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General

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Series

Nova5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Maker product family Nova, next to Nova, Nova Lite and Super Nova in the FAQ comparison.

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

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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.

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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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-06. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

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.

GameSir Nova Lite12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/say-goodbye-to-stick-drift-gamesirs-nova-lite-2-gamepad-is-less-than-usd25-right-now-on-prime-dayRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer calls the Nova Lite 2 a new and improved version of the original Nova Lite and the Nova Lite its predecessor.

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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.

$29.993Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 13 comparison table image uploaded 2025-05-23, three days before the now-available post, lists Nova 2 Lite at $29.99. The buy page later shows $34.99. Tax treatment is a US price before 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.

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€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

Luminous White, Midnight Gray1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Buy page options Luminous White and Midnight Gray. The Champion Edition option and the Iron Man Limited Edition are special editions with no model number found, so no variant rows.

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

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout front drawing: left stick upper, right stick lower.

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

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout shows Xbox-style ABXY positions. Layout Switch (M + A for 2 s) only swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

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

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Compatibility: Switch, Windows 10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. Steam is named only as a PC app in maker copy, so SteamOS is not stored.

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

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Platform and Mode tables: Bluetooth PC/Android/iOS DS4 mode, Switch/iOS Switch mode, Android mode and G-Touch mode. Wired/receiver table: PC Xbox mode, Switch mode, Android DS4 mode. Full-features cells left out because features differ by mode.

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, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Manual modes: Xbox Mode, Switch Mode, DS4 Mode, Bluetooth Android Mode and G-Touch. Maker FAQ names them Xinpout/DS/HID/Switch mode, so Xbox Mode is stored as XInput and Android Mode as Android HID. Gamepadla's cable test shows the Windows device name Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows). G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support.

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Mode switching

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth modes are chosen with Home plus a face button or RB for 2 s. Wired and receiver detect the mode automatically, and View + Menu for 2 s cycles Xbox, Switch and DS4.

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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.

Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the Nintendo Switch. No maker statement found.

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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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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.

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Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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

USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Receiver Connection: insert the receiver into the computer's USB-A port. Drawing shows a USB-A receiver.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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

Cable length

1.8m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package Contents: 1.8m Type-C cable.

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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.

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000

Source3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 10: 1000Hz polling rate for both wired and wireless dongle connections. The manual's wired and receiver PC mode is Xbox mode, so the rows name Windows. No Bluetooth rate stated.

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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.

GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Advanced Tutorial: hold M + LS/RS for 2 s to toggle the stick dead zone. Launch blog adds dead-zone adjustment in the apps. No default percent stated.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No.

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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)

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick (with press function).

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

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Calibration: hold View + Menu + Home, rotate sticks, press triggers, then press A.

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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 effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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Trigger stop positions

22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Rear drawing shows Left and Right Trigger Stop Switch. Maker blog calls them 2-stage trigger stops: full travel and short travel.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Physical flip switches on the back. After flipping, triggers are pressed three times to recalibrate travel.

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Post says GameSir App or GameSir Connect adjusts stick and trigger dead zones.

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Hair trigger mode

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: hold M + LT/RT for 2 s. Requires the long travel setting.

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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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

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 8: you can't physically change the layout, only swap the A-B and X-Y values.

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Disc7Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 8 October 2026Exact Nova 2 Lite FAQ states mechanical circular D-pad. Disc names the circular physical surface, separate from its underlying switch mechanism. No micro-switch type is inferred from mechanical wording.

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

Other1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs D-pad: Mechanical circular D-pad. Mechanical is not a schema switch type, so other is stored. The switch component is not named.

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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.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: 2. Manual names them R4 and L4 on the rear grips.

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.

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Rear drawing labels R4 Back Button and L4 Back Button as fixed buttons. No removable paddles.

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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.

08Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete English physical layout labels only ordinary LB/RB/LT/RT shoulders. Its two L4/R4 extras are rear grip buttons, not additional shoulder buttons.

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.

23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 7: 2 mappable back buttons with single-button mapping and macro recording. Ordinary remappable buttons are not counted.

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back Button Setting: hold M + L4/R4, press the button to program, press L4/R4 again to save.

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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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Turbo Function: hold M and press A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons and Macro Buttons: 2 macro back buttons.

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Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout: Screenshot Button.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Immersive Features: Dual asymmetric motors. No trigger motors stated.

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

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Dual asymmetric motors. FAQ 6 says one in each grip.

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Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Adjust Vibration Intensity: hold M and press View or Menu.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 13 comparison table image (uploaded 2025-05-23): 6-axis gyro No for Nova 2 Lite.

