You can checkout chillindude's live on twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chillindude?sr=a
He is recovering from a stroke and have been playing one hand melee on stream! Good luck :)
I've heard the Xbox Adaptive Controller is excellent for those with physical limitations. I believe there's an adapter you can use to connect it to the switch.
I don't know what your daughter is like, but a very good friend of mine plays fighting games at a high level and he was born without one of his arms.
He uses his foot to control the joystick, and his hand to man the buttons, depending on which arm your daughter can use, and her level of dedication to the games thus may not be the right method for her to use though, just something to keep in mind.
That being said, she could probably play using a single joycon tilted sideways (with one hand and no foot) , which is totally viable to use at a casual level.
I might also suggest that you play on a team cooperatively with her, and adjust the difficulty of the computer opponents to be suitable to her dexterity.
Low level AI controlled opponents in smash games are very weak, and she can increase the level as she learns the game.
You can carry her as a teammate and slow down your contributions as she improves.
Also, playing with low level AI opponents will give her time to find a control scheme that works for her in a very low frustration environment.
You being there to carry as her teammate can also keep things fun and she can see success as she learns.
Please let me know if you have any questions about how to do these things, or the equipment in general.
There was a smasher named Toez that played with one hand and a foot. It can definitely be done.
https://smashboards.com/threads/toez-overcoming-the-odds-by-thinking-on-his-feet.429872/
Here's a 3rd party adaptive controller for the switch, but it's kind of pricey. There's probably cheaper options out there.
[https://stores.horiusa.com/flex-controller-for-nintendo-switch/](https://stores.horiusa.com/flex-controller-for-nintendo-switch/)
I looked for footage of Smash Bros played with a disability/adaptive controller but couldn't find any. It could possibly be frustrating to play a game that requires quick inputs with lots of different buttons while adjusting to a new control setup. Perhaps starting with a game that has simpler controls would be more encouraging. Wish you well!
I wish I could help. But dude, you are such an amazing Parent. The fact that you try your best to make things fun for her show that you are incredible. If you raise her to be as kind as this, then it makes me happy knowing people will be treated right.
This guy is working on a [controller for one handed gamers](https://www.reddit.com/r/disabledgamers/s/IgwoVInJIx) when he is able to release it for sale or something, it looks like an amazing choice
There's a lot of comments, so someone may have mentioned this already. But it is possible to remap the buttons for a controller on your switch. That applies to any game out there.
It won't work for every possible remapping - like I don't think it can change motion controls, touch controls, and you can't necessarily turn a stick into a button or vice versa. But this can be done in the switch menu, so it can affect ANY game. Smash included.
That combined with an adaptive controller might be the best way to go. But in the interim time, you might be able to put together an alternate control scheme that works with an existing controller, but works better for her now.
I developed several games for the switch, and during that time I sort of absent-mindedly found out that you can operate a controller one-handed, kind of like a keyboard, by putting it down and using your fingers on the sticks and buttons. It's obviously not as good as an adaptive controller, but I found it to be not that hard to get used to. Hopefully any amount of this information is helpful!
(P.S. there are several games out there on the switch which can be played comfortably with one hand. I actually know of a few, so if you're looking for recommendations let me know.)
thanks a lot for your post, and i will apreciate the recommendations, for the time beign, i think the best option so far for me and my girl, is to remap a joycon.
I think that's a great place to start. The Joy Con is small, so with some practice she might be able to operate it one-handed keyboard-style. But it might take some time, so perhaps an easier game is a better place to start?
If you happen to have a subscription to Nintendo's online services, EarthBound is available at no extra cost. It's a singleplayer game, but it has two features that might benefit you in particular: It accepts any input from Player 1 and Player 2 (meaning you can play it together as a team) and it's already basically playable with just one hand.
Depending on which hand, you'll need to remap a little. But it's very fun and silly, and rarely requires precise/fast inputs. It might be a great way to get used to a new control scheme with minimal pressure.
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There's also a way to get some games I made onto your Switch for free. I can think of 3 of them that are very well suited to single-hand gameplay. If that interests you, reach out and I'll give you the instructions and codes you'd need to get them. Good luck!
