Nintendo enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the prospect of a new GameCube controller, which could potentially be used to enjoy GameCube classics through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service on the upcoming Switch 2. As reported by Nintendo Life, a recent FCC filing by Nintendo for a "game controller" that aligns with the Switch 2 suggests this might be a wireless Bluetooth controller. The internet, particularly on Famiboards, has delved into the matter and believes that one of the images from the filing reveals a label location that matches the back of a GameCube controller, specifically behind the C-Stick.
While it's possible this could be a new Switch 2 Pro Controller, current speculation leans towards its use with Nintendo's Switch Online subscription service, which already offers wireless classic controllers for retro gaming. This has sparked discussions about the potential addition of a GameCube library to the service. Nintendo fans have long awaited GameCube classics on Switch, but so far, the service has been limited to NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy games. Could the Switch 2 finally bring GameCube back in a big way?
The Switch 2 was unveiled earlier in January with a brief trailer confirming its backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details such as other games and the function of a mysterious new Joy-Con button remain undisclosed, though the Joy-Con mouse theory has gained some traction.
Last month, a Nintendo patent hinted that the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down. The new console is expected to use gyro mechanics similar to those in smartphones without screen lock. Unlike the original Switch, which used rails for the Joy-Cons, the new system will employ magnets, allowing the controllers to be attached on either side. This could offer players more flexibility in button placement and headphone port location, and potentially introduce new gameplay mechanics if incorporated into the final product.
Analysts predict that the Switch 2 will be priced at around $400, with some suggesting it could go up to $500. June has been floated as a potential release month. While there's still much we don't know, Nintendo has scheduled a Direct for April 2, where more details about the console will be revealed.
In the meantime, fans can enjoy a taste of GameCube nostalgia with Metroid Prime Remastered on the current Nintendo Switch.
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