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?

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 ...

Whenever a new console is announced, especially if it’s from a brand that has a proven track record with such things, developers that are “without a publisher” must ask themselves if they want to be a ...

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Nintendo has clarified compatibility concerns around its all-new GameCube controller, confirming there may be "issues" using it to play contemporary Nintendo Switch 2 games. Nintendo has now clarified ...

Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller may face compatibility issues with games outside the Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics app. The GameCube controller doesn't have all the buttons and features ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 controller is one of the cheapest gamepads for the new ...

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The similarities are apparent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...