Video: Smash Ultimate's Coming, What GameCube Controller Should You Get?

To me, I don't get the obsession with the Gamecube controller for Smash.
I know people won't like me saying it, but that is my opinion.
I loved my Wavebird for playing gamecube games because that was what it was designed for.

It's just a bloody good controller. I haven't gotten a pro controller so I can't compare it to that. I just think the GC controller is one of the most comfortable and easy controllers ever made. I love it. And it's purple man!

I'm not buying any of them either. The only Smash Bros I ever played actually was Smash Bros. for 3DS and I didn't have any problem. Pretty much any controller will do the work. And I'll mostly play on-the-go, so... attached joy-cons it is.

Plus, N64 and GC controllers were uncomfortable as hell.

They said the Switch was the first portable console, but the GameCube had a handle! Ha!

I will be using the GC controller from the Limited edition of the game. Never got one for the Wii U version as I had the pro-controller for that. Still don't own a pro-controller for the switch yet.

Already got the adapter and a couple of the smash themed controllers when it came out for wiiU so I'm happy.

I can see why people like the GC controller. I can see why people don’t. As for me, I’m neutral. I did, in my Smash hype, preorder the new GC controller and adapter that’s releasing Friday.

Gotta use the old controllers. I only have one pro controller for the switch

The GameCube controller is such a fine controller

@BladedKnight Are features like HD Rumble really necessary for Smash? Meanwhile, these GameCube style controllers have the more intuitive face button system and a grooved right analog stick.

@BladedKnight No, they aren't. The GameCube controller is known as one of the most ergonomic controllers ever designed, and the quality of the individual sticks themselves are up to modern standards on these new controllers. As for buttons, like I said the GameCube controller has the superior button layout.

When I bought my (used) Gamecube, I was naive to such matters and didn't pay much attention to the fact the controllers that came with it weren't official Nintendo hardware.

So I bought 2 official Smash Gamecube controllers when Smash 4 came out, and will be picking up 2 more soon so that I have a complete 4-set for my Gamecube sessions.

This was a useful video, as it's reconfirmed to me that I'm not bothered about these new alternatives. Some new features that are attractive, but ultimately it's how the buttons feel that matters most to me, and knowing that they're official Nintendo hardware always carries extra weight in the argument.

@BladedKnight @Bunkerneath I feel like I understand both sides quite well. I loved the GCN controller, and it was my go to Smash controller even throughout the Wii U's life. Now though, I feel like the Switch Pro controller is finally good enough that I won't be getting out my GCN controller's anymore, except when I have large groups over and need more controllers.

EDIT: I should also mention, that if Nintendo ever decided to put out a Pro controller with a Gamecube face button layout, I would be all over that. I still love the GCN face buttons. I don't need the tiny D-Pad, C-Stick, or Z-Trigger, just the face button layout on a Pro controller would be awesome.

I'm sticking with my Switch pro controller, I believe. I've been using a WiiU pro for Smash 4, anyway. I just can't go back to hooking up a wired controller, it's a hang up for me.

Sucks that Alex didn't have a Hori controller in time for his video. Personally, I can't wait for these GameCube style pads to release. I have the following on pre order

Peach / Hori
Pikachu / PDP
Link / PDP

All of my Nintendo gear is Peach related but I love how the character designs for the PDP pads are molded onto the controller and not just cheaply painted on. Overall, I would take the GameCube button layout any day of the week. It's why I currently use the Hyperkin ProCube for PC gaming.

It'll be pro controller primarily, and if I finally get an adapter, my old GCN controllers.

@alex_olney *which Gamecube controller

I've always hated the GC controller with its stupid face buttons and stupidly small d-pad.

I'll be using the regular joy-cons as I vastly prefer the shorter range on those analog sticks for faster/better movement.

Nice video Alex but didn't hori make a gc pad as well ?

I still have several Gamecube controllers left over from when I had my first Gamecube in the early 2000s, so I'm set.

@Bunkerneath Sometimes it's less about how good the controller is and not spending $140 for two more pro controllers.

GC controller was made for Smash.

I question how long the pro controllers right stick will hold up to flicking. Granted no one who's competitive will be using a pro controller, but still.

People also forget that thr C stick had shorter throw, which is naturally an advantage.

@Seacliff Yeah but thats only if you have friends to play with

I would like it better if Nintendo makes the controller so that it has wireless and rumble feature like the Pro controller. That would make it worthwhile purchase.

I’d go with the cheaper one that will still be compatible with the next Smash Bros. game on the next system.

The best thing about the GCN controller back in the day was the really nice right trigger, and the fact that it was the first controller with the enviable asymmetrical stick layout, beating XBox only by a few months.

The button layout was cool for the time. One primary input button, followed by a secondary and two tertiary buttons. It was a neat input scheme that could be put to great use in the right situations. It's kind of like a DVORAK keyboard. It's technically a far more precise model for most inputs, but the lack of versatility for outside situations prevents it from ever having been adopted as standard.

Still, the standard is the standard, and like DVORAK keyboards, there's not much benefit in spending much time with one since you'll have to use standard ones most of the time anyway.

@ReaderRagfish No, but nothing beats the comfortability of a pad you can grab without turning it to the right. What's wrong with pads like the Mega Drive or the SNES ones?

Am still a fan of the Gamecube controller. My biggest disappointment was that I couldn't play Wind Waker HD with it, the game would have been so much better if Nintendo would have just added a patch for it.

For me the GC controller is the best way to play Smash and it wouldn't have survived for this long if people didn't like it.

@roadrunner343 So just get the PowerA Wireless GameCube-style Controller instead of a Pro Controller like I plan to do. They work as Pro Controllers on other Switch games, you know.

@Moroboshi876 The N64 Controller, sure, but why would you ever have to turn a GameCube Controller to the right to properly use it? Everything is perfectly reachable with a standard grip, and having your thumbs at different levels for the rare dual analog based game (which suck, anyway) is easily worth having the more important face buttons within easier reach.

The SNES and Genesis controllers are fine (certainly a lot better than the NES controller), but they're just too flat to be as comfortable as the GameCube and other modern controllers.

@BulbasaurusRex Yeah, I'll definitely be keeping my eye on that one. Of course the main issue there, is that most 3rd party controllers quality if fairly abysmal. I'd love for an official option, even if it were just a JoyCon. I actually can't believe Nintendo hasn't released more themed/slightly tweaked JoyCon layouts. It seems like a perfect fit to be able to swap them out at will. I'd definitely buy a DPad version and a GCN layout if made available.