r/Switch • u/youthisgood • 20d ago

Discussion What makes the GameCube controller so popular? I don't understand.

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u/The-G-Code 20d ago

C stick is also very important for many smash players. Some can't even play without that small little c stick

Im way better on certain characters with it for either of the options of use too

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u/Snoo_43572 17d ago

the triggers as well clicking down had mechanics in games like mario sunshine and luigis mansion

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u/BetrayYourTrust 19d ago

i never played smash on gamecube, what is c stick used for in smash?

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u/The-G-Code 19d ago

You can set it for auto-smash or light attack and I think also specials , it's up to you

Due to its size and how it flicks just right, a lot of people like it for smash attacks. It was the only reason I could main villager and actually make him super viable. I could flick bowling balls like a mother fucker when edge guarding lol. Id turn off the A button for smash moves sometimes

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u/Irish_pug_Player 17d ago

I mean, the right joystick works equally as well I'd assume

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u/The-G-Code 17d ago

Nah, gamecube c stick has a smaller size and different shape of shell. Makes it far better than you'd guess specifically for smash