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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

T28B693Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product Specifications: Device Name Amazon Luna Controller, Model number T28B69. Electrical rating 5.25VDC, max 1A. The EU declaration of conformity names the same model, Wireless Game Controller

BEE-0213Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: model BEE-021(-01) uses battery model HAC-006(-01). The USB charging cable is BEE-016 and is not a controller model number4Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68275Read 20 October 2026Support page for the wireless GameCube Controller names model No. BEE-021, printed on the back of the controller

GTIN / EAN

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000454968847961Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026UPC 00045496884796, SKU 120833. US maker store listing

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20206Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Amazon announced Luna and the Luna Controller on 24 September 2020

2 April 20257Press articlevideogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-accessory-prices-announcedRead 20 October 2026Article dated 2 April 2025 lists the controller among the announced accessories

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Listed on Amazon US as Official Luna Wireless Controller, Amazon's Choice, with an add-to-cart offer. Delivery to the access location was refused, which is a shipping limit and not a discontinuation

Available1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Listed in stock on the Nintendo US store on the access date. Sold only to paid Nintendo Switch Online members

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.996Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Luna Controller is available at an introductory price of USD 49.99 during the early access period. The price was later raised to USD 69.99 when the controller became generally available, which this release does not state. Excludes US sales tax

$64.992Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ states USD 64.99 each, plus shipping and tax. Current US store listing shows 69.99, a later price. Launch price is from the FAQ and launch reporting7Press articlevideogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-accessory-prices-announcedRead 20 October 2026USD 64.99, excluding US sales tax9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review gives USD 64.99 at launch

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69.997Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/3/cloud-gaming-dienst-amazon-luna-ab-sofort-in-deutschland-verfuegbarRead 20 October 2026Amazon Germany release of 22 March 2023: Luna and the Luna Controller available from that day, controller EUR 69.99. This is the German launch of the controller and price includes VAT as published. The 2020 US launch had no euro price

€69.998Press articlegamereactor.eu/nintendo-switch-2-prices-confirmed-for-consoles-games-and-controllers-1523763Read 20 October 2026Article dated 2 April 2025 lists GameCube Controllers at EUR 69.99 for Europe. Price includes VAT as published. Country not named. Nintendo's own EU page for the price was not found

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Technical details, Color: Black

Purple14Reviewnintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-online-gamecube-controller-the-return-of-the-kingRead 21 October 2026Review says the only colour available is the original purple. Nintendo's own pages name no colour, so the name is the reviewers' word. The review lists 210 g for the wireless pad without a method, so it is not used for weight

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Standard gamepad layout with two sticks, D-pad, four face buttons, bumpers and triggers

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list: 2 thumbsticks left and right (offset)2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick top left, right stick lower right

Offset1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: left stick top left, D-pad bottom left, C stick bottom right

Face button labels

Xbox2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026A, B, Y, X in a diamond on the upper right. Clockwise from the top are Y, B, A, X, which is the Xbox arrangement10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Button layout: Xbox

Other1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: A, B, X and Y in the GameCube arrangement with a large A button. No listed option fits that arrangement

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Brand: Amazon. Built for Amazon Luna, Amazon's own cloud gaming service, so the maker is the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Works on Windows, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Android devices and select Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Does not work with gaming consoles. Fire TV, Fire tablet and Smart TVs have no platform option, so they are stored as other

Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system

Connection per platform

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
ChromeOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Other	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for gameplay on Windows PC, Mac, Fire Tablets, Chromebooks, Fire TV, Android device or select Samsung Smart TV. Windows outside Luna needs a driver. USB-C wired gameplay on Windows PC and Mac. iOS over Bluetooth is backed by TechRadar. full_features is not stated11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller is compatible via Bluetooth with iOS and Android phones and PC. PC needs a driver from Amazon's support page

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairs with the Nintendo Switch 2 console over Bluetooth. Maker's other pages say the controller only works with Switch 2. full_features is not stated

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, DirectInput10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026XInput over cable and DInput over Bluetooth are the modes used in the tests

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Mode switching

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi to Amazon's servers (Cloud Direct, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n) is also published but has no connection option, so it is not stored. Fire TV and Smart TVs are other platforms. Maker lists Bluetooth for Fire TV, not USB

Bluetooth3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: the device has one wireless network port available via Bluetooth

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0

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Wireless receiver

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None3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth is the only wireless network port. No receiver is named

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026USB-C port. Cable sold separately in the US listing

