Things You Never Knew Your Nintendo Switch Could Do

Ask anyone who had a GameCube what their favorite game on that fateful console was, and even though there are many classics to choose from, chances are that a large portion will choose “Super Smash Brothers.” A large portion of that masterpiece’s success was the great control scheme thanks to the iconic GameCube controller. For those of you out there who would love to relive the nostalgia, there is a way to connect the GameCube Controllers to a Switch. You’ll need one piece of extra gear, however — namely the GameCube Controller Adapter.

Nintendo Support lists all the necessary steps on its site, but to summarize: 

* Put the Nintendo Switch console in TV mode and connect both USB plugs from the GameCube Controller Adapter to the Nintendo Switch dock. 

* Connect the GameCube controller to an available port on the GameCube Controller Adapter.  

Once connected, press any button on the GameCube controller for it to register on the console.

For all the Playstation fans out there, here’s a bonus tip just for you: If you prefer to use your Playstation 4 controller on the switch instead — that’s also possible with a Bluetooth adapter. Just plug the adapter into a USB Port on the dock, go to System Settings –> Controllers and Sensors –> Pro Controller Wired Communication –> OK. Then push the pairing button the wireless adapter and pair your PS4 controller.  That’s it! (via iM).