(Shank/Twitter)

As someone who purchased a Switch Pro Controller on the same day as my Switch, I can definitely see the appeal of more comfortable Joy-Cons based on the design of the GameCube controller. And now we know it's possible thanks to a modder named Shank.

As Engadget reports, Shank decided to experiment and see if he could modify the GameCube's Wavebird wireless controller to work as a set of Joy-Cons. Sure it would be bulky, but so much more comfortable to use for extended periods of time.

As the video above reveals, after a lot of hard work Shank managed to achieve "complete compatibility" while offering the same controller feel of the original GameCube pad. That compatibility even includes using the Joy-Cons separately for shared multiplayer gaming.

Shank makes it very clear in his video and on Twitter that these Joy-Cons are extremely difficult to make and definitely not a modding project for beginners. He also won't be selling them as there's no way he'll go through the pain of making another set, but the CAD files will be shared for anyone brave enough to attempt a similar mod.

While undertaking such a mod is difficult, it wouldn't be hard for Nintendo to quickly turnaround an official version. It seems unlikely such a project would get a green light from management, though. GameCube style controllers already exist for the Switch and the novelty of GameCube Joy-Cons would soon wear off due to how bulky they are.