Why wont my gamecube controller work on the switch?

Why wont my gamecube controller work on the switch?

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.

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Do all gamecube controllers work on the wii?
GameCube controllers generally only work when playing GameCube games on the Wii console. Some Virtual Console and WiiWare games downloaded through Wii Shop are able to use a GCN controller; information on this is provided in the product description of the Wii Shop Catalog software.
2024-01-15 04:33:22


Do wii gamecube controllers work on switch?
The GameCube controller is supported on Nintendo Switch consoles with system menu version 5.0. 0 or higher. To use this controller with Nintendo Switch, the GameCube Controller Adapter is required and is sold separately.
2024-01-06 12:27:33


Do normal gamecube controllers work on switch?
The GameCube controller is supported on Nintendo Switch consoles with system menu version 5.0. 0 or higher. To use this controller with Nintendo Switch, the GameCube Controller Adapter is required and is sold separately.
2023-08-21 21:28:37


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.
2023-05-20 20:49:15