Nintendo has addressed concerns about the compatibility of its newly released GameCube controller with the Nintendo Switch 2, stating that there may be "issues" when using it to play modern games on the new console. The controller was first showcased during the recent 60-minute Nintendo Direct. At the event, the fine print indicated that the controller is specifically designed for "Nintendo GameCube" games available in the Nintendo Switch Online retro library, and not for other Switch 2 games.
Nintendo has since elaborated on this, confirming that while the GameCube controller is primarily intended for use with GameCube games, it might still be used with other Nintendo Switch 2 titles. However, players should be aware that there could be "some issues" due to the controller lacking "all the buttons and features" that are standard in newer controllers. Nintendo reiterated that the GameCube controller is exclusively compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 and cannot be used with the original Nintendo Switch.
In a statement to Nintendo Life, Nintendo clarified, "The Nintendo GameCube controller is designed for use with the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection of games and is an optional way to play those games. Since it doesn’t have all the buttons and features found in other controllers that can be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 system, there may be some issues when playing other games. The Nintendo GameCube controller can only be used on Nintendo Switch 2 and is not compatible with Nintendo Switch."
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The addition of the GameCube collection to the Nintendo Switch Online library marks a significant enhancement, providing subscribers with access to a wide array of iconic 2000s-era games. Titles such as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur 2 will be available at launch this summer. The library is set to expand further, with future additions including Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and more.
For those interested in pre-ordering a Nintendo Switch 2, along with the GameCube controller or other accessories and games, be sure to check our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order hub for the latest updates and information. Additionally, you can learn more about how to boost your chances of securing a Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day.
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