PDP Confirms the GameCube-Inspired Wired Fight Pad For Wii and Wii U

Not interested, actually. I like the Pro Controller a bunch, so I don't think I'll need this for Smash. Much as I adore the GameCube, I have plenty of GCN games and controllers to scratch that itch. For Smash Bros. on Wii U, I'll stick with the official Pro Controller.

Besides, that hideously deformed controller clearly inspired by SEGA's six-button design doesn't fill me with a whole lot of confidence about this new one being particularly exciting. If I'm going third-party, Nyko's Pro Commander seems to be the only acceptable option.

I'm still holding out for an officially redesigned Pro Controller, although I doubt we'll ever see one.

I couldn't deal with the L & R button in those positions.

Hmmm....
1.) Looks nothing like the Gamecube Controller.
2.) My OCD is kicking in hardcore with the lowercase and uppercase letters on the face of the controller.
3.) Why the hell does it have a long, stumpy left handgrip and a short right handgrip?

All in all 4/10 would not bang.

Wow it looks awful.... I got excited, and thought this was legit from Nintendo and connect to the Wii U through the USB port. Connecting it to the Wiimote means it'll have a one second input delay which makes it useless for Brawl/Project M since you can really use a Gamecube controller. If nothing uses the USB everyone will just use the Pro Controller for SSB4, and as said by others.... where is the 'Gamecube' inspiration...

@MuchoMochi
1) The controller pictured is not the Gamecube inspired one.
2) That's not what OCD is.
3) Because this: http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/1013/one-tiny-hand-hayley-williams.jpg

@Anyone saying this doesn't look like a Gamecube controller: "As you can see in the image above, PDP has previously released controllers — and many other accessories — on the Wii and other systems, in that case mimicking a mini-fight stick setup; with Wii U owners keen to use a GameCube-style controller on their new system, this could be an intriguing option." Note the use of "the image above" and "in that case mimicking a mini-fight stick setup". EDIT: And the caption.

Yes, that controller looks awful and it makes me sceptical of the quality of the Gamecube-inspired one, but it's not the Gamecube-inspired one the article is talking about.

Lol, you guys need to read the caption under the picture. It's a previously released design for the wii. It's also mentioned in the article write up itself that it's not the upcoming controller.

That controller was released to help players play fighting games better, like Mortal Combat and Tekken. It actually looks pretty decent for that purpose and I can't wait to see what PDP come up with for a Smash one.

I think you guys did a wrong move by using that picture to be the article image. Even if you read thru the article it's still confusing and most people would still refer to that as the new pad for Wii U.

Am I the only person who never found it difficult to pull off fireballs or hurricane kicks with L or R?

@Nintenjoe64

I did. When I played Street Fighter 2 back on the SNES, I would always swap the L/R buttons with the Y/B buttons.

Looks awful.

That Wii PDP controller looks pretty good, except for the lack of a D-pad. The D-pad was also one of the Gamecube controller's many weaknesses, so this new one probably won't be good.

@ThomasBW84 fingers crossed

Well I guess the left side is longer/bigger so you could hold it firmly while you "s-mash" the buttons on the right.

looks at previous remote

Yeah, no. It looks like a deformed Gamecube controller which somehow went even more wrong.
I doubt the new one will be great after seeing this.

I like the controller, being a fighting game fan, it's great to see that the Wii U gets a fightpad. I don't want to pay $50 for an extra advantage.
However, there's one issue about this, and that's that there is a very short amount of Wii U games it can be used on for Wii U
Those being
Street Fighter 2 Games
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 I guess?
Luckily there are much more games for the Wii, including Tatsunoko VS Capcom, Neo Geo games and several more, but even then the fighting scene is nowhere on Wii
....why did they make this again?

That doesn't look like a GCN controller at all! I can see it being useful for Tekken TagTournament 2, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, and SF2, but for Smash Bros.? Nope.

Personally I think this is a better one.
http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detail/?name=Pro+Commander

@ThomasBW84 Yeah I can see that sorry about how I sounded. It's just that some people goes straight to the comments section and comment because of what they "saw" and not what they "read". It's the reader's own fault.

Why are the shoulder buttons on the front?

Firstly the picture above bears no relevance to the controller in question.
And secondly , why would they release a gc style controller if gc games weren't coming to the vc.
SUPER MARIO SUNSHINE ANYONE

@slash125 "Wired Fight Pad For Wii and Wii U"
1. It's just a controller previously made by PDP.
2. Because Smash players prefer playing with the GC controller.

