I'm a massive GameCube simp, so I've naturally been itching to use the Switch 2 controller with the OG console for over half a year. Originally, I was scheming to use 8Bitdo's nifty Retro Receiver to ...

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In terms of raw console sales, the GameCube was something of a flop for Nintendo. Its main competitor, the PlayStation 2, sold around eight times as many units across its respective lifespan. However, ...

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for home and on the move. We’re barely a week into 2026, and we may already have the ultimate ...

Dolphin release 2512 brings RetroAchievements support to the stable Android channel, covering over 750 GameCube games. A new “Reset All Settings” button has also been added to the advanced menu, ...

One of the Nintendo Switch Online perks is that Nintendo will let subscribers purchase special controllers designed to work with the retro games available via the exclusive apps, with the Switch 2 ...

Nintendo’s original GameCube controller is a bit of an oddball compared to its previous and following gamepads. Despite its strange button layout and toy-like color scheme, it became a beloved way to ...

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Over the last few years, I’ve been loving my wired GameCube controller: it’s served me well in intense rounds of Smash with friends and felt great to use with, say, Super Mario Sunshine. I also ...

Nintendo even recreated the iconic GameCube controller as an accessory that can be purchased for the Switch 2. Image: Nintendo via Polygon Ensure you have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion ...