Here’s When You Can Pre-Order the Switch 2 GameCube Controller

Ah, Nintendo and the whole chaos they bring with new releases, right? So, here’s the scoop on the GameCube controller for Switch 2 — and yep, if you’re a fan, this is gonna matter to you. First, gotta be a member of their Switch Online club to even think about snagging one from May 8 to May 12. But here’s the kicker: it’s invite-only. Yep, Nintendo’s playing matchmaker with controllers. And all Switch Online members can line up to buy it from May 13. But, don’t sweat it too much because you actually don’t need this controller to play GameCube games. So, whatevs.

I remember tussling with that old GameCube controller back in the day — just something so nostalgic about the way those buttons felt. Fast forward a bit, here we are with a wireless version designed for those Switch 2 vibes. $64.99 isn’t chump change, but for some Smash Bros. fanatics, it’s like the holy grail of gaming. Honestly, getting your hands on one of these isn’t gonna be a walk in the park. Imagine calling Nintendo on a Friday night and begging for a controller invite. Yeah, that’s the vibe right now.

Story is, if you want a GameCube controller, you can’t just stroll into Walmart and grab one. Nope, Nintendo’s got that exclusive club vibe going on. You’ve gotta be picked, chosen, like some golden ticket to get the chance from May 8 to 12. But hey, from May 13, it’s open season for any member of Switch Online — one per account though, no greedy hands please.

Oh, and heads up, these babies might disappear faster than ice in the Sahara. Nintendo 64 controllers sold like hot cakes, so expect these to follow suit. Good news though, the controller’s not vital for playing those old school GameCube games. I mean, who doesn’t want the full nostalgic experience with the GameCube controller while diving into classics via Expansion Pack?

Mark the calendars for June 5! Switch 2 drops with a bang, alongside classics like F-Zero GX and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. And, by the way, if you’re waiting for Chibi-Robo or Luigi’s Mansion, they’re on the horizon, just no dates to spill yet.

Ah, Nintendo, always with the drip-feed drama. But hey, isn’t that part of the fun?