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What makes the best controller?

C_Ferris32

Smash Journeyman
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Oct 11, 2008
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Columbus, OH
So I know that the best controller for melee usually has a responsive control stick and worn in buttons, but I've had very little luck achieving this combo. I've been told by many people that replacing the control stick cap can fix a worn out control stick, but this only seemed to work a little bit for me. Does anyone know the ideal condition for a controller to be in, and how I could get mine like that?
 

Quic

Smash Journeyman
Joined
Feb 20, 2008
Messages
401
Just get a new controller and play with it a lot, it will break in in all the right places. When I just got my original controller it was really stiff, but now the control stick is just loose enough for me, and the button's are really comfortable.
 

Fly_Amanita

Master of Caribou
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Aug 24, 2007
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Claremont, CA
As long as everything is responsive and you're comfortable with your controller's feel, you should be fine. I want to emphasize the latter, as I'm much more comfortable with my old, dilapidated controller than I am with other, seemingly better controllers.
 

Pengie

Smash Lord
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Nov 8, 2007
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Atlanta, GA
Pretty much what Fly said; as long as it does what you want it to do you should be fine.
 

PoundSlap

Smash Journeyman
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Aug 17, 2010
Messages
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from my experience new controllers take about a year until they break in. also there is no best controller. its important that it feels comfortable to you. for instance a fox controller would break in differently than a sheik controller.
 

_wzrd

Smash Journeyman
Joined
Jan 19, 2009
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Waikoloa, Hawaii
how does one replace the control stick cap???
also it takes no where near a year to break in a controller
open up your controller and you can pull the cap right off, you can use one from another controller.

mine first one took a few months to be decent (3-4) and it was when I getting my techskill consistant (with fox/falco esp) so it got extra hours.


now I am fairly indifferent how a controller feels as long as it does what I tell it to. I do prefer a snappy joystick now, more accurate dd'ing and control over aerial spacing :p
 

joeplicate

Smash Master
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Nov 30, 2008
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alameda, ca
the best controller is the one you can do the most moves with


meaning, basically the one you're most comfortable with
 

Zodiac

Smash Master
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Aug 10, 2005
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3,557
I prefer the stiffness of the new controllers it gives me better control over my characters. And buttons that click but dont sink.
 

L-a-t-e-r-a-l-u-s

Smash Ace
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Dec 18, 2009
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Oddly enough, I have a controller I use that all of my friends complain about the A Button sticking... But it doesnt really "stick". I mean, after you press it, the button stays DOWN but isn't pressing the button to make it do an A Attack. I dunno, I like it. Makes attacks faster.
 

Artificial Sol

Smash Rookie
Joined
Oct 29, 2010
Messages
14
Location
Philadelphia, PA
I've been using the GCC that came with the system for nine years.
I've replaced the shells a few times, but it's still the same, but the
joy stick is RIDICULOUSLY loose. It really ****s me up a lot.

I would prefer a new GCC controller than an old, or semi-old one.
 

TheGoat

Smash Ace
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Aug 30, 2010
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584
One that functions properly, without malfunctioning buttons/joysticks. Most importantly, something that is durable. Like a ****ing xbox controller, those things are like tanks lol. gc controllers cant keep up with smashers and always wear out.
 

Mind_Assassins

Smash Cadet
Joined
Feb 21, 2009
Messages
73
Location
Diamond Bar, CA
Xbox controllers are indeed ****ing tanks. I've used the casing for a modded bb tank I had.
I prefer a joystick that is smooth enough to move quicky, but rigid enough that it'll go back to the neutral position and not go back halfway.
 

RTpmwe

Smash Cadet
Joined
Jun 30, 2006
Messages
47
Location
Tampere
A perfect B button is the most important thing in a controller. Anything else just doesn't matter.
 
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