In 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) redefined home gaming, but its innovations meant nothing without a way to control them. The console’s innovative architecture, as explored in console ...

Nintendo built on an already outstanding foundation with its follow-up to the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

The best Nintendo Switch controllers come highly recommend from us especially if you want a more comfortable experience than what the pack-in Joy-Con controllers provide. And fear not; if you're ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Nintendo’s original GameCube controller is a bit of an oddball compared to its previous and following gamepads. Despite its strange button layout and toy-like color scheme, it became a beloved way to ...

An alternative to Nintendo's original Pro Controller 2 that almost finds the sweet spot between price and performance.

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