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Display 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.

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.36	1.64	3.17	0.38	959.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.99	6.68	8.85	0.46	959.69	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	12.73	9.33	17.77	1.63	928.51	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	17.11	14.69	24.07	1.71	928.51	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.34	6.05	18.52	3.13	198.53	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	17.03	12.53	21.78	2.13	198.53	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.6 tests by monoru, 2025-12-13, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 6101. Rows 1-2 cable XInput (#7482, #7481). Rows 3-4 dongle XInput (#7480, #7479). Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol on a Windows host (#7475, #7476), the page's primary Bluetooth setup. A non-primary Bluetooth Sony-mode setup measured 16.85 ms button and 34.86 ms stick at 124.55 Hz and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. Status shown as User Verification.

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.

12.73ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

12.34ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

7.99ms=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.

17.11ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

17.03ms=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.

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	1.4%	5,000	1.5%
Right	0%	1.4%	5,000	1.3%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, 2025-08-26, Windows 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 6101, polling 945.02 Hz. Circle error 1.4/1.4 percent, center error 1.5/1.3 percent, inner deadzone none, 12.3 bit and 5,000 steps per stick, recorded before the site's True Bitness method. Left outer deadzone 0.8 mm not converted to percent. Single unit.

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

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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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No. Manual device layout shows no jack.

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

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Microphone

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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

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Power & Charging Battery: 600mAh, built-in battery per the launch blog. Manual charges it through the Type-C port.

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

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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

Yes8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed manual describes the controller battery, low-battery indicator and USB-C/dock charging. Current exact maker specification gives the built-in 600 mAh battery. No optional pack is required. Raw-cell count and energy are not stated.

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

600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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.

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Basic Operations: charged via the Type-C port or a charging station sold separately. Rear drawing shows charging contact points.

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

Sold separately1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Charging Dock: Not included, sold separately.

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Dock

GameSir Nova Charger for Super Nova/Nova 2 Lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Exact title of the matching maker accessory sold on the same page.

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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

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Home indicator flashes red below 15 percent and breathes while charging when powered off.

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

Anti-slip laser-textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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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

GameSir Connect (PC), GameSir app (mobile)3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 12: GameSir Connect app for PC and the GameSir app for mobile.

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App platforms

Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/gamesir-appRead 6 October 2026Maker app page: mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with App Store and Google Play downloads. The Nova 2 Lite FAQ names GameSir Connect for PC and the GameSir app for mobile.

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User firmware updates

Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Firmware support Yes. A site comment mentions a January firmware release.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 8 October 2026Current exact FAQ links a model-named controller-and-dongle firmware-upgrade tutorial. Following that normal public link now redirects to the generic tutorial index. This independently confirms maker update support but no unread exact procedure, latest firmware number or new compatibility claim is stored.

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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.

Width155Height104Depth57mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Physical Specs 155*104*57mm, read as front-face width x height x thickness, like other GameSir controllers.9Spec databaseidealo.co.uk/compare/206929694/gamesir-nova-lite-2-midnight-grey.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Midnight Grey listing explicitly labels width 155 mm, height 104 mm, depth 57 mm with 225 g body mass. These corroborate the maker’s same three body lengths. Some retailers instead label height 57/depth 104 without documenting orientation. The cause is unknown and no body-photo axis guess or packaging dimensions are used.

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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.

225g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 225g. The maker manual web page repeats 225g/0.50lbs.

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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

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English declaration names GameSir Nova 2 Lite and states CE with directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863. The preceding FCC warning explicitly states Part 15 Class B. This is the manufacturer declaration. No radio ID is guessed.

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

Controller, 1.8m Type-C cable, Manual, Receiver, PP box2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package Contents: Controller, 1.8m Type-C cable, Manual, Receiver, PP box. The PP box is the packaging and is left out.8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed exact Nova 2 Lite package list additionally includes PP box ×1. This literal supplied box is retained, without guessing a typed carrying-case design. Current selected buy page shows Champion Edition, so its package is not inherited into the original White/Gray reference.

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

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Type	Length (m)	Count
Type-C cable	1.8	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Type	Count
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.

1year10Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Official 12-month policy for covered manufacturing defects with original official/authorized purchase. Applied to standard White/Gray US official-store hardware, not statutory rights or a special drift term.

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Current maker product page titles the controller GameSir Nova Lite 2. Manual, FAQ, launch blog and charger page call it Nova 2 Lite. Same product.

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Two-page multilingual foldout titled NOVA 2 LITE, PDF created 2025-05-23. Text is outlined, so the English column on page 1 was rendered and read.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.