One controller generally considered to go hand-in-hand with the Super Smash Bros. series is the GameCube pad, which many still use in the most recent home console releases. Of course, it'll be possible to continue that tradition with the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U, but it's not an option for the imminent arrival of the 3DS entry in the franchise.
Not unless you're willing to do some modding, which rules out 99.9% of 3DS owners, we suspect. Perhaps as a follow up to the 2DS GameCube controller mod from earlier this year, or potentially using different methods, we have another mod for using the famous controller on a 3DS system. This time around the modder in question, DekuNukem, has posted instructions on what's required to make it happen; expertise and around $12 in parts, in basic terms.
It's not advisable to mess around like this with hardware, but it's fascinating nevertheless to see what a basic circuit board and parts can do. For the vast majority this is not a good idea or particularly worthwhile, but it shows how far some will go to enjoy their preferred controller on the 3DS.
You can see it in action below.
[source imgur.com, via tinycartridge.com]
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I want NOW!!!!!!!!
Pretty neat, I would pay money for this or something official..... Which will probably never happen, so I'll probably pay for this.
So does this mean we can talk about modding current gen systems? ;p
Is it just me or does it look like there's a bit of input lag?
Just release the Wii U version already...physically modding a game to get it to play right...that's just wrong.
...and RIP Ice Climbers...I will exact your cold vengeance on all those 3DS-friendly clones until I'm banned for attacking the same character too many times in a row!
I'm going to try this on my old 3DS for fun.
I heard that the Nintendo Network User Agreement changed to prohibit the use of Gamecube controllers or other mods on the 3DS. Although this mod is cool, it is in a sense, pointless.
First off, it's a handheld that you can take with you everywhere. You're not gonna be playing a 3DS on the bus using a Gamecube controller. That's just impractical. Second, the Wii U version will include Gamecube controller support. We can wait for it to come out in November. Lastly, I don't see many people buying this since it won't last that long once the Wii U version comes out.
All in all, it's a good idea, but it just has flaws that would be a detriment to the overall product's lifespan.
@Shirma_Akayaku It is just a hobby, you are reading way too much into this.
Awesome stuff.
All I can say is that I hope Smash doesn't break my circle pad...
@Jazzer94 I know, but there are actually people out there that want this to be a fully fledged product for regular use. Some people don't see why it's not worth it. This whole mod is fine as it's more of a novelty than anything.
My hands don't cramp or Circle Pad doesn't break when I'm playing one of my games, so...yeah I'm fine.
How do people even break their circle pad? It would take lots of excessive force..
Still would prefer to use the GC Controller on the Wii U version.
@Shirma_Akayaku Exactly what i was thinking.
Nice on paper, pointless in reality.
I think the best thing that came out of this was good practice for the hacker / modder team and thats it.
The regular player wont break its 3DS or wont play for so long that he hurts his hand. The avid player who wears his systems down with games like this, more than likely already has a WiiU or will get one for Smash.
And on that version, you have more controllers to chose from than one shelf could hold. The EXclusion of the ballance board comes off as a suprise by now xD Heck, they manufactured a GC controller adapter for this game ! As if there werent enough control options to chose from already
So, in short: A nice mod for those, who already modded their 3DS with a TV out to turn it into a home console because they are not getting a WiiU becaus ethe media said its no good
Sooooo... how can you actually play this? I know I don't have three hands at my disposal.
Very nice, I was just working on something like this, only it was for a SNES to be controlled by an arcade stick. This is harder though because of the analog stick and programmable buttons.
The problem I have is that it isn't very portable anymore but it is a neat project none the less. If it wasn't for the ability to program buttons, you could remove the bulky exterior board and it would be portable.
Combine this with the video-out mod. OOoooooooo!
Unless you can get video out, I don't know why anyone would want to do this with the 3DS's tiny screen (even with the XL).
Black 3DS master race. Also, what about using the C-stick for smashing? Guess we'll still need New 3DS, after all.
@R_Champ Are you serious about attacking the "clones"? You do know that they weren't left out of this version in order to put other characters, right?
This makes me want Nintendo to make games for smartphones even more - we'd be able to use our choice of wireless or wired controllers.
