# GCN controller adapter enables interesting control options on Switch when used with adapters **URL:** \ **Category:** Video Games\ **Created:** [August 28, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/gcn-controller-adapter-enables-interesting-control-options-on-switch-when-used-with-adapters/958 "2018-08-28T14:03:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![poptart](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/poptart/32/41_2.png) [@poptart](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/poptart)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/gcn-controller-adapter-enables-interesting-control-options-on-switch-when-used-with-adapters/958/22 "2018-08-30T21:52:32Z")
The joycons are a marginal step up from what the Vita had for “full control experience” on a portable system but the analog sticks are still awful. I’d honestly prefer two 3DS slidepads to the awful analogs on those things. The lack of d-pad is an ongoing problem despite reshelling mine to have a d-pad. I’m looking forward to the revised HORI left dpad joycon for that. Can’t imagine ever wanting to use them for connected-to-TV play. ---
**Author:** ![D.Lo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/d.lo/32/4116_2.png) [@D.Lo](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/D.Lo)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/gcn-controller-adapter-enables-interesting-control-options-on-switch-when-used-with-adapters/958/23 "2018-08-31T00:48:53Z")
Yep I love the smaller sticks too. Less throw means more comfort. I have no issues with precision, they’re smaller but have the same number of levels of nuance. And the games that need massive precision use motion aiming anyway, so best of both worlds at once 😉 I never play handheld really, I’ve disliked handhelds since the original Game Boy, shoulder buttons on a big fat thing just don’t work for me. When travelling I play tabletop. However I need that 8bitdo DIY controller for Fighting games. Buttons dpad is fine (almost better in some ways?) for Wonder Boy/Axiom Verge/Tiny Barbarian etc, but not games that roll between directions. ---
**Author:** ![Mega](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/mega/32/279_2.png) [@Mega](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Mega)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/gcn-controller-adapter-enables-interesting-control-options-on-switch-when-used-with-adapters/958/24 "2018-08-31T20:29:41Z")
I don’t mind the joycons on the go, they got the job done for most games, but I always prefer the Pro controller at home. For my weapon choice and playstyle in Splatoon the joycons are damn terrible. Besides the lesser precision of the small sticks, I learned I absolutely need the left hand to stabilize the controller while I simultaneously stick aim, gyro aim _and_ rapid press the right shoulder trigger. After hours of trying I could only do a slow, sloppy and very uncomfortable version of this holding two separate small controllers. ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/gcn-controller-adapter-enables-interesting-control-options-on-switch-when-used-with-adapters/958/25 "2018-12-19T13:58:17Z")
See new thread: > [@Using a GameCube controller to play Switch games](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/using-a-gamecube-controller-to-play-switch-games/1194): > > A bit over a year ago, I picked up a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Mario Odyssey largely due to [the addition of support for the GameCube USB adapter for Wii U in firmware 4.0](https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/24/16533932/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controllers). I have been using a GameCube controller to play as many Switch games as it makes sense to, and have since picked up the [HORI Battle Pad](http://stores.horiusa.com/battle-pad-mario-for-nintendo-switch/) and [8bitDo Gbros adapter](http://www.8bitdo.com/gbros/). Since the GC pad is awesome and I think it’s an interesting topic, here’s my impressions, tips, and anything else I think is relevant to playing with a GC pad o… ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/gcn-controller-adapter-enables-interesting-control-options-on-switch-when-used-with-adapters/958/26 "2018-12-19T13:58:33Z")
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