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

The highly customizable Pro 3 is compatible with Switch 1/2, PC, Android, Steam Deck, and Apple devices, and it's on sale for its lowest price ever.

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 ...

Envision Pro, at a pricey £180. Mat has never been a controller kind of gamer. So he challenged himself to play some games ...

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is one of the best "baseline" controllers out there. It's sturdy, feels good in hand, has an excellent directional pad, and features impressive motion sensors and ...

Learn how to pair Pro Controllers and Bluetooth gamepads with the Nintendo Switch 2, plus tips to fix pairing issues.

Buying a game controller for your PC is a task fraught with uncertainty and confusion. While gaming on a console typically locks you into whatever stock controller came with the system (or a few ...

The Switch 2 has its own new and improved set of Joy-cons that have a host of improvements that make playing the upcoming Switch 2 games even better. So, the big question will be if your old Joy-cons ...

As Senior Video Producer at CNET, Sean has worked on more videos than he can count. He covers video games and video game hardware through previews, reviews, events, and more. The Switch 2 Pro ...

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 ...

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 ...