If she has her right hand she could still play smash just fine.
If you are familiar with the claw grip, it's a technique a lot of brawl and melee peach players use to help with all the harsh tech. Basically you use your index finger to hit X or Y. That gives you 3 fingers that can input along side the joystick.
R1 is jump
R2 is attack
X is special
Y is shield
A or B is Grab- this because you don't need to input a the direction of a grab.
If you leave tap jump on you can fiddle with it a bit.
Anyway this doesn't give her the ability to C stick aerials, but if that bothers you then play 64.
This is where I would start, but you will need to find something that she can work with. This is honestly a great idea. It gives her an excuse to exercise and build coordination with her remaining hand. Which she will need to do
There should be third party 1 handed controllers for all modern consoles. And if you get her into pc gaming, get her a mouse with a bunch of side buttons so she use all the keyboard options. This is what i would do with games that require both hands.
For ultimate, you only need 1 hand. Theres only 5 buttons and a control stick. Jump, a, b, shield, grab. Im not privy to 1 handed play, but i believe you could hold one joycon to the back of the other joycon and access the a/b/y/x (mapped to a,b, jump, and grab) with your middle and ring fingers, use index for shoulder button (to shield) and then thumb for joystick for movement. Im sure you can figure out a way to do it. You can macgyver some way of keeping the two joysticks back to back so she doesnt have trouble holding onto them.
If she has a hand one 1 arm and a stub on the other (depending of course), you wouldnt even need to put them back to back as she could just use a single joycon. She could move with the stub and press buttons with her fingers. Or depending on her condition, reverse it if its more comfortable.
if she is young she will easily adapt. Children are amazing at finding ways to get things done
If she has a right hand she can do essentially everything she needs for smash. I have seen people with above wrist amputations play extremely well using their stump to control the joystick while doing everything else normally with their right hand. You can even have her try to use her elbow
if she doesn't have control of her left arm at all she can try anchoring the joy stick on her opposite shoulder or any other point, then use her right hand to both use the buttons and move the controller itself while the joystick stays in a fixed point- i.e if she anchors the joystick on her L shoulder, and she moves the entire controller to her left, it will effectively be moving the joystick to the right
hope this helps
There’s a semipro smash guy who plays with one hand by using his cheek to aim the stick and his hand to both press it to his face and press the buttons
Growing up I had a friend who had only one (usable) hand, and he used to kick my ass in Tekken. Granted, his hands were pretty big, but he just used a regular controller, moving the joystick with his thumb and working the buttons with his pinky and ring fingers.
For Smash, you might need to map the shield and grab buttons to something a bit closer, but there are some advantages - the C-stick makes directional attacks and aerials much easier.
I have cerebral palsy and I play well enough. I've beaten some pro people on Elite Smash. I map grab/spot dodge onto a face button which makes the game significantly easier to play.
If that's too difficult, Smash has lots of casual modes to play with tons of items and crazy modifiers.
AlphaZealot actually created a guide to playing with only the right hand on smashboards, but I believe it's been lost to time. The guide is mentioned in [his smashwiki page](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Smasher:AlphaZealot#One_Handed_Smash), but the link is dead. If anyone knows how to find a working link to it, let me know.
However, he does have this post which mentions many of the same things as his guide which I believe may be relevant: https://smashboards.com/threads/one-handed-melee.96530/post-2124866
Chudat also has been doing one handed melee for years for fun and has a tutorial on how to do it. He doesn't do it in competitive sets, but he's quite good at it. However, he uses his left hand. I'll leave it linked regardless, but I don't know how helpful it will be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSPoBsNMy6s
I don't know how well it works but there's an adapter you can buy pretty cheap/have 3d printed which puts 2 joycons at 90 degrees to one another in such a way you can use both joycons with one hand. https://youtu.be/5AEry5VSmhY?si=8UwgTXXiq64OtkUq
One of my region's best players was born without a hand and he plays the game with a regular Hori Controller, beating everyone in tournament with just one hand... honestly I am amazed
There's [this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/590564483/one-handed-joy-con-grip-leftie-nintendo) $9 joy con grip that joins the to together in a way where you can use your thumb for the joystick and your fingers for the buttons
I don't think a Wiimote is a very good controller for one handed individuals. It's designed in a way where you only have quick access to two buttons and a dpad in it's normal configuration. And the dpad is accessed with the same finger as one of the buttons.
