An alternative to Nintendo's original Pro Controller 2 that almost finds the sweet spot between price and performance.

In 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) redefined home gaming, but its innovations meant nothing without a way to ...

To pair any controller with the Switch 2 you’ll need the console powered on and updated to the latest system software.

The GL and GR buttons on the Switch 2 Pro Controller are fully remappable back buttons used to assign in-game actions for ...

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...

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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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Video game controllers have evolved a lot since their initial introduction. In fact, the first gamepads used to translate user input into ...

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 ...

Jeff has been hopping on Goombas and collecting Triforce shards since the late NES era. Today, he appreciates all things console games - with a slight favoritism towards his Nintendo franchises. He's ...

How does the Nintendo Switch 2 stack up to the handheld console's predecessors? Here's what you need to know .

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 ...