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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.

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

BEEAFSSKA, BEE-0085Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Retail model code BEEAFSSKA for original base Black package. Physical controller model BEE-008 is now independently confirmed from the exact Nintendo manual. Cable BEE-016 is not a controller identifier.10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller information leaflet. Physical controller BEE-008. BEE-016 is the included USB charging cable and is not put in controller model numbers. Existing US base retail code BEEAFSSKA retained.

GTIN / EAN

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

00045496885861, 000454968862881Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black UPC 00045496885861. Released Resident Evil Requiem UPC is covered by its separate maker source entry.9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Maker product information gives UPC 00045496886288 for Resident Evil Requiem Edition.

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

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

2 April 20254Press articlevariety.com/2025/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-date-price-tariffs-1236372547Read 28 September 2026Accessories announced on April 2, 20257Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18 release explains accessory launch prices changed from those announced April 2, 2025, and lists the Pro Controller. Original Variety source is unavailable.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026In stock on Nintendo US store on access date

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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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller12Revieweshopperreviews.com/2025/06/13/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-for-nintendo-switch-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and directly compares its successor Switch 2 Pro Controller. Previous original product exists in catalogue. Does not imply the original controller was discontinued.

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.

$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

$84.997Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18, 2025 launch MSRP table gives the Pro Controller at USD 84.99 before June 5 launch. Excludes US sales tax.27Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Resident-Evil-Requiem-New-special-edition-Switch-2-Pro-controller-now-available-for-preorder.1152391.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only Resident Evil Requiem Edition original US preorder/launch 99.99 USD. Does not override base Black 84.99 USD. Current Nintendo 99.99 is corroboration only, not sole launch-price evidence. Local tax not normalized from an unstated source condition.28Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/purchase-termsRead 7 October 2026Tax handling only for the existing Resident Evil Requiem variant launch 99.99 USD. US shopping terms separate listed product pricing from applicable tax added at charge. Base original 84.99 USD is unchanged. No later current store price substituted for dated prelaunch evidence.

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

€69.998Press 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

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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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US7Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026Actual US April 18, 2025 manufacturer release explicitly discusses US retail preorders and lists Switch 2 Pro Controller at 84.99 USD. Original US market, paired with exact US maker store listing and existing retail reference.11Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 7 October 2026Retained base Black reference is the US maker store SKU 123674 and US launch MSRP 84.99. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem variant also has a US maker listing. Later current prices not treated as launch prices.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, Resident Evil Requiem Edition1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black configuration. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem Edition is covered by its separate maker source. No themed edition laboratory test is claimed.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Black9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Released themed edition has the maker name Resident Evil Requiem Edition and a gunmetal-black visual design.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Asymmetric

Face button labels

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

Nintendo6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Switch

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

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Platforms

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

Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Windows USB route requires current Steam Input software and suitable controller-supported games. Source explicitly recognizes Switch 2 Pro, with Nintendo layout and gyro configuration. This is observed host-software compatibility, not Nintendo-certified PC support. Nintendo store official platform claim remains Switch 2 only. No Bluetooth, native XInput/DInput or Linux/Mac support is added.

Connection per platform

ANintendo 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

BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202619Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026One Windows USB-wired route via current Steam Input. full_features is unknown and omitted. Source does not establish GL/GR, audio jack, NFC or every console-specific function on Windows.

Official licence

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Input modes

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Steam controller mode18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Named Steam Input controller interface via host Steam software over USB on Windows. This is not a physical onboard Steam-mode switch or native Windows XInput declaration. Existing Windows XInput/DInput latency tests do not prove controller-native protocols or bridge versions, so those modes are not promoted.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Explicit newer Switch 2 USB/Steam setup only. No driverless generic XInput/DInput mode inferred. Steam software configuration and current compatible client required. Does not prove all console functions, audio or Bluetooth support on PC.

