You can stick with the new Joy-Con on your shiny Nintendo Switch 2, but you probably want a proper controller for when you’re playing docked and connected to a TV – I’d even call it one of the ...

Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and if you’re a Nintendo fan (and, more importantly, a Switch owner), you probably have a bunch of well-used original Switch controllers. After testing controllers using my ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

For as long as I can remember, Nintendo's gamepads have been a core part of my life. The NES's original rectangular controller was awfully unergonomic, but I still loved it, and it set me down the ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with two Joy-Con 2 controllers, plus a Joy-Con 2 Grip and Joy-Con 2 straps. They can be used in numerous configurations, but if you're looking for even more options, there ...

After months of silence, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the Switch 2 is coming soon, launching worldwide on June 5 (even if preorders are delayed for the US). But what accompanied that ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Nintendo Switch 2 had an explosive launch, selling over 6 million units in just under two months. Gamers have started gearing up as more ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the ...