(Part 2) Top products from r/SSBPM

Recording is very easy with some time and a craptop. Amarec doesn't eat much cpu/ram, but it will give you fairly large file sizes so be prepared. It's pretty easy to use 50GB of spce for a single tournament.

What you will do for basic recording/streaming is getting a entry level capture card like a Dazzle DVC 100. If you can't find a Dazzle because they are discontinued I'd recommend the Hauppauge USB Live 2 as that is what I use. You will also need 3 RCA splitters for stereo and a cable like this. You plug the splitters into the A/V inputs on the TV then run the Wii into the correct splitters and run the RCA cable into the other end of the splitters. You will then run that cable into the capture device. Things change slightly if you choose to use Svideo, Component, or HDMI to record.

Beanwolf's guide is really good for starters. If you want to stream you will need a fair amount of computer power, but something like AMD 860K 3.7Ghz with 8GB of ram and a 2GB newish graphics card should be fine.

Perhaps the most important and expensive is making sure you have a good computer or laptop that can handle streaming. Hopefully you or a friend in the scene can make that happen, 'cause that will be the biggest expense.

In terms of actual stream equipment, I'm going to assume you want the cheaper options:

1. Capture Cards
   
   

• Dazzle: https://www.amazon.com/Dazzle-DVD-Recorder-VHS-Converter/dp/B00EAS14KI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481658680&sr=8-1&keywords=Dazzle+DVC+100
  
  
• Elagto: https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Video-Capture-analog-iPhone/dp/B0029U2YSA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1481658918&sr=8-7&keywords=elgato
  
  You will also want a crt that has an output area in the back or a seperate device called a splitter!
  
  
  

2. Microphone:
   
   

• Snowball: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481658986&sr=1-2&keywords=snowball+mic
  
  I super recommend this, $50 for a good quality mic that is durable and super easy to set up. Since it is an open mic it will capture extra noise aside from a commentators but I think starting hear is best!
  
  
  

3. Stream Software (Free):
   
   

• OBS
  https://obsproject.com/
  
  
• Xsplit (extra $5 fee, but not necessary to access base features)
  https://www.xsplit.com/
  
  
  
  Old, but this thread can be helpful, even though it's for melee. Has a bunch of products with prices and quality tests.
  
  https://smashboards.com/threads/beginners-guide-to-capturing-and-recording-melee-footage.298260/
  
  
  
  For people who just want to record matches for cheap, there are a variety of recording cards, such as:
  
  
• Ezcap https://www.amazon.com/EZCAP-TV-EzGrabber-Capture-Converter-Windows/dp/B003YGJLWU
  
  
  If you have any questions, lemme know! Stream shit is complicated at first, but once you get into the groove a lot of it makes sense. :)
  

For any kind of smash, even casually, it's more than definitely worth buying one. I was told this probably 100 times before I switched off nunchuck, and after a day or 2 of adjustment, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Even casually, the GameCube controller is the quintessential controller for all smash (64 included) and you should look into buying either a Smash 4 GC controller, or a GC Legacy controller (a new original GC controller). Make sure you don't buy 3rd party though, as they feel and play like literal ass and may turn you off GC controllers entirely. \

https://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-Super-Classic-Gamecube-Controller/dp/B00O9GW8TC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500909051&sr=8-1&keywords=gamecube+controller



https://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-of-Canada-45496950637-Controller/dp/B0002Y5180/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500909051&sr=8-2&keywords=gamecube+controller





https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xgamecube+controller.TRS0&_nkw=gamecube+controller&_sacat=0




It is important to make sure any controller you buy is first party! I can't stress that enough! They shoulod have either a "Nintendo Gamecube" or smash ball on them, if they are black (unless they're made by a reputable customs maker) don't purchase them.

I dunno 'bout any of you, but I love me a nice match on the good ol' [wii bowling ball].

... jk :P . I use the classic controller pro. It has grips like the GameCube controller, is lightweight, and has FOUR buttons on the back instead of three. The button placement shouldn't take too long to get used to (especially when compared with the wiichuck). It's basically Nintendo's version of a PS2 controller.

