Is the gamecube controller generally considered the best?

[shutdown56]

I currently use Wiimote+nunchuck, and was wondering if a GC controller is much better for brawl.

 

[Kraryo]

Most Melee vetrans would say it's the GCN controller, but any controller aside from the Wiimote by itself works just fine for Brawl. The GCN controller's analog stick seems more precise than the other controllers, but it usually doesn't matter. The Classic Controller works wonders for Lucas and his B-sticking shennigans.

 

[Biinii]

Is the saying that the response time of the classic controller is like 1~2 frames slower than GC controller true? I heard some friends arguing about this.

I find it the finest controller for Brawl.

 

[Mashour2]

I don't know much about the classic controllers, as I don't own one, but I find the gamecube controller very comfortable to use. I also find the gamecubes C-stick better than the wiimote+nunchucks wagging.

 

[cj.Shark]

no wireless input is generally negible. thats why even pro melee players were willing to use wavebirds.
Truth is. as long as u arent playing with a single wiimote, its fine. The advantages on each controller are so neglible that learning another controller is just a waste of time no matter which one you use(cept single wiimote)

 

[BanjoKazooiePro]

Gamecube controller is by far the easiest to use and get used to. Wouldn't recommend anything but that.

 

[Spoonbob]

GC controller has the c-stick, which is it's only real advantage, IMO. Wiichuck is fine though.

 

[Kraryo]

The CC has a right analog stick that's the equivalent of the C-stick.

 

[Kinzer]

It's probably the easiest setup because a lot of people who played a Helluva lot of Melee have built it deep into their muscle memory.

Still, how many people can honestly say they've tried all three controllers and still say the GCC is the best?

It's all preference, choose whatever you feel is comfortable... except the Wiimote, using that puts you at a disadvantage. I would know.

 

[8AngeL8]

It's just a matter of what you're comfortable with. UltimateRAZER didn't play Melee, I don't think, so he didn't have reflexes already developed on the GCN controller, so he is able to **** with Wiichuck now. Don't bother changing if you're comfortable.

 

[shutdown56]

I really would want a GCC for the C stick, as I find the classic controller uncomfortable. But I might try out shake smash. Any info about it?

 

[johe]

I really would want a GCC for the C stick, as I find the classic controller uncomfortable. But I might try out shake smash. Any info about it?

Shake smash is horribly horribly inaccurate.

Use the d-pad for smashes if you must use the wiichuck, but I'm suprised no one has mentioned double stick DI as a reason for using the GCN.

 

[Denzi]

Shake smash is horribly horribly inaccurate.

Use the d-pad for smashes if you must use the wiichuck, but I'm suprised no one has mentioned double stick DI as a reason for using the GCN.

Can't you do the same thing with the Classic controller?

 

[yummynbeefy]

i have a classic and a gc controller but the classic controller really helps me with smash di and with a little bit of controller setup fixing its perfect its basicly a tie between a gamecube and a classic controller

 

[yummynbeefy]

Can't you do the same thing with the Classic controller?

yup take it from me the guy who owns one

 

[SSD]

Still, how many people can honestly say they've tried all three controllers and still say the GCC is the best?

I've played with all 3, and I don't think gamecube controller is the best.

Wiimote/nunchuck: I wish there was another face button on the main thing, because I have B as jump, z and l as shield/grab, a as attack, and D-pad as smashes. shake smash will sometimes activate when I don't want it to, which is annoying.

gamecube: it's the gamecube controller.

classic: it's the gamecube controller, except you have 1 more button and can use it to navigate the wii menu.

 

[Tianxiazhai]

Its really whatever is best for you

/generic advice

Gamecube ftw man.

 

[johe]

Can't you do the same thing with the Classic controller?

Yeah, I Guess I forgot about it.

 

[Deleted member]

You control the controller.
You are the controller.
You are the best controller.
wut?

 

[M15t3R E]

SH'ing is insanely difficult with a wiimote+nunchuck. Wiimote alone has too few buttons.
Classic controller has too few buttons as well.

GC controller has more than enough buttons + SH'ing is very easy on it.

My opinion:
GC controller>Wiimote+Nunchuck>Classic controller>Wiimote (on its own).

 

[SCOTU]

Now i suppose I am a Melee vet, but I am able to look at things quite objectively.

The GC controller is the best option. It, like the classic controller has a cstick, and it has a nice button layout for finger sliding (to perform fast inputs), making these two choices better than the wiimote+nunchuck/wiimote. However, the GC controller has one HUGE advantage over the classic controller if you ever plan to play at a tourney: Convenience. Since it boils down to preference between the GC controller and the CC, the GC controller is FAR more convenient. It's plug and play! The CC requires that you sync your wiimote to a wii before each match, and that you take the batteries out after each match. Sorta a hassle if you ask me, i'd rather just plug in my controller, and take it out when I'm done.

