I play with them all! But some suck ass

Wellhereweare

WHY the hell did nintendo chooose NOW to stop selling the wavebird.. i'm going to need replacements for mine in a matter of weeks!

K-Squad! (Badass Edition)

I would be playing with the wavebird if I could find the damn dongle.

Rebelphoenix83

Being new to the Smash Bros. thang, I'm going with the Classic Controller. I'm not reminiscing the old Melee days, but if I was, I'd probably Wavebird it up.

Benjo

I have a wavebird and 2 cube controllers but I'm using a wiimote & nunchuck.
I customized my buttons of course.

Ptolemy

Last night I fired up SSBB and holy crap its a lot of fun.
As to the controls: The Wii conbo was horrid, the classic controller was a bit better [my wife seemed to dig it] but I stuck with my wavebird, and it was fantastic.
It is my hope that Nintendo does us all a solid and puts in more support for the old GC /Wavebird controllers into future titles.
I wont bag on the Wii anymore, but I do find it really funny that the Wii's default controllers make this game much harder to play.

Gadgetron

@Toprem:
Yawn!

Options are good. The more choices the better.

battra92

I just like the GC controller because it's what I'm used to. Shield mapped to 'Y' and Tap Jump off to account for shielding differences and easier short-hopping...after the tourney I'm going to Friday I might try another control scheme, but right now I need to focus on how to play the game, not what to play it with.

zgrowler2

All of my friends insist on using a GC controller, but I prefer a Wiimote+Nunchuck, even though I have 2 GC controllers and my friends have another 4. I just like how the Wiimote+Nunchuck feel. Also, I only have one Wavebird, so the in front of the TV isn't over crowded.

Note: There was almost a casualty the first day we were playing Brawl, for a friend of mine leaned back while playing with a regular GC controller and pulled my Wii down to the ground. Luckily everything worked perfectly after I restarted the Wii.

ArgentAngel

I'm Australian.

Die.

Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.

I couldn't stand the Gamecube controllers (which is why I didn't like playing Melee at all).

Wiichuck is where it's at for me. Disable shaking of course.

The button mapping feature has to be the best new one.

gtc

I love my wavebird... but my sister uses it when we play... soo ima usin the classic controller :O classic lol

hrabbit

Where's the barstool and/or broken bottle option? I tried this game on both my bad decicion N-suckty-4 and my GC. Fool me once x2. Only other game I played that awful on a nintendo platform was Goldeneye.

I just don't get the draw of this series.

Sambadeamigo

I kind of wish I had more than one Wavebird...those Cube controller wires are WAY too short.

ThisCharmingMan

GC controller all the way i don't got time for a control leaning curve i gots things to unlock. but the custom button edits are a nice touch too.

MURDERFACE

Wiimote/Nunchuck isn't that bad. Took a little bit getting use to, but it is a little more comfortable than the GC controller IMO

Ezekiel06

Wiimote! It makes NOISES!

It's sad, but most of my GC controllers are missing. So if I ever want to be serious then I'll use the one GC Controller I have left. Which is dying (loose analog stick) because of Melee :(

MetaKz

I like the wiimote on its side but I need a button to jump (so i use the GC), so when I have time to set it to the A button and I like it, I'll switch.

hatramroany

I cant believe how much i love playing with JUST the wiimote. Everything is simplified down to an art form, and when i map the A button to grabs, its fantastic. The classic controller doesnt have good sizes on their buttons for smash, and its near impossible to do charged smash attacks with the nunchuk model. The Gamecube version is fantastic as usual, though the wiimote by itself is all I'll ever need.

Samusman1

I would have to say the wave bird/gamecube controler is the best choice for this game.
I how ever kinda got stuck with the wii-nunchuck style the first time I played
and now its hard to play it any other way.

icefire

1.) Gamecube
2.) Wii Mote+Knunchuck
3.) Wii Mote
4.) Classic Controller

I HATE HATE HATE HATE the classic Controller with Brawl!

Sailorcancer

cube pad, duh. no other arrangement is as precise, covers as many buttons, and is comfortable. Sidemote, eeew. So few reachable buttons, and no stick at all. Nunchuck, better, but the two buttons on the nunchuck itself are awkward. Plus there's only 4 easily reached buttons. Classic is second best. I have one for Contra lolz, but it's so TINY. Plus the D-pad and the left stick should be switched.

ZinkO: The Game (the kind you just lost)

@battra92: How is a system that is ridiculously inferior in power, that fucks up reading one of it's most anticipated games, and can't even play DVDs "versatile?" Needing to go backwards in progression to properly play a game is retarded as shit.

Toprem

Wavebird all the way.

I tried the wii-mote nunchucks but I was kind of fumbling around with it.

And the GC controller did take a little getting used to at first but honestly became my favorite controller next to the dreamcast. And if you actually bought a second controller like the wave bird or the nyko controler for the GC the clacky issue wasdn't there.

Final

lol @ system's main gimmick being a detriment to a game on it.

Toprem

@SlowDeath420:Wow,and the winner is,WORST.CONTROLLER.EVER!

@bobtheduck:The gamecube controller is the worst controller in the history of controllers (XBox's big bertha coming in second, I'm only going by systems I've actually used so maybe the Jaguar was worst)

I never understood the hate for the Gamecube controller. Friends of mine used to talk about how great the Dual Shock is/was

But you know, I really love the option for Classic/Gamecube controller support. I mean with Brawl, Mario Kart, Nights and probably a few more (anyone have a list?) that allow the Gamecube controller allows the developers to do what is best for the game.