@Kyloctopus dont forget Injustice!
Ill be interested in this GCN style controller, especially if we do see GCN games on Wii U someday

gets ready to complain, then sees that was the PREVIOUS controller

Ohhhhh. Can't wait to see what this actually looks like. Should be cool.

Well I'm most certain one of my friends will be happy about this. Hopefully we'll get a better picture soon.

......Yeaaahh.. I'll just stick with my pro controller.

I will have to keep an eye out for this. I love the Gamecube controller.

If it has a dpad i will be interested. Much cheaper than the tatsunoko stick.

Once again, Luigi gets neglected. That poor fella :/

I'm amazed so many people mistook the fight pad for the actual GameCube controller inspired accessory even when the article clearly states the image above isn't it

Officially licensed, GameCube-style controller you say?
So much want.

@LuckyTJ It's supposed to resemble an arcade machine. These type of controllers are specifically designed for fighting games, so having all buttons up front will be a good benefit since you can get to them quicker. Which helps.

That thing looks like the Sega Saturn controller if it was melting.

@jordanmarsden
Nintendo really has to redesign the Pro Controller to add a headset port. I personally find unconfortable having to plug my headset to the gamepad

Unless the Wii U starts getting new entries on franchises such as Street Fighter or King of Fighters, I just don't see the need. Plus, I hate having to plug the classic controller I already own onto a wiimote, so I'm not super thrilled about this one.

@Genesaur Then why comment?

@Superiorspider Uh... because I'm not likely to get this controller whenever it comes out, and I wanted to express as much? Because comments can be negative or dismissive? To declare my thoughts about the article, which is the entire point of comments?

I dunno; why are you commenting?

Are they microswitches (Like the Neo Geo CD controller) . On the one shown.

@Genesaur Because that image above is not the actual controller. If you read the article, that's the PDP fight controller for the Wii. The Wii U gamecube one has been announced, but there is no actual prototype picture available.

Hmmm, I'm at least interested in seeing what it looks like. The gamecube-style controller is one of my favorites.

But I would prefer a wireless option that's geared for WiiU, one that I wont have to plug into a wii remote.

I've always said that Smash Wii U should come with either:
1. GCN controller with USB connector or
2. Pro Controller

Hope it happens.

@Superiorspider Right? And as I said, the SEGA-style controller pictured doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence in the quality of the upcoming one. I almost made the mistake of thinking that was it, at first, but hastily edited my comment to more accurately reflect what's going on.

If people want to use a gamecube controller so badly, why don't they just buy an adapter to plug their actual gamecube controllers into a wii remote? Yes it will function like a classic controller, but it sounds like this one will too. The Wii U pro controller is still better though.

I rather have a GCN controller for a WiiU then this. This controller looks unfinished.

While the article and captions themselves make it clear that the accompanying picture is not the controller being discussed in the article, the teaser on the front page in no way makes this clear. I chose to read the article based on the picture, assuming it was the controller being discussed. While I understand the logic behind this picture accompanying this article, I can see why people find this article so confusing. Since there's no picture of the new PDP pad yet, I'd sooner put a picture of a GameCube controller. A PDP logo might be boring, but I'd take boring over misleading.

I appreciate--and yet am a little surprised by--the fact that the GameCube controller seems to be the most beloved Nintendo controller. The GC controller is certainly comfortable, but I never really liked the button layout or the D-Pad. I wish the SNES controller got as much recognition (outside Japan).

@ThomasBW84 The PDP Versus pad for the Wii must have had a really limited run. Amazon and eBay have no record of it ever being listed on either site, and I've seen ghosts and zombie blood on eBay. I'll buy one right now if I can find it...

Yeah, looks like my wife might be able to play with some kind of a GCN controller after all!

@absuplendous It's a matter of stubborn comfort. People became so accustomed to the GCN Controller during Melee, were able to bring their GCN Controller over to Brawl, and now are faced with having to switch controllers. My wife "swears" she can't use anything but her WaveBird, but it looks like she doesn't have much of a choice here.

Me on the other hand, I'm going to force myself to learn the Wii U Pro Controller. I'm already VERY used to the Classic Controller Pro, so I don't think it'll be a huge change. But that Wii U Pro Controller tho...

@DragonbornRito I see what you're saying. I enjoy the Wii U Pro Controller as well, but when playing certain SNES games with it, my muscle memory betrayed me. I adapted, but my sights are locked on an SFC Classic Controller...

