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This Nintendo Switch 2 controller has finally crept to a price I can recommend
By Tabitha Baker published
Deals The PowerA Advantage Wired Nintendo Switch 2 Controller has taken its first major discount at Amazon, and it's starting to look far easier to recommend.

After nine years searching for the perfect N64 joystick replacement, I've finally found a controller mod worth doing
By Phil Hayton published
News The N64 controller is one of the worst offenders for stick drift, so I upgraded the retro console's gamepad with a hall-effect joystick.

GameSir basically just remade the Backbone controller for half the price, and says it works with Switch 2 as well
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir has launched an even more feature-rich version of its X5 mobile controller. This time, there's compatibility with Switch 2, and a $50 price tag.

The design of Asus' previous controller made no sense, and the updated version revealed at Gamescom proves it
By Duncan Robertson published
News Asus has ditched the gimmicky screen and rubbish back buttons of its Xbox controller in favor of TMR goodness with the Raikiri 2, revealed at Gamescom.

What are TMR thumbsticks?
By Duncan Robertson published
News TMR thumbsticks are becoming the new standard for the latest gaming controllers, but what are they, exactly?

I've been testing this $40 PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 Controller, here's what you actually lose compared to the Pro
By Tabitha Baker published
Review The PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 controller is one of the cheapest gamepads for the new system, so sacrifices compared to the $89.99 Pro Controller are understandable.

GuliKit just launched a TMR controller for Switch 2 that costs less than $30
By Duncan Robertson published
News GuliKit has launched two new controllers that have the power to wake the Switch 2. They both cost less than $30, and the "pro" model even has TMR thumbsticks.

The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2025
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Hardware We're rounding up the best Nintendo Switch controllers available right now and testing out which ones work with the new Switch 2 console.

There's nothing quite like fishing in the virtual waters of your favorite video games, and this Nintendo patent could hint at the future of this serene hobby
By Duncan Robertson published
News It looks like Nintendo wants to turn your Joy-Con 2 controllers into a fishing rod, according to this patent that involves a magnetic crank wheel attachment.
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