Wired GC controllers confirmed!

[Deleted member 245254]

Given that this was announced in a US-based trailer for a US-based tournament I'm a little concerned for this being available locally here in Japan.

It might be unnecessary worrying but I really don't want to have to wait a month to get this imported over from the states after Smash 4 is released...

 

[NintendoKnight]

Calling it now, at some point in the future, they'll make Super Smash Bros. Melee HD and it will use this controller.

Calling it.

 

[Rymi]

Yeah I do hope it's also compatible with other games too. If not at least the Virtual Console and the Wii games that supported the Gamecube Controller (Brawl, Mario Kart Wii etc)

well im listening to gamexplain and just realized this is an adapter but pdp is making a controller so are they diffrent or the same thing?

 

[Deleted member 245254]

well im listening to gamexplain and just realized this is an adapter but pdp is making a controller so are they diffrent or the same thing?

It seems like Nintendo basically shot PDP in the face with this announcement, TBH.

 

[Rymi]

It seems like Nintendo basically shot PDP in the face with this announcement, TBH.

but maybe the gamecube adapter will mainly only for ssb4 and the controller pdp is makeing is for all wii u or pdp is making a updated controller for the adapter

 

[Deleted member 245254]

Given the "Wii U" logo shown on the adapter I think it's likely this meant to be for more than *just* Smash. I think Nintendo has been pretty forward thinking lately in that regard.

Maybe this is actually just a glorified Mayflash adapter in that while it now can be wired, it still merely converts the inputs to a classic controller. Honestly would not be surprised given it doesn't seem likely they have GC inputs programmed in to the Wii U.

 

[R0Y]

It seems like Nintendo basically shot PDP in the face with this announcement, TBH.

Aye, I doubt they knew about this if they went ahead with those wiimote ones...

 

[Trick or Treat]

It's funny. Before, I was really disappointed that we wouldn't be able to use Gamecube controllers. But then I got the Gamepad and also the Pro Controller and those will be perfectly fine. So I won't need to get this adapter!

 

[Fuqua]

dude where is this support for the competitive community coming from? This is so bizarre! I love it though! ****ing amaizing!

 

[R0Y]

dude where is this support for the competitive community coming from? This so bizarre! I love it though! ****ing amaizing!

Nintendo can be quite slow to adapt at times, but paying customers are always very welcome with them.

 

[Canuckduck]

WOW! I was never expecting this.

 

[Renji64]

I thought it was fake until i rewatched the video my friends and i were so hype and speechless so rare nintendo listens to us.

 

[Celestis]

I just hope updated GC controllers follow this. That 2nd Z button.

 

[Deleted member]

I just hope updated GC controllers follow this. That 2nd Z button.

Well, if what they have shown is any indication then that's unfortunately not the case. But they do have cool Smash Brothers logos on them!

 

[BADGRAPHICS]

Definitely getting a preorder in for one of these. Amazing.

 

[RascalTheCharizard]

I know this is perhaps a weird thought, but is it possible that this adapter was made for the Invitational participants? They can't be expected to play their best with an unfamiliar controller right?

 

[Deleted member]

I know this is perhaps a weird thought, but is it possible that this adapter was made for the Invitational participants? They can't be expected to play their best with an unfamiliar controller right?

What's the point of announcing it if it's not going to be available for retail? That would be a pretty weird thing to do.

 

[Celestis]

I see drivers for this being developed shortly after release for PC use =3

 

[DrizzyDrew]

im glad i dont have to invest in pro controllers, still got all my gamecube controllers and this is a day one buy

 

[RascalTheCharizard]

What's the point of announcing it if it's not going to be available for retail? That would be a pretty weird thing to do.

Not saying they won't be available to the public, I'm just saying that their time of reveal suggests that they are trying to attend to a more immediate demand for them.

EDIT: Spelling

 

[Rane]

This made me super-excited. I went a few years without playing Super Smash Bros. (2, to be exact), and when I played again, it was on the Wii U (Wii's disc drive broke), so I'm stuck using the Wiimote and Nunchuck. While I didn't always have a problem with that control scheme, it seems I've lost my mojo. I'm just hoping my muscle memory will kick in with the GC controller.
Regarding the two USB ports, I'm probably going to use an AC adaptor for the power to save a port.

 

[grizby2]

just got done working for 8+ hours.... saw this video.

made my whole day!

 

[Rich Homie Quan]

That video reveal kind of turned me on. With the sexy music and everything. All that was missing was the lingerie and the rose petals.

Thank you nintendo.

 

[Starcutter]

If I plug this thing in the back I can use the front USBs for charging my pro controller.


Genius

 

[Hong]

 

[DraginHikari]

Well I must admit, I didn't think there was any possibility of this happening before, it appears I was wrong.

 

[TiaSilvia]

Can anyone tell if they are gonna make gc controllers again? I think that because of this, the demand will rise.

 

[abrinx77]

HOLY GLORIOUS SAKURAI!! Nintendo has finally made peace with the competitive fans, and has brought harmony back to the community. And on that day the people rejoiced triumphantly as Nintendo rises from the ashes to take the throne once more. What a glorious day.

 

[Kaye Cruiser]

Absolutely amazing. The only reason I ever switched to the Classic Controller Pro 2 or 3 years ago was because I expected that Smash 4 wouldn't have support for the Gamecube Controller. Now we have this.

Time to pull out my old buddy and practice with it again. <3

...And maybe think about replacing it's joystick since the protection rubber on top is completely gone. MAN I've had this thing for a long time. XD

 

[Amazing Ampharos]

Okay, I did not expect that all, but that's nothing but good news. Nintendo is giving us a big nod here.

 

[Aguki90]

When this was show I was just happy but someting I kwon that....

Every Smash player are FREAKING HYPE WITH THIS THING

OH YEAH I GONNA GET ONE AND LET SEE IS WITH CAN BATTLE BETTER WII PRO CONTROLLER, WII REMOTE NUNCLUCK AND TWO OMG NOSTALGIA GAMECUBE CONTROLLER AND WHO IS THE BEST CONTROLERR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Head explode of excitement to battle*

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

looooooooool dooope

 

[Deleted member]

Not saying they won't be available to the public, I'm just saying that their time of reveal suggests that they are trying to attend to a more immediate demand for them.

EDIT: Spelling

That makes sense, but at the same time they could have used the PDP controllers they're making as well. Speaking of which, it's kinda weird that they would release both the adapter and the wireless PDP controllers. The adapter is probably going to cannibalize the sales of the PDP controllers, since it doesn't run on batteries and will probably be less expensive

 

[WritersBlah]

Aw man, super glad I didn't waste any money on a GC-to-Classic Controller adapter. First off, I was really suspicious that Classic Controllers might not have been supported for Smash 4, which would've meant learning to use the Pro controller, but now Nintendo just goes and makes the damn GC controllers an official option. This is so mindblowingly amazing, I feel like I'm on top of the world right now.