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Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Matt Kamen 2025-07-20 19:03:00

One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch 2 is its versatility. The new console continues to balance on-the-go handheld gaming with big-screen TV play, remains backward compatible with most Switch games, and adds more retro games to its digital library with the arrival of classic GameCube games. That variety makes for several ways to play. From the upgraded Joy-Con 2 grips that introduce point-and-click mouse controls alongside the familiar motion tracking features, to the dedicated Swit

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The Switch 2’s Pro Controller Beats the Competition, for All the Wrong Reasons

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-07-20 14:00:59

With Donkey Kong Bananza now making its case as the real launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, I needed a controller that could keep up with Kong’s crashing fists. When it came to a game that epitomized joy and catharsis in equal measure, Nintendo’s own Pro device proved a leading contender as best all-around, but not for the reasons you may think. I spent my own money on an $85 Switch 2 Pro controller. Accounting for tax, it was closer to $95, which is nearly one-fifth of the total price I p

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Donkey Kong Bananza Review: Like Mario And Zelda Smashed Together on Switch 2

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-21 03:30:00

Summers are about big, fun, mind-numbing movies. Great escapes in the best of ways. I need that right now, and maybe you do too. I'm happy to say that Donkey Kong Bananza is here to whisk you off to multilevel worlds of satisfyingly smashing madness, to cheer you up and give you an excuse to punch the heck out of things. It's a game my 12-year-old son has loved playing along with me, although I've had to find ways to wrestle the game back to play for myself. I was wowed by Bananza during an ear

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Donkey Kong Bananza Is Satisfyingly Smashing Madness

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-21 23:30:00

Summers are about big, fun, mind-numbing movies. Great escapes in the best of ways. I need that right now, and maybe you do too. I'm happy to say that Donkey Kong Bananza is here to whisk you off to multilevel worlds of satisfyingly smashing madness, to cheer you up and give you an excuse to punch the heck out of things. It's a game my 12-year-old son has loved playing along with me, although I've had to find ways to wrestle the game back to play for myself. I was wowed by Bananza during an ear

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Nintendo’s slow drip of Switch 2 games is a feature, not a bug

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-07-22 08:05:00

When Nintendo first announced the Switch 2’s slate of launch titles, people were very quick to cry foul about how few original, exclusive games the company had lined up for its latest console. There were ports from other systems and updated versions of original Switch games. But Mario Kart World was the Switch 2’s only major new exclusive title, which, for some, put a further damper on a launch that was already mired in confusion about pricing and game key cards. Back in April when Nintendo fir

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Nintendo launches another Switch Online test program for 40,000 players

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-22 12:30:53

Nintendo has posted a call for participants for another Playtest Program, and this time, it's looking for 40,000 testers and not just 10,000 like in the first one. If you'll recall, Nintendo looked for 10,000 participants for the first Playtest event last year to test an unnamed, mysterious Switch Online feature. The new program still only welcomes active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, but as you'd expect, it now supports both the original Switch and the Switch 2. Interested p

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Nintendo Switch 2 account bans continue: warning after buying old copy of Bayo 3

news.ycombinator.com Mark Tyson 2025-07-23 15:30:28

A Switch 2 owner has had their console “restricted by Nintendo” after installing a Switch game they bought on the used market. Quinn Nelson, the creator behind popular YouTube channel Snazzy Labs, fell foul to the long arm of Nintendo law, and now assumes the “old copy of Bayo 3 on eBay” they bought must have been dumped/ripped by its previous owner and got flagged by big N’s anti-piracy servers. PSA: be EXTREMELY careful buying used Nintendo Switch games. Bought an old copy of Bayo 3 on eBay a

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Twitch starts testing vertical video streams

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-07-24 08:53:52

Livestreaming service Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, announced at its annual TwitchCon event earlier this year that it would move into the vertical video space. Now those initial alpha tests have gone live with a few streamers, according to findings from market intelligence provider Appsensa. In a recent build, the firm found references to the vertical video tests and information about what sort of features these new streams would offer. The feature, once fully rolled out, would make Twitch

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Mattel’s New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Toys Give Us a Spoilery Glimpse at the ‘Wizard of Oz’ Crew

