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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Nintendo reveals a new pair of Joy-Con controllers for Switch 2, and they'll be available for purchase in the very near ...

Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and if you’re a Nintendo fan (and, more importantly, a Switch owner), you probably have a bunch of well-used original Switch controllers. After testing controllers using my ...

Yes. Nintendo Switch controllers are compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 (both wireless and wired), although certain features may be limited or missing. For example, Switch 1 controllers won't have the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 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 ...