If you missed the chance to pick up Nintendo’s new GameCube Controller for the Switch 2, your time has come. It’s back in stock for $64.99 at the My Nintendo Store. To add one to your collection, you’ll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, which starts at $19.99 a year for individuals. Once signed up, you can place an order by signing into your Nintendo Account and adding the gamepad to your cart, though you’re still limited to one controller per account.
As fun as it’s been playing Mario Kart World and the updated versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch 2, I’ve been enjoying catching up on GameCube titles available through the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. The controller provides a genuine experience when playing classic titles like Wind Waker and Soulcalibur II, with some notable upgrades.
The biggest change is the addition of wireless connectivity, so you’re not tethered by a short cable. It also has Nintendo’s “C” button for opening up GameChat, a new Discord-like voice chat feature that’s free until March 31st, 2026. And if you like taking screenshots, the controller has a dedicated capture button, allowing you to document your first-place finishes in Mario Kart World.
Although it works best with GameCube titles, you can also use the controller to play Switch 2 games, complete with gyro controls. However, Nintendo warns that the GameCube Controller “doesn’t have all the buttons and features found in other controllers that can be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 system,” which means you may run into some issues when playing games on the new system.
