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 ...

Splatoon is normally a bright, in-your-face franchise, and Nintendo fails to capture that with its upcoming Joy-Con 2.

There is no doubt that Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be one of the most anticipated console launches in gaming history. With numerous updates from its predecessor like the all new Joy-Con 2 ...

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 ...

Pam's Colecovision was her babysitter, from the age of 4 or 5, but the family only had one game. Over and over, hour after hour, she'd climb and jump through the three levels of Donkey Kong. But the ...

So, you’ve picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 and are ready to dive into Mario Kart World, but you’re not really feelin’ the Joy-Cons (don’t worry, they’re not my thing either). Yeah, you need a more ...

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers can do lots of cool things and are a key part of the hybrid console's identity, inspiring its logo and accompanying sound effect. Detaching the controllers ...

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This page contains instructions on how to sync and pair controllers, such as Joy-Cons or Pro Controllers from both the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 era with your Nintendo Switch 2. It’s ...

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 ...

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