This GameCube Controller With Back Buttons And Hall Effect Sticks Works On Switch 2
Steven Petite
6/16/2025
NYXI Warrior Lite Wireless Controller for Switch 2 $45 (was $50) See at Amazon NYXI Warrior Wireless Controller for Switch 2 $69 | Adds support for original GameCube hardware See at Amazon Nintendo's official GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is a stellar recreation of the unique gamepad that has thrived for two decades, largely because of the Super Smash Bros. community. Though Nintendo's new wireless controller is great for Switch Online GameCube games, its dedication to authenticity makes it less ideal for modern games. If you're interested in a GameCube-style controller with modern flourishes and customization features that make it as usable for Tears of the Kingdom as The Wind Waker, check out the the new NYXI Warrior Lite, a wireless controller with pro-style features that's on sale for $45 (was $50). NYXI Warrior Lite Wireless Controller for Switch 2 $45 (was $50) Key FeaturesBluetooth Wireless: Switch 2, Switch, PC, MobileHall Effect sticks and triggersModern trigger and bumper designAdjustable trigger locksTwo remappable back buttonsSwappable back button moduleSwappable sticks and gatesMicroswitch face buttons8-way microswitch D-pad6-axis gyroscope for motion controlsAdjustable dual-rumble motorsUp to 5 hours of battery lifeThe Warrior Lite replicates the general shape, layout, and color scheme of the original GameCube controller. It's a bit chunkier and wider than the real thing, so it doesn't have the same exact form factor, but it adds several compelling features that make it a versatile option for GameCube games on Switch Online as well as modern Nintendo games.Beyond offering conventional bumpers and triggers, the Warrior Lite has two remappable back buttons. The right and left back buttons have a one-piece panel design that can be removed and switched with an alternate panel inside the box. The main difference between the two styles of back buttons is that one of them is textured and slightly raised for increased tactile feedback.The Warrior Lite is equipped with anti-drift Hall Effect sticks. The right stick mimics the GameCube's yellow C-stick, but you can swap it out for a yellow stick with a more conventional, larger grip. Similarly, you can switch between octagonal stick gates inspired by the GameCube controller and regular stick gates with a circular range of motion.Face buttons, the 8-way D-pad, and shoulder bumpers are actuated by microswitches, giving them a mouse-click feel. Like the sticks, the triggers are activated with Hall Effect sensors, and can be set at two different stopping points with the locking switches on the back. Other core features include built-in, adjustable rumble and 6-axis motion controls.The main downside here is battery life, as the Lite version has a smaller battery that only runs for up to five hours on a full charge. Like many Bluetooth controllers for Switch 2 and Switch, you can use the Warrior Lite on PC, mobile, Steam Deck, and other devices. See at Amazon NYXI Warrior Wireless Controller for Switch 2 $69 | Adds support for original GameCube hardware Key Features:Bluetooth Wireless: Switch 2, Switch, PC, Mobile2.4GHz Wireless: GameCube, Wii, PCConnects wirelessly via BluetoothHall Effect sticks and triggersModern trigger and bumper designAdjustable trigger locksTwo remappable back buttonsSwappable back button moduleSwappable sticks and gatesMicroswitch face buttons8-way microswitch D-pad6-axis gyroscope for motion controlsAdjustable dual-rumble motorsUp to 10 hours of battery lifeNYXI released the original Warrior controller last year. The Warrior has the added benefit of working as a wireless controller on actual GameCube and Wii hardware. The included 2.4GHz receiver plugs into the GameCube's controller port and can also be used on PC with the included USB adapter. The Warrior also has a larger battery that can run for up to 10 hours between charges, which is a nice perk.The Warrior comes in three different colors--purple, orange, and black--though only purple is still in stock at Amazon. See at Amazon NYXI Warrior back button module and trigger locksGallery GameCube-style Controllers for Switch 2 & SwitchPowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller (Toad) -- $39 ($60)Hori GameCube Style Wireless Controller (Zelda) -- $48Official Nintendo GameCube Controller (Switch 2) -- $65NYXI Warrior Lite -- $45 ($50)NYXI Warrior -- $69NYXI Wizard 2 -- $80 ($90)From a customization perspective, the Warrior lineup is the most impressive GameCube-style controller we've tried, but there are other GameCube controllers for Switch 2 that offer a more authentic experience. As mentioned, Nintendo's new wireless GameCube controller for Switch 2 is as close to the original as you'll find. It feels almost exactly like the original, just without the cable and with a few extra small buttons on the top: C button for GameChat, home/menu buttons, and a small ZL button to make up for the fact the GameCube controller only had one shoulder button. But while this is best option for GameCube games on Switch Online, the aforementioned tiny ZL button makes it less than ideal for modern games.Officially licensed GameCube-style controllers from PowerA and Hori add Nintendo-inspired designs and have modernized shoulder and trigger layouts. The form factor of these controllers is closer to the original GameCube controller, as they have slimmer profiles compared to the NYXI Warrior.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
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