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

Nintendo Switch 2 brings improved hardware capabilities and better gaming performance. Still, Nintendo Switch 2 gamers need a ...

Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller adds new rear buttons, but their purpose isn't immediately obvious to players upgrading ...

The Switch 2 Pro controller is the best controller Nintendo has ever made – and that’s saying something. It’s incredibly ...

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

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 ...

Whether you’ve upgraded to the Nintendo Switch 2 or you’re still on the original Nintendo Switch, you should consider adding the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to your arsenal, especially since it’s ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with two Joy-Con 2 controllers, plus a Joy-Con 2 Grip and Joy-Con 2 straps. They can be used in numerous configurations, but if you're looking for even more options, there ...

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