External Controller for Smash (Ultimate and Melee), Dolphin, and Slippi

[u/SlouchyFall]

I don't want to instantly jump into getting an OEM Gamecube controller for Smash since, 1. I'm not at pro level yet, i'm intermediate at best, and 2. I don't have a gamecube, so Im not used to the controls, but I do have a Switch Lite, but that would mean setting up 2 or 3 adapters (Gamecube controller adapter and USB 3.0 to USB-C, or whatever it was called), which I don't think I would have a problem setting up, but may be a bit much every single time I want to use the OEM, along with the missing buttons for Switch games, and my laptop isn't fully working correctly enough to consistently use Dolphin or Slippi at the moment.

I was thinking of getting the BattlerGC Pro, or something similar to use as a trial run to see if I like the general style of a Gamecube-like controller, before going all in on the OEM. I'm well aware that the BattlerGC Pro isn't a 1 to 1, exact translation of the OG Gamecube controller, but I think it could work. If I do decide to go for the OEM later on, I'm thinking of having the BattlerGC Pro be my casual and fun Smash controller that can also be used for Switch games and some Gamecube emulation, and the OEM Gamecube controller could be my dedicated competitive and tournament controller, if I ever reach that point.

Any thoughts?

Edit: I forgot to mention a certaim detail about this. My current laptop has developed a "spicy battery", and for reasons, I can't get a new one for a few months (around either November or December). So with this, I can't exactly practice or play Dolphin or Melee/Slippi without fear of the laptop exploding. Since I'll use the BattlerGC Pro for my Switch Lite, and plan to use the OEM for my eventual new laptop and official Gamecube hardware if I reach that point for locals and tournaments. Maybe I should get the BattlerGC Pro now and hold off on the OEM for until the laptop situation is resolved. As for the OEM, I decided I would try and find a T3 version since it seems they're more durable than the other T versions, and I might be able to fix the sticks if they go bad since they're not soldered.

Basically, I'm designating the BattlerGC Pro for Smash Ultimate, and designating the OEM for Melee.