3DS mod adds smashing GameCube controller support

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With the launch of the exceptional Super Smash Bros. for 3DS looming, some might still be miffed that the game won't support the Circle Pad Pro add-on. Though the game will make use of the new 3DS and 3DS XL's C-stick, some may want a separate controller entirely for optimized Smash Bros. usage. A new 3DS mod introduced late last week does just that, giving players the ability to play any 3DS game with a GameCube controller.

The hardware hack is courtesy of dekuNukem, the same modder that delivered an automatic shiny Pokemon finder mod last year. According to the demonstration video seen after the break, those looking to dust off their GameCube controllers for the mod will spend roughly $12 for the parts needed, which include a handful of resistors, a circuit board and an LCD screen from a Nokia phone. The screen offers a visual aid so players can change button configurations from the controller itself. DekuNukem doesn't have a full detailed list of instructions for the mod yet, which results in an empty circuit board on the bottom side of your still-functional 3DS, but they are accepting a few send-in modification requests.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/30/3ds-mod-adds-smashing-gamecube-controller-support/

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SIKSPosted:

I could imagine how OP that would be if i could do this.

1989Posted:

adeptskills That looks really stupid


Yeah but just a fun feature plus loads of people loved gamecube controllers

adeptskillsPosted:

That looks really stupid

ZipsPosted:

I loved the gamecube controllers, used to be my favorite console back in the day.

AstronautsPosted:

That's pretty cool, playing with the GameCube controller.

TomPosted:

Cool seeing a gamecube controller come back.

1989Posted:

I think this is a pretty cool idea.

oohPosted:

Kind of a cool idea, but it's a bit goofy to use a controller to play on a mobile device. aha

OrthoPosted:

although this is cool I personally would never use this

DeluxeHazardPosted:

I don't think most of the 3DS owners are old enough to know what a Gamecube is since they are so young. XD