Gamecube or Pro controller?

[PGH_Chrispy]

As someone who has only played Brawl and Project M casually, but is planning to get competitive when 4 comes out, is there any controller that will give me a definite advantage? It seems like many will continue to use the Gamecube controller, but with my notable lack of Melee experience, I think that a Wii U Pro controller will be both a more intuitive and easier to obtain option.

Anyone have an opinion on the matter?

EDIT: Found an old thread on the matter, if anyone else is interested in more opinions: http://smashboards.com/threads/gamecube-or-pro-controller-choose-your-weapon.343088/

 

[JamesDNaux]

I know I'll be using the Pro Controller, because I'm the single person in the universe that doesn't like the GameCube controller.

Damn asymmetrical sticks.

You'd do best to just try both of them and go on which feels best.

 

[ClinkStryphart]

I would say try both which of the one feels better go with that one. I would think after 3ds your mind and button layout will most similar to the Wii U Pro controller but thats just a guess. considering the buttons are in different locations.

 

[Raijinken]

Gamecube controller. No reason to change what I'm used to. Ultimately, it's a matter of preference, though.

 

[TeaTwoTime]

The main difference is the location of the C-stick; go with whichever options feels more intuitive for you. There's also the chance that there is a slight degree of lag on the pro controller, but I've never noticed any personally.

 

[LIQUID12A]

Pro controller. Feels more natural to me.

GameCube controller is overrated

 

[Deleted member 245254]

Wait for it...you'll get a guy who says the GameCube controller is objectively the best controller for Smash, scientifically evidenced by its superior button scheme...that's my favorite part.

In all honest though, it's a preference, use what is most comfortable to you. If you like the Wii U pro more power to you.

My concern is actually if people who don't use GC controls will be prejudiced at tournaments due to the lack of wired options aside from GC controls.

 

[pizzapie7]

The GameCube controller is objectively the best controller for Smash, scientifically evidenced by its superior button scheme.

 

[Deleted member 245254]

The GameCube controller is objectively the best controller for Smash, scientifically evidenced by its superior button scheme.

Damnit pizzapie! You so edgy.

 

[Jaden]

I'm gonna go Pro Controller. The GC controller has never really clicked for me.

 

[Yakko93]

Both of them. I am probably one of the only ones who will use both.

 

[Acadian Flycatcher]

Probably pro controller. Have always switch controllers for each game to help distinguish them.

 

[xxEliteAlicexx]

As someone who has only played Brawl and Project M casually, but is planning to get competitive when 4 comes out, is there any controller that will give me a definite advantage? It seems like many will continue to use the Gamecube controller, but with my notable lack of Melee experience, I think that a Wii U Pro controller will be both a more intuitive and easier to obtain option.

Anyone have an opinion on the matter?

EDIT: Found an old thread on the matter, if anyone else is interested in more opinions: http://smashboards.com/threads/gamecube-or-pro-controller-choose-your-weapon.343088/

I actually play competitive and I use the Wii Mote and Nunchuck, it depends what works best for you. ^_^

 

[JamietheAuraUser]

I personally like the Gamecube controller because I've used it for 2 Smash games so far, it'll be less expensive to buy an adapter than to buy 4 Pro Controllers, and I find it more comfortable to have the Attack button located directly under my thumb in a neutral resting position. Other controllers I find it uncomfortable to have to reach down for the Attack button. Bottom line: I'm used to the Gamecube controller's face button layout and I find it more comfortable than other controllers.

 

[LancerStaff]

Pro would be superior, since it has more buttons and triggers without springs, as long as Nintendo patches in wired support. GC would be superior if no wired pro option exists.

 

[Renji64]

Gamecube is the best for smash but choose which one you like.

 

[laces]

Gamecube controller all the way. Though I might get a pro controller in the future 'cause I hear good things about it.

 

[shapular]

I've been using Gamecube controller for Melee, Brawl, and PM since 2005, but I might switch to the Wii U Pro controller. I don't particularly have a reason for wanting to switch, but it's something I want to try. I got the white Gamecube controller last year but the triggers and the super long cord kind of bother me. I've always hated the Gamecube Z button too. It might be nice having an extra trigger (with all of them digital as a bonus) and I might even use the other jump button for something. On the other hand, these things are beautiful and have some of the same advantages: http://nintendotweet.tumblr.com/post/94511268163/pictures-of-the-mario-princess-peach-and-yoshi

 

[ECHOnce]

GCC > Pro Controller. Regardless of preferences for button layouts (and arguably from an impartial standpoint, the GCC's C-stick location + analog rather than digital shoulder buttons make it more efficient), the Wii U Pro controller is limited by the fact that it is a wireless controller. Wireless controllers can't be used in competitive play in large tournies because of all the signal interferences, between other controllers gathered in mass, to wifi signals, radio signals, etc. GCCs aren't wireless. So they are much more viable. +Wireless signals of button inputs reach the console slower than wired signals for button inputs.

