The wireless GameCube controller that’s to be used solely with the Nintendo Swap 2 can now be pre-ordered by those that have a Swap On-line account. The controller prices $64.99, and is at the moment restricted to 1 per account. That limitation has allowed it to stay in inventory for just a few hours already at the moment. For individuals who’ve purchased one, you’ll get it on Swap 2’s launch date, which is June fifth.
Demand is excessive, so it’s seemingly that you simply’ll want to hang around in a ready room for half-hour or so earlier than you’re let in to purchase one. So, don’t navigate away.
Whereas GameCube controller help on the unique Swap is nothing new (made attainable due to the GameCube controller plug-to-USB adapter, or with newer third-party USB variations based mostly on the unique controller’s design), sport help for the brand new wi-fi model is quite a bit more limited. It received’t be suitable with Swap backwards suitable titles that work on the Swap 2, together with Tremendous Smash Bros. Final, or at the very least help hasn’t been confirmed but. As an alternative, its use is proscribed to the GameCube video games which can be coming to Swap On-line’s Enlargement Pack tier, which at launch will embrace The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and extra.
This GameCube controller has USB-C charging, and comes with the C button that’s used to summon GameChat options. Only a reminder: GameChat can be free to make use of for all Nintendo Swap 2 homeowners by way of March thirty first, 2026.