This will let you plug into the Switch Lite’s single USB-C port and connect your wired controller to the device. You’ll need a GameCube controller, a Wii U adapter, the black cable USB cable included with the Wii U adapter, and a USB C to USB 3 adapter. The Nintendo Switch Lite does not have a docking system, so an additional cable is required. You can also use a GameCube controller with the Nintendo Switch Lite, but it gets a little complicated. GameCube Controllers and the Nintendo Switch Lite The Nintendo Switch “Controllers” menu will show a preview of the attached USB controller. You’ll be prompted to select the L and R Trigger buttons on the GameCube controller, just like you would normally do with the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons, and that’s all there is to it.
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The official GameCube Controller adapter costs around $20 at retail. You can connect your old GameCube controller through a Wii U GameCube Controller adapter like Nintendo’s official GameCube Controller Adapter. RELATED: The Nintendo Switch Appears to Now Support GameCube Controllers
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In autumn 2017, when Nintendo released the 5.0 software update for the Nintendo Switch, the company quietly included a new feature: the ability to use old GameCube controllers with the Nintendo Switch system. GameCube Controllers and the Nintendo Switch Once you’re in System Settings, navigate to “System”, and your current version will be listed under “System Update” to the right. To ensure that your Nintendo Switch is up to date with the latest system version, double-check that your system is connected to Wi-Fi, and navigate to “System Settings” from the Home menu. The GameCube controller is supported on Nintendo Switch consoles running at least system version 5.0.0, released in March 2018.