Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller sets a high bar, but it's also pricey. These third-party alternatives are genuinely worth ...

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 ...

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is still regarded as one of the best controllers on the market, and you can use it with a ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

When Nintendo Switch 2 launches next month, several new peripherals will be offered alongside it. In addition to the new camera, a new version of the Pro Controller will be sold. At first glance, the ...

The Switch 2 is centered on continuing Nintendo’s legacy rather than reinventing it. While it’s expensive, and has just one flashy new game in “Mario Kart World,” early indications show that the ...

Jul 23, 2025 - 1.6 million units were sold during its launch month in the U.S., and 82% of buyers also got Mario Kart World.

When you get a Switch or Switch 2, you’re basically getting two controllers with it that can work in a pinch, but the Pro Controller options always appeared as something of an extra luxury. If you ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Securing a Switch 2 is only half the battle, after all. Securing a Switch 2 is only half the battle, after all. A ...

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 ...