Smash bros Ultimate: Pro controller or Gamecube controller?

[Wander_]

how are you going to play it? I'm still undecided honestly, what's the better choice?

 

[B4mv]

Gamecube. Have my adapter from last gen.

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

Gamecube.
Nothings better for smash

 

[sambills]

pro controller, i dont have any muscle memory or nostalgia for gamecube controllers and i think a pro controller is immensely more comfortable

 

[Drain You]

Gamecube. It will be one of the first times I use my Switch on a TV actually.

 

[JakeNoseIt]

Like the other psychopaths here: obviously the gamecube controller.

We have a problem, but we can't stop now baby!

 

[Sire Yoshi]

Gamecube for harcdcore mode, but if I'm chilling through classic mode or world of light, Procon

 

[GooZ]

Gamecube. Adapter from the Wii.U game so that's saving me money.

 

[AlphaCookie]

I'll be playing with a Gamecube controller since my adapter and controller have been sitting on my desk here new in box for a couple weeks now. Mostly a nostalgia thing for me, I'm not even competent let alone competitive at Smash. The gamecube controller has just always been a favorite of mine. I might pick up a pro controller soon though.

 

[0451]

No idea yet, haven't played it.

 

[filkry]

GameCube. I tried to play Smash 4 on pro controller but my muscle memory is too ingrained, it was a frustrating experience.

 

[Deleted member 36578]

Pro. Without question. So much easier to connect and use.

 

[Deleted member 864]

Pro for me.

 

[Lady Bow]

 

[eKongDiddy]

Pro Controller and sometimes Joycon in both hands.

 

[Dremorak]

Pro controller. Smash 4 was my first playing competitively so I'm most used to that layout.

 

[Bakercat]

I'm gonna play with GameCube, but pro controller will do just as well.

 

[Anastasis]

How are those PowerA ones for $25? Some are on sale at Best Buy for $15 each come Black Friday and was thinking about loading up on those.

 

[ShinobiBk]

Pro for sure. Mostly cause I don't want to have a drastically different button layout for playing docked and on the go, which is where I'll be playing this game for a very significant amount of time

 

[Sea Lily]

TV is too far away to play wired, gotta go with the pro controller. Of course I used the Classic Controller for Brawl and 4 so it follows well enough

 

[Atheerios]

Pro Controller.

I'm going to be honest with what I think. Most of the people who play with GC controllers just do it for the sake of it. Because they don't want to put effort into mastering a newer and better controller.

 

[Imran]

I am going to have to decide if I hate using the pro controller for Smash more than I hate dragging wires across my room

 

[Magnet_Man]

I've played so much Smash I have gamecube contours in my hands.

 

[quesalupa]

Think I'm gonna pick up one of those PowerA GameCube style controllers.

 

[Peleo]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the GC controller has less lag than the Pro Controller.

I would go with GC regardless mainly due to muscle memory but this is definitelyy a factor.

 

[PopsMaellard]

obviously GameCube controller lmao, come on m8 u having a giggle

 

[super-famicom]

I will try out both, to see how the Pro controller feels in comparison. I'll start with the Gamecube controller first.

 

[LuigiV]

I'll be using GameCube mostly but I do find the diamomd layout isn't too bad after rearanging the buttons. Seting A & B as jump, Y as normals and X as specials makes the game much more playable for me.

 

[Joyful]

I'll be using a dualshock 4, personally

 

[Green Mario]

I'm glad this thread was posted because I didn't know where else to ask a question like this, but...
I'm thinking of picking up the PowerA Wireless GameCube Controller.

Click to shrink...

It's wireless and runs on two AA batteries, has gyro aiming, but doesn't have rumble (no big deal) or NFC. My question is, if I want to scan an amiibo, can I just turn on one of my Joycon and use that? Or am I just screwed out of using amiibo in games that support them?

 

[Godzilla's Left Toe]

After playing the game with a pro controller 100% Game Cube.

 

[Jahranimo]

I'm gonna go Pro Controller this time. Wanna learn something new and don't really wanna bother with wired GC controllers or the 3rd party wireless ones.

Got the Smash Pro Controller preordered just for it!

 

[M-TRNL]

I pretty much only use my Gamecube controller for Smash and TvC. I got used to the 3DS and I got used to the Wii U Pro Controller when I had no adapter, but there can be only one.

Spoiler

That didn't stop me from buying the special edition tho

 

[Gundam]

3rd party adapter for the Wii U Pro

 

[MegaRockEXE]

Pro controller is perfectly usable. After 10+ years of standard dual stick and diamond-button layouts, it's a standard and feels natural to play anything.

 

[karmitt]

Pro Controller.

I'm going to be honest with what I think. Most of the people who play with GC controllers just do it for the sake of it. Because they don't want to put effort into mastering a newer and better controller.

Click to shrink...

That's how I feel as well. I'm avoiding GameCube controller even tho I know it'll be much more familiar.

Gamecube controller would also hurt my ability to get accustomed to handheld mode.

 

[Mory Dunz]

I am going to have to decide if I hate using the pro controller for Smash more than I hate dragging wires across my room

Click to shrink...

Pro is fine for smash.


from someone who smash has been my most played game literally every year since 1999. (and it probably isn't close)

Never understood the outlandish takes around that subject. both work. Plus wires....

 

[trugs26]

Pro controller. I can adapt to whatever controller and still whoop y'all asses.

 

[rgibbo36]

I'm going to try both to see which I like more.

 

[frankabus]

Spent way too many hours in middle and high school playing Melee, so I doubt I'll ever not feel awkward using a non-GC controller.

 

[tapedeck]

GameCube controller..Ive never even considered another option.

 

[UsoEwin]

You get a single joycon and YOU'LL LIKE IT

 

[NoKisum]

Pro Controller.

When I messed around with Dolphin a few years ago, I tried playing Brawl with a 360 controller and it was comfy as fuck. Switch Pro Controller is the closest thing I'll have to that feeling again. Wii U Pro was fine, but for Smash I would've preferred the buttons above the sticks.

 

[Regulus Tera]

If you are planning to play competitively, GameCube Controller.

If not, just whatever you have at hand. The game was originally designed with the N64 controller in mind, ffs. You'll be fine. Just don't do single joycon.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Pro Controller, it's one of the best controllers I've used. I also don't need an oversized A button to reliably hit it so a GameCube controller doesn't really offer me anything that I'd clamour for one.

 

[Unknownlight]

I've always used the GameCube controller in the past, but I plan to put a sincere effort into learning the Pro Controller. Specifically, I've seen people mention that mapping jump to L is a better control method than using a face button to jump (Bumper Jumper!), and the GameCube's triggers aren't as good for that as a normal controller. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

 

[Mory Dunz]

If you are planning to play competitively, GameCube Controller.

If not, just whatever you have at hand. The game was originally designed with the N64 controller in mind, ffs. You'll be fine. Just don't do single joycon.

Click to shrink...

played some competitively with a Pro. so eh.

 

[Pancracio17]

GCC is the most overated controller of all time

 

[Lukar]

Gonna be rocking my GameCube controller.

 

[steviestar3]

Pro controller. I still have my GCN adapter from Smash Wii U but I just don't like the GCN controller anymore, it feels awkward in the hand. I also played Smash 64 online for years using Xbox 360/One controllers so I'm already used to the button layout. I currently play Rivals of Aether with the Xbox One controller too.