Switch 2 GameCube Controller Works Outside Of Switch On-line, But Could Run Into “Points”

Nintendo confirmed that the GameCube Controller designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 shall be suitable with video games outdoors of the Switch On-line GameCube Classics library, however some points might come up when utilizing it in that method.

In an announcement to Nintendo Life, Nintendo defined that the controller is designed to be used with basic video games, so points might come up when utilizing it with different video games. This confirms its compatibility with different Switch 2 software program, though Nintendo is getting forward of any issues that come up with that by stating that there may very well be points. Hopefully, it at the least works with video games like Tremendous Smash Bros. Final on Switch 2.

“The Nintendo GameCube controller is designed to be used with the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics assortment of video games and is an elective method to play these video games,” Nintendo’s full assertion explains. “Because it doesn’t have all of the buttons and options present in different controllers that can be utilized with the Nintendo Switch 2 system, there could also be some points when enjoying different video games. The Nintendo GameCube controller can solely be used on Nintendo Switch 2 and isn’t suitable with Nintendo Switch.”

The Switch 2’s GameCube controller was revealed alongside the addition of GameCube video games to Nintendo Switch On-line + Enlargement Pack through the April 2 Switch 2 Direct. It contains a very related structure to the unique GameCube controller, however works wirelessly and has the Residence, Seize, C, and ZL buttons current on the Pleasure-Con 2 controllers. A disclaimer in one in every of Nintendo’s trailers urged that the Switch 2’s GameCube Controller would not work with different video games, which is why Nintendo needed to make clear this within the first place.

This new GameCube controller will turn into obtainable for preorder on the My Nintendo Retailer the identical day as Nintendo Switch 2. At present, that date seems to be Might 8. You also needs to take a look at GameSpot’s Switch 2 preorder information if you happen to plan on choosing up Nintendo’s new system.