"New Nintendo Filings Spark Excitement for Switch 2 Among GameCube Fans"

Nintendo enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over recent filings that hint at the possibility of a new GameCube controller designed for use with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This controller, potentially available through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, could open the door to playing GameCube classics on the new console.

As reported by Nintendo Life, a new FCC filing for a "game controller" aligns with the Switch 2, suggesting it may be a wireless Bluetooth controller. Internet sleuths at Famiboards have delved deeper, noting that one of the images in the filing indicates a label location similar to the back of a GameCube controller, specifically behind the C-Stick.

While there's speculation that this could be a new Switch 2 Pro Controller, the current buzz leans toward its integration with Nintendo’s Switch Online subscription service, which already supports wireless classic controllers for retro gaming.

This development fuels hopes for a GameCube library on Nintendo Switch Online. Fans have long advocated for GameCube classics on the Switch, yet Nintendo has focused on re-releasing games from NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy through its subscription service. Could the Switch 2 finally bring GameCube titles into the fold?

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The Switch 2 was unveiled earlier in January with a teaser trailer highlighting features such as backwards compatibility and a new second USB-C port. Details like additional games and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button remain undisclosed, though the Joy-Con mouse theory has gained some attention.

Last month, a Nintendo patent suggested that the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down. The new console appears to use gyro mechanics similar to smartphones without screen locks. Unlike the original Switch's Joy-Con rails, the new controllers will use magnets, allowing for versatile attachment options on either side. This design change might not significantly impact hardware but offers players more flexibility in button placement and headphone port location. If implemented, this flipping ability could introduce novel gameplay mechanics.

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Analysts estimate the Switch 2 could be priced at around $400, with some predictions reaching up to $500. June has been floated as a possible release month. While many details about the Switch 2 remain under wraps, Nintendo has scheduled a Direct for April 2 to share more information about the console.

In the meantime, fans can enjoy a taste of GameCube nostalgia with Metroid Prime Remastered on the current Nintendo Switch.