How Do I Get a Pelican Wireless Gamecube Controller to Work?

The Controller

• The Pelican GameCube controller requires two AA batteries in order to function. These are not included with the controller and must be purchased separately. Once you have acquired the batteries, insert them into the back of the controller by removing the battery cover. Replace the cover and set the controller aside.

  There is an additional piece to the Pelican GameCube controller that plugs into the controller port of your console. This piece receives the wireless signal from your controller, allowing you to sit far from your GameCube. Plug the piece into the controller port of your GameCube and power on the system. The light on the piece will illuminate. Now switch your Pelican controller on using the power switch on the face of the controller. Make a note that whichever port you plug the receiver into is the controller number it will register. For example, player one can use a wired controller in port one while the Pelican controller receiver in port two will make the wireless user the second player.

Channels and Bands

• Found on the receiver is a dial that will switch between four different channels. This is mainly used when you are running into trouble with your controller. If you find that your GameCube is not detecting the Pelican controller, then rotate the dial slightly and try again. These channels are meant to ensure that there is no outside interference when using the wireless controller. Switch between each of the channels until your Pelican controller is being consistently registered. Along with the channel selection, you'll find a band switch that can be set at A or B. Make sure whichever band your receiver is set at matches the band on the controller.

Troubleshooting

• While the Pelican controller can be used at a distance, you may notice that the further back you sit from your GameCube, the more likely your onscreen movements won't exactly match your button presses. In this instance, you should move closer to the receiver.

  If the Pelican wireless controller stops responding, or the light on the controller shuts off, this can mean that the batteries have been fully depleted. When this occurs, replace the AA batteries in the controller before resuming play. You will not need to shut down the GameCube if this occurs during game play. Your console will detect that there is no connected controller and pause the game.