Nintendo is planning to release SNES-style controllers for Nintendo Switch, according to filings lodged with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
As spotted byResetErauser Link83, the FCCdocumentationincludes a picture of the back of a wireless controller, along with the “HAC” model number used to signify Switch hardware and accessories.
Nintendopreviously released NES-style controllers for use withNintendo SwitchOnline’s library of NES titles, which can be charged by attaching them to the console.
The fact that Nintendo is seeking regulatory approval for the release of SNES-style controllers in the US will raise expectations that it’s due to add SNES games to the Switch Online service.
Over 10 million Nintendo account holdershave signed up to Nintendo Switch Online, according to the platform holder, which has said it’s consideringextending the service’s games library beyond the currently offered NES titlesto other legacy platforms.
During Nintendo’s 79th AGM in June, presidentShuntaro Furukawawas asked specifically if the company has plans to re-releaseNintendo 64andGameCubesoftware.
“At this place we cannot tell new information about future classic hardware among others, but we are thinking about providing an extension of the online service which is currently providing Famicom [NES] software, as well as other methods of providing them,” he said. “We also recognise that there are opinions wanting to play past titles.”
VGC has contacted Nintendo for comment on the FCC filings.
Nintendo released the NES Classic Edition and the SNES Classic Edition miniature consoles in November 2016 and September 2017 respectively. It said in October 2018 that combined global sales of the retro systems had topped 10 million units.
