GUIDE TO MULTISHINE CONTROLLER MODS

Full Left Notches (Smash Ultimate)

All eight precision angles combining Ultimate Movement and Sweetspot Notches. The complete solution for total movement control in Smash Ultimate.

What’s Included:

• Ultimate Movement (Bottom 4): Perfect walking, spacing, neutral game
• Sweetspot Notches (Top 4): Consistent recovery, ledge grabs, drift control

Benefits:

• Complete movement options
• Ground and air control
• Best value – includes both notch modifications
• Most popular choice for competitive players

Recommended for: All competitive Ultimate players

Available in: Ultimate Controller Builds

Ultimate Movement Notches (Smash Ultimate)

Four bottom-gate angles optimized for ground movement and neutral game control. Perfect for players focused on footsies, spacing, and precise micro-movements.

Benefits:

• Perfect walking without accidental dashing
• Precise spacing and character positioning
• Bait opponent movement with consistent angles
• Enhanced neutral game control

Best for: Grounded playstyles, characters with strong neutral (Steve, Wolf, Snake, and many more)

Note: Get Full Left Notches for complete movement control

Available in: Ultimate Controller Builds

Sweetspot Notches (Smash Ultimate)

Four top-gate angles designed for recovery and ledge play. Ensures consistent sweetspot ledge grabs and optimal drift angles for aerial spacing and safety.

Benefits:

• Consistent ledge sweetspot recovery angles
• Optimal drift control for aerial spacing
• Safer recovery options
• Better offstage positioning and edgeguarding

Best for: Recovery-heavy characters (Pikachu, Fox, Joker, Wolf, Palutena, and many more)

Note: Get Full Left Notches for complete movement control

Available in: Ultimate Controller Builds

C-Stick Notches

Diagonal notches on the C-stick gate for angled attacks. Highly functional in Melee, aesthetic/tactile preference in Ultimate.

For Melee Players:

• Consistent angled smash attacks
• Precise directional coverage
• Essential for Mario, Samus, Falcon, Peach

For Ultimate Players:

• Visual guide and tactile feedback
• Personal preference enhancement
• Note: Attacks register before reaching notches

Recommended for: Melee players primarily

Available in: Melee and Ultimate Builds

Complete Notches (Switch Pro – Smash Ultimate)

Full eight-angle gate modification for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers. Brings GameCube-style precision to wireless gameplay with notches for movement, spacing, and recovery.

Benefits:

• Perfect walking and dashing angles
• Consistent ledge sweetspot recovery
• Precise drift control for spacing
• Movement baiting and positioning options
• Wireless freedom with wired precision

Best for: Players who want maximum control and competitive precision

Available in: Switch Pro Controller Builds

GameCube Notches (Switch Pro – Smash Ultimate)

Octagonal gate modification that replicates the GameCube controller feel on Switch Pro. Perfect for players transitioning from GameCube to wireless gameplay.

Benefits:

• Familiar GameCube octagonal gate feel
• Better control than stock circular gate
• Improved drift angles and recovery precision
• Easier transition from wired to wireless

Best for: GameCube players switching to wireless, or those who prefer octagonal gates

Available in: Switch Pro Controller Builds

Wavedash Notches (Smash Melee)

Precision-carved angles for consistent maximum and minimum wavedash lengths. Essential for optimal spacing, movement mixups, and professional-level Melee tech.

Benefits:

• Consistent maximum wavedash length angle
• Reliable minimum wavedash for microspacing
• Enhanced movement mixups and baits
• Professional-level spacing consistency
• Perfect for tech-chase situations

Best for: All competitive Melee characters, especially spacies (Fox, Falco), Luigi, Ice Climbers

Can I see wavedash notches in action?

Check out this demo video showing wavedash distance consistency with notches.

Available in: Melee Controller Builds

Sweetspot Notches (Smash Melee)

Precision recovery angles that ensure you hit ledge sweetspots from any position. Never get stuck under stages or miss ledge on recovery again.

Benefits:

• Consistent ledge sweetspots from any angle
• Never get stuck under stages (Battlefield, Dreamland)
• Optimal recovery angles for Fox and Falco
• Mix up recovery paths while staying safe
• Essential for spacies competitive play

Best for: Fox and Falco players (spacies)

See it in action: Watch demonstration video

Note: Combine with Shield Drop and Wavedash Notches for complete spacies optimization

Available in: Melee Controller Builds

Shield Drop Notches (Melee)

Precision notches for consistent shield drops without manual tilting. Essential for platform-heavy matchups in competitive Melee.