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-07-25 12:00:00

Let us be glad; let us be grateful for these first looks at one tornado-swept girl and her yellow brick road pals in Wicked: For Good. That’s right, Wicked merch drop Wednesdays return for us Ozian fans, and this time give us clues as to Dorothy Gale’s look in Jon M. Chu’s fall sequel to Wicked, which will incorporate the Wizard of Oz arc we’ve all been waiting for. Some spoilers ahead, as some major plot twists can’t be avoided once you see more of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and outfit reveals fo

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Donkey Kong Bananza's creators reflect on the game's path to delightful destruction

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-26 00:16:00

On Tuesday, Nintendo published an interview with the creators of Donkey Kong Bananza. The second big Switch 2 tentpole title comes from the team that made Super Mario Odyssey. The developers explained how they laid the foundation for DK's first 3D adventure since the Nintendo 64 era. Destruction is at the heart of Donkey Kong Bananza. Everything in his environment can be smashed to bits. Not only is that a fun mechanic, but it also adds an element of verticality and freedom of exploration. That

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Donkey Kong Bananza is a worthy successor to Super Mario Odyssey’s legacy

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-26 12:00:17

Game details Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Switch 2 Release Date: July 17, 2025 ESRB Rating: E-10+ for Everyone 10 and Over Price: $70 Links: Amazon | Nintendo eShop | Official website When the Switch 2 was fully unveiled in April, we weren't alone in expecting the announcement of a true follow-up to Super Mario Odyssey—one of the original Switch's best-selling games and our pick for the best game of 2017. Instead, we got our first look at Donkey Kong Bananza, the big

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Donkey Kong Bananza turns destruction into joy

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-07-27 08:00:00

My first thought upon starting up Donkey Kong Bananza was, “Why yes, I actually would like to go ape shit.” The game starts by having Donkey Kong smash through a wall to reveal a glittering gem waiting to be liberated from the rock. But instead of punching the bright yellow gem into bite-size pieces, I kept punching through the walls and floors, digging tunnels into the landscape. With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally out in consumers’ hands for more than a month now and the luster of the console’

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The new 8BitDo Pro 3 gamepad is open for pre-order now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-28 16:10:06

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . With so many different handheld gaming devices entering the market, having a flexible gamepad that works with many different hardware platforms can be a valuable addition to your gear collection. A promising new option arrived today with the pre-order announcement of the 8BitDo Pro 3 .

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for under $175

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-07-28 20:00:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Air Purifier table is available for $258. This large-capacity air purifier has a washable prefilter, a color-changing night light, a wireless charger, and acts as a table. While the air purifier works as intended, the table is small, and the smart capabilities are incompatible with Apple Home. $193.74 at Amazon The SwitchBot 4-in-1 Air Purifier Table is one of my favorite smart home devices ever, and it's on sale for only $174 with an on-page coupon (save $

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The Morning After: Switch 2 user accidentally banned after playing pre-owned game cards

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-30 01:31:58

Be extra careful where you buy your used Nintendo Switch game cards. A Switch 2 owner posted on Reddit about how their account was banned after downloading patches for a few Switch game cards they'd bought from Facebook Marketplace. The Switch 2 user contacted Nintendo support and discovered they were banned, but they provided proof of purchase and were unbanned shortly after. The Redditor said the “whole process was painless and fluid.” Nintendo Nintendo attaches unique codes to its Switch ga

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How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-30 20:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Update (7/14/25): Best Buy will reportedly restock Switch 2 consoles next on July 17, which coincides with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but it's still pretty tough to find it in stock online anywhere. The $450 console offici

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Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 04:46:37

If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2 , then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17 . The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza , the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the hottest launches of the summer, and it remains in short supply due to high demand. Even the Amazon listing for the Switch 2 is available only by invitation

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Switch 2 user warns about accidental ban after playing preowned game cards

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 23:24:52

You might have to be extra careful who you buy your used Nintendo Switch game cards from if you don't want to get mistakenly banned. A Nintendo Switch 2 owner posted on Reddit that they got banned after downloading patches for a few Switch game cards that were bought off Facebook Marketplace. Reddit user dmanthey said they inserted each game into their Switch 2 to patch, but found out that their online services were restricted the day after. The Switch 2 user contacted Nintendo support and disc

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This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-01 01:46:25

If you can't get your hands on the latest Nintendo Switch 2, you might be able to keep the FOMO at bay in the meantime with a clever mod for your Switch Lite. Retro Remake's co-founder, Taki Udon, posted a video showing off a working version of the SUPER5 OLED Touch HDMI mod. As the lengthy name suggests, this third-party mod adds an OLED display, a glass touchscreen and HDMI output to the Switch Lite. The Nintendo Switch 2 is barely a month old so it's too early to expect any news on a Switch

