Y vs. X

[FLiBaN]

I was wondering which button was more optimal for short hopping/wave dashing/multi shining: X or Y.

 

[Pauer]

I think Y is the best button to jump with since it's much better positioned than X. It's closer to A and B and straight above the c-stick which makes doing aerials to the right less awkward than using X. For a more in-depth analysis, see Bones' post here.

 

[Dolla Pills]

Doesn't make a difference if you claw

 

[-ACE-]

Multishining is pretty much an easy one for Y, other than that it's really just preference. Some people have an easier time moving their thumb laterally and don't mind X for technically demanding things like shdl with fox, or X to c-stick with aerials.

 

[ShadowKing]

I would say Y because if your going for wave lands and wave dash > fair you'll have a easier time pulling it off then X. But X can be mastered but will take practice. And with the wave land when you jump with Y you'll have a easier time pulling down the air dodge to were you can wave dash.

 

[iAmMatt]

I use y for everything except waveshining, because dragging my thumb across the a button over to y and back helps with the rhythm imo