"My hardest challenge returns": Apex Legends streamer NiceWigg is redoing his 'Solo Q to Masters' challenge with a GameCube controller

Jack "NiceWigg" is a popular Apex Legends personality known for casting and streaming the game on Twitch. The 100 Thieves content creator is back to doing a 'Solo Q to Masters' challenge with a GameCube controller and has once again impressed the community with his skills.

Last week, Jack announced on Twitter that the challenge would return on November 26 and described it as the "hardest" one to date.

NiceWigg is once again attempting the 'Solo Q to Masters' challenge with a GameCube controller in Apex Legends

The last time NiceWigg attempted the challenge was back in June 2021, when he finally reached Masters rank with a GameCube controller after many hours of streaming.

As a seasoned Apex Legends player, ranking up to Master's might not seem like a challenge. However, doing it solo is already a difficult endeavor, and many players would not even consider ranking up this way. NiceWigg, on the other hand, has added another layer of difficulty by using a controller that is more than a decade old to play the game.

Nintendo released the GameCube way back in 2001, and the console was discontinued in 2007. Despite using such old hardware, the caster was making some impressive plays, as evidenced by this clean spray from some distance with the R-301:

The clip has been widely shared on social media, with esports personality Jake Lucky commending the play as well. A couple of gamers also praised the GameCube controller, calling it one of the best controllers in terms of ergonomics. Of course, not everyone agreed. Here are some of the many reactions from the Apex Legends community:

Fellow 100 Thieves personality 100T Raw posited that the streamer was just too good at the game:

Most people praised NiceWigg's gaming skills, with some even calling him an aimbot:

The controllers vs mouse and keyboard debate

There's a long-standing debate in the Apex Legends community about whether playing on a controller and using aim assist is a better deal than playing on a mouse and keyboard. NiceWigg's amazing clip reignited that debate down in the comments. It is interesting to note that the streamer himself has talked about this issue extensively and had quite a nuanced take.

Despite coming to the conclusion that the mouse and keyboard were objectively better suited for players looking to compete at the highest levels, he did mention that in close and mid-range shotgun and R-99 battles, controllers reign supreme with their player tracking and aim assists.

Considering that NiceWigg managed to get to the Apex Legends Masters rank in Season 9 with the GameCube controller, it's safe to say that controllers are not that far behind the mouse and keyboard.

About the author

Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

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