Or they could go the DDG method and have a special controller plug into the Wiimote or DDR style using the GCN ports.

The Wii's biggest strength IMO is just how versatile it is.

battra92

@Shiryu:PS: Nintendo should really reissue the GameCube Joypad. I have 4, but theyre black... since they didnt deliver on several color Wiis from the get go, they may as well bring back the gameCube acessories in Wii White & Blue colors.

Well, they are still selling the Gamecube controller, in Platinum only. I have four 3rd party controllers which are darn close to the legit one.

I do have a Wavebird as well as two Mad Catz Microcon wireless controllers but I always go back to the wired ones. I guess I just love the rumble.

Today I played with my Spice controller while my sister played using the classic Indigo. We both agreed though that sadly the Analog sticks just aren't holding up. I haven't tried Classic but since I really only use that for N64 games, I don't think I'll try it just yet. Maybe when I get a party of people together.

I think when all is said and done I'll have more Gamecube controllers than I will Gamecube games. o.O

battra92

New game requires new controls (for me) so I'm going with the only one that was not in the picture. Seriously...

Umandsf

I really, really, really wanted to give the Wiimote/Nunchuck a chance... but I tried and it just felt so uncomfortable, so I use the Gamecube controller.

Zunnoab

I'm using the nunchuck/wii remote combo. I tried the Wii remote only and it actually works better than I thought, I just dont like A being the taunt button as it can completely ruin a grab if you press it out of order.

mikevanpwn

I've tried all of them, and I tend to prefer Gamecube. WiiMote/Nunchuk is fun, too... especially with wireless. Makes for easy areas for other people to pass though. :D

Xeneizes

@The Great Aussie Evil: what

RedFive

I was using the Classic Controller, but then I switched back to my good old Silver Wavebird. Ahhh...

RedFive

I use the Wiimote / Nunchuk Combo.

Deona

I'm using the classic, mainly because I really LOVE where the Z buttons are placed, and that I can now grab without moving my finger (and now R + A doesn't count :-) )

I had planned to use my Wii Hori arcade stick but you can't change movement to the D-pad with the classic controller set up for some reason. I hope they address that sometime.

JimElNino

Can't get a Wii, parents think it's immoral

The Great Aussie Evil

I think the Gamecube controller is far the most comfortable. Everything else just seems awkward.

AMFresh

WTB wavebirds :'(
The cord on the GC controller is Six-feet long. Really, its fucking riddiculous. Especially dislike the way my Wii looks like Cthulhu with 4 GC controllers sticking out the top and the out put and power cords sticking out the back.

iguelmay

A fork.

I mean GCN controller.

gamer4250

I wish I had the Wavebird! When I use my Cube controller, I have to play so close to my TV. And it's a 40 inch!

dawimp523

Wiimote+nunchuck is starting to grow on me, but until I get the hang of it I'm sticking with the GC controller when going against players. Haven't tried sidways wiimote yet so can't say much on that one.

sweetie55

GC controller.

KM91

I busted out my Wavebird for this action. Though technically I already had it out as I use it for all my VC needs as well. In fact, I just beat Super Metroid with it about a week ago.

I can't imagine using anything else (except maybe the Classic controller).

2NinjasTapedTogether

GCN controller, the wiimote scheme seems out of place.

rubberbandmanzor

The fork is by far the better controller

ashjaw

Wavebirds for the win!

Narfmaster

Sideways Wiimote. Where every other button isn't Jump. :)

Proud to be the 3.6% of players that use this style!

alby13

For those using the classic controller, I suggest buying the classic controller grip from nyko. its like 6.99 at gamestop,amazon.com, etc. and it just makes it more comfrotable and natrual (in terms of how controllers should handle and feel).

Saix90

I would be playing with a Wavebird if I wanted to play the game. I had Melee for the 'Cube and it was ok, I guess, but it got boring when noone else wanted to play it with me. Now I don't have anyone to play Brawl with, so I'm not even going to bother.

PissedPS3Fan

Once it's actually possible for me to get the game (yay for Australia/Europe getting screwed yet again!), I'll be using the shiny Wavebird that I splurged on not too long after the Wii came out.

I totally rate it as the best handling controller I've ever used.

Aprocalypse

I at first used the GCN controller just so I won't suck as much but after an hour playing with wiimote+nunchuck I was able to get used to the controls to the point where I don't need the GCN Controller. I still have yet to try the solo wiimote

incazteca

@AlexDitto: Thats actually my biggest problem with the controls, they arent infinitely customizable like was advertised. The 3 things i would want custom buttons for, i cant set. I would use the sideways wiimote, but you cant unbind up on the d-pad. It always has to be something, it cant just be "up" which is silly since you actually need a dedicated up button. With the chuck controls, waggle has to be smash or nothing. I would like to use it for grab, but thats not possible. Why? Then with cube controls, sure they are fine, but i would prefer to use d-pad for movement. Simple request, but again, not possible. I guess i just dont understand why if they realized the desire for customizable controls, why do it so half-assed? Just have a list of functions, then let you bind whatever button/input you want for it. Dead simple, since the days of the snes. Doesnt make sense imo. Overall a small complaint i know, but it is irritating none the less.