Benefits:

• Consistent shield drop angles – no more missed inputs
• Instant platform pressure and punishes
• Tournament legal at major events
• Works with all characters

Best for: All competitive Melee players, especially on platform stages

Note: Combine with Sweetspot Notches for complete tournament optimization

Available in: Melee Modded GameCube Controller Builds

Button Height Reduction

Precision button shaving to reduce travel distance for faster inputs. Each button is lowered to the optimal height for quicker reactions and improved tech skill execution.

Benefits:

• Faster button response and input speed
• Reduced finger travel distance
• Improved short hop and aerial timing
• Better tech skill execution
• Reduced hand fatigue during long sessions

Popular Options:

• X + Y buttons: Faster short hops and aerials
• A button: Quicker attack inputs
• B button: Faster special moves
• All face buttons: Complete optimization

Available for: GameCube controllers (Ultimate & Melee) and Switch Pro controllers

Available in: Smash Ultimate and Smash Melee Builds

Snapback Capacitor

Electronic modification that eliminates snapback – the phantom inputs caused when your analog stick rebounds past neutral. Essential for consistent movement in competitive play.

What is Snapback?

When you release the analog stick, it can bounce past neutral position, creating unwanted inputs like accidental turnarounds, phantom pivots, or random jumps.

Benefits:

• Eliminates unwanted turnarounds and pivots
• Consistent dash dancing and movement
• No more phantom jump inputs
• Improved dashdance and neutral game control
• Works on GameCube and Switch Pro controllers

Maintenance:

Due to heavy competitive use, capacitors may need recalibration after 6-12 months if snapback returns. We also offer stickbox greasing and replacement for additional longevity.

Available for: GameCube controllers (Ultimate & Melee) and Switch Pro controllers

Button & Trigger Pad Perforation

Strategic removal of rubber membrane contact points for faster actuation and more tactile feedback. Creates a crisper, more responsive feel for both face buttons and triggers.

What It Does:

The rubber pads under your buttons and triggers create resistance. By carefully perforating these pads, we reduce the force needed to actuate, resulting in faster inputs and better tactile response.

Benefits:

• Faster button and trigger actuation
• More tactile, responsive feel
• Improved tech skill execution
• Better for L-cancels, wavedashing, and fast inputs

Options:

• Button Pad Perforation: A, B, X, Y buttons
• Trigger Pad Perforation: L, & R triggers
• Complete Package: All buttons and triggers

Pro Tip: Combine Trigger Perforation with Trigger Spring Cuts for maximum trigger optimization.

Available for: GameCube controllers (Ultimate & Melee) and Switch Pro controllers

Available in: All controller builds

Tactile Z Button

Mechanical switch replacement for the Z button with tactile and audible click feedback. Perfect for players who rely on Z for grabs or aerial attacks.

Benefits:

• Instant tactile and audible click feedback
• Consistent grab timing and execution
• Better neutral air (Z-aerial) consistency
• Faster response than stock membrane
• Mechanical switch durability

Who Should Get This:

• Z-aerial users: Better neutral air execution
• Tech skill players: Precise feedback for fast inputs

Tournament Legal: Yes – mechanical switch only, no automated inputs.

Available for: GameCube controllers (Ultimate & Melee)

Available in: Smash Ultimate and Smash Melee Builds

Trigger Modifications

Reduce trigger travel distance for faster shield activation and tech timing. Spring cutting lightens trigger pull and reduces finger fatigue during long sessions.

Options:

Spring Cut (25-75%):

• Lighter trigger pull and faster activation
• Maintains light shield capability (Melee)
• Trigger stability maintained
• Works for Ultimate and Melee

Full Spring Removal (Melee Only):

• Fastest possible trigger response
• Digital-only input (no light shield)
• Trigger rests fully pressed
• For advanced Melee players only

Add-ons: Trigger plugs and metal brackets available upon request

Most Popular: 75% spring cut for balance of speed and control in Melee

Available for: GameCube controllers (Ultimate & Melee)

Available in: Smash Ultimate and Smash Melee Builds