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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.

1914, QAT-00001, EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935, QAT-000022Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Microsoft Store part numbers per colour (inventory SKU ids EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 202610Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_ControllerRead 28 September 2026Hardware model 1914, the third revision released November 2020 with Xbox Series X|S15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manufacturer Carbon Black launch factsheet page 1, Daten SKU QAT-00002, dated availability 10 November 2020. Publisher header targets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Hosted by distributor.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact distributor catalogue names MPN QAT-00002 and Carbon Black. This independently confirms the marketed regional identity, not only a planned 2020 launch SKU.

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

889842611588, 8898426115956Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026UPC 889842611588 (GTIN 00889842611588) for model QAT-00001, Carbon Black15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Daten EAN 889842611595 for exact QAT-00002. Not assigned to original US QAT-00001.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact QAT-00002 catalogue gives EAN/UPC 889842611595. Other generic catalogue battery/material fields are not imported.

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.

16 March 20204Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Dated Xbox Wire introduction of the Xbox Series X controller.

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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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.

$59.993Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Published as the $59.99 USD starting price

$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.

US, DE, AT, CH15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 header names Germany, Austria and Switzerland for QAT-00002. The US reference is documented separately. This is the DE/AT/CH regional SKU, not a claim that Switzerland is an EU market.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon Black, Robot White, Shock Blue, Pulse Red, Electric Volt, Deep Pink, Velocity Green, Astral Purple1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20263Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 title and Inhalt identify Carbon Black for QAT-00002. This confirms only the new regional row, not other colour SKUs.

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

Gamepad9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

Stick layout

Offset9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric

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

Xbox9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Lists Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android and iOS. macOS and Linux come from gamepadla9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answers: macOS yes, Linux yes

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

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless to consoles, Bluetooth to Windows, iOS and Android. Footnote: some functionality not supported on mobile or Bluetooth2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Footnote: some functionality not supported on Android, iOS, or via Bluetooth6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026Microsoft product copy: USB-C port for direct plug and play to console and PC25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Live official table read in Chrome. Series X|S controller on iOS requires latest controller firmware and iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 14.5 or later. Bluetooth excludes controller audio and attached accessories.

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

XInput9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Mode switching

Button combo17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 revision compatibility section describes long press pairing for Bluetooth and double-tap pairing button to return to Xbox. This switches remembered connection paths, not a physical protocol toggle.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Same official article names a double tap of the pairing button to switch remembered Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless hosts. This capability already existed on Series X|S controllers. The update requirement in the article applies to older Xbox One, Elite Series 2 and Adaptive hardware, not an invented launch requirement for Model 1914.

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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.

Yes16Press releasesteamcommunity.com/news/post/4051520458174008190Read 7 October 2026Valve stable Steam client update 5 February 2021 explicitly exposes Series X Share button to controller configurations. Requires Xbox Extended Feature Support driver and PC restart. Trigger rumble requires Windows.Gaming.Input games. Does not mean every game uses Steam Input API.

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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

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless radio plus Bluetooth Low Energy, USB-C port to play and charge

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

Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows sold separately

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

218Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 background says it can be paired to Bluetooth device and Xbox simultaneously. Maker September 2021 firmware article identifies one Bluetooth host plus one Xbox Wireless host as the existing Series capability. It remembers these two links, not two Bluetooth hosts.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Official September 2021 update describes remembered one-Bluetooth-host and one-Xbox-Wireless-host switching. It explicitly identifies these as capabilities already available on Series X|S controllers, while extending them to older controllers. Two remembered links do not mean two simultaneous active Bluetooth connections.

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Wired connector

USB-C4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 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

Yes4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026USB-C port, play and charge with a modern cable

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

Potentiometer9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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.

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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

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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)

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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.

Concave17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 design paragraph says both fitted thumbstick tops are concave. No spare caps included, optional Elite caps excluded.

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Replaceable stick modules

Soldered26Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_171489_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Model 1914 joystick replacement guide introduction states that replacement requires soldering. The mounted stick mechanism is distinct from removable thumbstick caps.

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Stick calibration

App5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 2026Stick and trigger recalibration in the Xbox Accessories app, available for the Xbox Wireless Controller14Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents stick and trigger recalibration on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.

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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 effect19Reviewifixit.com/Wiki/Technical_Information_%28Series_Controller_1914%29Read 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 troubleshooting Triggers at 100% section explicitly diagnoses faulty trigger Hall sensor. Factory trigger sensing is separate from potentiometer sticks.

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

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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

No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review says trigger resistance is fixed and contrasts it with the DualSense motor-driven variable resistance. Impulse trigger vibration is separate.

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane

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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

Hybrid1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Product overview calls the fixed faceted cross-and-dish control a hybrid D-pad.

