Nintendo FCC Filing Sparks Speculation of GameCube Controller for Switch 2

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Nintendo fans are buzzing with excitement after a new FCC filing surfaced, sparking speculation about a potential GameCube controller for the rumored Nintendo Switch 2. The filing, which was recently made public, has led to plenty of theories about what Nintendo might be planning for its next-generation console.

While the FCC filing does not reveal many concrete details, the most intriguing part comes from the images associated with the listing. Based on what has been shared, many believe this could point to a new GameCube-style controller, possibly designed for use with the upcoming Switch 2.

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Some fans initially speculated that the filing could be for a new version of the Pro Controller. However, certain details suggest otherwise. For instance, the device in question does not appear to have NFC functionality, a feature present in current Pro Controllers for reading Amiibo figures. This key detail makes it more likely that Nintendo is working on something different.

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Although the discovery is exciting, it does not necessarily confirm a few important possibilities. For example, this does not guarantee that Nintendo plans to bring GameCube games to Nintendo Switch Online 2, a feature that many retro gaming fans would love to see. Additionally, while there is a chance that this controller could be compatible with the current Switch, there is no solid proof yet to support that idea.

Nintendo has a history of embracing its legacy controllers, having released the NES, SNES, N64, and Sega Genesis controllers for use with Nintendo Switch Online. A GameCube controller for the Switch 2 would fit right into that pattern, especially considering how beloved the GameCube controller is among gamers. The design remains a favorite for titles like Super Smash Bros., and its return would be welcomed by many.

For now, fans will have to wait for official confirmation from Nintendo. While the FCC listing adds fuel to the fire, it remains to be seen what Nintendo’s actual plans are. As more details emerge, gamers will be eagerly watching to see if the GameCube controller will make a triumphant return on the Switch 2.

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Valentina Kraljik is a writer and editor with a deep love for video games, especially action RPGs, it's not the fetch quests that she enjoys the most - it's the absolute freedom that (mostly) open worlds offer. She doesn’t shy away from a good FPS either, no matter how humiliating her K/D ratio is. With a background in Information Sciences, she brings both insight and passion to her writing, always aiming to break down games in a way that’s engaging and objective. After 15 years of playing World of Warcraft, she finally managed to break free (though the urge to resubscribe is always lurking). The last game that truly won her over was S.T.A.L.K.E.R. II.

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