Thrillhaus

I've been using the Wiimote+Nunchucknorris setup. I missed the GameCube boat (aka i was broke in college & and all my friends and I gamed on were our PCs, a busted DreamCast and an old N64) I'm looking forward to trying this on the GC controller. I figure the worst that could happen is I'll play some old GC titles on the Wii with it.

PineTar

I spent probably 2-3 hours trying to learn the Wiimote + Nunchuck combo, but my old burned in habits with the GC controller wouldn't die.

I had to switch over to the GC controller after I kept accidentally sending Pikachu tumbling helplessly to his demise and looking like a moron online.

Bruce Skillis

Mouse and keyboard, oh, and the name of the game is Call of Duty 4....

goliathvv

The Wiimote/Nunchuck combo suits me just fine. It takes a while to get used to using the triggers on the nunchuck so much but it becomes easy after some practice.

All of the control options work fine. It really depends on your own personal preferences. Competitive players have played so much Melee that it is simply too hard for them to break their habits to learn one of the other control schemes.

Velops

Wii Remote.
That's what I played with first, and I don't really want to change.
Although I do have a Wavebird around here somewhere...

Teh Emo Penguin

Tried them all and can play with any. Not like it's SFII with all those punches and kicks to choose from. Nice of them to let you choose though.. brings life to those dusty Gamecube controllers.

doobymoo

I use the Gamecube controller. Better than the Wavebird since it's lighter and has rumble (yeah yeah, it's wireless but I sit close to the console so it doens't matter).

reddevil

It is disappointing that the Gamecube controller is the most favorite controller. This is so last gen. Why didn't Nintendo develop the game with Wiimote in mind? I'm totally puzzled.

Snappywave

I've found that the gamecube controller feels kinda weird now...dont know why. But i'm loveing the wiimote/nunchuck. Wit waggle off, tap jump off. Ugh...i love it. by the way...i'm looking for good smash partners. hit me with ur code

I Need New Brawl Friends...Any Takers?

VC controller FTW... The classic form of the Super Nintendo controller (and analog placement that Sony used, mind) is by far the best design I've ever used. It's symmetrical and logical.

The gamecube controller is the worst controller in the history of controllers (XBox's big bertha coming in second, I'm only going by systems I've actually used so maybe the Jaguar was worst) The buttons just don't lend themselves well to a fighting game, or indeed to many games at all... The N64 was actually better with SSB than the gamecube was.

bobtheduck

I too am actually a bigger fan of a customized Wiimote/Nunchuck than I expected. Jump on all four D-pad directions and grabbing on C works wonders - D-pad jumping reminds me of C button jumping in the N64 game. Shake smash doesn't seem to be all that accurate, though, which is a shame. I can't seem to side-taunt all that well with 1+2, so maybe setting that to right on the D-pad or something would work...

But yeah, for some reason the Cube controller doesn't seem to work as well for Brawl as I thought it would, due to things like digital shielding and a slower pace in the fighting. On the Cube controller, it feels like I'm trying to move and react faster than I actually need to. If you can get yourself into the mindset that this is Brawl, not Melee, I think Wiimote/Nunchuck works perfectly well.

WildKnightblazer

Wiimote/Nunchuk: the only control option Wii games should be offering. How can Nintendo expect third party developers to take Wii controls seriously when they don't even make the first-party houses use only proper Wii controls? This game could have been so much better, if only Sakurai had been forced to develop proper expressive motion control (as he clearly did not have the guts to do it without such prodding).

Millennium

I'm using the wiimote and nunchuck for now, but only because I couldn't be arsed to find out where my wife "put away" my Gamecube stuff.

VoidMunashii

I've been experimenting with every controller for hours, delving deep into various configuration options. My biggest problem: I can't get used to use "up" for jump in this game. In a restricted fighter like street fighter or DOA, or whatever, up is fine, and I don't really get why but it just is for me.

In SSB* I can't get around properly with a dedicated jump button. I'm trying though. If it wasn't for that, my preferred controller would be the wii-mote alone. And yes, I played SSBB for literally thousands of hours with the gamecube controller. It doesn't matter though, I would rather use a new controller for the sake of being able to replace it easily.

So now I'm stuck on the wii-mote + nunchuck, using the "Z" button for jumping, basically the default controls with c and z swapped. But this is only a crutch until I can really get used to up for jumping in what is undeniably a platformer :P

As for the classic controller, that thing is an ergonomics nightmare. I simply cannot hold it and use all of the buttons without dropping it. The shoulder button positions make it impossible for me to use the analog stick and press the shoulder buttons at the same time, and who the hell wants to readjust their grip ever time you need to grab or hit the shield? I readjusted the controls to use mostly face buttons but there is still a need for 5 operating buttons: Attack, Special, Jump, Grab, Shield ... and only four face buttons. OH well. If it would let me do a+b for grab I'd be happy.

