Is original gamecube analog stick supposed to be a little stiff?

[MikeH72]

I just got a used official nintendo gamecube controller off ebay and the left analog stick feels a little on the stiff side but is still fully functional. I don't know if this is normal or not. If this is not normal I might just pick up the new Smash Bros. gamecube controller. I owned a gamecube 10 years ago but don't remember the analog sticks being quite so stiff. However, I have a ps3 and have been using the dualshock 3 for many years and also wonder if it is possible that I have just gotten used to the feel of the joystick that the dualshock 3 has. I do have to use quite a bit more force to move the gamecube joystick compared to the ps3 joystick.

[JMC47]

Change the radius in the GCPad config until it feels right; maybe this is on the emulator's side if you haven't used it on console.

[MikeH72]

I am currently only using the Gamecube pad with a console and not with dolphin

[JMC47]

Then... I have no idea. They feel fine to me, but I've been using one for a while.

[MikeH72]

Then... I have no idea. They feel fine to me, but I've been using one for a while.

Compared to a ps3 or 360 controller, do you feel the gamecube analog is more stiff?

[Qaazavaca Qaanic]

DS3 joystick is much looser (less centering force) than either 360 or GC.
I'm not used to DS3. Do you have 360 to compare?