Overview
- Valve’s latest Steam Client Beta recognizes Nintendo Switch 2 controllers when connected via USB on Windows.
- The update enables GameCube adapters in Wii U mode with rumble on Windows, allowing wired GameCube controllers to work.
- The features remain in beta with USB-only connectivity, with broader support potentially changing as Valve iterates.
- This continues Steam’s 2022 push to support Nintendo hardware, including NES, SNES, N64, SEGA Genesis controllers and Joy-Con.
- Availability differs by device, as the Switch 2 Pro controller is sold through major retailers while the GameCube controller is reportedly restricted to Nintendo’s online store for Switch Online members.