GameCube Controller Could Be Making a Comeback on Switch 2

GameCube Controller Could Be Making a Comeback on Switch 2

From Game Rant (Written by Kelly Coffey-Behrens) on | OpenCritic

Nintendo may be bringing back a fan-favorite controller from the GameCube era, as a newly uncovered FCC filing suggests potential support for the iconic controller on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The recent FCC filing has sparked speculation, surfacing just as anticipation builds for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The GameCube controller remains a beloved choice, especially among Super Smash Bros. players. Given Nintendo's track record of releasing new versions of classic controllers, such as the NES gamepad, into modern wireless versions, it wouldn't be surprising if a GameCube controller for the Switch 2 was unveiled, even though some already exist for the original Switch and will presumably be compatible with the new console.

Some GameCube games have become so expensive that new and sealed copies of one particular game can sometimes sell for over ten thousand dollars.

A new filing, which recently went live as reported by Nintendo Life, details a "game controller" with a model number prefix "BEE," a designation that matches up with the Switch 2. Additionally, the document confirms that the device will be a "wireless Bluetooth controller," accompanied by some basic images. This has fueled speculation among fans, particularly on Famiboards, where users pointed out...

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