Nintendo fans are buzzing with excitement following new filings that hint at the potential release of a new GameCube controller for use with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The controller, as reported by Nintendo Life, appears in a recent FCC filing described as a "game controller" compatible with the Switch 2 and likely to be a wireless Bluetooth device. Further investigation by the internet community, particularly on Famiboards, has led to speculation that the label location shown in one of the filing images aligns perfectly with the back of a GameCube controller, specifically behind the C-Stick.
While the controller could potentially be a Switch 2 Pro Controller, the current speculation leans towards its use with Nintendo’s Switch Online subscription service, which already supports wireless classic controllers for retro games. This has sparked conversations about the possibility of a GameCube library being added to Nintendo Switch Online. Fans have been clamoring for GameCube classics on the Switch, and with the current service offering games from NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy, the addition of GameCube titles could be a significant enhancement.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled earlier this year with a trailer that confirmed its backward compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details, including the functions of a mysterious new Joy-Con button and potential games, remain undisclosed. Speculation around a Joy-Con mouse theory has been gaining traction.
Last month, a patent suggested that the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down, utilizing magnets instead of the rails found on the original Switch. This innovation could allow players more flexibility in choosing where to position certain buttons and ports. If implemented, this feature could introduce new gameplay mechanics.
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Analysts predict that the Switch 2 will be priced around $400, with some suggesting it could go up to $500. June has been floated as a possible release month. There's still much we don't know about the Switch 2, but Nintendo has scheduled a Direct for April 2 to reveal more about the console.
While we await further details, fans can enjoy a taste of GameCube nostalgia with Metroid Prime Remastered, currently available on the Nintendo Switch.
