Play Multiversus like Super Smash Bros, with a Gamecube Controller

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Multiversus is the closest thing you’ll get to Super Smash Bros on PC, but you can make it feel more like the Nintendo brawler by using a Gamecube controller. That’s right, you can hook up that old gamepad to your rig and throw punches like it’s 2001, and it’s relatively easy to do.

Sure, playing Multiversus with a Gamecube controller won’t be for everyone, but if you’re used to the Super Smash Bros Melee layout, your fingers and thumbs will thank you. It could also save you from picking up a new pad, as you might still have the boxy console’s accessory stored away.

It doesn’t take much to get the franchise fighter working with Nintendo’s iconic pad on PC, and it works surprisingly well once everything’s configured. So, without further, here’s how to play Multiversus with a Gamecube controller on PC and relive the glory days of Super Smash Bros.

Before we get started, you’ll need a couple of bits and bobs to play Multiversus with a Gamecube controller. Naturally, you’re going to need the aforementioned pad, but you can either pick up one online for cheap or go hunting in your attic for your retro gaming stash.

You’ll also need to invest in a Gamecube USB adapter, as gaming PC builds sadly lack the proprietary port. Options like the Mayflash controller adapter are readily available on Amazon, and you can also use the device on Wii U and Nintendo Switch.

To summarise, here’s what you’ll need to play Multiversus using a Gamecube controller on PC:

Once you’ve gathered everything, it’s time to hook up the iconic gamepad to your PC. To do this, you’ll need to fetch a program called Zadig, which will help ensure compatibility, install the correct drivers, and get your rig and controller chatting.

Here’s how to install Gamecube