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Nintendo will release another GameCube Adapter for Smash Ultimate on 12/7, costs $20
- Thread starter Neoxon
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Fuck yes. I would have preferred an official recreation of the GameCube controller that works like a Pro Controller that can act both wirelessly and via USB C just like the Pro, and adding the missing buttons (clickable sticks, two shoulder buttons) but remaining exactly the same otherwise in materials etc. But this is fine too. (Yes I know about the third party crap, and I don't care about it)
Also the new adapter will probably only require one USB port. Since otherwise it would be a mess to connect 8 gamecube controllers to the Switch (you'd require a USB HUB since the Switch has 3 USB ports unlike the Wii U which had 4)
Also the new adapter will probably only require one USB port. Since otherwise it would be a mess to connect 8 gamecube controllers to the Switch (you'd require a USB HUB since the Switch has 3 USB ports unlike the Wii U which had 4)
Seems to be the official GC controllers, similar to the Wii U re-issues. They didn't announce a date/price for them yet, though.
Yeah, they're GameCube controllers through and through. Just with a little fancy symbol replacing the GameCube logo.
That's the thing you'd want to get. Although it could have latency, dunno:
I want one that's being actively manufactured (aka possible to buy), and preferably which uses Bluetooth and has rumble.
I think the Gamecube literally uses the same D-Pad as the Gameboy Advance...
Anyway this is neat but I think the Switch Pro controller is more than good enough for me. I assume there's no analog shielding, and the Gamecube controller doesn't have a capture button.
I wonder if Trials Rising will allow players to use a Gamecube controller so we can get analogue triggers.
I was regretting not picking some of those mint colored ones up while I was in Japan until they announced this.
Glad they're making more controllers.
Overall, the controller's design is a messed, and kinda pushed them to redesign games around it, rather than the other way around.
However, it really did find it's niche with Melee, and I'm glad to see it still used for non-retro* purposes.
Glad they're making more controllers.
Overall, the controller's design is a messed, and kinda pushed them to redesign games around it, rather than the other way around.
However, it really did find it's niche with Melee, and I'm glad to see it still used for non-retro* purposes.
*Playing Metroid Prime ;)
Looking forward to buying new controllers. Lent some out to my siblings and they never returned a few.
Hopefully the adapter is easier to find. I got lucky on two occasions of finding them in store. Hopefully they announce a bundle edition with the GameCube controller and the adapter.
Hopefully the adapter is easier to find. I got lucky on two occasions of finding them in store. Hopefully they announce a bundle edition with the GameCube controller and the adapter.
I have the adapter; I'm hoping that now that we aren't on the Wii U with the power limited USB ports, they'll release a single USB cable version; or better yet, release GCN shaped Pro controllers, so it's plausible to take with me portably. That would be ideal.
Apparently yes, but only if you don't give it power (meaning no Rumble if you want two adapters)
The adaptor might not need two USB ports on a Switch. The Wii U USB ports were underpowered to the point that you needed a Y cable to connect a USB HDD.
The 2 front USB slots on the dock are USB2 like the WiiUs.
I think the grey cable is for the rumble only, so you don't need it if you are using wavebirds :P
Probably.
But for me, a guy who already has 7 Gamecube controllers layin' around, it's better to buy a $20 adapter than to shell out $180-$210 for 3 more Pro Controllers.
I still have my wii u one, but I'll definitely be picking up a black Gamecube controller this time. I skipped that last time and couldn't find any.
The 2 front USB slots on the dock are USB2 like the WiiUs.
I think the grey cable is for the rumble only, so you don't need it if you are using wavebirds :P
It wasn't a USB2 issue. A modded Wii could support homebrew on an external HDD connected to a single USB2 port. The exact same HDD would need a Y cable to be used on a Wii U.
I don't understand the love for it either. Horrible controller.
This will be awesome. I just scored TWO gamecube wavebirds from a garage sale last month, both work great. it'll be a blast to play this with my son.
I'm hoping they will have a Gamecube Adapter + Controller + Game package again. I pre-ordered that and laughed maniacally as everyone else suffered trying to find the adapter and controller as single items. I'm hyped for new controllers too, I may buy a few new ones.
Can you imagine how much of a nightmare it would be having 8 USB Gamecube controllers and trying to hook all of those up on just two USB ports on the dock? Thad would be a huge work around with multiple USB hubs. It's better to have 8 controllers usable with two Adapters and compatibility with old controllers. I still use some launch era gamecube controllers from 2001 when we play Smash with a lot of people.
This should exist. I'd buy one if it did just because I always liked that controller. It's insane that they're instead making literal Gamecube controllers.
It's not that great for most games, the pro controller definitely beats it in that aspect. But somehow it just feels like it's custom made for smash controls.
Have any other fanbases clung to an almost 20-year old controller like the Smash fanbase has? It's downright bonkers.
Yes, it has 3 USB ports in total. 2 on the side, one in the back, can be extended to a USB hub, so you have nearly unlimited USB ports/external hubs, if you're so inclined.
It's because the controls for Brawl and 4 were so bad that the GameCube controller is needed for its to control comfortably.
For multiplatform games, it did not work well, but there were certain games designed around the controller and it's odd button layout. Melee was one of them and it just feels good to have that big A button for main/smash attacks, special attacks set to the smaller B button and jump on the satellite X and Y buttons. The notched sticks were also super helpful for directional smash moves.
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