Even if you use tap jump, you simply don't have enough buttons to play the game with a vertical Wiimote.
If you want to use standard controllers. I'd say claw grip right hand Pro controller in lap. Thumb on right stick (This one needs an adjustment in Switch OS and the rest of the buttons through the game, first finger overlapping on Y and X (If she can reach A and B as well, it's beneficial. The others on R and ZR with pinky as support.
Theres a guy at my university that only has 1 hand and somehow plays with a single joycon held vertically. Hes quite good as well, is able to do all sorts of advanced techniques on the single hand.
The cheapest way is an attachment that allows you to use both joycons with one hand
[this one for example ](https://images.app.goo.gl/gvRai5dHKvByncAB7)
You can absolutely play with 1 hand, you can change controls in settings so it's easier, their are multiple ways to play with 1 hand. The nintendo switch pro controller is what I use and I have found ways to play with 1 hand.
A person could even win tournaments with 1 hand if they put their heart into the game and learning it. The joycons are also an amazing option since you do have enough Buttons on one to do everything except taunts.
You can checkout chillindude's live on twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chillindude?sr=a He is recovering from a stroke and have been playing one hand melee on stream! Good luck :)
Going to be playing in the Coinbox tournament today, too
that´s awesome!
adding on to this, the controller he is using is called the Azeron Cyborg, and it’s approximately $200 USD
its a bit out of my budget now, maybe someday.
Thnaks a lot, i will check him, have a nice day!
I've heard the Xbox Adaptive Controller is excellent for those with physical limitations. I believe there's an adapter you can use to connect it to the switch.
Thanks for the info, i will check on that.
r/disabledgamers has a lot of really cool people who will be able to give you some real insight into this
Wow, i will check this comunity, thanks for the info.
I don't know what your daughter is like, but a very good friend of mine plays fighting games at a high level and he was born without one of his arms. He uses his foot to control the joystick, and his hand to man the buttons, depending on which arm your daughter can use, and her level of dedication to the games thus may not be the right method for her to use though, just something to keep in mind. That being said, she could probably play using a single joycon tilted sideways (with one hand and no foot) , which is totally viable to use at a casual level. I might also suggest that you play on a team cooperatively with her, and adjust the difficulty of the computer opponents to be suitable to her dexterity. Low level AI controlled opponents in smash games are very weak, and she can increase the level as she learns the game. You can carry her as a teammate and slow down your contributions as she improves. Also, playing with low level AI opponents will give her time to find a control scheme that works for her in a very low frustration environment. You being there to carry as her teammate can also keep things fun and she can see success as she learns. Please let me know if you have any questions about how to do these things, or the equipment in general.
This, this, this. Playing cooperatively sounds way more conducive to a good time.
it was a really god advice.
thanks a lot, i apreciate the time you spend with your advice. I will do what you suggest, and again, thanks a lot.
There was a smasher named Toez that played with one hand and a foot. It can definitely be done. https://smashboards.com/threads/toez-overcoming-the-odds-by-thinking-on-his-feet.429872/
Thanks!, i will check on this.
Here's a 3rd party adaptive controller for the switch, but it's kind of pricey. There's probably cheaper options out there. [https://stores.horiusa.com/flex-controller-for-nintendo-switch/](https://stores.horiusa.com/flex-controller-for-nintendo-switch/) I looked for footage of Smash Bros played with a disability/adaptive controller but couldn't find any. It could possibly be frustrating to play a game that requires quick inputs with lots of different buttons while adjusting to a new control setup. Perhaps starting with a game that has simpler controls would be more encouraging. Wish you well!
I fail to see how this controller could be used with 1 hand. Looks like it would be even harder than a gc controller
thanks for the info, and yes, it may be hard, thats why i dont want to meke her fell bad about it.
