A brand new GameCube controller will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console in June, however do not count on this machine to work on something however basic GameCube titles. Whereas the NES, SNES, and Genesis controllers can be utilized on extra video games than simply those they have been meant for–depending on the inputs required–the GameCube controller would be the exception.
That is in keeping with the disclaimer from the GameCube Classics reveal trailer from the Nintendo April Direct (and spotted by VGC). “The controller is barely suitable with Nintendo GameCube: Nintendo Classics,” the advantageous print reads.
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What makes this an odd omission is that the GameCube controller has virtually each enter essential for almost all of recent video games, even when the location of buttons is a bit bit uncommon when in comparison with the usual association on different current-day controllers. It’s value noting that it gives additional performance in comparison with the unique as nicely, because it contains options similar to wi-fi connectivity and the Switch 2’s brand-new C button for dwell chat.
Earlier than Nintendo delayed preorders for the Switch 2, it was confirmed that gamers would wish to have an lively Nintendo Switch On-line membership to buy the GameCube controller. The GameCube library will probably be out there by way of the Nintendo Switch On-line + Enlargement Pack subscription service, and it will launch with Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX. Different video games like Tremendous Mario Sunshine, Fireplace Emblem: Path of Radiance, Pokemon Colosseum, and extra will probably be added additional down the road.
It isn’t clear when Switch 2 preorders will reopen, however analysts count on Nintendo must increase the value of the console as a result of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs.