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Wired GameCube Controller Buttons Not Responding on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

Steps for when:

  • The wired GameCube Controller can register correctly on Nintendo Switch 2, but one or more buttons are not responding correctly, or responding at all.
  • There is a lag after a button is pressed on the GameCube Controller.

What to do

  1. Ensure your console has the latest system update. If it is already up to date, restart it.
    • How to perform a system update on Nintendo Switch 2
      1. Select the System Settings on the HOME Menu.
        System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen
        Configuración de la consola resaltado en la pantalla del menú HOME
        Paramètres de la console en surbrillance dans le menu HOME
        Configuração do console em destaque na tela do menu HOME
      2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select System.
      3. Select System Update, to start the system update process.
        System Update is highlighted within the System menu in System Settings
        Actualización del sistema resaltada en la página de Consola en la Configuración de la consola en Nintendo Switch 2
        « Mise à jour de la console » en surbrillance dans la page Console des Paramètres de la console sur Nintendo Switch 2
        Atualização em destaque na opção Configuração do console no Nintendo Switch 2
        • During the process, the system will first perform a check to determine if a new system update is available.
        • If an update is available, the download process will begin automatically.
    • How to restart a Nintendo Switch 2 console
      1. Press and hold the POWER ButtonThe POWER and Volume Buttons highlighted on Nintendo Switch 2 for at least three seconds.
      2. Select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar.
      3. Select Restart.
  2. Update the firmware for the dock.
  3. Unplug the GameCube Controller and GameCube Controller Adapter from the Nintendo Switch 2 dock, then plug them back in.
    • If a USB hub is being used with the dock, remove it momentarily and ensure that the Game Controller Adapter is connected directly to the dock.
  4. Perform a Button Test for the GameCube Controller.
    • If the GameCube Controller registers correctly on the console, but the Button Test fails, the controller will need to be replaced.
  5. If the issue persists, or if it occurs with a specific game, try the following:
    • Check for any available software updates.
    • Use a different GameCube Controller, if available.

Situation not resolved

If a different GameCube Controller works, or if another one is unavailable, the original controller will need to be replaced.

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