Grim Tuesday
Smash Legend
NOTE: This is a part of Infinite Dreams's "Smash Bros. Community Agenda" idea. Here is a link for people who think they can help out the community in their own special way:http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=243847
Hey guys, I’ve seen alot of people who are sick of playing SSB64 on their Keyboard, don’t know how to use a Game Pad, or have bought faulty controllers in the past, so I have decided to make a guide on the ins-and-outs of playing Smash 64 on your computer, with a joypad.
(Use Ctrl+F to find a section easily).
Contents
1. Which controller should I buy? *COMPLETE*
2. How to setup your Controller.
3. Useful Controller Configurations.
4. Useful Programs.
5. F.A.Q.
1. Which controller should I buy?
Before you can start playing with a controller, you need to own a controller (If you already have a working controller, skip this step).
But as you reach your local IT store, you might be a bit confused, which is the best brand? Which controllers are the most sensitive? Etc...
All those questions will be answered right here.
Firstly, a N64 Controller has 10 Buttons (Not including the control stick), so you probably want a controller with atleast that many (Although, L and Start aren’t very useful, so 8 would probably suffice).
This includes 7 buttons on the front of the controller, 2 shoulder buttons, and 1 for your index finger underneath. If the controller doesn’t have numbers or letters to label the buttons, you might have a hard time working out what to assign them to, so make sure to get one with labels! You’ll want to make sure you do your research first, some brands of controllers have buttons that stick, or control sticks that are really loose. REMEMBER! Google is your friend.
Although a Directional Pad works, a Control Stick will allow alot more accuracy than the former option. some controllers come with added features like vibrating, hand grip and other quirks, but when it boils down to it, is it really worth paying extra money and possibly losing quality in the more important features of the controller just for a few extra useless options? Try to stick with the bare essentials and you’ll probably get better value. You can buy a decent controller for roughly $15-$20, If you see something over that mark, it is probably a rip off.
So now that you know what to look out for, what brands suit your needs? Well, there are a few that I have tried and tested and I know that work, but once again, Google is your friend!
If you are looking for a specific button layout SideWinder have alot of variations and are of good quality, unfortunately, this means that you might have a hard time if it is your first controller and you suddenly find out the layout isn’t as good as it looked. Try and stick with button placement similar to the N64 Controller, but if you know what you are looking for, SideWinder is the way to go.
Genius have designs very similar to that of a GameCube controller, and if you are used to SSB Melee, this is probably more of the controller for you. They have a relatively simple design and are quite strong, they feel quite smooth in your hands and the button placemet is, once again, similar to that of the GameCube controller. Unfortunately, Genius don’t have much variation in the designs of their controllers and tend to be harder to find as they aren’t a very big brand. If you are used to playing GameCube more than N64, this is the brand for you.
If you own an Xbox 360 with a controller (wired), you can plug that into your computers USB port to use as a controller as well!
If you play more Xbox than N64, this is obviously a better choice. Unfortunately, the D-Pad on the Xbox controller is REALLY bad, so I wouldn’t suggest using it in your configurations (See Steps 2-3). Many newer computer games have built in compatibility with the controller, making it useful for them as well. The design is pretty good, but if you are younger, it might be a bit large for your hands. Not much to say on this one, if you own an Xbox or really like the layout, get it, otherwise it probably isn’t the right controller for you.
Or... If you REALLY want to play it like on the 64, you can get an adaptor. If you own a Nintendo 64 Controller and are really used to playing games on it, purchasing a N64 to USB adapter will let you play it like you’re used to. It is often cheaper than buying a computer controller or Xbox controller, and often comes with an adaptor for Playstation or GameCube as well. But this option also has cons, you will NOT find it in a store because they aren’t official. Buying them online takes alot longer than jsut getting a controller at the store, the adapter could get lost in the post, or it could arrive broken. This is probably only useful if you want to play the game like it is supposed to be played, and have experience buying products online.
So that is my advice on controllers. If you can think of anything I’ve missed, please tell me. I will be trying out a Logitech controller soon, and when I’m done I’ll add that to the list.
