Smash Wii U How can I transition from the GamePad to the Pro controller?

[firedude953]

I want to go to the tournament Get On My Level 2015, but they don't allow GamePads, so now I'm starting to use a pro controller. How can I make the transition?

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

Practice, practice, practice and more practice.

Go into training mode and get used to the controls and how it works.
After that, go practice against low level bots and keep going higher if you feel confident enough.

Then I would recommend versing people irl before the tourney to get experience with the Pro controller against real people.

 

[firedude953]

Practice, practice, practice and more practice.

Go into training mode and get used to the controls and how it works.
After that, go practice against low level bots and keep going higher if you feel confident enough.

Then I would recommend versing people irl before the tourney to get experience with the Pro controller against real people.

Thanks for the help! Though, I don't know anyone who is as good as me at smash lol. I'll still give it a try once I get kinda used to the pro controller.

 

[KittyKyat]

It's not too different, so just play with it for a bit. Practice, as Phoenix stated.

 

[firedude953]

It's not too different, so just play with it for a bit. Practice, as Phoenix stated.

Thanks!

 

[16bit]

Play against real people who are below you. that's how I transitioned from Wii remote sideways to Gamecube controller in Brawl 3 years ago.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

The Pro Controller uses the same control settings as the GamePad, so it shouldn't be that hard to utilize if you use it enough times.

 

[Roko Jono]

I hate to be horrifically blunt, but the controllers are pretty much the same. If transitioning from those two is a problem for you then you have big issues with your execution.

 

[KittyKyat]

I hate to be horrifically blunt, but the controllers are pretty much the same. If transitioning from those two is a problem for you then you have big issues with your execution.

Their weight and size differ, which for some people can take some time to get used to. As stated, they are similiar, meaning the transisition isn't as rough as say, GC to gamepad, but it can still take a bit of time.

 

[firedude953]

I hate to be horrifically blunt, but the controllers are pretty much the same. If transitioning from those two is a problem for you then you have big issues with your execution.

Things that are different with the Gamepad and the Pro controller:
- Pro controller weighs less
- Grip
- Button placement (your thumb goes lower to press the buttons on the pro controller than the gamepad)
- Shoulder buttons are smaller on the pro controller
- More hand room on the gamepad
- Gamepad has a mic (for playing with friends online)
- Pro controller is smaller, which makes it more cramped
- The analog sticks are closer to the buttons on the pro controller

 

[Freduardo]

Sit closer to the tv.

 

[Raijinken]

They're virtually the same except for size. Honestly, it should be the easiest controller transition out of all the available options. Just play.

 

[Bearbuddy4]

The controllers are the same aside form size. Just play alot of for glory and you'll get used to it in no time.

 

[firedude953]

Sit closer to the tv.

I always look on the TV when I can, thanks anyway!

 

[firedude953]

They're virtually the same except for size. Honestly, it should be the easiest controller transition out of all the available options. Just play.

Things that are different with the Gamepad and the Pro controller:
- Pro controller weighs less
- Grip
- Button placement (your thumb goes lower to press the buttons on the pro controller than the gamepad)
- Shoulder buttons are smaller on the pro controller
- More hand room on the gamepad
- Gamepad has a mic (for playing with friends online)
- Pro controller is smaller, which makes it more cramped
- The analog sticks are closer to the buttons on the pro controller
Thanks anyway though, I'll try practising more!

 

[Raijinken]

Things that are different with the Gamepad and the Pro controller:
- Pro controller weighs less
- Grip
- Button placement (your thumb goes lower to press the buttons on the pro controller than the gamepad)
- Shoulder buttons are smaller on the pro controller
- More hand room on the gamepad
- Gamepad has a mic (for playing with friends online)
- Pro controller is smaller, which makes it more cramped
- The analog sticks are closer to the buttons on the pro controller
Thanks anyway though, I'll try practising more!

I understand that they have size and very slight positional differences, but button layouts are identical, especially when compared to others, and that makes it the easiest transition.

Also, maybe it's just me, but I find the Gamepad to be far too huge and bulky and spread-out for comfort. I have to rebind ZL and ZR to the usual functions of L and R for every game just because I can't comfortably hold the controller with my fingers on L and R normally. Same for the "thumb goes lower to press the buttons" thing. The way I hold the Gamepad puts my thumb at the exact same position relative to the buttons as the Pro Controller (or the Gamecube controller, for that matter), which in turn makes things very uncomfortable when I try to hit the c-stick-equivalent or the shoulder-buttons proper.

But anyways, I don't think you'll have trouble adapting.

 

[Roko Jono]

Things that are different with the Gamepad and the Pro controller:
- Pro controller weighs less
- Grip
- Button placement (your thumb goes lower to press the buttons on the pro controller than the gamepad)
- Shoulder buttons are smaller on the pro controller
- More hand room on the gamepad
- Gamepad has a mic (for playing with friends online)
- Pro controller is smaller, which makes it more cramped
- The analog sticks are closer to the buttons on the pro controller

While you are correct, remember we are not playing UMvC3 or Guilty Gear. Sm4sh is not demanding a lot. A switch like this should not take any skill. I do understand if it is something like Wiimote to GCN, or even GamePad to GCN, but this is just too similar is all I am saying. If you do need some time to adjust, it should be something along the lines of maybe... 1 hour...

 

[firedude953]

While you are correct, remember we are not playing UMvC3 or Guilty Gear. Sm4sh is not demanding a lot. A switch like this should not take any skill. I do understand if it is something like Wiimote to GCN, or even GamePad to GCN, but this is just too similar is all I am saying. If you do need some time to adjust, it should be something along the lines of maybe... 1 hour...

I understand that they have size and very slight positional differences, but button layouts are identical, especially when compared to others, and that makes it the easiest transition.

Also, maybe it's just me, but I find the Gamepad to be far too huge and bulky and spread-out for comfort. I have to rebind ZL and ZR to the usual functions of L and R for every game just because I can't comfortably hold the controller with my fingers on L and R normally. Same for the "thumb goes lower to press the buttons" thing. The way I hold the Gamepad puts my thumb at the exact same position relative to the buttons as the Pro Controller (or the Gamecube controller, for that matter), which in turn makes things very uncomfortable when I try to hit the c-stick-equivalent or the shoulder-buttons proper.

But anyways, I don't think you'll have trouble adapting.

I only used the pro controller for like 10-20 minutes before posting the question. It's just that the pro controller has a different grip and weight, thats what kinda put me off. I'm going to practice some more now.

To everyone who gave their input, thanks for your help!

 

[firedude953]

So yeah, I tried the pro controller some more and now I'm used to it. Thanks!
Also, just pointing out, the reason I didn't mention the touchscreen when saying the differences with the gamepad and the pro controller is because it hardly does anything in smash and I only use it when I can't use the TV.