Nintendo has recently clarified the compatibility concerns surrounding its newly unveiled GameCube controller, stating that there may be "issues" when using it with contemporary Nintendo Switch 2 games. The controller was introduced during the 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month, with the initial announcement specifying that it is "only compatible with Nintendo GameCube" games available in the Nintendo Switch Online retro library, and not with other Switch 2 titles.
In a follow-up statement, Nintendo reiterated that the GameCube controller is primarily designed for use with GameCube games. While it *may* be possible to use the controller for other Switch 2 games, players could encounter "some issues" due to the absence of "all the buttons and features" that are standard in more modern controllers. Nintendo also emphasized that the GameCube controller is exclusively compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system and not with the original Nintendo Switch.
"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," Nintendo stated to Nintendo Life. They further clarified, "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 is a significant update, offering subscribers access to a range of classic titles from the 2000s. Notable games available at launch this summer include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur 2. Nintendo has teased further expansions to the library in the coming years, with titles such as Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on the horizon.
For those interested in pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch 2, 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. You can also find out more about how to increase your chances of securing a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on launch day.
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