Anyway props to these guys for making the controls so configurable, and even cooler for letting me save my control scheme to my Wii-mote!

cybereal

I totally rock SSBB using a dual shock 2 courtesy of a converter box I bought from Red Octane

bobtodd

I'm using the Gamecube controller with... Super Smash Bros. Melee. Seriously, I can't bring myself to buy a Wii game which needs a Gamecube controller to be played properly. I'll stick to the Gamecube version. Plus I'm afraid to incur in the lens problem. I had my Wii serviced/replaced twice. I couldn't stand a third time.

zongo

I thought for sure I'd be only using the Gamecube or classic controller, but I'm actually liking the Wiimote/Nunchuck combo a LOT better. It just seems designed for this, plus it seems more relaxing to have more freedom in where you rest your hands when you play then having to have them close together like you would on a normal controller. I was really suprised, but I like the Nunchuck style better.

fearing

Wavebird! I wish I had more than one, but everyone else will just have to waggle.

tk.

im new to this brawl thing, and although i have a wavebird (for my cube games) i like using the wii-mote/nunchuk method.

Onizuka-GTO

I usually use the sideways wiimote. I hate jumping with it but I just like the arcade feel. Sometimes I use the classic but the sticks are a bit weird. I don't wanna get any old gc controllers :P.

spyker3292

It strikes me as a bit odd that one of the best selling/highest rated games on a console whose only main draw is motion sensitivity is better utilised without said draw. But the wavebird is an awesome controller, I don't care what anyone says!

AnthraxJunkie

Using the GC controller makes the game feel stale. Using the Wiimote solo and with nunchuck really make the game feel different.

GC controller is for chumps.

KannonMAK

Honestly I never liked the Gamecube controller (hated it so much that I could never get into Melee) so this time around I'm going with the Wiimote/Nunchuk and it's a bit better but I for whatever reason find the controls in the 2 sequal smash bros games very sloppy. Just me?

Deekman

I have a Wii, don't have Smash Bros (yet anyways), but I played it at my friend's place. Too keep things fair, we all played with the Wiimotes (only one gamecube controller was available at the time), but I started growing to the wiimote w/o nunchuck. However, missing buttons to jump, and grab are kinda akward, still learning how to do that on there without em.

SDreamer

wow,and the winner is,WORST.CONTROLLER.EVER!

SlowDeath420

@xnamkcor: Sorry about the Double post, but here's my setup.
All Default Except:
X=Special Attack
C-Stick=Special Attack
Stick-Jump=Disabled

PS: Try Up+C-Stick and hold all the way left or right on the A-Stick. Makes getting maximum Horizontal distance a lot easier.

xnamkcor

I use my Wired GCN with 2 5" Extention Cables. I also have a Wavebird, two Wii Remotes, two Nunchucks, and two Classic Controllers.

PS, I notice the game will not only recognise 4 GCN controller, but it will also, simultaneously allow 4 more Wii Remotes. Any 8 man Brawls?

xnamkcor

@Mr.SithNinja: Anyone else see the irony in people prefering the GC controller for the Wii's biggest title, when the Wiimote is the main driving force in sales for the Wii??

Considering that every review I've seen, including Crecente's mentioned that the GC controller was the superior method we're all aware of the "irony"...Of course why you would think that you would never need a GC controller when the system has 4 GC controller ports and 2 memory card slots I don't know, Nintendo isn't known for putting endless unused extra stuff on their systems like Sony. You could say that it was just for GC games, but then why not make the Classic Controller more GC-like, drop the ports and force us to all buy Classic Controllers? Nintendo knew going in this would happen with Smash and possibly other titles, hence those ports.

DaiMacculate

I think the problem is how many we, or at least I, want mapped. I liked having the
Y mapped for jump
A for attack
B for special
L/R for shield
Z for throw first, then hold for shield
Left hand for control stick
C for smash

With that control scheme, we had left index on shoulders, right index on Z, right thumb for B/A/Y and to go down to C stick, and left for stick. Since A, B, and Y were all close, moving from one to another was a simple slide.

In this one, there are no places to put a dedicated grapple and a jump button. The C button is an option, but too small, and sliding the left index does not feel intuitive. It may after some practice, but not yet. Using the control pad for dedicated smash MAY work, but that's a far slide for having no second hand to grip that controller steady. Then there's still no dedicated grapple. Of course, you could use DPad for grapple and stick to Waggling for the dedicated quick smash, but the waggling is not 100% where you want it.

S'why, so far, GC controller is winning. The SSBB controls are the same as Melee, much to the delight of fans and chagrin of the wiimote.

Setzer IIDX

@Shiryu: They did. After not seeing the controller for months, we recently received about 12 of them where I work.

Lemming To The Sea

I"m using the Wiimote + nunchuck and i bought two wavebird controllers for my friends to use. I've remapped all my buttons to something more intuitive.

Z=block, C= grab, A= attack, D-pad down = special, B = jump. A+B= throw
Turned off tapping up = jump and turned on wiimote waggle= directional smash attack.

Seems to work well so far. I think a bit more practice and I'll be fine.

thedanielrecord

I always hated the gamecube controller, buttons were just to clacky, so playing with the wiimote/nunchuck combo was a relief.

fragdurarsh

why would you bother with anything else? Unless you play completely casual, and then why would you care? >.>

Dogysamich

If your classic controller is "pristine white" it must be brand new, the analog sticks on mine are starting to yellow slightly after 14 months ;)

DaiMacculate

@Torgen thinks AAA means "Costs $60":

That's true. I put the "yet" part in because I figured people would jump on my comment going "well it just came out! I'm sure 90% of us will have it soon!"

