Controllers -----------------------

Still, Brawl offers more intense gameplay than ever in the series.
The game brings new options for controls on the Wii, allowing
for four different controller types. I'll go ahead an list all of
them and the basic controls, though you can customize your controls
however you like.

Wiimote - (Not Recommended)

Control Pad - Move (double tap to run), Duck, and Jump
1 - Special Attack
2 - Normal Attack
1+2 - Smash Attack
- button - Grab
A - Taunt (Hold directions for other taunts)
B - Shield

This controller is not recommended unless you don't have a nunchuk
attachment or a spare GCN controller for your friend. The awkward
positioning of the shield button and grab button make this a hands
down.

Wiimote w/ Nunchuk - (Recommended)

Control Stick on Nunchuk - Move, Duck, Jump
Z on Nunchuk - Shield
C on Nunchuk - Jump
Control Pad Up - Jump
Control Pad right/left - Grab
Control Pad Down - Duck
1 - Taunt (Up Taunt)
2 - Taunt (Down Taunt)
1+2 - Taunt (Side Taunt)
A - Normal Attack
B - Special Attack
A+B - Grab

While most old school players dislike this style at first, it has
some untapped potential. A "Shake Smash" feature allows you to
shake the controller in a direction to perform a smash attack,
something that could prove as useful as the c-stick (or even more
useful, seeing as you don't need a spare thumb to do it). It may
take some getting used to, but it's definitely better than just
the wiimote.

GCN (Gamecube Nintendo) Controller - (Recommended)

Control Stick - Move, Duck, Jump
Control Pad Up - Taunt (Up Taunt)
Control Pad Right/Left - Taunt (Side Taunt)
Control Pad Down - Taunt (Down Taunt)
L - Shield
R - Shield
Z - Grab
A - Normal Attack
B - Special Attack
C-stick - Smash Attack
X - Jump
Y - Jump

Highly recommended because it's just a solid control. Anyone who
doesn't want to learn how to use the Nunchuk combo should
definitely use one of these - it's worth going to buy a used one.

Classic Controller - (Not Recommended)

Control Stick (left) - Move, Duck, Jump
Control Stick (right) - Smash Attack
Control Pad Up - Taunt (Up Taunt)
Control Pad Right/Left - Taunt (Side Taunt)
Control Pad Down - Taunt (Down Taunt)
L - Shield
R - Shield
Zl - Grab
Zr - Grab
a - Normal Attack
b - Special Attack
x - Jump
y - Jump

Although not terrible, the controller doesn't hold well for the
game (intense battles aren't good without grips). Although grab
buttons on both sides are a plus for those that single-button
grab. It just doesn't feel right.

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