After months of silence, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the Switch 2 is coming soon, launching worldwide on June 5 (even if preorders are delayed for the US). But what accompanied that announcement was the confirmation that GameCube games will be coming to the new console, along with a dedicated controller to play them with. Although the GameCube never achieved the success of rival PS2'selling approximately 22 million units worldwide, far short of the Sony juggernaut's 160 million'it became a fan favorite. A strong library of first-party titles, including Super Mario Sunshine, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Metroid Prime, alongside some key third-party releases such as Resident Evil Zero and SoulCalibur II, earned it a loyal following. It was the controller that earned it a spot in gaming history though, in large part because of its compatibility with Super Smash Bros. Melee. So perfect was the symbiosis of game and controller that custom GameCube controllers have...
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