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 Switch 2 has had some impressive early sales numbers, quickly proving to be one of the biggest console launches of all time, but one of its sales figures is particularly notable. Purchases of the ...

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 ...

Of all the things one could improve upon from Nintendo’s last console generation, the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller seemed to need the least effort. It was already one of the most reliable ...

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With the launch of the Nintendo Switch, 2 comes the arrival of new peripherals and accessories tied directly to the newest Nintendo console. But do you really need to buy a Switch 2 Pro Controller?

A new controller for the small hands club. Its exclusive features might tempt you into upgrading, minor as they are. A new controller for the small hands club. Its exclusive features might tempt you ...

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 — ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller launched alongside the console itself, and I’ve been using it as my go-to Switch 2 gamepad since launch day. While I was already impressed with it at a Switch 2 ...

Gamers have been praising the long lifespan of their Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers. While Nintendo doesn't offer any expectations for its Pro Controllers' lifespans, it seems like plenty of users ...