Mode switching

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

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Yes18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Official Valve Steam Input API publishes an exact distinct controller type, not generic Xbox translation only. Direct current HTTP body includes this row, public web cache is older. PC Gamer January 2026 guide independently describes Steam Input recognition over USB on Windows. Transport/client restrictions apply, not Nintendo-endorsed cross-platform compatibility or all-feature support.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Updated January 14, 2026. Dedicated Switch and Switch 2 Steam setup says Steam Input supports newer Switch 2 Pro via USB since November 2025, while Bluetooth does not work in Steam. It documents Nintendo button-layout selection, controller layout and gyro calibration for the recognized controllers. Current official Valve API independently has exact Switch2ProController type 16. No GL/GR, audio, NFC or full-feature support on PC is inferred.

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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Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Switch Wake Up: Yes

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Works with phone case

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Connections

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

Bluetooth, USB (wired)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Bluetooth. usb_wired is backed by gamepadla6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tested over cable on Windows

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

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

None10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker states the sole wireless network is Bluetooth. No proprietary 2.4 GHz receiver route. NFC is amiibo near-field communication, not a receiver-based controller connection. Third-party PC bridge adapters are not an OEM receiver.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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-C2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Cable length

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Cable type

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

USB-A to USB-C14Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Actual base BEE-008/BEE-016 package unboxing. Translated: one end USB-A, the other USB-C. Physical included BEE-016 cable, not the separate AC adapter cable. No length inferred. US maker calls supplied cable USB-C but does not name the other end.

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

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

Potentiometer6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Left/Right Stick (pressable)

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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Service without soldering16Reviewgametraderzero.com/blogs/news/switch-2-pro-controller-tear-down-what-s-new-inside-nintendo-s-new-controllerRead 7 October 2026Actual June 2025 Switch 2 Pro Controller teardown. Internal Alps Alpine modules are service-replaceable without desoldering. Not marketed tool-free consumer modules, opening shell requires tools. Maker manual prohibits owner disassembly, so this is service architecture. No generic Alps part number inferred.

Stick calibration

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System settings15Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Calibrate-the-Controllers-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-2883792.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker console calibration workflow. Page expressly identifies Switch 2 Pro Controller SYNC location and resetting after calibration. No physical thumbstick button-combo calibration or Steam host dead-zone tweak confused with this documented route.

Triggers

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

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

Digital6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Triggers pressing: Digital

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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

Cross2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026+Control Pad

D-pad switches

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Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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

21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026GL/GR buttons that you can map to any button you choose3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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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Buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026GL/GR buttons shown on the back view (裏面)

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.

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

017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification, not latency measurement. Its actual tooltip defines an additional pair on the top edge next to standard bumpers. None means zero additional shoulder controls, while standard L/R/ZL/ZR remain present. GL/GR rear grip buttons excluded.25Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete maker button inventory names only standard L/R/ZL/ZR shoulder controls, plus GL/GR explicitly rear grip buttons and front/system controls. No additional single shoulder control is present. This confirms zero beyond the standard four and resolves the community question wording that asks about an additional pair.

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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21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

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

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No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

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.

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

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026HD Rumble 2

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification. Tooltip expressly asks whether trigger buttons have their own dedicated rumble motors. None means zero trigger motors. Does not count HD Rumble 2 grip actuators or imply no overall vibration.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

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

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

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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

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

IR camera

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Built-in display

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

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

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RGB lighting

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

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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.

ANintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.97	5.34	10.63	1.29	248.45	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	13.08	8.33	21.42	3.67	248.45	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	7.37	5.49	9.32	1.09	249.94	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	19.4	0.38	49.93	9.46	62.86	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Rows 1-2: Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.6, Windows 11 build 26200, XInput, tests #7369/#7368 on 2025-11-28. Row 3: DInput, #6758 on 2025-10-07, Windows 11 build 26100, P82 v5.2.3.1. Row 4: Switch mode, #6694 on 2025-09-28, same OS/tester version. Firmware not reported. Stick test uses 99% deflection. Highest stored wired button average is 19.4 ms, measured on Windows, not on a Switch 2.

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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19.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

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

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13.08ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

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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.

ANintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	5.2%	1,667	4.5%
Right	0%	4.6%	3,333	4.9%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, XInput over cable, 2025-11-27 19:51 (ring test). 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. Resolution 10.7 bit left, 11.7 bit right

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

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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5.2%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm 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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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No20Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-94704613Read 7 October 2026Exact original US base UPC 045496885861. Published Target staff support answer explicitly no built-in mic. GameChat C button opens console software and jack accepts external headsets, neither is a controller mic. Incorrect USB-B/packaging dimensions in retailer table not used.

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-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

Built-in2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Batteries

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

120Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-94704613Read 7 October 2026Exact base product table explicitly one installed battery unit. Count is rechargeable pack, not unseen internal raw cells. Maker leaflet independently states product contains a rechargeable battery. No batteries or voltage inferred from capacity.

Batteries included

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

Yes10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Installed internal rechargeable pack comes in the controller. Manufacturer instructs qualified-service replacement, not a user-supplied AA battery.

Battery capacity

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

1,070mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 20263Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Battery energy

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

4.15Wh21Reviewifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller physical BEE-008 page identifies installed battery BEE-017. Published nominal rated energy 4.15 Wh, not a measured runtime or capacity converted without voltage. Existing maker 1070 mAh retained separately.

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.

ANintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 40 hours. Wireless (Bluetooth) is the only wireless connection3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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-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

USB-C2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

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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210min2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 3.5 hours. Nintendo Japan's page says approx. 3 hours

Charging dock

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None6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging dock: No

Dock

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Play while charging

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

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Battery indicator

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

LED, On screen22Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Pro-Controller-Power-Issues-2892846.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller recharge LED shows charging and completion. Not the four player-number LEDs and not a numeric remaining-level display. Separate maker paired-controller HOME menu guide proves on-screen approximate remaining charge. No controller built-in display.23Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Check-the-Battery-Life-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-2881222.htmlRead 7 October 2026HOME Menu > Controllers shows approximate battery life for each actively paired controller. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a supported paired controller. This is console on-screen level, not a companion app or controller screen.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

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Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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Width148Height105Depth60.2mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Published as approx. 105mm x 148mm x 60.2mm (JP page: height 105, width 148, depth 60.2)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026縦105mm×横148mm×厚さ60.2mm

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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235g(8.3 oz)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 235g3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Certifications

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FCC ID

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

BKEBEE00824Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE008Read 7 October 2026Public FCC authorization reproduced for Nintendo Co Ltd game controller BEE008, grant March 31, 2025. Exact physical model linked by maker BEE-008 leaflet. Mirrored label/manual download endpoints returned 403, public grant text/table independently readable. No Bluetooth version inferred from BLE 2 MHz or RF frequency.26Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/56c56153957008ec9466de88350ff19961ced1832866ddbd43e1b00dab950a36Read 7 October 2026Actual Nintendo-submitted 06 Label and Location, BEE-008 rear label. Public document page extracted text explicitly gives FCC ID BKEBEE008. Direct PDF and plain HTTP challenge were not bypassed. Independently reopened readable document HTML is cited instead.

Other certifications

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

IC 4360A-BEE00826Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/56c56153957008ec9466de88350ff19961ced1832866ddbd43e1b00dab950a36Read 7 October 2026Same original physical BEE-008 rear label expressly gives IC: 4360A-BEE008. This is Canadian ISED/Industry Canada certification identity, not a Bluetooth version or generic badge.

In the box

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In the box

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

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Cables included

ANintendo 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

BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202614Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026One included BEE-016 cable, refined endpoints from same package unboxing sentence. Nintendo maker leaflet names BEE-016. No AC adapter cable length imported. Existing in_the_box generic cable description remains valid.

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.

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

1year13Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 7 October 2026Current Nintendo of America warranty expressly covers accessories such as controllers unless otherwise specified. Switch 2 Pro Controller is not among the legacy product exclusions. Current US scope, not EU statutory coverage. Target exact base UPC 045496885861 independently lists one-year limited warranty. Old three-month accessory policies are not substituted for current terms.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-1236741Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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www.nintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specs2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Manual

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

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 30 September 2026English health and safety and pairing leaflet for the Switch 2 Pro Controller, revision June 2025.

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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