Honestly I've never been into SSB because I really don't like 4-player platform brawlers with powerups. I think Brawl looks very cool and I think it's awesome for those who get it, but... (gotta be careful here) for the combination of game type I'm not into, and the fact I've gotten sick of most of the characters after seeing them shoehorned into every unrelated game possible and lost the nostalgia factor for it, I'm not getting it either unless some great revelation moves me to.

fuchikoma

Haven't bought the game yet. But I got a classic controller because excessive waggaling kills my already fragile wrists.

liquid_kore

I personnel love the Wiimote with the WiiJacket. The jacket make the wiimote a comfortable fit to your hand. Plus, its low cost. I recommend everyone to give it a try

BCzeon27

Had a PS2 last gen, so I'm sticking with Wiimote/Nunchuck for now, tried looking for Gamecube pads but they're either: a) Used and when I say used I mean beat up and left to die; or b) Very high-priced for a last-gen controller (500 pesos around 50 bucks)
So I think I'll stick with what I have for a while, or at least until I find one of those Nyko wireless classic controllers (which are esentially Wavebird substitutes).

chemical_eng_mx

The cube controller is great for competitive brawlin', without a doubt. I can't imagine challenging anybody with anything else. Even the fork.

But i discovered that playing Subspace Emissary with the Wiimote alone is really awesome.

Since is a sidescrolling adventure, I really don't care much about shielding (my main problem with the wiimote), so i don't even touch that awful trigger.

And playing like that gives a very old school feeling to the game. You forget all that speech about games having to be "deep" and "cohesive" and you start kicking, and punching and beating the hell out of those enemies. With a friend.

Also, if you want to play with the remote, PLEASE, take of the jacket. No, not your jacket, the Wiimote jacket. It's just a pain in the ass.

cYcO_pLuXxEl

CG controller

goldwings

I've got no problem using the Wiimote and Nunchuck. I just had to turn off the tap-up-to-jump feature, 'cause it's too easy to activate with the Nunchuck's analogue stick; other than that, it feels fine, and I'm pretty sure I'm no less capable of controlling the characters than I was with the 'Cube controller in Melee.

Red_HamsterX

Brawl is UNPLAYABLE with the Wii control schemes. I tried hard and using my non dominant gaming fingers for something as essential as jumping and dodging doesn't work. It feels like trying to do anything with your non dominant hand.

nobodysleeps

Anyone else see the irony in people prefering the GC controller for the Wii's biggest title, when the Wiimote is the main driving force in sales for the Wii??

Mr.SithNinja

I'm not playing SSBB because I don't want a Nintendo Wii. I can't justify paying that much for one game. Maybe when it gets more exclusives I'm interested in AND drops to $100, then maybe I'll buy it.

Just kidding around. Kind of.

Amerijapoxicano

@fuchikoma: You say yet like it's inevitable. I've had my Wii since week one, but I've never planned to get SmaBro. (Interestingly, I did read the dojo often.)

Torgen thinks AAA means “Costs $60”

I'm not yet, but I'll probably just be using the Wiimote and Nunchuk when I get the game. I've honestly never even played the Super Smash Bros. series, so I'm not connected at all to the old control types.

NoFunShogun

It's a classic game which they have hardly changed at all because they're scared to upset the cry baby fanboys, that is why it suits the old controller better.
If it had been a new game built with the new contoller/s in mind then it would work with them better.
It's pretty much the same game that was on the n64 and therefore it's obviously going to suit an old school control scheme better.
I don't see how that has any bearing on the overall success or not of the wii-remote and nunchuck.

coconutdelight

Wow... I've been playing a vast majority of the time with the sideways Wiimote. I had no idea that nearly nobody else was doing it that way. It's so simple, just two buttons and block. Grab is hard to use but I don't see much reason to use it anyways.

MoarFightos

I have tried all four methods and I like using the nunchuk/wiimote combo. Of course the Wavebird is more familiar but it is not as comfortable for me.

Having to push up to jump with the wiimote on it's side was just way too cumbersome for me and the classic controller did not work as well as the Wavebird for me.

Martinmas

Not to be a jerk, but can you imagine another company releasing a game that controls so poorly with the console's standard controller (the Wii remote) and not getting blasted for it? I mean, the game basically requires a classic or Gamecube controller, and yet no one's talking about the fact that a premier Wii title is painfully cumbersome on the console's native controller.

Imagine Halo needing a new gamepad, or Ratche controlling much more smoothly with a trackball. Microsoft and Sony would get torn up.

NPlace

Wavebird FTW! lol

Fallback

Classic Controller FTW!!
Way lighter and more precise than the wavebird.
w00t.

xerograde

I voted for the fork

CheckersMcGavern

I am glad I bought a few more wavebirds when people were jumping ship from the Gamecube.
However, I miss rumble and the speaker... I miss hearing Snakes dulcet tones ready me for battle.
So I find myself using the sideways wiimote.
Nunchuck combo is awkward and just... horrible.

thomasav

After reading this article, I started playing with my fork. But now, everyone plays like King Dedede...

RubyMars

I use the Classic, and have B for Jump, A for standard attach and X and Y for Special attacks.

Auto jump turned off.

Vegasadelphia

Surprising results... it seems kind of like a Halo release - if you're not playing it, just be quiet while everyone goes on about how great it is, but statistically it looks like 1/3 of us aren't playing it at all yet.

fuchikoma

@AndrewDB: I have one of those, Andrew. It is indeed one fine joypad. Only drawback is that it eats batteries (my wiimotes got rechargable batteries) and the buttons do not fit games like F-Zero GX well. It would be the perfect pad if it had a recharge station and respected original GC button positions.

