While a Switch 2 Pro controller costs $85, third-party devices are often much more affordable. Gizmodo received a bounty of controllers from multiple manufacturers for review, including several devices from 8BitDo and Gulikit specifically to test them on the Switch 2.

Yes. Joy-Con controllers for the original Switch are compatible with Switch 2, and can be used by pairing them wirelessly to a Switch 2. (And I had no trouble doing this in my tests.) However, Joy-Con controllers for the original Switch cannot be attached to a Switch 2 physically. Switch 2 controllers connect to the system magnetically, after all.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller offers a more comfortable and precise way to play Switch 2 games. This is thanks to its ergonomic design and responsive buttons and joysticks. Though expensive, it’s essential for Switch 2 users who primarily play in docked mode or who just want a better controller.

GameSir's G8 Plus Galileo has ergonomic grips, back buttons, swappable Hall Effect sticks, and a traditional D-pad.

Like the first time around, Nintendo offers free Joy-Con replacements for the Switch 2, provided they’re still under warranty. The fine print stipulates that warranty only lasts a year, but historically Nintendo has been amenable to fixing controllers with an inactive warranty.

The Switch 2 is Nintendo's safest console generation leap possibly ever, but is it worth the rising price? I tested it for a week to find out.

Nintendo has kept quiet about the device’s accessibility options, even though it’s off to a good start.

With the launch of the Nintendo Switch, 2 comes the arrival of new peripherals and accessories tied directly to the newest Nintendo console. But do you really n