@absuplendous You mean the official Club Nintendo ones? The only one I can find on eBay is $100! O.o

I find the Wii U Pro to be decent at best for Virtual Console. I still own one of the original Classic Controllers, which are still very effective for SNES. And NES? I still prefer sideways Wiimote.

Woah... What an eye-opening example of people on the Internet only wanting to gawk at pictures and voice opinions. NL writes great articles. I recommend reading them ;-p

This is a GameCube inspired controller?

@sketchturner

@Xtremetdifan No, that was an old controller designed for the Wii, made by the same company who will be making this new controller.

No d-pad wtf it looks like the street fighter madcatz pads but with no d-pad. Such a shame as the wii u and wii needs a good fight pad.

I'm apparently going to make this my part time job today.

@Luna-Harmony That is NOT the controller PDP is releasing. That is an older controller they released for the Wii.

There's plenty of fighting games on Wii and Wii U.

Tatsunoko Vs Capcom
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
Samurai Showdown Anthology
King of Fighters Anthology
Smash Bros Brawl
Tekken Tag Tournament
Injustice
Mortal Kombat Armageddon
Castlevania Judgement
Bleach

Disclaimer: Not all of these are GOOD games.

@ThomasBW84, take that image into MS Paint and put "THIS IS NOT THE CONTROLLER TO BE RELEASED!" around that thing. I feel bad for you, man.

Looks like a re-designed Sega Megadrive controller.

While nice for traditional fighting game, few people prefer to play Smash on such a controller, most are looking for a shape similar to the GameCube controller, which would be the classic controller.

This controller would nice for fighting games that use more traditional controls, if the Wii U had those.

Also, this in no way solves the dilemma many Smash tournament organizers fear they will have to face in everyone using wireless controls.

I hope this is a GC like controller with the layout and button sizes. I would buy this instantly i don't like the pro controllers analog stick placement.

I hope this is a GC like controller with the layout and button sizes. I would buy this instantly i don't like the pro controllers analog stick placement.

The author was pretty clear that the image included with the article isn't the new Gamecube inspired controller, but it was still a poor choice of images, and it should have been obvious that it would lead to confusion.

This is the problem with sites that slavishly adhere to the "blogging 101" rule that every post has to have an image. I understand that this is a business, and typically blog posts with images get more clicks, but that doesn't make it okay to include misleading or irrelevant images.

The author could have (and should) have waited for PDP to supply a mockup, or commissioned a mockup, or used a placeholder graphic that stated the design is pending.

its not the authors fault that people choose to be lazy and not read to get the full story.They adhere to the phrase a picture is worth a thousand words..
anyway..
Im interested in this gamecube style classic pro control.Its what many have asked for. I have a wireless pro control, I put up with it,but am not a big fan. I welcome more options

YES. Thank you. Just make it pretty much exactly like the Gamecube controller

Reminds me more of a genesis controller than a gcn controller.

@FuseBlues
1.) Well regardless that's a bit odd they would picture that controller if it isn't the one being discussed in the article.
2.) If starring at a photo of the controller and it's lower case and upper case buttons caused intrusive thoughts and anxiety, and an itching desire to change every button that it obsessive behavior, and could be considered OCD. I know what OCD is.
3.) That did give me a laugh, cheers!

I was hoping for a 1st party redesigned Wii U Pro controller to be announced shortly before Smash Bros Wii U release. Since this is a Wii pro controller I am less excited but will reserve judgement until it's released and some reviews are available.

@MuchoMochi
1) True - but the article does make clear.... ish. Sort of. A bit.
2) Nope. I'm a bit twitchy about this, as my partner has OCD, and it's nothing like people's assumptions (obsessions and compulsions are almost always unrelated). Sounds like OCPD. I'm a proper killjoy about this, and for that I apologise, but OCD is a very distressing condition that people trivialise by perpetuating the misunderstanding that it has anything to do with order or suchlike.
3) The internet is awesome. I was going to post a picture of Jeremy Beadle, but wasn't sure that would translate generations or nationalities.

As a side note, why is there not actual wired GC controller for WiiU (SSB branded if necessary). Sometimes I think Nintendo just don't want money.

@MuchoMochi (answer to #3) Because in case you want to play 'piano style', where you hold it up by the large handle side and press the buttons like a piano (or a arcade stick). It was actually really comfortable. It's just a shame that the micro-switches didn't last very long...

