No, the classic controller sucks too, just because the button configuration gets so screwed up. You're used to playing Smash Bros with a Gamecube or N64 controller, then they give you that and you're confused as hell. At least, that's my opinion. Others may be more comfortable with a classic controller. Of course, it's irrelivent to me, considering I got bored with Brawl after about 10 hours and went straight back to playing Melee, which I find much more ammusing.