So after poking around in /r/headphones a bit, the Superlux HD 681 has caught my eye. Semi-open seems best for ease of transportation. Good bass, which is definitely something I would want. The isolation seems decent going off reviews, and I'd certainly want that for tournaments. The price seems fairly affordable, though I dunno how much of that is due to Amazon sale and how much of it is because its just cheap lol. Thoughts?

EDIT: Actually, I haven't really looked into good IEM's before. Would it be possible for IEM's to have enough isolation that it would block out outside noise? (One of the main reasons I listen to music is so I can't heard crowd chatter/commentary.)

then i suggest getting this (or something like it) for your desktop: http://www.avermedia-usa.com//AVerTV/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=482

And if you want it to be more portable, get this and use your laptop: http://www.avermedia-usa.com//AVerTV/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=511

I assume you have a crt and want to use the normal cables, so you will also need a splitter, and 2 more cords.

This is the splitter I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005N0CRT4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And i bought 2 of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1DN32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Let me know if you want to use HDMI, i do that too :)

There is a VERY good playstation 1/2 to gamecube adapter that OP could use at tournaments. The playstation controller is actually pretty godlike for melee/pm

I did a big writeup on it here

You're definitely mixing up some information.

The two different video output cables are the standard composite cables (1 yellow cable, 480i) and the component cables(3 cables green, blue, red, 480p) which are sold separately.

Both composite and component video are analog.

The product description of this certain adapter states that all it does is convert analog into digital.

>the Wii2HDMI converter dynamically switches or converts your analog content to digital HDMI format.

Using the Sewell adapter is basically the same using component cables to output 480p then converting it to HDMI using one of these adapters just with less cables.

I just got these in the mail and they work perfectly

>i heard about removing spirngs on shoulder buttons but idk if it would make things better or how to even do it.

Here's the tri-wing screwdriver you need. Or you can ask members of your scene if they have said screwdriver and to bring it to the next event.

Here's a crude but helpful video on how to remove the springs.


And remember, removing the springs will keep you from being able to light-shield in Melee. So keep the springs around in case you want to revert back.

Please just use the tried in true method of using an SD Card + Brawl. Nintendo is still distributing Brawl at a reasonable price, so you really have no excuse.

I bought these for my gf who wanted to get into it with me: TechKen Nintendo Wii Controller GameCube Wii U Replacement Wired Classic Controller Gamepad for Nintendo GameCube Wii https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725TBJC7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_cvcpnvsVgYV93

The analog stick is pretty decent and the buttons all work.

I really disagree, the infancy of the P:M metagame means that we statistically can't determine matchups to any degree of comprehensiveness or accuracy.

I actually read a book on sports statistics just to see if all the tier lists coming out were bogus, and trust me it's just a question of math, we flat out don't have enough data or enough experience (AKA data) either by individual player, or the community as a whole over a large enough span of time. Things are still being discovered and/or implemented in play for every single character so trying to build objective/numerical ratings on MUs is a misleading and wasteful use of time.

And not to mention things are still being tweaked in the game, so MU charts mean effectively nothing.

Third party http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L93F0A/sr=1-2/qid=1414363650/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1414363650&sr=1-2 dont remember which distributor tho

i like sports and i dont care who knows |
http://www.amazon.ca/CTA-WI-FOOT-Wii-Football-Standard/dp/B002ZV9AD0/ref=sr_1_203?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1411012013&sr=1-203

I tried this a while back, and couldn't get it to work. After some googling I learned that you can not load a Wii game off SD card, and apply gecko codes to it at the same time. I don't know if anything has changed since then.

If you're trying to do this because you want your setup to be a slim as possible without a USB drive hanging out the back, get one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FYNSZA/ref=twister_B00JO6RO8C

Oh I didn't even realize reddit ate my comment:

Then this is probably what you want:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SQE1O0

Sorry about that

Just look at the reviews:
>Great for Project M!

I don't think using letterbomb will let you run (not install) Project M on an SDHC card. If it did, the mistake you made was where you put the PM dol (or elf, I don't remember) file. I think for letterbomb it's supposed to be in the root of your SD card. But again, I don't think it matters. You need a non-SDHC card. It can even be a microSD card with an adapter

edit

I keep forgetting you can use a larger SD card with homebrew. Don't listen to me.