This GameCube Controller for Switch 1 & 2 is ALMOST Perfect
29Is the Retro Fighters BattlerGC Pro the ultimate GameCube controller replacement? I put this modern, wireless gamepad to the test on the original GameCube AND the Nintendo Switch 2 to see if it can dethrone the legendary Nintendo WaveBird.
This controller boasts modern features like Hall-Effect analog sticks that promise zero drift , a rechargeable USB-C battery , and a larger, more ergonomic D-pad perfect for retro games. It also packs in rumble, which the original WaveBird lacked.
But it's not just about nostalgia; the BattlerGC Pro is designed for the modern gamer with multi-platform support, including Bluetooth for the Nintendo Switch and a 2.4G receiver for the GameCube and one for USB. I'll cover my experience with its performance on games like Crazy Taxi, SoulCalibur 2, and Ikaruga , and even how it handles NES and N64 games on the Switch 2.
I also ran into a firmware issue when trying to connect it to the Switch 2, which required an update that was only available for Windows. I'll share how my local retro game store, Hawthorne Game Exchange, saved the day!
Does this controller have what it takes to satisfy hardcore Super Smash Bros. fans? And has Retro Fighters truly improved upon perfection? Watch to find out!
Get your own Retro Fighters BattlerGC Pro here: https://retrofighters.com/our-collection/battlergc-pro/
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Chapters
[00:00] The Modern Challenger
[01:24] Modern Features and Design
[04:13] Wireless Connectivity
[06:12] The Firmware Fiasco
[07:40] Cross-Platform Performance
[08:57] The Smash Elephant in the Room
[09:49] Conclusions