USB-C2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026USB Type-C connector. Nintendo's pages describe the cable for charging and pairing only, and name no wired play for this model

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026

Cable length

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Cable type

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USB-C to USB-A16Reviewgbatemp.net/review/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller.2629Read 21 October 2026Review of 12 June 2025 says the USB-C port is used with the included USB-C to USB-A cable for charging and initial setup. Cable length not stated

Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Potentiometer10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers. Agrees with the iFixit teardown12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: the analog sticks use green potentiometers. Whether they are ALPS parts is not confirmed and no module name is stored

Potentiometer10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the sticks are traditional potentiometers, not Hall effect. Single reviewer

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Octagonal1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: octagonal opening around the main stick and the C stick

Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick (L3) and right stick (R3) can be pressed in

No11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says no stick clicks are included

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: a hall-effect sensor next to each stick reads a magnet installed on the side of the trigger. The sensors sit on the daughter board

Analog, sensor not stated9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Describes pressure-sensitive triggers. Review lists 210 g weight and 140 x 100 x 65 mm. The size matches the original GameCube controller, so it is not used10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls them analog triggers11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Describes chunky analogue triggers

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Trigger lock: No

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Main buttons type: Membrane. Gamepadla also lists D-pad buttons as membrane, while iFixit describes a rubber membrane over microswitches, so the D-pad switch type is not stored

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026D-pad on the lower left, shaped like a plus sign

Cross1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: four-way cross D-pad

D-pad switches

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Complete inputs list: 12 buttons (home, action, menu, microphone, X, Y, A, B, LT, LB, RT, RB), one direction pad and two thumbsticks. No rear inputs

02Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ lists what the wireless version adds to the original design: C Button, Sync Button, Home/Capture Button, Player LED and Recharge LED. No rear grip input is named. The original GameCube controller has none. The FAQ also names the ZL Button, which opens the Suspend Menu in GameCube Nintendo Classics16Reviewgbatemp.net/review/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller.2629Read 21 October 2026Review lists the additions to the original layout as sync, capture, home and GameChat buttons and a small ZL button. No rear input is named

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Same complete inputs list. Only LB, RB, LT and RT

09Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the pad's triggers register the bumper inputs (L and R) while the Z and ZL buttons are the triggers by default. So the four shoulder controls are the standard L, R, ZL and ZR set, with no additional shoulder button, as for the Switch 2 Pro Controller15Reviewfuturefive.com.au/story/hands-on-review-nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controllerRead 21 October 2026Review says the Z shoulder button also works as the Switch 2 ZR button and a subtle ZL button is added. The two analogue triggers are L and R. No further shoulder button is named

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

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On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

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Macros

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Macros option: No

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Share or capture button

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Capture Button

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Haptics: vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay

Rumble10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Rumble is included11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller has a thick rumble motor. Rumble works only in the GameCube library and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. HD Rumble is not supported

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Gyroscope function: No

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Page says compatible games can use motion controls10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review lists gyro as included

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no touchpad. The original has none

Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026NFC support: No

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Display: No

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no display. Only LEDs are added

Light bar

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No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no light bar. Only the Player LED and the Recharge LED are added

RGB lighting

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No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no decorative lighting. The Player LED and Recharge LED are status lights

Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.71	5.15	10.15	1.32	198.61	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	10.4	7.86	12.92	1.34	198.61	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	25.91	14.76	36.44	5.35	49.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	28.1	16.6	41.32	6.2	49.67	Windows

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2, Windows 11 build 26100, tester John Punch, 2025-03-19. Wired rows: cable, XInput, tests #4819 (button) and #4822 (stick). Bluetooth rows: DInput, tests #4820 (button) and #4821 (stick). Firmware not reported. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate is the software tool figure. Different Bluetooth mode may behave differently on Windows without Amazon's driver

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

10.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

28.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	5.2%	239	0%
Right	5.7%	239	0%

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Stick Tracer, XInput over cable, Windows 10.0.22631, 2026-04-16, single unit. Resolution 7.9 bit (239 steps) on both sticks. Outer dead zone 0.4 mm on both sticks is not converted to a percentage. Inner dead zone is reported as active without a figure, so it is not stored

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

5.7%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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211.9g(7.5 oz)10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Reviewer's weight for the wireless controller is 211.9 g. The wired GameCube controller weighed 200.7 g in the same review. Scale and conditions not stated

Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio output for headset

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ lists what the wireless version adds to the original design: wireless, built-in battery, USB Type-C, C Button, Sync Button, Home/Capture Button, Player LED and Recharge LED. No audio jack is added. The original has none, and GBAtemp's list of top-edge additions has none