I also bought it for the PC, the cord version.

Shiryu

Wavebird for life.

boomtown

I said in the review post that I use the gamecube controller but mainly for the instant familiarity. I'll eventually try all the controls but from what I did with the Wiimote only, it works very well. Its just that I hate pressing up to jump in ANY fighting game. Which is why I turned that option off for the cube controls, I can't count the many times in melee that I try to clear house(spin swing) with Link only to do the aerial version instead. And at the arcades playing a 2-d fighter my guy instead of walking forward always jumps forward because what I perceive as forward seems to be diagonal up in reality. Of course I don't spend enough time at arcades to get this sorted out so its still a problem.
Here ends the writing of a dedicated Link user, anyone wanna swap codes? Mines in my profile(the wii number)

jive238

Don't fix it if it isn't broken... wavebird hands down. I don't even bother with the wiimote.

Grahamunculus

Wavebird: Best controller for two generations.
Wavebird: So good it transcends generations.

Milihpen

@J.L.Jones: stop trolling turd-nugget.

zanzibarlegend

Gamecube controller all the way for me, yhat is when it comes out in Europe of course. I'm so used to playing Melee with a GC controller, so I dont see a point in trying out what most people think are inferior control schemes.

Sam

i use the wiimote and nunchuk with the sword and shield attachments, which might make a lot more sense if i played at link, but kirby is my character of choice...

just kidding, i use an nes controller. it's not that effective, but damn, do i look cooler than my friends.

legacyed

Oh, how many "Fork off!" jokes I could start...

I assume everyone in Europe & Australia is voting for "Im Not"...

Just remember, fellow PAL gamers: DATEL SAVES!

PS: Nintendo should really reissue the GameCube Joypad. I have 4, but theyre black... since they didnt deliver on several color Wiis from the get go, they may as well bring back the gameCube acessories in Wii White & Blue colors.

Shiryu

When i first tried the game with the Wiimote, I couldn't even jump on ledges properly.

logicaldefense

I use a spoon

MaoChan

Gamecube controller for me, although classic controller works pretty well, once you set grab to something other than z.

ninjafetus

Currently using a 2 year old cube controller, I have two that are still new in box for when one breaks.

bob-e

i tried jamming the remote into the disc drive slot to see if if would kill my disc read errors.

it wouldnt fit.

im going to go try the fork! right after i ship my console to nintendo....

lame.

karl_hungus

I'm using the classic because well... I need a reason to justify it's purchase, and damnit it just looks so clean.
Cant get used to x and y being jump on it though, guess my thumb is trained to go off to the side... Might have to set A to jump and X to special attack and see if i fair better... maybe Y to grab... dunnos. I like the sticks on the classic much more than the cube controller anyways. I think the increased sensitivity makes it easier for me to smash with (using the movement stick, not the c-stick)

Derigor

@MarcusZin: Nintendo gets away with something that's not true! Only Nintendo could do that!

notalkjustrock

im ordering a wavebird this week. nuff said! for now though its classic controller

zanzibarlegend

@J.L.Jones: Why... why post in this thread then? Do you need to feel extra warm and fuzzy about being too cool for school?

onidavin

Suck it Wiimote/Nunchuk users...we're beating you by 14 votes.

Rocci1212

CUBE CONTROLLER FTW!

Galvatron

I currently use the sidemote, but I find guarding and dodging attacks to be quite difficult. I'm going to try out the GC mote when I get home from work.

GASP

I've been using a classic. I have a few gamecube controllers, but I've moved since the last time I used it and now my T.V. and Wii are too far away for the cord to reach my couch. I think that I'll pick up a wavebird at gamestop for rumble and a little weight.

mferrari

GC controller, definitely. I might try it with the wiimote and nunchuck, but after playing Super Paper Mario gave me hand cramps, I'll stick with the comfortably option. The wiimote may innovative, but it's certainly not ergonomic in the slightest.

TomSkylark

so if you never owned a gamecube the standard wii mote controls terribly and you would need to buy 4 new controllers? Only Nintendo gets away with that....

MarcusZin

DK bongos?

DDR dancepad?

Wii Balance Board?

That's how I roll. ;)

blacksamurai87

@smitty1123:

Same here, on all counts. Never had a GC, and this is my first Smash Bros. game. I had the Classic for all the VC games I play, so it seemed the happiest medium. Did you know even shitty store-brand GC controllers at gamestop are going for close to 20$? I figured I may as well get something with the money that would be useable with any game I wanted to put in the machine.

multimoog

The classic isn't as bad as everyone would expect. But come on! We're gamers not casuals! old Skool all the way

huginn - No I will not give you a hug!

Gamecube controller all the way.

darthmole12

I started out John Woo-style but my large fingers kept hitting the B button on the back and i would randomly sheild or mid-air dodge while trying to just jump. I've since then gone back to my wavebird.....though I would like to try classic controller...i have yet to try nunchuck attachment yet though.

Teh1337Pirate

classic controller, i really like the controllers feel and look, its odd at first, but i wasnt a HUGE melee player.. so its no big deal for me.

shouryuuken

I'm not because Smash Bros is lame and terrible.

