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 ...

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Nintendo Switch 2 gets an all-new official controller with several practical features not found on any standard Switch ...

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 ...

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 ...

There isn’t much to the package; you get the controller and a five-foot USB-A to USB-C cable. I do wish it came with a longer cable to make it easier to both charge and use the controller at the same ...

So, you’ve picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 and are ready to dive into Mario Kart World, but you’re not really feelin’ the Joy-Cons (don’t worry, they’re not my thing either). Yeah, you need a more ...

I've got a curated selection of the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers you can buy today as the latest hybrid console matures ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Among the changes to the Switch 2 Joy-Con charging grip and Pro ...

The Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 is full of extra functionality, from upgraded gyros to the slick mouse mode, but sometimes you just need a more traditional gamepad to play your games. The bigger issue users ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo's own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already ...