Arcade controller: Difference between revisions

The legality of arcade controllers is a controversial subject. Some argue that the controller's capacity to do otherwise impossible techniques makes them unbalanced, while others argue that their inherent downsides and steep learning curves offset this. Players for arcade controllers also cite the accessibility enhancements for those with hand problems, which has allowed many ex-competitors to return to tournaments. Hax$, one of the biggest proponents of these types of controllers, has gone as far as to [[nerf]] his B0XX controller for the sake of making it tournament-viable, largely appeasing community members. Generally, controllers that comply with the Smash World Tour ruleset are legal in tournament play, which specifically includes "box"-type controllers provided they don't use macro or turbo functionality.<ref>[https://smashworldtour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SWT-2020-Rulebook.pdf Smash World Tour ruleset, pg. 19]</ref> However, this standard is not universal, and specific rulings are typically made on a case-by-case basis by [[tournament organizer]]s.