Gamecube Analog Stick Soldering to Sanwa Joystick (don't need pressure sensitivity like Smash) - Is it difficult?

Hi all,

I’m new to the forum. I want to re-purpose my Nintendo Wii and play the Metal Slug Anthology using a custom sanwa arcade joystick. The problem is that the Metal Slug Anthology doesn’t recognize the d-pad on the GCube and only the analog.

I don’t need pressure sensitivity to the likes of Smash so long as it registers the push of directions.

Is it still more complex relative to the dpad soldering joints?

Thanks!!