There have been some strong third-party controllers for the Switch 2 so far, with 8BitDo’s Pro 3 proving to be particularly ...

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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 ...

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The Snakebyte Gamepad Pro S2 offers a sleek and stylish alternative controller, however the unit is not always a fully functional device.

Nintendo is launching a new version of its beloved Switch Pro controller alongside the Switch 2. In addition to some welcome upgrades — namely its Chat button that pulls up the GameChat feature — ...

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller boasts a 40-hour battery life. That’s plenty for weekend gaming marathons. Charging now takes just 3.5 hours with a USB-C cable or Switch 2 AC adapter. The ...

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 ...