has a wing grip design.

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