Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller Adapter For GameCube, Classic Nintendo Controllers Announced

Nov 7, 2018 at 11:30am EST
Nintendo Switch

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is right behind the corner and, like previous entries in the series, it's best played on a GameCube controller. Right in time for the game's release, 8BitDo will release a wireless controller adapter which will allow players to use a classic GameCube controller as well as a few others with the Nintendo Switch.

The GBros. Wireless Adapter for Nintendo Switch allows players to use original wired controllers like the GameCube, NES, SNES, SFC Classic Edition and Wii Classic controllers. The adapter also has built-in home and screenshot buttons, so players using classic controllers won't have to deal with any missing feature. The adapter also works on Windows PCs.

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GBros. Wireless Adapter for Switch
Play your Switch with your original wired controllers like Gamecube, NES, SNES, SFC Classic Edition and Wii Classic.

Connects your wired Gamecube controller to Switch like a Wiimote
GBros. connects your original wired Gamecube controller to your Switch just like a Wiimote. It even has built-in home and screenshot buttons.

Support Switch and X-input with Windows
GBros. has a built-in toggle that allows you to connect to your Switch and X-input capable software on Windows.

The 8BitDo GBros. Adapter launches on December 7th for the price of $19.99. More information can be found on the official website.

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