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.