Check out the different compatible controllers that you can use on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Use this guide to find out which controller set up is best for you!
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Compatible Controllers For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gives you a variety of options on how to play the game. The game supports a number of controllers, each with their own customizable control schemes to help you pick out which scheme is best for you!
List Of Compatible Controllers
| Controller | Features |
|---|---|
| Handheld Mode | Lets you play the game anywhere you are. |
| Joycons | Can be played using two Joycons. Split both Joycons for two player battles. |
| Pro Controller | More traditional controller type. Allows for more buttons to assign controls. |
| Gamecube Controller | Controller for the original Super Smash Bros. game. Needs the Gamecube Adapter to work. |
Operating The Different Controllers
Besides giving you a number of options regarding what controllers you can use, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate also gives you the option to customize the controls by letting you remap the buttons to whichever action you want!
*All control schemes in this article display the game's default control schemes for each controller.
Operating The Joycons (Single)
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| L-Stick ← → (Flick) | Move (Dash) |
| Flick L-Stick ↑ | Jump |
| L-Stick ↓ (Flick) | Crouch (Jump down platform) |
| ◀ / Y or ▲ / X | Jump |
| ▶ / A | Attack |
| ▼ / B | Smash Attack |
| SR | Grab |
| SL | Shield |
Operating The Pro Controller, Dual Joycons, & Handheld Mode
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| L-Stick ← → (Flick) | Move (Dash) |
| Flick L-Stick ↑ | Jump |
| L-Stick ↓ (Flick) | Crouch (Jump down platform) |
| R-Stick | Smash Attack |
| Y or X | Jump |
| A | Attack |
| B | Smash Attack |
| L or R | Grab |
| ZL or ZR | Shield |
| DPAD | Taunt |
Operating The Gamecube Controller
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| L-Stick ← → (Flick) | Move (Dash) |
| Flick L-Stick ↑ | Jump |
| L-Stick ↓ (Flick) | Crouch (Jump down platform) |
| C-Stick | Smash Attack |
| Y or X | Jump |
| A | Attack |
| B | Smash Attack |
| L or R | Shield |
| Z | Grab |
| DPAD | Taunt |
