Switch 2 GameCube Back-Compat Tested: Latency, Performance, Resolution!

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Published on July 12, 2025 2:23:17 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k10f2QYawU

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Reports of added input latency while using Switch 2's GameCube emulator have spurred us on to do some testing. Next to original GameCube hardware we can confirm that Switch 2 adds latency while emulating the same games - notably in the likes of F-Zero GX. Tom takes point in nailing the exact latency measurements, while also offering a fresh look at frame-rate performance across all four GameCube classics released so far.

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00:00 Introduction
01:11 Latency Tests
05:26 Analogue Stick Issues
06:26 Frame Drop Issue on Switch 2
07:43 Switch 2 vs GameCube Comparison
09:27 Performance Improvements
12:17 Conclusion