TL;DR: At home, it's all good and you could pick whichever. But don't be surprised if a good chunk of tournies start banning Wii U Pros universally, since they keep glitching out from signal interferences.

 

[Sparklepower]

GCC > Pro Controller. Regardless of preferences for button layouts (and arguably from an impartial standpoint, the GCC's C-stick location + analog rather than digital shoulder buttons make it more efficient), the Wii U Pro controller is limited by the fact that it is a wireless controller. Wireless controllers can't be used in competitive play in large tournies because of all the signal interferences, between other controllers gathered in mass, to wifi signals, radio signals, etc. GCCs aren't wireless. So they are much more viable. +Wireless signals of button inputs reach the console slower than wired signals for button inputs.

I was in the middle of writing something similar when this post came up. I'm surprised nobody mentioned this.

It's really only a big deal if you plan to ever attend any large tournaments, but it is something to keep in mind.

 

[Elaith]

I'll likely use the Pro Controller. I have four of them as it currently stands (from Mario Kart and the Super Mario 3D World games), and I wouldn't really like to buy three more GCN controllers so that guests can all use the same controller if they desire.

 

[UnownLegend]

honestly the pro controller would be more convenient for me, due to the placement of my wii u and the far-ness of the couch from my wii u, but I have been thinking about legitimately trying to participate in local tourneys for smash and the gc may be the only supported option for those things :/

 

[Doomstar]

The GameCube controller is objectively the best controller for Smash, scientifically evidenced by its superior button scheme.

We can argue combat mechanics, movement options, character viability and so forth but this is not up for discussion or debate, nor will it ever be. Everyone go home and pray to your GCN controller and it's inherently perfect button layout.

/notsarcasm

 

[el_profe]

PDP Fight Pad for home. Wired Smash GCN for tournies (will start competitive play with Sm4sh). I have no need to buy an adaptor for my house. Wireless works fine.

 

[kataridragon]

Hmmm. Well I have several GC controllers myself. Probably eight or so. 4 wavebird and 4 wired. I also have a pro controller as well.

I will give the pro a go then see if I am comfortable. Really depends on the mapped and custom controller sets for the pro. I need dat c-stick!

Edit: I wonder if wavebirds will even work?

 

[Bassoonist]

I really like the design of the Pro Controller, but I've noticed in my playing it that it sometimes messes up on me. I don't know if something's wrong with my particular copy, but sometimes the left stick doesn't respond. =/

So that makes it pretty obvious to use the GCN controller. lol

 

[25%Cotton]

i'm going pro. it's newer, the sticks work smoothly, and it's a really comfortable and beautiful controller, imo. also, bored of the gcn controller and dont like the z-button or the feel of the c-stick (and if shield sensativity is gone the shoulder buttons are just too deep).

will probably buy a smash brand gcn in case many tourneys require it, but won't get an adapter myself.

I really like the design of the Pro Controller, but I've noticed in my playing it that it sometimes messes up on me. I don't know if something's wrong with my particular copy, but sometimes the left stick doesn't respond. =/

So that makes it pretty obvious to use the GCN controller. lol

for me it sometimes happens if i hold the stick in a direction during loading times. but then again my other pro controller doesnt seem to do that?

 

[INs4niTY-]

I'm going for the GC controller, and btw does anyone know where I can buy the Adapter in Europe? I can only see American bundles at the moment.

 

[D-idara]

I'll use either the Wii U Pro or the Gamepad, although I might buy the adapter to hit the 4-controller sweetspot.

 

[ferioku]

Definitely using the Gamecube controller, the Protroller is nice and all but i'm just not as use to it as the GCC.

 

[Saikyoshi]

I'm using the GameCube Controller and its giant handles. The Pro is tiny and I try to avoid it when I can.

I'll also probably be experimenting with an N64 controller and an arcade stick (though there's only one brand of Wii analog arcade stick in existence, and I can't find anywhere that sells it).

 

[Nontoxic]

I have 7 Gamecube controllers and don't want them to go to waste so I'll be using them. If I get a chance I'll try out the Pro controller.

 

[StriCNYN3]

I'll be using both to see if there's advantages only certain controllers can provide for the first couple months, but after testing Melee with the Pro, I'll probably stick with the GC controller in the long run. Love the main analog stick the Pro provides more as the notches are not ridged which provides a very fluid and smooth feel, but the buttons and "C stick" feel too out of the way to have that immediate input like the GC provides.

 

[wafflini]

I actually loved the feel of the pro controller for smash at the best buy demos. I will, however, grudgingly use the gamecube controller because it being wired makes sure that there is no lag.

How I wish there was a wired pro controller...

 

[mario123007]

Uh, I don't know. I have never used the Wii U pro controller before, so maybe I try it for a moment when I get the game.