J.L.Jones

i am getting 2 gamecube controllers when i go get BRAWL next week

DeathCrypt

I uh, I'm using the wiimote and nunchuk for now, to get used to it for the gamestop smash bros. tournament. After that, I'll probably use classic controller, because both of my wavebirds had faulty sticks (and i traded them in, tee hee).

Blind_Evil

@FallenAzrael: and yet you could never play Mario Galaxy on a gamecube controller hmmm

notalkjustrock

@FallenAzrael:
this game doesn't need 3d movements since it's just 2d.

A game like Wii Sports would feel very lame if you had to play it with a gamecube controller.

think about it.

VakeroRokero

I really wish I had a Wii just to be able to play this game. I just spent the past few months playing Meleé with a core group of friends, unfortunately, no funds for a new console...

JohnnytheFuture

I might be the only one but the Wii Remote on its side has grown on me. All the standard moves are there. Just switch the big A button to Grab, rather than the default taunt.

I just don't like the Gamecube controller scheme. Might buy a Classic Controller.

KJA

I definitely use the fork, I set grab to the spaghetti twirl motion.

Gas Powered Goose

@retronaut: It's not that they don't like you, they just like you less than everyone else.

sobjw

I was using the classic for a bit and it was awesome but I only have one and two nunchucks, so after a bit I ended up with the sideways style.....my thumbnail is black. Things like smash and grab are far beyond my capabilities when using it. So much pain but so fun ^__^

chowmander

Doesn't the fact that it looks like most people will use the old Gamecube controller instead of the wiimote on one of the most popular games for the system say something? I hated using it for Zelda, and trying to play with the wiimote sideways is a joke. I think the wiimote and nunchuck hurts more games than it helps.

Phenom88

I live in the UK, so I play Brawl with my mind.

Infradead

How come "Fork" is not on the survey options?

yashichi8bit

jumping is kinda awkward with the wimote/chuck

it just seems like its in an odd place

TehBoj

Currently using Classic, but I might try my wavebird this evening and see what I prefer.

I will say that I do like the "confirmation speech" that comes out of the wiimote speaker. The first character I picked was Bowser and hearing him bellow from the controller when I hit A brought a nice little smile to my face.

smitty1123

The game is waiting for me on the front porch. I'll let you know which one later. It will most likely be either wiimote/nunchuk combo or old school gamecube controller.

Apreche

Does anyone else find it odd that the whole "Purpose" of the Wii (according to Nintendo) was to "Change the way Wii play games." Yet, the most popular, best selling game works best with their old controller?
To me it just puts emphasis on the "gimicky-ness" of the Wii-mote.

FallenAzrael

I'M NOT BECAUSE I FRIGGIN' LIVE IN EUROLAND AND NOBODY LIKES US AT NINTENDO!!

lolz

retronaut

I stuck it out and use(d) the Wiimote + nunchuck. Now that I finally used to it I like it a lot.

Saxboy

For the veterans:

Classic - these controls are the devil for everyone who has been used to a GC controller. The buttons are essentially rotated one spot counter clockwise. If you are going to play with this, reassign the scheme.

Wiimote - This style could be ok if not for a few flaws. One, your hands will be killing you after a serious ssb session. Two, pressing the trigger button while controlling movement with your left hand couldn't be more awkward

Wiimote+nunchuck - I think they were hoping for this to catch on and be the norm. Its unfortunate they you need to use both buttons on the nunchuck so frequently. This leaves generally unused fingers on your left hand feeling awkward and sluggish. The motion controls have potential, and there is always the chance to reset buttons according to comfort.

Gamecube - We all know and love this. If you want to try something new, try the nunchick combo, otherwise don't bother.

stephenzerotwo

The classic controller feels waaay too sensitive. Wavebird!

Grimalkin

@unpur3: Or Australian. We're thinking we might see a Christmas release, with a bit of luck. ._. Until then, well...the 'I'm not playing' option works just as well. No use really splitting it into 'I'm not playing because I don't want to' and 'I'm not playing because we won't get the game for at least six months'.
I imagine I'll be using my Gamecube controller, though - buttons and stuff. Assuming the thing doesn't break - it's a shitty third-party controller. e.e

Achenar

Gamecube controller.

I really can't see playing with anything else.

silverfirebolt

I live in Europe so I don't have the game yet, but I'll probably play with the Classic controller, since it's pseudo-wireless and all. If that doesn't work out, I still got all of my GameCube controllers lying around...

Alazar

Wiimote + Nunchuck works absolutely fine. Just re-map 1 button for throw.

I tried going back to my old Wavebird controller, but I just don't like having my hands constrained to being 3 inches apart anymore.

Giolon

I've been using my Wavebird

Struct09

I settled on the classic controller. I like the wireless-ness of it and I like the button layout/feel in hand. I had to change my button configuration so jumping and attacking was more obvious for me, but now it works great.

Fatmumuhomer

/cry Sadly I don't own a Wii or brawl, granted I would sell my soul for it, however, i'm too lazy to get a job. Though if I did have it, I would definitely go with the cube controller.

Athest

I want an extra Wavebird. I had 3 but only one of them is still functional. Damn SSBM. we played that so much I had to buy a controller every 2 months back in our heyday.

Nickatiah

I'm going for the Classic Controller for now.

