When it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there are plenty of perfectly acceptable control methods. Using just a Wii Nunchuk is absolutely not one of them.
We're a funny bunch here at Nintendo Life, so once the idea of using a single Nunchuk to play the game popped into our simple little heads, there was absolutely no going back. Why settle for using a Pro Controller or even the classic GameCube controller when you can do this? And why not jump online to try it out, even though it was almost inevitable that we'd lose spectacularly?
Our video overlord and all round nice chap Alex decided to do the honours, hooking up a standard Wii Remote Nunchuk accessory to the Switch using 8BitDo's GBros. Adapter. You can see the shenanigans take place in the video above - we're actually pretty impressed with how he managed to get on.
Already watched it? Then let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Why though. Why..... this is just mad.
Next Challenge, play Smash Bros with DDR mat for Wii. 😆
I would have a beer or 12 with Alex
@andywitmyer Be careful what you wish for!
Brilliant Idea, might get one of those converters so that I can play using the ole Club Nintendo SNES controller
Well, if people are able to play (and complete) Dark Souls with only banana's... why not play Smash with a Nunchuck.
I normally don't use shield, grabs and dodge, because I'm pretty bad at smash... But i still enjoy the game a lot! And I am close to finish the World of Light mode! But... I don't like the minigame to shoot at spirits afre a match on spirit board.
Anyway, to play with a nunchuk alone is cool!
He’s done done really well with just the nunchuck. A+
@Trellgoth Now that Dark Souls is on Switch, why not play that with a nunchuck?
Now I want one one these to play with the NES/SNES Mini controllers on Switch...
Bravo, Alex! You've begun my office day with a chuckle.
Also, I find it more fun to watch people play Smash when you can hear they're having a good time
@Ricube When we play with the family we dont' use grab, shield or dodge either, just a lot of hitting and jumping, so I think this would actually work for us. Well if my right thumb could do move. Might actually work better in my left, normal move hand. Of course we dont' have any Switch adapters so there goes that. I think we'll all be playing with sideways Joycon, 4 of us and 4 of them, seems the most fair.
Wait what? What's the price on the converter?
@MysticGengar
Here’s the link to the website; it has links to Amazon US and EU.
Edit: for clarification, it’s the link to the 8BitDo page for said adapter
@alexolney @ryancraddock are you interested in trying the guitar hero controller next? I'm sure that adaptor would slot into it just fine and it has an analogue stick to boot!
@gimmi_c
@alexolney Sounds like a challenge! 😎
@Anti-Matter NO.
@alexolney your posts brighten my day.
@ReaderRagfihs It's the way I played as well. Ultimate is barely playable for us Wii remote/nunchuk players.
This video is far more amusing knowing a certain someone is on a few other Nintendo fansite trying to trash this one.
It works! LOL crazy!
Now to play it with a jury rigged Atari 5200 controller...
Fox only, Final destination, no items, Numchuck only
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