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Wow, where do I even start? So, you’re into the Nintendo Switch 2, huh? And you’re eyeballing those GameCube controllers? Well, buckle up. It’s not as straightforward as walking into your local game store. Nope, Nintendo’s playing hard to get with these.
Okay, let’s unravel this a bit. If you’re one of those Switch Online subscribers, mark your calendar. You can start trying your luck on May 13. Before that, it’s all about who Nintendo decides to send invites to. Between May 8 and May 12, they’re sending out these golden tickets for the early-bird orders. It’s like Willy Wonka but with a gaming twist.
Now, about the controller itself — this thing’s wireless, can you believe that? Makes sense since everyone’s cutting cords like crazy these days. Priced at $64.99, some folks (especially the Smash Bros. crew) are probably drooling over it right now. But, uh, it’s a GameCube controller for Switch 2 games, not an absolute must-have.
Imagine you’re one of the lucky ducks with an invite — congrats! You can snag one of these nostalgic gems. Just be aware, anyone with just a free trial of Switch Online is outta luck. Sorry, them’s the rules.
Here’s the kicker though: Are these gonna sell out fast? Yank your chain? Absolutely. Think of all those Nintendo 64 controllers that fly off the shelves the moment they hit. It’ll be like Black Friday, but probably a little less chaotic. I mean, it’s just a controller, but hey, people love their nostalgia.
And speaking of nostalgia, when June 5 rolls around, the Switch 2 launches with three GameCube classics. We’re talking F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Soulcalibur 2 right out the gate. More classics are on the way, but who knows when? Fingers crossed for Chibi-Robo and Pokémon adventures, right?
So, there it is. Your guide — or ramble — through the twisted path to grabbing a Switch 2 GameCube controller. Good luck out there, and may the odds be ever in your favor. Or something like that.