How to use gamecube controller on switch without adapter?

On your Switch, go to the controller Settings menu on the home screen (the icon a Joy-Con controller). Then, simply press the L and R buttons on the GameCube controller as you would when pairing your Joy-Cons or Pro controller, and it'll be detected as a USB gamepad.

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2023-05-20 20:49:15

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Is the gamecube controller good for switch games?
What Switch games can I use GameCube controllers other than Smash? You can technically use it with anything on Switch. The console treats it as a Pro Controller outside of Smash, so it can be used with any game that has “Pro Controller Compatible” written on the back of the case.
2024-02-19 19:59:50

Why wont my gamecube controller work on the switch?
Unplug the GameCube controller and GameCube Controller Adapter from the Nintendo Switch dock, then plug them back in. If a USB hub is being used with the dock, remove it momentarily and ensure that the Game Controller Adapter is connected directly to the dock.
2024-01-19 21:08:57

Which gamecube controller adapter is best for switch?
If you already have a Gamecube controller lying around and just looking for an easy way to hook it up to your Switch or PC, but aren't entirely fussed about analog triggers and the like, we recommend you go with the 8BitDo adapter.
2024-01-13 12:53:28

What connection does a gamecube controller use?
While used with Nintendo Switch, the GameCube controller is recognized as a standard USB controller.
2023-12-03 13:38:58

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