The excitement is building as the Nintendo GameCube is set to join the Nintendo Switch Online service, coinciding with the launch of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside this, a classic GameCube controller is making its way to the new console. However, a piece of fine print has caught the attention of eager fans. According to the UK version of the Switch 2 GameCube controller trailer, the controller is officially designated for use only with "Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics." This suggests that the new GameCube controller might be limited to playing GameCube games through the Switch 2 Online Expansion Pack, and may not be compatible with other Switch 2 titles.
It's worth noting, as VGC points out, that past Nintendo controllers with similar limitations have often been adaptable by players for broader use. Interestingly, this disclaimer isn't present in the Nintendo of America version of the trailer. Despite the potential limitation, the GameCube controller's button layout is well-suited for many Switch 2 games, which might lead to some creative workarounds by the community. Whether this is Nintendo setting expectations or a preemptive move to avoid confusion remains to be seen.
For those less interested in the new controller, there's good news: the existing GameCube Controller adapter from the Wii U era will be compatible with the Switch 2 via its USB port, offering continued utility for long-time fans.
The classic GameCube controller is slated to be available at the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, although pre-order dates have yet to be announced due to complications from U.S. tariffs. This update to the Nintendo Switch Online library is a significant one, granting subscribers access to a plethora of iconic games from the early 2000s. Launch titles include fan-favorites like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur 2. The library is set to expand over time, with titles such as Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on the horizon.
If you're eager to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, the GameCube controller, or other accessories and games, be sure to check our dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order hub for the latest news and updates.
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