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BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

General

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Series

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Afterglow Wave1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Listed as the Afterglow Wave line. The page is branded Turtle Beach. The Nintendo store calls the same product PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Turtle Beach owns the PDP brand.

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

TBC-8106-05, TBC-8106-15, TBC-8106-25, TBC-8106-451Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The page structured data lists TBC-8106-05 for Black, TBC-8106-25 for Blue, TBC-8106-45 for Purple and TBC-8106-15 for White.

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

840454402322, 840454402339, 840454402346, 8404544023534Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Nintendo Store lists SKU 127640 and UPC 840454402346 for the Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Amazon ties that UPC to the Purple model.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Amazon listings by the Turtle Beach brand give UPC 840454402322 for Black TBC-8106-05 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1YLGTP), 840454402339 for Blue TBC-8106-25 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS26MCHL), 840454402346 for Purple TBC-8106-45 (this page) and 840454402353 for White TBC-8106-15 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS23TS7L).6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat datasheet for TBC-8106-05 (Black) lists EAN 840454402322, published 2026-01-15.

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

6 October 20252Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release dated 2025-10-06 announces the controller for pre-order.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach release dated October 6, 2025.

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Add to cart at $64.99 and in stock on the Turtle Beach US store.

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.

$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

$64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the US.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the same price line as the GBP and EUR prices.

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

€64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026MSRP 64.99 EUR listed in the same price line as $64.99 and 54.99 GBP. The release names no single EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP 64.99 EUR. The release names no EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.

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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US, GB, EU10Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Dec/03/Turtle-Beach-Launches-New-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Accessories-Annc-FINAL2.docxRead 21 October 2026Sold on turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide. MSRP is given as $64.99, GBP 54.99 and EUR 64.99, so the US, the UK and the euro area are stored. Other regions are not named.

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, Blue, Purple, White1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Color selector: Black, Blue, Purple and White.2Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release: comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Gamepad in the Switch Pro Controller shape. Maker product photos.

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

Offset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons, the offset Pro Controller layout.

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

Nintendo1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows X on top, A right, B bottom and Y left, the Nintendo layout.

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Third-party controller officially licensed by Nintendo.

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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, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model. Switch Lite and OLED Model are stored as Nintendo Switch. The platform list has no separate option for them.

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

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth

Source5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: pair by opening Controllers then Change Grip/Order on the console and pressing L and R on the controller when prompted. Only the pairing steps are stated. The radio standard is not named.6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth to the console. Pairing through the console controller menu is described in the quick start article.

Official licence

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Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Feature list: Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2.

Input modes

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Mode switching

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

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

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No7Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026Review of the Turtle Beach PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2: it does not wake the Switch 2 ("biggest problem"). Verified Amazon US buyers repeat this. Stored for the Switch 2 console.

Max phone length

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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

Bluetooth6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat lists Device interface Bluetooth/USB and Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless for TBC-8106-05. The sheet also has a 3 m cable and a 3.5 mm jack, which do not match the maker's box list, so only the Bluetooth entry is used. Wired play over USB is not confirmed by the maker, so USB is not stored.

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

None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box list has no dongle. The wireless link pairs with the console.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Published as an up to 30-foot wireless range. 30 ft is 9.144 m. The Icecat sheet gives 9 m.

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

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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

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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

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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

TMR1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Thumbsticks with integrated TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensor technology.

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 6: "click in the left analog stick" with the function button held sets white light. The right stick click is not named.

Swappable stick tops

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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

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

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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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

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

Cross1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a one-piece cross-shaped D-pad in a round recess.

D-pad switches

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

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Two programmable back buttons. Re-map functions to the two programmable back buttons.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Dual mappable quick-action back buttons.

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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Paddles1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The maker calls them back buttons. The maker rear photo shows two paddle-shaped levers beside the grips.

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

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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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Only the two back buttons are named as remappable.

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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Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 4: hold the function button and press the button to program, then press a button on the controller to map its function to the back button. No app is named. Double press on a back button clears the mapping.

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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Share or capture button

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

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a Capture button at the top left of the face and a Home button at the top right.

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

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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07Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026The same review: the Afterglow Wave "lacks rumble". Stored as 0 motors. Verified Amazon US buyers also report no vibration. The maker lists no rumble feature.

Trigger rumble motors

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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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Built-in motion controls for actions like aiming and steering.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Built-in motion controls for immersive gaming.

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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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

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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

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones with four pre-set modes.

Lighting zones

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81Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-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-in1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.

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

11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Page copy: "The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge." One built-in battery. Capacity in mAh is not published.

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

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The battery is built in.

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

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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

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

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BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Hours (h)
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Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Up to 20 hours of play per charge. The maker names no connection, rumble or lighting condition. A retailer page lists up to 40 hours for the separate Afterglow Wireless model, which is not this product.

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

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

USB-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-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box includes a USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a USB Type-C connector.

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

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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

Yes5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: the controller can be charged while playing with the 3.3ft/1m USB-C charging cable.

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

LED3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 3: the function button LED blinks red every 30 seconds when the battery is low, pulses red while charging and turns white when fully charged.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Textured grips4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Textured thumbsticks and grips.

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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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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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

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

XGB-CWBB00288Regulatory filingfccid.io/XGB-CWBB0028Read 21 October 2026fccid.io mirror of the FCC grant dated 2025-09-04 to Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. for the "NSW2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller", 2402-2480 MHz. Only the Afterglow Wave Wireless controller for Switch 2 carries this device name. The test report, photos and manual exhibits could not be read, so no battery or Bluetooth version is taken from the filing.

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

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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

Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller, 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Insert1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list as published.

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

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C charging cable	1	1

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list: 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a 3 m detachable cable and a 3.5 mm jack. Those match the wired model and are not used.

Carrying case

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None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list has the controller, a USB-C charging cable and a Quick Start Insert. No case.

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

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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.turtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026

Spec sheet

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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

support.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guide3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach support article Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller Quick Start Guide, updated 2026-01-28. The page renders with JavaScript. It was read in a browser on 2026-10-21.

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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