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 ...

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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 ...

There’s only so much you can do to improve on a tried-and-true design of a controller, and making changes for the sake of it might just open it up to new flaws along the way. Such is the case with the ...

We may not (officially) be able to play Nintendo's games on PC, but nothing's stopping us from using Nintendo Switch controllers to play our PC games! I love the sturdy, premium-feeling Switch Pro ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Nintendo is launching a new version of its beloved Switch Pro controller alongside the Switch 2. In addition to some welcome upgrades — namely its Chat button that pulls up the GameChat feature — ...

If you haven't upgraded your controller to a more pro-level button-masher like the Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 or the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, odds are it's because they're so expensive. That's a ...