Name: PowerA - GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Wireless: Purple
Brand: PowerA
SKU: 6260945
Rating: 4.6 (995 reviews)

Key Specs
- Wireless: false
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
General
- Product Name: GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch
- Brand: PowerA
- Model Number: 1507452-01
- Color: Wireless: Purple
Features
- Headset Jack: false
- Analog Joysticks: true
- Button Mapping: false
- Share Button: false (Allows users to access social sharing options directly from the controller. Options may include sharing in-game photos or video clips, inviting other users to play, streaming game play to an online platform, and more.)
Connectivity
- Wireless: false
Dimensions
- Cord Length: 120 inches
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Other
- UPC: 617885018763

GameCube style controllers are widely considered the preferred way to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Pull off precise attacks using octagonal gated sticks, larger A button, and nostalgic muscle memory on this officially licensed Bluetooth wireless controller for Nintendo Switch. The original GameCube design has been improved with larger shoulder buttons and D-pad, plus added left shoulder and system buttons for compatibility across all Nintendo Switch games*. Enjoy up to 30 hours of gameplay with two new AA alkaline batteries**.

Whats Included

Wireless Controller, AA Batteries (2), User Guide

Q: Can you use this on a Mac? I have a gamecube emulator and usually use an xbox controller w/ a usb adapter, but it stopped working. If this could work on mac then that would be awesome

A: No, you cannot use this on a Mac.

Q: How good is the rumble?

A: It has no rumble sadly.

Q: Is is possible to click down on the left thumbstick and C stick? Like pressing L3 and R3 on the thumbstick on the PS4.

A: Yes, it is. It will function just as it would on Joycon or Pro controllers.

Q: does this controller have an amibo reader in it

A: No, it does not. You will have to keep your Joycon handy.

Q: Would this work with the switch lite?

A: Yes, you can use this controller with the switch lite. Go to: Controllers Select Change Grip/Order Press the sync button on the Gamecube Controller (small round button located at top middle of the controller, between the shoulder buttons) Once green lights begins blinking on the controller press the L and R shoulder buttons at the same time. (you may need to press L & R a few times for it to connect) after that you should be good to go. Enjoy Gaming, its a great controller.

Q: Does this work on handheld mode for the switch??

A: Yes it does, when ever im watching tv and my GF wants to play she uses the gamecube controller to play handheld. You can use it just as you can with the joy cons.

Q: Will this work for the 64 games on switch?

A: Yes, most if not all official licensed Nintendo controllers work on the switch. Even for the emulators on the switch.

Q: Would this work on an android tablet for Call of Duty Mobile???

A: Not sure but it's not outside the realm of possibility.

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the wireless connectivity, nostalgic feel, and compatibility of the GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch. They appreciate that it resembles the original GameCube controller and works well for playing Super Smash Bros. However, some customers are disappointed by the lack of rumble and the fact that it runs on AA batteries.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic! .. But...
Alright so, I purchased this controller without hesitation because 1.) Nostalgia - Gamecube Style Controller. 2.) It's wireless. 3.)Its awesome for super smash Bros. I immediately fell in love with it the second I pulled it out of the box because it's so cool to have a GameCube controller in my hands again. The second thing I thought is Wow! Why is this control so light? Well turns out it needs 2 AA batteries to power on (which are included) and it doesn't have any rumble motors in it. Having to use AA batteries is not that big a deal for me, honestly I prefer it sometimes because you can swap batteries out without having to be tethered to your console while it charges. But the lack of any rumble motors makes the controller feel cheap and light. All that aside, the buttons are actually quite premium feeling and responsive. The GameCube controller was / is one of the best controllers ever designed for a game console. They have nice big comfortable grips and shoulder buttons. You can game on this thing for hours without much discomfort. Every game I've tried with it so far works flawlessly. The C stick actually feels quite nice when playing shooters and the giant A button makes for an overall pleasant experience when clicking thorough Nintendo menus lol. This controller is a must for any super smash Bros / GameCube owner. My only complaint is that this controller is a bit expensive considering that it has no rumble feature, no NFC chip and no ir functions. If you can live without any of those 3 functions.then I highly recommend this controller.
Posted 7 years ago by Pons
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Controller for Smash Ultimate
I bought this controller to see what it was like to play the GameCube back in the day. I never had one so I picked this up to play with Smash Ultimate and other games as well. So far I have love this controller and have used it more than the actual pro controller. Yes it takes batteries but this is easily overlooked. The look and feel of the controller is fine as well. The buttons feel fine and the control sticks work well for me too. This is an overall good controller!
Posted 7 years ago by GamerGuy21
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great feeling controller
Gave a 4 because of the fact that it runs on AA batteries and no rumble. That aside it’s amazing the closest thing to an actual wave bird. Modern touch is cool with analogs sticks able to click in and all 4 shoulder buttons.
Posted 3 years ago by Chrono484