Classic Controller: Difference between revisions

In 2009, Nintendo released a revision of the Classic Controller named the '''Classic Controller Pro''', with a new wing grip design and the Z<small>L</small> and Z<small>R</small> buttons relocated behind the L and R buttons as secondary shoulder buttons, in the vein of the Z button on the [[GameCube controller]]. As it was released after ''Brawl'', the game makes no reference to the new model; all images show the original Classic Controller. However, the controller is fully compatible with ''Brawl'', and is considered the superior controller by competitive players.

3rd party controller manufacturer PDP, with official licensing from Nintendo, has announced for release in November 2014 a "Wired Fight Pad" controller, a Classic Controller whose control layout has been redesigned to strongly emulate the look and feel of a Gamecube controller. Its name is something of a misnomer since it's technical workings are just like any other Classic Controller and as such it connects to the console wirelessly by plugging into the Wii Remote. It appears to be marketed primarily towards ''Smash Bros.'' fans. <ref>http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/07/pdp_gamecube_styled_wired_fight_pad_for_wii_u_and_wii_listed_with_november_release_date</ref> Another Gamecube controller-shaped Classic Controller exists on the market, the Hori Battle Pad, which is much closer to the GameCube controller than the PDP Fight Pad. <ref>http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Battle-Luigi-Version-Turbo-u/dp/B00ND0E604/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419626093&sr=8-1&keywords=Hori+Battle+Pad</ref>

Despite its similarity to the [[GameCube controller]], it's not compatible with GameCube games, and as such can't be used to play ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the Classic Controller can be used as a viable control scheme, along with the standalone Wii Remote, the Wii remote and [[Nunchuk]] combination, and the GameCube controller (although it only can used via the official controller adapter on the Wii U version).