MODIFICATIONS & Add-ons

Notches

Firefox Notches are 8 notches filed into the octagonal stick gate. When the analog stick is moved into these notches, they allow for many favourable techniques in Super Smash Bros Melee. Most notably they aid characters like Fox, Falco, Sheik and Pikachu to recover with the most shallow up-B angles on either side of the cardinal directions. Wavedash Notches are only the two notches below the horizontal cardinals, and are included with Firefox Notches.

There are multiple other uses for Firefox Notches aside from recovery angles. Such as:

  • Maximum and Minimum Wavedash Lengths
  • Easier Angled Forward-Tilts
  • Easier Turn around Up-Tilts
  • Slide off DI/Slight DI

 

Snapback Module

A modification to OEM Gamecube Controllers to eliminate an occurrence called "Snapback" which results in misinputs in Super Smash Bros Melee and Ultimate. 

Capacitors of different microfarad values are connected to individual on/off switches to be adjustable to eliminate snapback on any controller. This version of the snapback module requires the controller to be reset when it is plugged into a console. This can be done on the character select screen of Melee or Ultimate by holding "X, Y and Start" for 2 seconds. 

To learn more about snapback and snapback modules, check out this video by Solanum.

 

Detachable Paracord Cable

A Gamecube controller cable that has been sleeved with 550lb Paracord. The cord can be disconnected from the motherboard with no soldering required. 

 

 

Trigger Performance Upgrade

This modification makes the Gamecube controller triggers require slightly less pressure to push down, and removes any rattling or vibration from the trigger springs. With how much the triggers are used for wavedashing and L-cancelling, this is a vital modification for Melee enthusiasts.

OEM trigger springs are trimmed to 3/4 of their original length, and heat treated through a process called "annealing." The entire trigger assembly and the back shell where the triggers make contact have dry silicone lubricant applied.

 

 

PhobGCC

An open source prototype motherboard with the goal of making the Gamecube controller functionally as perfect as possible with the longest possible lifetime. This is achieved with custom firmware to allow you to calibrate your controller to your liking, as well as a brand new method of registering inputs from the analog sticks. 

The PhobGCC uses hall effect sensors and magnets instead of potentiometers to calculate the inputs from the analog sticks. Since there is no contact between the sensors and magnets, the lifetime is exceptionally longer than stickboxes that use potentiometers, like on OEM Gamecube controllers.

You can learn more about PhobGCCs by joining the official Discord here.

 

Controller Carrying Case

A high quality carrying case for the Gamecube Controller, supplied by Rocker Gaming. Currently only available for purchase with any controller.