GameCube controller
The Nintendo GameCube controller is the controller for the Nintendo GameCube. It is somewhat in the vein of the Nintendo 64 controller, but it lacks the middle grip.
The GameCube controller is used to play Super Smash Bros. Melee on the GameCube. The Wii is also compatible with the GameCube controller, meaning that Super Smash Bros. Brawl can be played using a GameCube controller, and the Virtual Console release of Super Smash Bros. can also be played using the GameCube controller. Certain third-party GameCube controllers are not recognized by Brawl.
The upcoming Nintendo Wii U system is not compatible with the GameCube controller, meaning Super Smash Bros. 4 will not utilise the GameCube controller without the usage of a third party device.
The GameCube is the most commonly used controller in competitive Smash, usually being used over the other options for SSB and Brawl, for not only being the same as the Melee controller but for being wired (unlike all Wiimote possibilities) and having an effective layout.
Standard Controls (Super Smash Bros Brawl)
Standard Controls (Super Smash Bros.)
Control | N64 equivalent | Action |
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File:GCN ControlStick.png | File:N64 ControlStick.png | Move |
File:GCN AButton.png | File:N64 AButton.png | Standard attacks |
File:GCN BButton.png | File:N64 BButton.png | Special moves |
File:GCN CStick.pngFile:GCN XButton.pngFile:GCN YButton.png | File:N64 CButtons.png | Jump |
File:GCN ZButton.png | File:N64 RButton.png | Grab |
File:GCN LButton.pngFile:GCN RButton.png | File:N64 ZButton.png | Shield |
File:GCN DPad.png | File:N64 LButton.png | Taunt |
File:GCN StartPauseButton.png | File:N64 StartButton.png | Pause |
Nothing | File:N64 DPad.png | Nothing |
Controllers and buttons | |
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Nintendo 64 controller | |
GameCube controller | |
Wii Remote (and Nunchuk) | |
Classic Controller | LR |
Nintendo 3DS | |
Wii U GamePad / Pro Controller | LR |
Joy-Con | |
Switch Pro Controller | LR |
Third-party controllers | Hori Mini Pad · Arcade controller · Keyboard |
Other | Smash Controller · Controller modification |