Summary
So, Nintendo’s whipping out these Switch 2 GameCube controllers. You can grab one from May 8 to 12 if you get an invite (fancy, right?).
Anyway, if you’re one of the Switch Online gang, mark May 13. That’s your go date.
But hey, you don’t actually need this controller to play GameCube stuff on Switch 2. Just saying.
So, here’s the thing. If you’re a Nintendo Switch 2 junkie and you’ve been itching for that old-school GameCube controller vibe, you need the Nintendo Switch Online thingamajig. But, hold your horses! You can’t even start this quest until May 8. Seriously, though, GameCube controllers are like the rockstars of gaming gear. Iconic or something. So yeah, not shocked it’s popping up for Switch 2.
Okay, there’s a whole bunch of Switch 2 add-ons headed your way, but let’s be real. The GameCube controller? That’s the headliner. It’s going for $64.99, and surprise, surprise, it’s wireless. I bet Smash Bros. fans are flipping out. Plus, everyone wanting that true-to-the-original feel when diving into Switch Online’s Expansion Pack is gonna be all over this. Shame it’s a bit of a circus act just trying to snag one.
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Heads up! You can’t just waltz into any old store and grab a Switch 2 GameCube controller like it’s some pack of gum. Nope. You gotta hit up Nintendo directly. And if you’re one of the lucky ducks who gets an invite to preorder a Switch 2, well, that GameCube controller is up for grabs. These invites? They’re rolling out between May 8 and May 12. Then, starting May 13, all you Switch Online members, it’s your turn. But brace yourselves, it’s one per Nintendo account. And free trial folks? Sorry, not your party.
When Can You Buy a Switch 2 GameCube Controller
Okay, so here’s the reality check: snagging a Switch 2 GameCube controller might feel like winning the lottery. These things will probably fly off the shelves faster than Nintendo 64 Switch controllers—you know how it goes. But hey, silver lining: you don’t need one just to play GameCube stuff on Switch 2. Still, for the nostalgia hunters out there, holding that GameCube controller while diving into classic GameCube games on Switch Online + Expansion Pack? Priceless.
So, the big launch day: June 5. That’s when Switch 2 and its buddies hit the scene. Three, count ’em, three classic GameCube games lined up too. F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Soulcalibur 2. And there’s a whole gang coming later. Chibi-Robo, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Luigi’s Mansion… Honestly, the list goes on, though exact dates? Still floating around in Nintendo’s secret vault, I guess.
