Summary
Fans of theNintendo Switch 2are asking Nintendo to make a simple change to the button layout for the new GameCube controller, asking for one button to be made a bit bigger. The reveal for the newest home console from Nintendo saw plenty of peripherals shown alongside its initial lineup, offering utilities for both gameplay and online modes. Nintendo is introducing both a camera and microphone for theSwitch 2’s new GameChat feature, while the developer also confirmed a new version of the Pro Controller. However, one new peripheral was an immediate fan-favorite.
Nintendo’s first showcase for theSwitch 2showed a lot of love for one of Nintendo’s classic consoles through its initial reveals. The developer confirmed that the Switch 2 would officially add GameCube games to Nintendo Switch Online, debuting with beloved games likeThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerandF-Zero GX. Multiple GameCube favorites would also see new life in the Switch 2’s first games, withKirby Air Ridereceiving a sequel inKirby Air Ridersand even a Gamecube controller for the console. However, the new peripheral has been the subject of recent fan criticism.
Nintendo Fans Want A Change to the Switch 2’s GameCube Controller
The design flaw with the new GameCube controller saw many users echoing the original poster’s stance in the comments. One fan expressed their understanding behind Nintendo’s decision to keep the controllertrue to the original GameCube controller, but similarly suggested that the restriction makes the controller more clunky. Others shared alternative options for GameCube-style controllers made for the original Switch, feeling that companies like 8BitDo and Power A will likely make third-party GameCube controllers for the Switch 2.
The Switch 2’s initial reveal showed off plenty in store for the console beyond its love for the GameCube era. Nintendo announced a whole host of major new games during the show, includingDonkey Kong Bananzaas a new 3DDonkey KonggameandMario Kart Worldas an open-world version of the beloved racing series. The Switch 2 will also feature several “Nintendo Switch 2 Editions” of Switch games, featuring enhanced graphics and other gameplay improvements. Nintendo’s lineup for its next console looks to be getting off on the right foot with plenty of highly-anticipated exclusives.
