Check Out The Official Boxart For The Wii U Smash Bros. Controller

Retail juggernaut Amazon has updated its listing for the Smash Bros. bundle, which includes a GameCube-styled controller, a copy of the game, a four player USB port, and retails for $99.99.

The Super Smash Bros. Wii U controller is a return to old for GameCube fans and is instantly familiar to those who cut their teeth on Smash Bros. Melee. During the Wii era, many players expressed distain for playing Smash using only a Wii-mote or the Classic Controller. For those, simply plugging in a GameCube controller was a more attractive option than attempting to use a fiddly D-pad to manoeuvre their characters out of tight predicaments.

For competitive play, the Wii-mote wasn't an option, which is where the GameCube controller comes in to save the day and avoid any latency issue via its wired input. It'll be interesting to see how the rereleased controller fairs against the Wii U's current line-up of controllers, namely the GamePad and the Classic Controller Pro.

Also bundled with the Smash Controller is a two-pronged USB hub for up to four players. The reason for the two USB cables is due to the way the Wii U handles power output. Much like how portable USB hard drives are handled, the Wii U requires the use of two USB ports to draw enough power through the console to power the required add-on.

A recent rumor suggests that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U may be released in November. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is set to launch on October 3. In the meantime, you can get yourself ready reading our review of the handheld title.

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