Just a Raspberry Pi Pico, two GameCube controller cables, two resistors, and a Schottky diode. And if you’re interested in Animal Crossing you might enjoy getting it to boot Linux!

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller is an exceptional companion for the console’s GameCube Classics library.

This authentic GameCube-style Nintendo Switch controller comes in wireless or wired models with Super Mario Bros. themes. By Brendan Hesse on March 13, 2025 at 8:12AM PDT. Comments.

The Switch 2 GameCube controller is a tempting purchase for anyone who grew up with Nintendo's cubic console. However, it isn't likely worth the price for many.

Keep in mind, we have yet to hear any information about a Switch 2 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a game for which many people prefer to use the GameCube controller over Joy-Cons.The game ...

You can use GameCube controllers with just about every game on Switch. First, though, you'll need to pick up a reliable adapter. We have a few great options.

This is the same motor that you can find in older GameCube controllers. The motor is also used in the Nintendo 64 controller for Nintendo Switch Online, but that accessory already has its own ...

The Switch 2 GameCube controller is exclusive to Nintendo’s online storefront, and its availability keeps fluctuating to the point we can’t tell when or if it will be back in stock.

Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life. There have been some concerns raised about the compatibility of the new wireless GameCube controller with "other" games on the Switch 2, so we reached out to ...

8BitDo has announced the GBros. wireless adapter, a device that lets you use your old GameCube controllers on your Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth. The adapter will launch alongside Super Smash Bros ...

As for whether the Switch 2 GameCube controllers will even work with that adapter, that’s also not clear (again, Nintendo has yet to respond to Polygon’s questions about this).