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An arcade controller is a specific type of controller designed after an arcade cabinet's control deck, mainly designed for use with traditional fighting games. While no ''Smash'' game officially supports arcade controllers, all games in the series unofficially support arcade controllers that can connect to and are compatible with the hardware used. | An arcade controller is a specific type of controller designed after an arcade cabinet's control deck, mainly designed for use with traditional fighting games. While no ''Smash'' game officially supports arcade controllers, all games in the series unofficially support arcade controllers that can connect to and are compatible with the hardware used. | ||
Early usage of arcade controllers was | Early usage of arcade controllers was nonexistant due to said lack of official support, but that changed in 2014 with the release of the Smash Box controller, which was praised for being an effective alternative to standard controllers with unique advantages. Since then, several arcade controllers have been made with ''Smash'' in mind, all of which helping to carve out a niche, yet loyal base of competitive players. | ||
The tournament legality of arcade controllers have been controversial, and they have been banned at some tournaments due to concerns over how much more effectively they could theoretically perform compared to a regular controller. | The tournament legality of arcade controllers have been controversial, and they have been banned at some tournaments due to concerns over how much more effectively they could theoretically perform compared to a regular controller. | ||
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==In competitive play== | ==In competitive play== | ||
As controllers are required to play the game, they are also required to use during a [[tournament]]. First-party and third-party controllers officially licensed by Nintendo are typically allowed, as they are often high quality and have the same build for an equal and fair experience. Unofficial third-party controllers and modded controllers are usually allowed, but those which include elements that provide an unfair advantage are banned in most tournaments. Bannable offenses include, but are not limited to, the following: | As controllers are required to play the game, they are also required to use during a [[tournament]]. First-party and third-party controllers officially licensed by Nintendo are typically allowed, as they are often high quality and have the same build for an equal and fair experience. Unofficial third-party controllers and modded controllers are usually allowed, but those which include elements that provide an unfair advantage are banned in most tournaments. Bannable offenses include, but are not limited to, the following: | ||
*Turbo buttons or other mechanics that can press a button in quick | *Turbo buttons or other mechanics that can press a button in quick successsion for the player, as they can provide an unfair advantage in regards to [[button mashing]] and other techniques. | ||
*Programmable Macros or other mechanics that can make complicated sequences simpler to perform in ways the game does not account for. | *Programmable Macros or other mechanics that can make complicated sequences simpler to perform in ways the game does not account for. | ||
*Controllers that interfere with the game itself, such as proprietary software built in that can hack the game in real time. | *Controllers that interfere with the game itself, such as proprietary software built in that can hack the game in real time. | ||