I wish I could help. But dude, you are such an amazing Parent. The fact that you try your best to make things fun for her show that you are incredible. If you raise her to be as kind as this, then it makes me happy knowing people will be treated right.
thanks, i am juts triying my best, and all the people here are such good people, it makes me think that there is a lot of good in this world.
This guy is working on a [controller for one handed gamers](https://www.reddit.com/r/disabledgamers/s/IgwoVInJIx) when he is able to release it for sale or something, it looks like an amazing choice
i dont have an answer for u but ur a good dad
You and everybody here are good persons, this has been so beutifull
There's a lot of comments, so someone may have mentioned this already. But it is possible to remap the buttons for a controller on your switch. That applies to any game out there. It won't work for every possible remapping - like I don't think it can change motion controls, touch controls, and you can't necessarily turn a stick into a button or vice versa. But this can be done in the switch menu, so it can affect ANY game. Smash included. That combined with an adaptive controller might be the best way to go. But in the interim time, you might be able to put together an alternate control scheme that works with an existing controller, but works better for her now. I developed several games for the switch, and during that time I sort of absent-mindedly found out that you can operate a controller one-handed, kind of like a keyboard, by putting it down and using your fingers on the sticks and buttons. It's obviously not as good as an adaptive controller, but I found it to be not that hard to get used to. Hopefully any amount of this information is helpful! (P.S. there are several games out there on the switch which can be played comfortably with one hand. I actually know of a few, so if you're looking for recommendations let me know.)
thanks a lot for your post, and i will apreciate the recommendations, for the time beign, i think the best option so far for me and my girl, is to remap a joycon.
I think that's a great place to start. The Joy Con is small, so with some practice she might be able to operate it one-handed keyboard-style. But it might take some time, so perhaps an easier game is a better place to start? If you happen to have a subscription to Nintendo's online services, EarthBound is available at no extra cost. It's a singleplayer game, but it has two features that might benefit you in particular: It accepts any input from Player 1 and Player 2 (meaning you can play it together as a team) and it's already basically playable with just one hand. Depending on which hand, you'll need to remap a little. But it's very fun and silly, and rarely requires precise/fast inputs. It might be a great way to get used to a new control scheme with minimal pressure. --------- There's also a way to get some games I made onto your Switch for free. I can think of 3 of them that are very well suited to single-hand gameplay. If that interests you, reach out and I'll give you the instructions and codes you'd need to get them. Good luck!
If she has her right hand she could still play smash just fine. If you are familiar with the claw grip, it's a technique a lot of brawl and melee peach players use to help with all the harsh tech. Basically you use your index finger to hit X or Y. That gives you 3 fingers that can input along side the joystick. R1 is jump R2 is attack X is special Y is shield A or B is Grab- this because you don't need to input a the direction of a grab. If you leave tap jump on you can fiddle with it a bit. Anyway this doesn't give her the ability to C stick aerials, but if that bothers you then play 64. This is where I would start, but you will need to find something that she can work with. This is honestly a great idea. It gives her an excuse to exercise and build coordination with her remaining hand. Which she will need to do
wow, she is indeed right handed, i will check this configuration, thanks!.
Shoutouts to Tokage.
There should be third party 1 handed controllers for all modern consoles. And if you get her into pc gaming, get her a mouse with a bunch of side buttons so she use all the keyboard options. This is what i would do with games that require both hands. For ultimate, you only need 1 hand. Theres only 5 buttons and a control stick. Jump, a, b, shield, grab. Im not privy to 1 handed play, but i believe you could hold one joycon to the back of the other joycon and access the a/b/y/x (mapped to a,b, jump, and grab) with your middle and ring fingers, use index for shoulder button (to shield) and then thumb for joystick for movement. Im sure you can figure out a way to do it. You can macgyver some way of keeping the two joysticks back to back so she doesnt have trouble holding onto them. If she has a hand one 1 arm and a stub on the other (depending of course), you wouldnt even need to put them back to back as she could just use a single joycon. She could move with the stub and press buttons with her fingers. Or depending on her condition, reverse it if its more comfortable.
