Whilst looking for brand new preorders on the Nintendo Switch 2, the console-maker has shocked us by instantly making its official Switch 2 GameCube Controller out there for normal preorders, now not requiring you to have an unique invite from Nintendo.
Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Controller – Nintendo Classics
The Nintendo Store-exclusive controller continues to be being offered for £58.99 with free supply, and has a recent new itemizing to replicate its open preorder standing, alongside the new Switch 2 amiibos.
But there’s nonetheless a slight but a lot smaller catch, for the GameCube controller at the least. To be certified to buy the controller, although, you should be logged in with an account that has a paid Nintendo Switch Online Membership.
While the hub page for the NS Online Membership does point out the service does have a 7-day trial out there for many who have by no means subscribed, it particularly states that mentioned trial can’t be used to buy basic controllers like the brand new GameCube model, in addition to sport vouchers.
Although this added restriction does make sense, as it would stop many scalpers and bots from shopping for up all of the inventory robotically, it additionally sadly means you will need to put up some additional money to purchase your new Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller — if you happen to’re not a member already.
Thankfully, the added value is not an excessive amount of within the grand scheme of issues. Available to buy from the Nintendo Store, the Online Membership is on the market for as little as £6.99 for 3 months.
To get the perfect worth in your cash, although, you possibly can spend £17.99 for a 12-month membership or £31.49 for a 12-month household membership respectively.
However, retailer ShopTo has offers on each membership tier, that are nonetheless out there to seize proper now. These embody £5.85 for three months on the person plan, £14.85 for 12 months, and £24.85 for the 12-month family plan.
The greatest and greatest cut price of the bunch although, is 35% off the 12-month membership + Expansion Pack bundle—now solely £25.85 as an alternative of £39.99.
While Nintendo has confirmed the GameCube Controller will work with non-GameCube video games, you’ll require each an NS Online membership and the Expansion Pack to entry the total classics assortment anyway.
So, if you happen to had been planning on taking part in any of the GameCube Classics coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s possible you’ll as properly leap in with this deal now and set your self up for the following yr with a serious £14.14 saving.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of expertise overlaying gaming, tech, movie, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