@FuseBlues I don't believe you are being a killjoy, but I just looked up the definition of OCD, and what I described definitely falls within the parameters of the disease, but there no two cases are the same. I didn't mean to insult you, but I know what I'm talking about, my brother suffers from it as well.

I'll have to keep an eye on this because there's no better 'A' button for Smash Bros. than what the Gamecube had.

Do we really need the L and R as normal buttons?

This seems pretty cool. I have a pro controller, 3 Wiimotes, Wii classic, and the Wii U gamepad, so I might have to pick one of these up for a more traditional Smash feel.

Hmmmm, I just looked the Versus up on Amazon. Its worth noting that the thing got pretty terrible reviews.

Button placement, shape, design, this has nothing.in common whatsoever with a gamecube controller, where did that comparison even come from? This has however got me drooling over the thought of an official nintendo white wireless pro controller in the shape of a gamecube controller, would be the ideal way to play smash bros

@MixMasterMudkip
*One frame input delay. Not one second. BIG difference.

Also, most players are going to do SSB4 on an HDTV, so they probably don't care much 'bout input lag.

@DragonbornRito

When it comes to controllers, I'm the exact opposite! Muscle memory betrays me in Brawl if I use a GCN controller, and I start to play as if I was under Melee physics.

I have to say that I hate the Wii U Pro for one reason - The analogue sticks are above the face buttons. I don't care much about the placement of the left stick, since my thump stays on it at all times, but my other thumb hops from the buttons to the stick constantly, and every other controller for every other console ever made with two analogue sticks has had the right stick beneath the buttons. I've tried to play Brawl on Dolphin with a Wii U Pro, and I'm gonna have a hell of a time trying to adjust to reaching UP for the stick!

No wire, no use for the competitive scene.

It lacks a C-stick. I often power up my smash attacks but not all the time. Also no rumble.

Back in my day, being OCD meant that you were diagnosed by a professional with a serious mental disorder, not something you looked up in a dictionary and decided applied to you.

Am i honestly the only one that prefers the WiiMote!?!? Like many, Brawl was my first Smash bros game, but like few, i'm still a nintendo fan and have always used the wiimote, despite trying the gamecube controller i bought to play N64 games. Might try gamepad or pro controller (probs pro controller, don't fancy button mashing with gamepad)

Not a huge fan of fighting games, but I assume those who do will appreciate this.

@GhotiH First off, I love that Robbie Rotten avatar... That show was strangely enjoyable for being a kid's show.

And I do have to agree with both points you made. I find it quite difficult to go BACK to a GCN controller after using the CCPro for so long, so believe me, I understand everyone's worries about having to switch controllers.

And I agree, the face buttons are a bit weird, but playing lots of CoD: Blops2 on Wii U has grown me accustomed to the controller very well. The right stick is only for C-Sticking Smash attacks and aerials anyway, so it's not going to affect me nearly as much in Smash Bros.

This product will be an utter commercial failure... like the Wii U!
WHY Would I purchase a "wired" controller that only plugs into a wireless remote? WHAT is the point of calling it wireless. HOW hard is it to make a controller that plugs into one of the Wii U's two USB ports? I mean really this is a horrible idea that will fail!

@Luneth THANK YOU!!!
What is the point of making it "wired" just to plug into a wireless remote?

No thanks, without a good d-pad, this fighter pad is nothing compare to these other two.

That's an odd place for left-right buttons. Just make the Gamecube controller for the Wii and Wii U. It was/is perfect. Much preferred over the Wii remote.

not really sure what I was just looking at...

That Wii branding confuses me. Are these controllers officially licensed by Nintendo?

I love how everyone is confused about how "it looks more like a Genesis controller" when it says right below "The previously released PDP Versus Pad for Wii".

Maybe NL shouldn't have used that picture at all. Geez.

@MuchoMochi Guys the picture they used is not the actual controller, the picture in this article is ANOTHER controller the company made for the Wii not the Wii U. I think the author thought u guys had enough brain to conclude that but i guess not LOL.

@Murduskull
I thought you had enough brain to look through the conversation and realize I figured that out hours ago before your redundant comment but I guess not. You're an idiot.

Still no headset jack or notches like the Gamecube Controller...

I rather stick with Classic or Pro controller. Looks uncomfortable.

It looks nothing like the gamecube controller.

Simply horrible. Do not want.

You know why this sucks? There is no.. C-STICK! Playing Smash bros without a C-stick is limiting. When someone plays without it they're a weaker player.. like playing Smash bros 1v1 with an unskilled younger sibling who likes to pick Peach because she's a "princess".