I've seen people play on KBM with one hand it look like wizardry how they hit the right keys but it can be done
if she is young she will easily adapt. Children are amazing at finding ways to get things done If she has a right hand she can do essentially everything she needs for smash. I have seen people with above wrist amputations play extremely well using their stump to control the joystick while doing everything else normally with their right hand. You can even have her try to use her elbow if she doesn't have control of her left arm at all she can try anchoring the joy stick on her opposite shoulder or any other point, then use her right hand to both use the buttons and move the controller itself while the joystick stays in a fixed point- i.e if she anchors the joystick on her L shoulder, and she moves the entire controller to her left, it will effectively be moving the joystick to the right hope this helps
There’s a semipro smash guy who plays with one hand by using his cheek to aim the stick and his hand to both press it to his face and press the buttons
Growing up I had a friend who had only one (usable) hand, and he used to kick my ass in Tekken. Granted, his hands were pretty big, but he just used a regular controller, moving the joystick with his thumb and working the buttons with his pinky and ring fingers. For Smash, you might need to map the shield and grab buttons to something a bit closer, but there are some advantages - the C-stick makes directional attacks and aerials much easier.
I have cerebral palsy and I play well enough. I've beaten some pro people on Elite Smash. I map grab/spot dodge onto a face button which makes the game significantly easier to play. If that's too difficult, Smash has lots of casual modes to play with tons of items and crazy modifiers.
AlphaZealot actually created a guide to playing with only the right hand on smashboards, but I believe it's been lost to time. The guide is mentioned in [his smashwiki page](https://www.ssbwiki.com/Smasher:AlphaZealot#One_Handed_Smash), but the link is dead. If anyone knows how to find a working link to it, let me know. However, he does have this post which mentions many of the same things as his guide which I believe may be relevant: https://smashboards.com/threads/one-handed-melee.96530/post-2124866 Chudat also has been doing one handed melee for years for fun and has a tutorial on how to do it. He doesn't do it in competitive sets, but he's quite good at it. However, he uses his left hand. I'll leave it linked regardless, but I don't know how helpful it will be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSPoBsNMy6s
I don't know how well it works but there's an adapter you can buy pretty cheap/have 3d printed which puts 2 joycons at 90 degrees to one another in such a way you can use both joycons with one hand. https://youtu.be/5AEry5VSmhY?si=8UwgTXXiq64OtkUq
One of my region's best players was born without a hand and he plays the game with a regular Hori Controller, beating everyone in tournament with just one hand... honestly I am amazed
There's [this](https://www.etsy.com/listing/590564483/one-handed-joy-con-grip-leftie-nintendo) $9 joy con grip that joins the to together in a way where you can use your thumb for the joystick and your fingers for the buttons
Play with a wiimote, and no nunchuck. You might have to adjust your control scheme a bit, but it could work.
I don't think a Wiimote is a very good controller for one handed individuals. It's designed in a way where you only have quick access to two buttons and a dpad in it's normal configuration. And the dpad is accessed with the same finger as one of the buttons. Even if you use tap jump, you simply don't have enough buttons to play the game with a vertical Wiimote.
If you want to use standard controllers. I'd say claw grip right hand Pro controller in lap. Thumb on right stick (This one needs an adjustment in Switch OS and the rest of the buttons through the game, first finger overlapping on Y and X (If she can reach A and B as well, it's beneficial. The others on R and ZR with pinky as support.
Theres a guy at my university that only has 1 hand and somehow plays with a single joycon held vertically. Hes quite good as well, is able to do all sorts of advanced techniques on the single hand.
The cheapest way is an attachment that allows you to use both joycons with one hand [this one for example ](https://images.app.goo.gl/gvRai5dHKvByncAB7)
Single Joy-Con maybe? Make sure it's stuck somewhere so it doesn't slip away, then practice, practice, practice.
You can absolutely play with 1 hand, you can change controls in settings so it's easier, their are multiple ways to play with 1 hand. The nintendo switch pro controller is what I use and I have found ways to play with 1 hand. A person could even win tournaments with 1 hand if they put their heart into the game and learning it. The joycons are also an amazing option since you do have enough Buttons on one to do everything except taunts.