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Super Mario Odyssey Forum  /  Should I switch to pro controller to inprove my smo runs?

Chatcatchase123Chatcatchase123

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Michigan, USA

  Chatcatchase123Chatcatchase123
24 Nov 2020, 22:32

I use joy-cons right now and they work just fine, but I've heard great things about the pro controller and I might switch to that. Which one would inprove my gameplay?

 

TheFriedChicken7TheFriedChicken7

Pennsylvania, USA

  TheFriedChicken7TheFriedChicken7
24 Nov 2020, 22:39

I use joy-cons. I think it somewhat depends on what category you're doing. I think that the joy-cons are better in general because they are better for Odyssey in general (motion control stuff). Also, if you are already using joy-cons then it would probably be better to stick to them.

 

RedSlay9RedSlay9

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United Kingdom

  RedSlay9RedSlay9
24 Nov 2020, 23:18

just use whichever you find more comfy as they are barely different

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TrenttheN642TrenttheN642

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  TrenttheN642TrenttheN642
24 Nov 2020, 23:59

joy cons save maybe only a few seconds in a run but if you like the pro con better I'd use that

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tmvrontatmvronta

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  tmvrontatmvronta
25 Nov 2020, 09:02

I used joycons for ages and they worked fine. I have recently switched to pro controller however and definitely prefer it. But it all comes down to preference imo.

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Gabby_smoGabby_smo

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Italy

  Gabby_smoGabby_smo
25 Nov 2020, 09:29

I think it is the same thing, but with the joy-cons you can do downthrows with motion controls, which the pro cons can't do. Keep in mind that joy-cons can have joy-con drift.

 

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Canada

  LonelyMikageLonelyMikage
28 Nov 2020, 05:07

Real speedrunners use gamecube controller

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  TrenttheN642TrenttheN642
30 Nov 2020, 16:12

*NES controller

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  Starboy999Starboy999
30 Nov 2020, 16:25

I use handheld and got 56:35 in Festival% (not submitted)

 

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  DaTroll18DaTroll18
30 Nov 2020, 18:06

@Starboy999Starboy999 not related.

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TygerTealTygerTeal

California, USA

  TygerTealTygerTeal
30 Nov 2020, 18:50

The reason I switched from joycons to procon was based on comfort, controller preference, and the reoccuring issue of joycon drift. However, if the latter is not a major issue for you, then sticking with joycons is completely reasonable, and you won't see any improvement if you switch, really.

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IDKwhatnametoputTVIDKwhatnametoputTV

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  IDKwhatnametoputTVIDKwhatnametoputTV
1 Dec 2020, 15:45 (edited: 1 Dec 2020, 15:46)

i honestly suggest go for it, pro controller worked for me when i played casually so go for it

 

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Georgia, USA

  Gorillax4054Gorillax4054
1 Dec 2020, 18:51

I used to run on pro controller, but that's just because I didn't like disconnected joy cons. When I got the joy con grip though, I switched back from pro controller because I just like the feel. Pro controller isn't necessarily better, but some people have bigger hands that work better with the larger buttons. It is entirely preference.

 

TitanSRTitanSR

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Missouri, USA

  TitanSRTitanSR
1 Dec 2020, 19:27 (edited: 1 Dec 2020, 19:29)

Most top runners use Procon, but there are a few people who choose to use Joycons, like Fir_ and heytherecool. Joycons actually are objectively better: they can perform downthrows(without needing to groundpound), so there are more movement options. However, there are few places that downthrows are useful, so people usually go with what they favor more. Another thing to consider is using both, as you can pair both controllers to the first player. For example, in lake, a downthrow is used in Nicroveda's 59:59 when he switches to joycons mid-run, but uses Procon for the rest of the run. It's really up to you, the size of your hands, and if you want to spend $50 (USD) on a controller.

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British Columbia, Canada

  TwiistedDuck02TwiistedDuck02
2 Dec 2020, 00:22

to be honest its all just up to personal preference, ive heard people say joycons are better and procons are better

 

Chatcatchase123Chatcatchase123

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Michigan, USA

  Chatcatchase123Chatcatchase123
4 Dec 2020, 22:37

ima use a steering wheel

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HotWheelZHotWheelZ

United Kingdom

  HotWheelZHotWheelZ
10 Feb 2021, 15:01

Pro controllers feel amazing the first time you use them, but when I switched back to joy-cons again they felt even better. I honestly think that joy-cons are best considering they have more control options than pro controllers and I like them better.

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Marlin37Marlin37

Ohio, USA

  Marlin37Marlin37
24 Feb 2021, 13:14

I am going to clear things up here. In terms of any% at a top level, procon vs joycon doesn't matter. The only runs where joycons save time with motion control downthrows is in longer categories such as darker, all moons, and 100%.

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Baden-Württemberg, Germany

  Cloudy69Cloudy69
24 Feb 2021, 13:21

Yes

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