Besides, WaveBirds aren't usable in tournies, because they're able to desync and run out of batteries during a battle. Tournaments cut to the chase -- No modifications to your controller -- No potential problems in controller allowed (IE: Batteries running out, Desyncing). That means you can't remove the spring in your shoulder button if you want to be able to power shield quickly, or changing the bottom/top casing for a different color case to make it look cool (Because there's the potential that you inserted an Autofire capability to button(s) or potentially messed up the controller's inner workings which could pose a problem in a later match).
Basically, if your controller breaks/malfunctions/doesn't respond during a match, you're automatically disqualified. Tournaments are beyond personal problems.
Continue using your wired GCN controller. It's reliable and doesn't desync. I'm lucky enough to ahve bought a silver GCN controller near the end of the GCN's life, so any improvements Nintendo has made to GCN controllers throughout the GCN's lifespan are in my controller (IE: Stronger plastic in the joystick, better synchronization, faster response, hardware upgrades, etc.). I basically have a top-of-the line GCN controller, and it works great. It'll last me for Brawl's entire life, for sure.