Everyone for sure was excited when they heard "Gamecube inspired controller for Wii U". Seeing this thing will make you think, "they had one job..". Yeah, PDP is making this controller, but it has to pass through Nintendo and if this is the end result, they're going to get a lot of hate. Hopefully PDP does research on why smash players love their Gamecube controller. We'll know when winter comes.

By far the best picture I've seen so far. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=gamecube+wii+u&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=2211B751B8A4850DE4ABC8DCDCC5D63B63F056E9&selectedIndex=9

I hate when they have a chance to do something Great and poop on it like this. C'mon Nintendo, step in and fix it! If this is the end result, as far as Super Smash Bros is concerned, count me out.

Really glad to hear this, with no classic controllers available in the shops now for the original Wii it will be nice to have a controller that is compatible with both consoles.

Will u be able to play old Wii Virtual Console games with this new controller.

@jordanmarsden What do those have to do with the Gamecube controller? The image is of a previous product of PDP, the versus pad.

@BMDNERD Oh no, not those L & R buttons in the exact same positions!

@MuchoMochi Read what it says DIRECTLY below the image.

For Wii, you say? It looks more like it was inspired by a Sega Saturn Controller...

SKIP THIS PRODUCT. There are ABSOLUTELY NO online places to buy the PDP Versus Pad for Wii (sources hint at a 2011 release, but it doesn't seem to be a real product). Also, all the reviews for the PDP Versus Pad for Xbox 360 and PS3 are HORRIBLE.

This product will certainly be marred by poor craftsmanship. Please don't waste your money on horrible 3rd party controllers like these.

@Benjwurm Why don't you look at how old my comment is? Do you HONESTLY think that I haven't found out by now?? I commented before I really read the article, quit being a redundant fool and think before you lambast someone and try to make them feel stupid. You just come off as a jerk.

@MuchoMochi Not gonna read a whole conversation just to see if ur not dumb. U assumed that was the controller without even reading and now u feel crunchy. Dont take it out on me

@Bryon15 Did u read the caption on that pic or are u just smart like that? LOL

@Benjwurm Ppl dont read, they just like to cry on the internet! LOL

@Benjwurm Ppl dont read, they just like to cry on the internet! LOL

@MuchoMochi

1. Even Forbes, a news website that has to do research on the subject, was confused by the image. It can happen to anyone.

2. I wasn't trying to sound like a jerk, I was grumpy from not being able to sleep so late. I'm sorry if I caused emotional pain.

3. This is something I'd like to point out; you called me a fool, yet you could have read the article before commenting. Although, I do that a lot myself...

@BMDNERD @MixMasterMudkip @19Robb92 @Prof_Clayton @Chaos_Knight @LuckyTJ @LuckyTJ @Excep7ional @EarthboundBenjy @Captain_Gonru @Candido0411 @Xtremetdifan @Luna-Harmony @Gingadreadman @HawkeyeWii @Mega719 @PorllM @FJOJR @TenEighty @ColdingLight @kereke12 @rushiosan @Jbob92 @Jbob92 @Williaint

Please Understand that the image at the top is not of the "fight pad." That is of the "versus pad" which has already been released for the Wii. It is strange that they used that in the article, but there are no images of the "fight pad."

In case you didn't know: Fight Pad = Gamecube inspired controller.

@Benjwurm no reason to apologize, it would take quite a bit more to get an emotional rise out of me. I called you a fool yes, call it irony, call it whatever you want, but I never said I didn't do anything wrong by not noticing the caption.

@Benjwurm that's good to read. We'll know when smash comes out. If there no type of cstick. It won't do well.

Fight pad with no dpad no thanks =|

@DragonbornRito

I constantly use the C-Stick in Smash Bros., so it's really gonna screw me up.

@GhotiH

Point taken. While I do use it on occasion for aerials and the rare smash attack, I know people who thrive off of it. (Some people so much that our local meta started calling these people "C-Stickers" with a negative connotation.) I think I can eventually get used to going up for the stick, but in the event that I just simply can't, the Classic Controller is there for me.

This: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wavedash/the-wavedash-controller is what is needed. A Wireless Gamecube controlelr for Wii U, compatible with anything that works with the Wii U Pro controller. Let's make it happen!

@GhotiH this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wavedash/the-wavedash-controller is what you want, man.

@WaveDash That looks amazing. If I wasn't a broke high schooler, I'd fund that project.

@Ichiban Injustice won't work, because Injustice doesn't have Classic Controller support.