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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 300 reviews

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Customers frequently mention how well the GameCube Controller Adapter works, especially with the new Smash game. Many customers also appreciate the compatibility with select Nintendo consoles and the affordable price point. While some customers wish the cord was longer, the overall consensus is that this adapter works well and is easy to use.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ports, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bring back the Gamecube Days!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic and affordable adapter to use with your Nintendo Switch, and even Nintendo Wii U if you still have that. While its supposed to be for smash bros, you can use this adapter for any of your gamecube controllers lying around and use it with ANY game on the switch, unlike on Wii U where it was Smash bros and nothing else. This adapter comes with 4 PORTS, just like the gamecube from before, so up to 4 gamecube controllers can be hooked up at once. Very affordable if you still have your gamecube controllers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Gamecube controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product - please keep it well-stocked!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When Super Smash Bros. was released for the Wii U a few years back, Nintendo produced some of these babies to go along with it. The system was the first of their home consoles to not have any GameCube controller ports of its own, so this USB accessory really lit the way for dedicated Smash fans especially, upon its release. The only issue was, in my experience at least, that it was very hard to find past its initial stock. I managed to wrangle a copy, but it was much harder for my friends to nab one since they weren't as "on it" as I was. It's a phenomenal product that keeps a nearly 20 years-long tradition alive - I just hope Nintendo gets more of them out there this time around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gamecube controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This does exactly what it says it does. It works for the Switch, Wii U, and probably even the Wii Mini (the Wii has its own GC ports built in). You can also connect this to your PC if you want. And yes, this works with Wavebird controllers too. This has 2 USB cables but you only need to connect one of them (the black one). The second one is just used for extra power to provide rumble support. You can leave it disconnected if you don't want rumble, you can connect it to a second USB port on the Switch if you do want rumble, or you can connect it to any active USB power on another device, or on a USB charger, if you do want rumble but don't have enough ports. You can connect two of these adapters to the Switch to get 8 GC controllers connected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Adapter for Nintendo Switch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this so I could use the extra Gamecube controllers I have laying around with my Nintendo Switch and it works well. You can use it with the game Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as well as many other games that don't require many buttons. The only drawbacks are that a regular Gamecube controller has less buttons then a Pro Controller and that you can't use this adapter on your PC at least not directly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Hardware Masterpiece

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a Gamecube adapter. Its One of Nintendo's finest solutions to Super Smash Bros on Switch. We all know you can use the Pro Controller, but lets be real. Those of us who grew up with the Octogon shaped ring, giant A button and concave Triggers knows which controller is our prefered controller. For 19.99 This beautiful adapter will let you relive that sensation of 2001 in Smash Bros Ultimate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgic purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I LOVE that Nintendo offers this adapter for the switch, being able to use gamecube controllers gives u the nostalgic feel of playing the previous smash bros games. This was the first thing i sought when i bought my switch, love that it was an affordable purchase and had 0 problems with it. Definitely recommend it to anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4 Port adapter for Smash Bros.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using this effective and well priced adapter allows you to add up to 4 additional Game Cube style controllers for the switch and play games that accept more than 4 in one house. Smash Bros. is the best for this adapter. So glad I had 2 Game Cube controllers still in my possession.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as well as you'd hope

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I previously dabbled with third-party Gamecube controller adapters and could never get all four ports to work simultaneously. This adapter from Nintendo, on the other hand, works perfectly. It's very useful for Smash Bros. nights with more than four people.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does What It Should

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GC controllers are still great and this lets you use them on your Switch. Sometimes the Switch needs to be restarted but this is not an issue with the adapter

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential for Smash!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For anyone looking to play Super Smash Bros Ultimate, you NEED this controller adapter. Allowing you to play with GameCube controllers this adapter is cheap and necessary.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An official adapter that really comes in handy.

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simple, affordable and easy to set up, this adapter really comes in handy when plugging in your Gamecube controllers. And it also works with WaveBird wireless controllers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best way to play Smash Bros

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This adapter works flawlessly with my Gamecube and Wavebird controllers. It's still pretty awesome to see my old Gamecube controllers from 10+ years ago work on today's systems. The only caveat is that the adapter takes up two USB slots (the one on the side of the deck). So if you plan on using a wired connection, make sure to purchase a dongle that can extend from a bit from the back of the Switch dock.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility
    Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very useful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have a ton of GameCube controllers and not many for the switch so I loved the idea of this. I did have to search high and low for it and drive a ways away but it was well worth it. Only downfall is that there seems to be quite a bit of input lag. It'll work well for having people over but I definitely wouldn't recommend online use with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Gamecube controller

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best way to play smash ultimate

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is required to use the gamecube controller. Even tho the adapter and controller are extra purchases they are the definitive way to play smash bros

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility
    Cons mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works completely as expected and it's cool that it can work other systems. I wish the cord was a little bit longer but otherwise no problems

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    adapting the way you play

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As the name sugests this is an adapter for Gamecube controllers for the Wii U and Switch. It will work with all Gamecube controllers wired, wave bird, third party, and even the DK bongos. This is meant for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate but also works with all switch games, but not every switch game can be played with a Gamecube controller due to a lack of buttons. Trails Rising on Nintendo Switch can use the analog triggers of a Gamecube controller for the throttle. On the Wii U it only works for Super Smash Bros for Wii U.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Allows user to plug in 4 game cube controllers to Nintendo Switch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what we needed for Smash Bros

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got the before Christmas last year to play the newest Smash Bros game for the Nintendo Switch. There have since been so cheaper third party options released, but after trying them out, I still like the official Nintendo one the best. I think this is a little too expensive but it was worth it to me ultimately. As much as we've used it in the last year, it was certainly a purchase I am glad I made.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works exactly as advertised

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this adapter in anticipation for Smash, but I've tried it with Mario Kart and Pokken. My old GameCube controllers worked instantly without issue or noticeable lag. The adapter itself has a generous length of cable, making it a bit easier for the wired controllers to reach your couch. Seems like it's made solidly enough as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Perfectly

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly as a GameCube controller adapter for the Nintendo Switch. Construction is solid and is basically identical to the one that was released for the Wii U. Highly recommended if you're planning to use GameCube controllers to play Smash Ultimate or just want a way to use old GameCube controllers as controllers for the Switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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