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

Other20Reviewgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification table explicitly says D-pad buttons Mechanical. No precise mechanism maps safely to micro_switch or mecha_tactile. Other preserves the unnamed mechanical class.

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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.

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: paddles no

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.

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no

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

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Share or capture button

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: trigger vibration yes (impulse triggers)

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

224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026Complete factory replacement assembly image shows two large grip motors. Page identifies original-equivalent assembly for Model 1914. Motor mechanism is not inferred across merged revisions.

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Trigger rumble motors

224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026The same complete Model 1914 assembly image shows two smaller trigger motors, distinct from the two grip motors. Confirmed by iFixit Model 1914 disassembly steps 7 and 9.

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Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Xbox Wireless	Button	7.21	3.47	11.43	2.17	124.69	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Stick	8.88	4.98	14.64	2.36	124.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	6.5	2.78	10.03	2.09	125	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.3	4.47	12.23	2.22	125	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.23	6.59	20.36	3.67	133.16	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	12.98	8.68	20.89	2.95	133.16	Windows

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 26100, firmware 5.23.6.0, XInput, tests #5397-#5402 on 2025-05-19. Dongle means the Xbox Wireless adapter. A later dongle test with a third-party Hyperlink 2 dongle is left out. Polling rate is the software-measured median

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.

6.5ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

7.21ms=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.

12.23ms=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.

8.3ms=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.

8.88ms=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.

12.98ms=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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.8%	771	4.7%
Right	0%	7.9%	575	6.5%

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, cable, XInput, firmware 5.23.6.0, 2026-05-24. Inner dead zone published as none. Resolution 9.6 bit (left) and 9.2 bit (right), steps across the full axis

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

7.9%=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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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

USB (wired), Xbox Wireless25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11 tables explicitly support controller audio through USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter. Bluetooth audio and controller accessories are unsupported. Xbox console headset routing uses Xbox Wireless or USB. These routes do not promise headset audio on Android, Apple or Linux.

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Speaker

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Microphone

No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review conclusion lists integrated microphone as a missing feature, in contrast to DualSense. Headset microphone connection is separate.

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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

AA or battery pack7Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/xbox-wireless-controller-2020Read 28 September 2026AA batteries (regular or rechargeable) or the Play and Charge kit, sold separately

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

28Reviewign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Plate on the back covers two AA batteries13Reviewgamepadsquire.com/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Specification table and battery section identify two AA batteries. The 287g figure is a quoted spec, not a documented weighing test, and is not retained as a measured weight.

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

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Up to 40 hours on AA batteries, tested by Microsoft with standard AA batteries in preproduction units

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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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.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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-C6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026USB-C port. The controller runs on AA batteries or the separately sold Xbox Rechargeable Battery

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.

240min3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Maker says fully charge in under four hours with separately purchased exact Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Stored 240 minutes is the strict upper-bound claim, not a measured exact duration. Ordinary AA batteries do not charge. Adapter and test method unstated.

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Charging dock

None9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: charging dock no

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Dock

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Play while charging

Yes3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Original Model 1914 accessory launch says rechargeable pack charges before, after or while playing. Requires separately purchased Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Ordinary AA cells are not recharged.

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

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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

Plastic18Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact 1914 identification describes plastic back and plastic front cover. Material polymer not named. Standard listed colour variants, rubber-grip Design Lab options not inherited.

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Grip texture

Textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

AA batteries21Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Xbox+Series+X%7CS+Wireless+Controller+(Model+1914)+Full+Disassembly/148234Read 7 October 2026Exact 1914 disassembly Step 1 explicitly removes AA batteries through standard rear battery compartment. No soldered stick modules presented as normal user-swappable parts.

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Software

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Companion app

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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App platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Button mapping via Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11

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User firmware updates

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 202614Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents Xbox Accessories firmware updates on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows controller updates use USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter in Xbox Accessories. Updates over Bluetooth are unsupported. Updating on an Xbox console is also supported.

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Dimensions and weight

None of 2 known

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.

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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.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

C3K191412Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/C3K1914Read 30 September 2026Microsoft wireless computer device model 1914 certification record. The physical model is the Xbox Series controller.

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

EU Declaration of Conformity, model 191427Regulatory filingcdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/wmcfx/documents/presentations/EU_DoC_1914_062122.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity explicitly identifies Video Game Controller model 1914, marketed as Xbox Wireless Controller. This is a declaration, not a third-party award.

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

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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

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

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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.

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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.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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

fcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdf11Owner's manualfcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdfRead 30 September 2026Microsoft Product and Regulatory Guide filed for controller model 1914. Hosted as a public FCC exhibit. A 2016 Micro-USB controller datasheet was rejected as the wrong generation.

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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