April 9: A key element about Change 2’s GameCube controller is seemingly confirmed. Because it seems, the machine will apparently be suitable with simply the upcoming Nintendo Classics app.
That info is included in Nintendo’s official video asserting GameCube video games on Nintendo Change 2. Because it’s solely proven within the advantageous print of the UK add (it’s not within the North American model), you could have missed it final week – the truth is, it appears most individuals did.
Nintendo is taking a distinct strategy right here in comparison with its different basic controllers. It’s possible you’ll recall that on the present system, you’re in a position to make use of the controllers for NES, SNES, N64, and SEGA Genesis in customary video games for Change.
GameCube would be the first new basic program as a part of the Change On-line service because the arrival of Sport Boy, Sport Boy Colour and Sport Boy Advance titles in 2023. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2 and F-Zero GX will all be out there alongside the brand new console. Chibi-Robo, Fireplace Emblem: Path of Radiance, Luigi’s Mansion, Pokemon Colosseum, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, Tremendous Mario Strikers, and Tremendous Mario Sunshine are additionally deliberate.
Followers can get their fingers on Nintendo Change 2 beginning June 5, 2025. Though pre-orders had been set to open right this moment, they’ve been pushed again in the US, and the identical delay is now impacting Canada.
April 22: Nintendo has now shared a press release concerning the scenario, which we’ve included under.
“The Nintendo GameCube controller is designed to be used with the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics assortment of video games and is an non-obligatory option to play these video games. Because it doesn’t have all of the buttons and options present in different controllers that can be utilized with the Nintendo Change 2 system, there could also be some points when taking part in different video games. The Nintendo GameCube controller can solely be used on Nintendo Change 2 and isn’t suitable with Nintendo Change.”
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