BattleDock for Switch 2: GameCube nostalgia with 4 classic ports

Gamer nostalgia has a new name: BattleDock. A small, unofficial accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved what few modern retro products can: excite, connect, and, above all, work . Its success on Kickstarter isn't just another anecdote in the world of alternative hardware, but a clear sign of what gamers truly want: to feel what it was like to play with a GameCube controller again.

It all started as a simple idea: to create a dock that would allow classic GameCube controllers to be connected to the new Switch 2. But BattleDock didn't stop there. The development team knew that simply offering compatibility wasn't enough. They had to do it right: low latency, easy installation, interchangeable design, and, above all, hassle-free.

And they did it. BattleDock is plug and play . No complex installations or endless setup. You plug in your controller, the console detects it, and you're ready to go all out again in titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Super Mario 3D All-Stars .

The design is another of its great successes. BattleDock offers four ports for GameCube controllers, integrated into an interchangeable front shell available in four iconic colors:

• Spicy Orange
• Indigo
• Jet Black
• Silver Platinum

Switching between these cases is as simple as bringing them together. Thanks to their magnetic system, no tools are required. Everything is designed to make the user feel comfortable, nostalgic, and hassle-free.

According to the Kickstarter campaign, the development focused on minimizing input latency. In fact, they claim to have managed to match or even exceed the response speed of the official Nintendo adapter .

That, for many competitive gamers, is a key difference. Playing with retro controllers is fine, but doing so without lag is what makes BattleDock a truly desirable product.

The initial goal was to reach 8,513 euros. One week after closing, the figure had already exceeded 38,000 euros. A resounding success that validates the public's interest in this type of retro accessories.

Available packages range from nominal contributions without reward to complete sets with extra accessories and additional cases, which can cost up to 136 euros.

Beyond the success of its campaign, BattleDock is setting a trend. The gaming community is looking for practical solutions that merge the best of the past with the advantages of the present. And in that exact area, BattleDock shines.

If you're a fan of the GameCube era, if you grew up with those controllers in your hands, this accessory isn't just a product: it's a declaration of love for the past, adapted to the future.