How the GameCube Controller Works on Nintendo Switch 2—and How You Can Get One

Additionally seen are the House and Screenshot buttons of the Switch, a small pairing button, 4 LEDs that may point out connection to the console and which participant is which, a USB-C charging port, and the brand-new C button that is coming to the Switch 2. This brings up the new system’s GameChat options, activating the console’s built-in mic and the menu that governs voice controls, display sharing, and different social options. All informed, it appears like the options required for the Switch 2 have been neatly built-in into the shell of the traditional GameCube controller, with out sacrificing the unique feel and look.

How to Get the Gamecube Controller for Switch 2

At current, it appears as if the official Nintendo GameCube controller for Switch 2 will solely be accessible to buy by means of Nintendo’s personal My Nintendo Retailer website. A worth hasn’t been introduced for it but, however so far as launch date goes, Nintendo says it is going to be accessible “the identical day as Nintendo Switch 2”—so June 5.

Nonetheless, like the reproduction pads for different retro consoles, gross sales of the GameCube controller will likely be restricted to these subscribing to the Nintendo Switch On-line service. That is probably Nintendo’s approach of stopping scalpers, however we would not be shocked if provides are stretched skinny anyway, not less than at launch.

Whereas a GameCube controller goes to be the most genuine solution to play GameCube video games on Switch 2, you will not be neglected if you cannot snag one. All titles will likely be playable on the Switch 2’s personal Pleasure-Con 2 controller duo (almost definitely when paired as a single controller on the up to date Pleasure-Con 2 grip) or the new Switch 2 Professional Controller.

The Switch Professional 2 Controller.

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Nintendo has additionally confirmed that gamers will have the ability to examine controls for every sport utilizing a system menu, and even remap them in line with choice. Remapping appears to be supported on each the Pleasure-Con 2s and the GameCube controller, which is a pleasant further.

How to Play GameCube Video games On Switch 2

In contrast to traditional video games getting a digital rerelease on, say, Steam, retro titles on Switch sometimes cannot be bought individually. As a substitute, entry to a curated library of choose titles is a profit for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch On-line service, Nintendo’s reply to PlayStation Plus or Xbox Sport Go. That appears set to be the case with GameCube video games too.

Nonetheless, Nintendo Switch On-line itself has two tiers. The essential tier, which prices $20/£18 per 12 months, and the “Nintendo Switch On-line + Growth Pack” tier, which prices $50/£35 per 12 months. You’ll should be a member of the latter to entry the new GameCube video games, which is the place they are going to dwell alongside retro libraries for N64, Sport Boy Advance and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.