As a result, only a small percentage of all GameCube Controllers are considered usable for the highest level of play. On certain controllers, it is harder to angle the Control Stick in a precise direction, and certain techniques that require frame perfect inputs, such as dashbacks and shield dropping, are more difficult or impossible to perform on certain controllers. These discrepancies have caused issues particularly in competitive Melee, due to the game's more precise technical skill requirements and less forgiving input command system. Despite being the most popular Smash controller, it is also known for being rather inconsistently manufactured every GameCube controller has slightly different calibrations and imperfections, which can cause differences between controller performance across microscopic distances. Using the Raphnet Tech adapter, it is possible to use the GameCube Controller for Smash 64, and any other N64 game. The GameCube is the most commonly used controller in competitive Smash, usually being used over the other options for Smash 4 and Brawl, for not only being the same as the Melee controller but for being wired (unlike all Wii Remote possibilities) and having an effective layout. The GameCube controller option still appears in-game, since it's compatible with the software, but only the Wii Remote-based options are possible. The Family Edition and Wii Mini versions of the Wii do not utilize the GameCube controller as the hardware for backward compatibility was removed. Additionally, a GameCube controller was specifically made for SSB4, which is sold separately from the adapter unless a bundle is purchased. The Wii U is compatible with the GameCube controller through the use of an official adapter, however, it is only compatible with Super Smash Bros.

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