Are These Controller Mods Legal?

[Mewtwo3469]

I was thinking about getting a Multishine modded GameCube controller to start playing Melee, but I wanted to know if any of the mods that I was going to be getting would be legal in tournament. I'm going to list the mods that I want and I'd like if anyone could tell me if they are banned or not.

Wavedash and Sweetspot Notches
Left Trigger Spring Cut 75% or Removed
Button Pad Perforation
L and R Trigger Strain Reduction
Y and A button Height Reduction

Any insight is appreciated.

 

[comfortable_lamp]

They all seem legal, I think most tournaments witll allow this, but it just differs from tournament to tournament

 

[Mewtwo3469]

They all seem legal, I think most tournaments witll allow this, but it just differs from tournament to tournament

Thanks

 

[CAUP]

I'm not sure what you mean by button pad perforation. But as long as you aren't adding anything and just taking things away from a standard gamecube controller, you should be good.

 

[Venclaire]

• Wavedash and Sweetspot Notches

This is definitely legal. Some tournaments might give you a slap on the wrist for it and you might have to use a different controller, but this is legal afaik.

• Left Trigger Spring Cut 75% or Removed

Seeing as Smash 4 GameCube controllers don't have springs in them, this is 100% legal. Some people say getting it cut down can lead to unwanted inputs, though. Also no light shielding, which is more important than you'd think.

• Button Pad Perforation

More than likely legal. Not like the TOs will know anyways. (this just makes buttons easier to press by making a small incision on the rubber)

• L and R Trigger Strain Reduction

No idea what this does

• Y and A button Height Reduction

I'd go ahead and say this is legal too.

Most mods that are illegal are ones that make multi-shining a one button press, ledgedashing, shield dropping, etc. Anything that involves a macro that can't be done at home is the easiest explanation. Controller case mods such as notches are okay afaik.

 

[Mewtwo3469]

I'm not sure what you mean by button pad perforation. But as long as you aren't adding anything and just taking things away from a standard gamecube controller, you should be good.

It makes the buttons easier to press

 

[Mewtwo3469]

• Wavedash and Sweetspot Notches

This is definitely legal. Some tournaments might give you a slap on the wrist for it and you might have to use a different controller, but this is legal afaik.

• Left Trigger Spring Cut 75% or Removed

Seeing as Smash 4 GameCube controllers don't have springs in them, this is 100% legal. Some people say getting it cut down can lead to unwanted inputs, though. Also no light shielding, which is more important than you'd think.

• Button Pad Perforation

More than likely legal. Not like the TOs will know anyways. (this just makes buttons easier to press by making a small incision on the rubber)

• L and R Trigger Strain Reduction

No idea what this does

• Y and A button Height Reduction

I'd go ahead and say this is legal too.

Most mods that are illegal are ones that make multi-shining a one button press, ledgedashing, shield dropping, etc. Anything that involves a macro that can't be done at home is the easiest explanation. Controller case mods such as notches are okay afaik.

Thanks, also, I use R to shield, and L to wavedash, that's why I want L to be cut or Removed. For a faster input.

 

[Mapes]

They're not illegal but holy **** that company has the worst notches I've ever seen, it looks like they've just hacked at the gates semi randomly. They really obviously have no idea what the actual purpose of Melee notches is or that there's a careful process they need to be made and tested by. Those controllers will be unbearably annoying rather than help, please don't waste your money.