When I reviewed the Switch 2 back in June, I noted that the lack of any sort of extended grip on the extremely thin Joy-Con 2 controllers made them relatively awkward to hold, both when connected to ...

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for home and on the move. We’re barely a week into 2026, and we may already have the ultimate ...

With new hardware must come new accessories. Something as powerful as the Nintendo Switch 2 needed a peripheral to complement it. Nintendo, of course, was faced with the challenge of crafting a worthy ...

Nintendo Switch 2 brings improved hardware capabilities and better gaming performance. Still, Nintendo Switch 2 gamers need a dedicated gaming controller. A good Nintendo Switch 2 gaming controller ...

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 ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Not everyone wants to spend $90 on a single controller. Luckily, we found affordable third-party options that are ...

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 PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 controller is one of the cheapest gamepads for the new system, so sacrifices compared to the $89.99 Pro Controller are understandable. It does everything it ...

One of the Nintendo Switch Online perks is that Nintendo will let subscribers purchase special controllers designed to work with the retro games available via the exclusive apps, with the Switch 2 ...

Nintendo’s original GameCube controller is a bit of an oddball compared to its previous and following gamepads. Despite its strange button layout and toy-like color scheme, it became a beloved way to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gaming hardware and cross-compatibility unfortunately aren't the best of friends. While it makes sense that a PlayStation DualSense or Xbox ...