Just figured I'd contribute an aspect that no one had mentioned yet

 

[Zodac]

gamecube is soo much better, after about 30 minutes i was already playing better than remote+nunchuck and if you play for hours on end like me you hands don't get tired from holding up the remote.

 

[Zephramrill]

Wii Remote and Nunchuck has one solid advantage, your hand will always be on a button for every possible output as long as u set c to jump. Turn shake smash off its too annoying. Set the dpad to smashes and maybe have one of the dpad set to grab (personally I use the number 1 for grabbing and it works just fine, besides this is brawl just shieldgrab lol)

 

[OmegaXXII]

Well.... technically it is, it all depends, if you played Melee then chances are you are probably more familiar with the GC controller, therefore you'll probably find it more appealing than the CC or Wiimote+Nunchuck, though if you started out with Brawl then chances are you got used to a Wiimote+Nunchuck before even trying out a GC.

As for the aspects of each i'd say you should definetly gowith a GC controller, IMO it's much easier to use and the button placement is much easier to access than the Wiimote, plus it beats having to swing you Wiimote all the time so yeah....

 

[Spoonbob]

Well.... technically it is, it all depends, if played Melee then chances are you are probably more familiar with the GC controller, therefore you'll probably find it more appealing than the CC or Wiimote+Nunchuck, though if you started out with Brawl then chances are you got used to a Wiimote+Nunchuck before even trying out a GC.

As for the aspects of each i'd say you should definetly gowith a GC controller, IMO it's much easier to use and the button placement is much easier to access than the Wiimote, plus it beats having to swing you Wiimote all the time so yeah....

Pretty much nobody uses shake smash.

Scotu had a good point that I never thought of, though. It really is way more convenient...

And I have no knowledge about tourneys whatsoever, but isn't storing your names -> controls on the Wiimote way convenient too? How does that work when you have a GC controller?

 

[Lord Viper]

Classic Controller all the way, the GameCube Controller is for losers that can't handle the Super Nintnedo Controller with joy sticks. XD

 

[Yankee]

I use the classic controller to play. Its more of thing where i didn't own a cube but owned a ps2. The CC is laid out more similar to the playstation controller so I decided to use that instead because I had to buy a controller anyway.

 

[OmegaXXII]

Classic Controller all the way, the GameCube Controller is for losers that can't handle the Super Nintnedo Controller with joy sticks. XD

Yeah, but like scotu mentioned it's only good only at a casual level, at a tourney level... not really due to the sync thing everytime you switch from one Wii system to another, don't get me wrong though I love the CC controller it's awesome, but the GC just *****.

 

[Neenja13]

Just play with which ever one you like best, but personally I like the gcc the best.

 

[§leepy God]

Classic Controller all the way, the GameCube Controller is for losers that can't handle the Super Nintnedo Controller with joy sticks. XD

That's because you play the CC competively that other people can't even do with the GC.... kind of like how I play the Wiimote and Nunchaku.

The reason why I don't like playing the GC is the simple answer, I don't like playing the same controler as the last gen system. That's just me.

 

[Kholdstare]

I find the Wiimote + Nunchuk more comfortable and easier to use than other controllers.

Wiimote by itself sucks. A lot.

 

[LumpyCPU...]

for me, yes. for you... probably...

 

[Zerxion]

yes, c-stick is that good.

 

[Ugg]

It's not really what one is "best" but more what one is preferred amongst most (except for single wiimote )

 

[LumpyCPU...]

It's not really what one is "best" but more what one is preferred amongst most (except for single wiimote )

LMAO @ single wiimote... too bad

 

[KayJay]

This is the best controller for Brawl: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-113-49-en-70-33za.html
It combines all benefits from CC & GC to 1 Controller.
But it's not tourney qualificated because of the auto-fire options.

The second best is the original CC. Why? Think of the Shoulder Buttons, they are way faster than the GC Shoulder buttons for this Game, because in Brawl you have to push the shoulder button right to the end to activate your shield or whatever, on CC the shoulder buttons way down is like 1/3 as much as the GC shoulder buttons. It's simply faster.

 

[LumpyCPU...]

that controller looks weird as balls.
i didn't know they made any hybrids like that.
(not tournament legal = not worth it to me)

 

[Kais3000]

From a money persepective, the cheapest is the wiichuck (as you get it with it) then GC controller and then the CC controller. Its as if Nintendo made the CC controller to get a lot of money from new Wii owners and not the Cube owners (who already have a GC controller that does the exact same thing). Weird huh?

 

[MasterRaichu]

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[MasterRaichu]

I would say that from a gameplay standpoint, any of the 3 controllers are good. Because of the bluetooth technology in the wiimotes, there really isn't much of a delay in button pressing, so all are tournament worthy choices.

However, I just imported the official Nintendo white GameCube controller, with the 9-foot cord, from Japan. and I am in love with the cube again.