I will add more sections as I finish writing them, in the mean time, if you have any questions about the things I haven't covered yet, feel free to ask
Hey guys, I’ve seen alot of people who are sick of playing SSB64 on their Keyboard, don’t know how to use a Game Pad, or have bought faulty controllers in the past, so I have decided to make a guide on the ins-and-outs of playing Smash 64 on your computer, with a joypad.
(Use Ctrl+F to find a section easily).
Contents
1. Which controller should I buy? *COMPLETE*
2. How to setup your Controller.
3. Useful Controller Configurations.
4. Useful Programs.
5. F.A.Q.
1. Which controller should I buy?
Before you can start playing with a controller, you need to own a controller (If you already have a working controller, skip this step).
But as you reach your local IT store, you might be a bit confused, which is the best brand? Which controllers are the most sensitive? Etc...
All those questions will be answered right here.
Firstly, a N64 Controller has 10 Buttons (Not including the control stick), so you probably want a controller with atleast that many (Although, L and Start aren’t very useful, so 8 would probably suffice).
This includes 7 buttons on the front of the controller, 2 shoulder buttons, and 1 for your index finger underneath. If the controller doesn’t have numbers or letters to label the buttons, you might have a hard time working out what to assign them to, so make sure to get one with labels! You’ll want to make sure you do your research first, some brands of controllers have buttons that stick, or control sticks that are really loose. REMEMBER! Google is your friend.
Although a Directional Pad works, a Control Stick will allow alot more accuracy than the former option. some controllers come with added features like vibrating, hand grip and other quirks, but when it boils down to it, is it really worth paying extra money and possibly losing quality in the more important features of the controller just for a few extra useless options? Try to stick with the bare essentials and you’ll probably get better value. You can buy a decent controller for roughly $15-$20, If you see something over that mark, it is probably a rip off.
So now that you know what to look out for, what brands suit your needs? Well, there are a few that I have tried and tested and I know that work, but once again, Google is your friend!
If you are looking for a specific button layout SideWinder have alot of variations and are of good quality, unfortunately, this means that you might have a hard time if it is your first controller and you suddenly find out the layout isn’t as good as it looked. Try and stick with button placement similar to the N64 Controller, but if you know what you are looking for, SideWinder is the way to go.
Genius have designs very similar to that of a GameCube controller, and if you are used to SSB Melee, this is probably more of the controller for you. They have a relatively simple design and are quite strong, they feel quite smooth in your hands and the button placemet is, once again, similar to that of the GameCube controller. Unfortunately, Genius don’t have much variation in the designs of their controllers and tend to be harder to find as they aren’t a very big brand. If you are used to playing GameCube more than N64, this is the brand for you.
If you own an Xbox 360 with a controller (wired), you can plug that into your computers USB port to use as a controller as well!
If you play more Xbox than N64, this is obviously a better choice. Unfortunately, the D-Pad on the Xbox controller is REALLY bad, so I wouldn’t suggest using it in your configurations (See Steps 2-3). Many newer computer games have built in compatibility with the controller, making it useful for them as well. The design is pretty good, but if you are younger, it might be a bit large for your hands. Not much to say on this one, if you own an Xbox or really like the layout, get it, otherwise it probably isn’t the right controller for you.
Or... If you REALLY want to play it like on the 64, you can get an adaptor. If you own a Nintendo 64 Controller and are really used to playing games on it, purchasing a N64 to USB adapter will let you play it like you’re used to. It is often cheaper than buying a computer controller or Xbox controller, and often comes with an adaptor for Playstation or GameCube as well. But this option also has cons, you will NOT find it in a store because they aren’t official. Buying them online takes alot longer than jsut getting a controller at the store, the adapter could get lost in the post, or it could arrive broken. This is probably only useful if you want to play the game like it is supposed to be played, and have experience buying products online.
So that is my advice on controllers. If you can think of anything I’ve missed, please tell me. I will be trying out a Logitech controller soon, and when I’m done I’ll add that to the list.
I will add more sections as I finish writing them, in the mean time, if you have any questions about the things I haven't covered yet, feel free to ask
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