Jack works over

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Speaker

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Speaker: None

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Microphone

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list has a microphone button. Alexa press-to-talk is listed. Integrated microphone also named by TechRadar11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the Alexa button launches the voice assistant, spoken to through the controller's integrated microphone. Review gives 281.5 g and 58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 mm, matching the maker's figures

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

AA1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Uses 2 AA batteries, included in box. Also supports AA standard rechargeable batteries. Can be powered by a USB-C cable without batteries

Built-in2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Wireless with a built-in battery

Batteries

21Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20262 AA batteries

13Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: the product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and model BEE-021(-01) uses battery model HAC-006(-01). One battery pack is named

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries

Yes3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026The product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Battery capacity

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500mAh5Maker product pagesupport-jp.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34142Read 20 October 2026Japanese Nintendo support Q&A battery ratings, Switch 2 section, row for the GameCube controller: 3.89V / 500mAh / 1.95Wh. Joy-Con 2 has the same rating

Battery energy

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1.95Wh5Maker product pagesupport-jp.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34142Read 20 October 2026Same row, 1.95 Wh. Checks against 3.89 V times 0.5 Ah

Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

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USB-C2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Charged through a USB Type-C connector

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes15Reviewfuturefive.com.au/story/hands-on-review-nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controllerRead 21 October 2026Review of 20 January 2026 says the USB Type-C slot takes the included charging cable, which can also be used to play tethered, whilst charging. Single reviewer, not stated by Nintendo

Battery indicator

LED1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026LED displays controller connectivity status, low battery indicator and software updates

LED, On screen2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Lists a Recharge LED and a Player LED. Recharge LED is the charging indicator9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Battery level shows in the Controllers menu of the Switch 2, an on-screen indicator

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

Luna Controller4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Set up with the Luna Controller app

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App platforms

Android, iOS4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Page says to download the app from the app store of the mobile device. Amazon's product page names the Amazon Appstore for Android, Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Stored as android and ios

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User firmware updates

Yes8Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Controller downloads software updates automatically when connected to Wi-Fi. Version shown in the Luna Controller app. Gamepadla lists no firmware support, the maker page wins. Updates are automatic over Wi-Fi, not user-initiated flashing. Security updates promised until at least 31 December 2029

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Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width156.4Height107.6Depth58.5mm(6.2 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Published as Size 156.4 x 107.6 x 58.5 mm without axis names. Stored as width, height, depth in that order, which TechRadar's inch and mm table also gives (58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 in depth, width, height order)

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Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

281.5g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026235.5 g without batteries, 281.5 g with batteries. Stored with batteries

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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BKEBEE02112Press articlethetechoutlook.com/tech-whispers/new-wireless-game-controller-for-nintendos-switch-2-certified-by-the-fcc-authorityRead 20 October 2026Reports FCC ID BKEBEE021 for model BEE-021, a Nintendo game controller, application dated 14 March 2025. The model number matches the maker's support page for the wireless GameCube Controller13Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE021Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BKEBEE021, equipment class game controller, product code BEE021, grantee Nintendo Co., Ltd., grant dated 14 March 2025, 2402-2480 MHz. Mirror of the FCC database. The Bluetooth version is not stated on the page

Other certifications

RE Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU5Regulatory filingd1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Declarations+of+Conformity/Luna+Controller_EU+Declaration+of+Conformity.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity dated 8 July 2022 for model T28B69, Wireless Game Controller. Applies the RE Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Radio standards include EN 300 328 and EN 301 893. No Bluetooth version is stated in it

Directive 2014/53/EU3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Declaration of conformity page: Nintendo declares the radio equipment type (Nintendo GameCube controller) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The same page makes a UK statutory declaration. Radio data: Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz, maximum 6.5 dBm

In the box

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In the box

Luna Controller, 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, Setup guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, setup guide. US listing says a USB-C cable is not included. Amazon's EU declaration of conformity lists a USB cable as a supplied accessory

Nintendo GameCube Controller, USB charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Page names the included USB cable. Box listing is quantity 1 controller

Cables included

AAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

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BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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USB charging cable	1

Source2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Single pack has one controller and one USB cable for recharging. Cable length and type are not stated

Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20261-year limited warranty and service. US listing

1year6Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 20 October 2026Nintendo of America limited warranty: 12 months from purchase for systems and accessories such as controllers. Valid in the US and Canada

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJ1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026

www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-1208331Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdf3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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