DTJAAAAM

I tried to use my Gamecube SNES controller from Hori...
[www.the-nextlevel.com]
But it doesn't have an analogue stick. I'll see if I can't remap the controls later for it.
I was also going to use my Soul Calibur 2 arcade controller for Gamecube (also Hori)...
[www.toysnjoys.com]
But it didn't have a Dpad for me to taunt with! Agh!
So I ended up using my Wavebird.

Actually... Somewhere I have a PS2 to Gamecube Controller Adaptor...I wonder if that will work...

Milihpen

I don't understand a lot of the reviewers for this game. They must not know what it's like to have extremely quick and precise controls with a gamecube controller. Using IGN as an example, they obviously say the Gamecube controller is the best, but put the Wii remote sideways right under it. Huh? I used that, got used to it, and still hated it. Jumping is never as precise when you have to hit up, buttons get jumbled when trying to hit both to smash attack, the minus button is awkward to reach, throwing has to be assigned to some weird button or you have to shield+a, and you can't do all your taunts.

It's better for newcomers and those who don't see the need for precise controls, but for anyone wanting to play seriously, it isn't really an option.

Mit

I'm having a hard time getting used to the classic controller, so I'll probably pick up a Gamecube pad.

Squamden

I haven't had a chance to try out all the control schemes yet, but I'm so accustomed to my Wavebird that I don't see myself changing controllers.

Sabastian_Chadwick_McGirt

Gamecube for me. Gonna try out the Classic Controller a little later. The Wiimote/Nunchuk combo isn't too bad for people just picking up to play.

Magic Emperor Anima

Gamecube. Haven't tried any of the others yet. I don't see any reason to. It's the perfect controller for Smash Bros.

J. Kyle

well some people need to give the Wiimote and nunchuck a try. I find it so much more relaxing to use since i can sit down and have my hands at the sides of my body instead of having to have them in front.

Its takes a day or two but once you get comfortable with the controls that way, its just as good as using a GC controller.

Viet0ne

I actually really like the Wiimote+Nunchuck combo. It fits my large mammoth hands nicely. The sideways Wiimote, on the other hand, is terrible IMO.

TwinkyC

I'm gonna try the NunChuck+Wiimote combo when my copy finally gets here. (UK buyer awaiting his FreeLoader + Brawl.)

But I might as well look around town tomorrow for cheap GameCube pads.

Any EU players got their hands on Brawl + a Freeloader yet?

DY357LX

=P you should add a 6th option:
* I'm European.

unpur3

We here in europe play with the power of imagination.
*squints eyes real tight, imagines what fun would be like.

GMC

Wiimote + nunchucks is not that bad :p

Morphine16

Cube!

Pezdispenser

I tried all the configurations, and truthfully, I've grown fond of the Sideways Wii-mote style. Since I don't have a Wavebird, all my GC controllers are wired, which is inconvenient. I really dislike the config with the Nunchuck (at least in its default, I haven't tried customizing it yet).

The GC controller has the advantage in its sheer number of buttons, and the fact that we've all been playing Melee for so long that we're used to it. But props to the Smash Bros team for making the game's controls infinitely customizable.

Seriously, the game is amazing. Got to go back to playing it now...

AlexDitto

I haven't played my copy yet, I'm picking it up as soon as class is over, but I plan to try both the Gamecube controller and the Classic controller. So I'm not voting until I know which I like better.

Stormrider

Wavebird FTW! Seriously the GC controller was ass for every game but a small handful. Luckily Super Smash was one of them. And how can you go wrong with wireless. Before the 360 controller came out, the Wavebird was the best wireless controller out there. Real wireless too. Not that fake "Plug it into the Wii-mote" crap.

Modus_Operandi

I don't own the game but I know what option I would use. I would use the GameCube controller option. Imo fighting games are better with a traditional controller rather than motion sensing.

kojirodensetsu

Wow, I can't believe how few people do the sideways wiimote thing, that's my favorite! It makes the game feel like you're playing with an NES controller, which really adds to the experience for me, and it controls really well too.

shorty1k

I switch between my Wavebird and Wiimote. Kinda low on batteries now.

Drei

Gamecube controller. just works best since it's same button layout.

Wiimote control sucks.. but not the game LOL!

Akmed

I haven't bought the game yet, but I plan on trying the Classic Controller first, then the Gamecube controller, then if none of those have the right feel, the Wiimote/Nunchuk.

Although, I do love the handles on the GC controller... and I think I still have a Wavebird around here somewhere...

baberg

[gear.ign.com]

I use that.

It acts like a Wavebird, weighs about half as much (even with the batteries in it), costs half as much, and kicks just as much ass. :] Tad small though.

I got mine at Circuit Shitty. Great buy for the Wii, especially for brawl.

AndrewDB

Despite large hands, the classic controller is mad comfortable. Also, setting grab to Y is handy as hell.

onidavin

I was going to get a gamecube controller but CC was selling them for 30$!!! so i bought the classic controller instead... Well I finally got my Wii

shaselai

There was never a question. Cube controller forever!

vanderblade

I have a sneaking suspicion that the people not using the Gamecube controller are one's that didn't own on prior to owning a Wii.

AuraWind

Gamecube since it has rumble. I may go to Best Buy and pick me up a classic controller IF there are any available. [Or hell. a GC Controller]

sUKi

haha. I wish I could say. My pre-order isn't coming in until Thursday.

Dorphat the Insomniac