GBros FAQ
  • What controllers is it compatible with?
    • It works with Nintendo GameCube controller, NES Classic controller, SNES Classic controller and most controllers with GC port or NES/SNES Classic port.
  • Can I use it with GameCube Wavebird controller?
    • No, you can not. The reason is simply because the physical shape of Wavebird controller port does not fit in either of the ports on GBros.
    • However, you can use an extension cable to connect them to each other, as they are compatible with each other technologically.
  • Can I connect two controllers to it at the same time as there are two controller ports?
    • No, you can not. It can only take one controller at a time.
  • Will any controller be recognized as GameCube controller when it is connected to Switch via GBros. And How can I use the GameCube controller button mapping when playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Switch?
    • No, it will be recognized as Switch Pro controller by default.
    • Just press and hold L+R+A+B+START to swap the button mapping between GameCube mapping and Switch Pro mapping when playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
    • Green LED indicates GameCube mapping. Red LED indicates Switch Pro mapping.
  • When NES/SNES Classic controller is connected to GBros., does the Dpad on the controller function as a joystick or a Dpad as it is?
    • It functions as Dpad as it is.
  • Does it support Screenshot, Home, Turbo, NFC functions when connected to Switch? Can I also use my controller to wake up Switch wirelessly via GBros.?
    • The functions this adapter supports when connected to Switch include:
    • A. Screenshot = STAR button
    • B. Home button = Logo button
    • Turbo and NFC are not applicable here. You can not wake up your Switch wirelessly via GBros.
    • Nonetheless, when it is connected to Windows 10, it supports Turbo function.
    • STAR button = Turbo button
  • What is the Micro USB port on GBros. for? Can I used it wired?
    • The USB port here is for firmware upgrade. You can also connect it to Switch and Windows 10 via a USB cable and use it as a wired adapter.
    • When it is connected to devices via USB, batteries are not needed.
  • What is the battery consumption like?
    • New batteries can last for approximately 30 hours. Nonetheless, it really depends the battery capacity and quality.
  • How many GBros. can I connect to my Switch at a time? Can I use it on hand held mode as well as docked mode?
    • You can connect multiple GBros. to your Switch at a time. Switch will see the controllers as Switch Pro controllers.
    • It works on both hand held and docked modes.
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