How to Connect Additional GameCube Controllers to Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch

Complete these steps

1. Ensure your console has the latest system update.
• How to check for the latest system update
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
  3. Select System Update to start the system update process.
     • The system will check to see if an update is available.

  For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.

2. If you are using a dock with LAN port, update the firmware for the dock.
• How to update Nintendo Switch 2 dock firmware
  1. Install the latest system update.
  2. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  3. Click System.
  4. Select Dock Update to check for updates to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock firmware and begin any updates.
     • If the update stops before it can be completed, try this step again.

  For more information, please see How to Update the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Firmware.

• How to update the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Dock firmware
  1. Install the latest system update.
  2. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  3. Click System.
  4. Select Update Dock, then Begin Update to begin updating the dock’s firmware.
     • If the update stops before it can be completed, try this step again.

  For more information, please see How to Update the Dock Firmware.

3. With the console set up in TV mode, connect the self-powered USB hub to a wall outlet and to a USB port on the dock.
• How to Play on Nintendo Switch 2 in TV Mode
  1. Connect the Nintendo Switch 2 dock to a TV or monitor.
  2. Detach the Joy-Con 2 controllers from the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

     Important

     • In order to use the Joy-Con 2 as wireless controllers they will need to be paired to the console.
     • Always use the Joy-Con 2 straps with the Joy-Con 2 controllers while they are detached from the console.
  3. Set the Nintendo Switch 2 console in its charging dock.
  4. Start your game or application.

  For more information, please see How to Play Nintendo Switch 2 in TV Mode.

• How to Play on Nintendo Switch in TV Mode
  1. Connect the Nintendo Switch to a TV or monitor.
     • To use the Joy-Con as wireless controllers they will need to be paired to the console.
  2. Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the Nintendo Switch console.

     Important: Always use the Joy-Con strap with the Joy-Con controllers while they are detached from the console.

  3. Set the Nintendo Switch console in its charging dock.
  4. Start your game or application.

  For more information, please see How to Play Nintendo Switch in TV Mode.

4. Connect both USB plugs from each GameCube Controller Adapter to available ports on the USB hub.
5. Connect the GameCube Controllers to the GameCube Controller Adapter.