James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

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 ...

James has been covering video games for over five years for outlets like GameSpot and is an expert in news, guides, and reviews. He loves Super Mario Sunshine and you can follow him @jamesthecarr.bsky ...

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a great "baseline" controller. It's sturdy, feels good in hand, has an excellent directional pad, and features impressive motion sensors and vibration tech. On ...

Our experts hand-picked the best Switch 2 controllers, from budget models to premium pads.

Gamers have been praising the long lifespan of their Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers. While Nintendo doesn't offer any expectations for its Pro Controllers' lifespans, it seems like plenty of users ...

The Switch 2 Pro Controller is a standalone controller that pairs with the new Switch 2 and provides a more comfortable gaming experience than the standard Joy-Cons. While it might look similar to the ...

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 ...

A new controller for the small hands club. Its exclusive features might tempt you into upgrading, minor as they are. A new controller for the small hands club. Its exclusive features might tempt you ...

Alongside the release of the Switch 2, Nintendo also released a new Pro controller. While the original Pro controller is still compatible with the newer console, it is missing some additional features ...

The Switch 2 Pro controller is arguably the best gamepad for the Switch 2 console, but not everyone wants to pay $90 for it. Instead, why not consider the original Switch Pro controller - which has ...

The Switch 2 Pro controller’s battery is technically removable, if you can get to it. (Credit: VK’s Channel, YouTube) For those of us who have worked on SNES and GameCube controllers, we know that ...