- Nintendo Switch 2 Gamecube controller is apparently compatible with Gamecube games
- Small impression that appears in a trailer says: “The controller is only compatible with Nintendo Gamecube – Nintendo Classics”
- Similar resignations for previous retro controllers have been shared that have turned out with switch games
It seems that the new Nintendo Switch 2 Gamecube controller is only compatible with Gamecube games in the Library of Online Classics.
After months of rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally revealed its new Gamecube controller and the Gamecube collection for online switch, which will arrive along with the new console on June 5, 2025.
The playable classics include tastes of Wind and Soul caliber 2But if you expected to use the new Gamecube controller with new games such as Mario de Mario Kart either Kong Bananza donkeyIt seems that it will not be possible.
As reported by VGC, the small impression that appears at the end of the Switch 2 Gamecube trailer says: “The controller is only compatible with Nintendo Gamecube – Nintendo Classics”, apparently confirming that Gamepad will not work with any other Switch 2 game.
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Although Nintendo retro controllers were designed to use for games in their corresponding switch library, some can be used to play ordinary switches games, such as NES, SNES and N64 controllers. However, they can be limited due to their buttons.
It is important to keep in mind that Nintendo has offered similar resignations about its previous retro controllers, such as SNES, but have turned out to be playable with other switch games.
We will have to wait and see if this will be the case when the Gamecube controller is launched this summer.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $ 449.99 / £ 395.99 or $ 499.99 / £ 429.99 for a Mario de Mario Kart bunch.
The early orders are now live in the United Kingdom, but the early orders in the United States and the early orders in Canada have been delayed as Nintendo evaluates the potential impact of the rates imposed by the Trump administration.