... or you could just buy the Wii U version and skip the 3DS game entirely.
Seeeeeems a liiiiiiittle off in the video... But I guess that could just be me.. I wouldn't do this to my 3DS, because clearly that'll hurt portability like crazy.
Isnt this against Nintendos policies ??? Just curious
@Gameday Only if you were making and selling them. This is something you bought and you modified yourself.
I might actually try this. I don't know when but If I ever find a very cheap or never used 3ds I'm going to give it a go.
I just don't know how I'd get all those microchips and such.. never understood how those are made
My only problem is.. is it nessecary? I would find that unconfortable looking down at a smal 3ds screen making a full play through of OOT.
@Diddy_kong ... or I could spend $12 and do some tinkering and not have to spend $275ish for a new console + the game. I'm just throwing a hypothetical comment to match your hypothetical one.
3DS peasants! Go buy a Wii U ffs.
@R_Champ Umm...you don't get banned. You just become weaker until you mix things up.
Nope. I must be pretty lucky with special Smash Bros demo- not once have i had hand cramp! I'm using an XL and my hands are okay. Nor have i wrecked my circle pad. All still working just fine
Tell me something though- i found last night that i already have over 10200 gold saved on the demo (it's in the vault section under the Game and more option) so does that mean when the full game is played for the first time all the gold is added to it? Just curious about it as i don't really want to lose it all. It's taken so damn long to get it! Come on Friday please hurry up....
CLICK FOR ONE EASY TRICK TO PLAY SMASH WITH A GAMECUBE CONTROLLER!!! MODDERS HATE THEM!!!
cough Wii U version cough
If Nintendo made a simple dongle you could plug into your TV and another for the 3DS to let you use external controllers via bluetooth, or something like that, then I think that would be an awesome feature and it would make it work much like the PlayStation TV. It would add so much value to the system if it could work both as your dedicated portable console and also a simple console system on your TV too. Of course; Nintendo's never going to do something that cool.
Maybe with Nintendo's next console it should combine both it's handheld and home console into one super system that basically does what I have described above. It would probably look very much like a slightly upgraded 3DS, since it would need to be compatible with all the previous gen 3DS games obviously, be maybe somewhere above Wii U level in terms of graphical power and along with functioning as a next-gen handheld you'd be able to link it to your big screen living room TV and connect various wireless controllers from the Wiimote to the Wii U GamePad to it and use it as a home console too. A home console that in an ideal world would basically be able to play at least digital versions of all of Nintendo's vast library of games from every single one of it's previous consoles, both home consoles and handheld.
Now that would be something very special imo. It would take it out of direct competition with Microsoft and Sony in the home console multi-media space and it would without doubt be the greatest single handheld of all time. I mean think about it...A dedicated handheld console that plays EVERY SINGLE game from EVERY SINGLE one of Nintendo's past consoles, home and portable, and can also connect to your TV for full home console style play...
Yeah... I'll just be gentle with it. People who break their circle-pads playing the game are getting waaaaay too into it. I think its safe to say-- treat the 3DS version as the 'casual fun' version and save the hardcore controller breaking for the Wii-u version.
I'd say that busting a stick on a controller is way less expensive than destroying your 3DS in the process of a hyper competitive madness.
Why? The circle pad is fine for controlling smash and as for comfort - why not just use one of those ergonomic hand grips that clasps on to the back of the 3DS.
so some random guy can make a gamecube controller work with SSB on regular 3DS but Nintendo can't make CPP work with it?
@DualWielding
If you look at how this thing is made, it's hardwired to simulate the actual button presses on the 3DS. This doesn't add any extra buttons or features, just a different method of pressing down the physical 3DS buttons.
Fantastic Nintendo make this as the Circle stick is rubbish to control for games. Hopefully a add on box for wii u to play 3DS games on wii u will come soon much like the gamecube and gameboy advance box was.
Same person who made Poké-O-Matic for hatching eggs automaticaly.
@Stomatopod17 Gotcha, well good luck with all that my friend
Why even do this? Well, if you have to ask "why", then you're not the kind of person that likes tinkering with stuff.
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