The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.

One of Nintendo’s best and most influential controllers is making a comeback on Switch 2, alongside a host of classic games.

Perhaps the next Nintendo controller will have an updated version of the wired GameCube controller that plugs directly into the console, but it is too early to tell.

This authentic GameCube-style Nintendo Switch controller comes in wireless or wired models with Super Mario Bros. themes.

The controller is charged via a USB-C port. There are some adapters on the market that can wirelessly connect the wired Gamecube controller to a modern device—8BitDo even makes one of its own.

The Nintendo Classics GameCube controller is the best iteration of a classic pad but, unfortunately, not without caveats.