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Price of Switch 2 Might Increase Soon Because of Tariffs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 15:19:25

It's been more than a month since Switch 2 came out. As Nintendo's most expensive console, at $450, it has yet to see a price jump because of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, but that can still change. Trump first announced his plans for tariffs on April 2, the same day that the Switch 2 was revealed. The tariffs targeted two countries important to Nintendo: Japan, where the company is based, and Vietnam, where some of its products are manufactured. He did declare soon after the announceme

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Your Wemo smart devices are about to get dumb as Belkin pulls the plug

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-08-01 20:34:06

Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images If you have any Wemo smart devices in your home, you should start planning an upgrade -- because you only have about six months left to use them. In an email to users today, Wemo announced that it was ending support for nearly all of its smart devices sold over the last 10 years on Jan. 31, 2026, including light switches, plugs, and more. Also: The $13 Amazon Smart Plug deal is the best Prime Day deal available right now "After careful consideration," the

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The Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-02 00:09:05

The Switch 2 is in many ways a more premium and powerful version of the original Switch, but its sleek design seems to have come at a cost. Not only is the console itself difficult to repair, but a new iFixit teardown video shows that the Switch 2 Pro Controller isn't any easier. Based on iFixit's teardown, you have to completely disassemble the Switch 2 Pro Controller to access the parts you'll likely need to fix first. Accessing the joysticks and battery requires removing an adhesive-secured

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Prime Day is almost over, but our favorite deals are still live

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-02 08:35:57

Theis one versatile mobile gaming controller, and it’s down to its lowest price of $49.99 at Walmart (usually $79.99). This model can stretch to fit around phones and tablets as big as the iPad Mini. Alternatively, you can slot a Nintendo Switch into the grip, if you prefer its bulkier design to that of the Joy-Con. It can support the Switch 2 with a firmware update, but several folks on Reddit note that it touches the Joy-Con 2 pins as it squeezes to fit the console. Not sure how comfortable yo

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FBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-02 12:22:16

One of the most popular sites for Nintendo Switch piracy has been taken down as part of an ongoing FBI investigation. As reported by Kotaku , Nsw2u was known for hosting Switch ROMs, which users could download to play on a hacked Switch or PC emulator capable of running them. At the time of writing, when you enter the site’s URL you’ll see a notice confirming the seizure, which the FBI says is in accordance with a warrant issued by the United States District Court in Georgia. The notice also fe

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What Is a Network Switch? I Spoke With a Netgear Expert to Find Out

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-02 19:00:00

If you're serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You might be wondering: "If my home internet works fine without a network switch, do I really need one?” I spoke with an expert from Netgear to discover the benefits of using one. Spoiler: It can improve your connection. A network switch is a device you connect to your router. It opens up more Ethernet ports, allowing your router to connect to multiple devices. If your house

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You can (finally) buy the Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon (but don't expect a Prime Day deal)

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-03 11:56:32

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The scramble to buy the first wave of Nintendo Switch 2 gaming consoles left a lot of fans in the lurch. Getting your hands on a Switch 2 of your own still takes some luck if you weren't fortunate enough to snag a pre-order. One of the points of drama has been that Amazon wasn't stocki

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Some Switch 2 accessories and upgraded games are on sale for Prime Day

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-08-03 20:30:00

The Nintendo Switch 2 is not discounted for Prime Day. Just getting that out of the way. The fastest-selling console ever came out on June 5th, and only just hit Amazon’s storefront for reservation a couple of days ago. Nevertheless, I thought it’d be fun to share some Prime Day deals I found on Switch 2 accessories and games that have been patched to run better on the new console. Whether you already have a Switch 2 or you’ll be getting one soon, there are some great money-saving opportunities

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Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-04 08:51:46

Belkin has announced that it is ending support for most of its Wemo smart home products. Customers will lose access to the Wemo app, any features that rely on cloud connectivity, customer support, and more. It’s effectively the end of the Wemo smart home brand. Belkin shared the news in an email to customers and on its website today. Effective January 31, 2026, Belkin says that a wide array of older Wemo products will lose support for key features: App Access : The Wemo app used to control the

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Nintendo discontinues cost-saving game vouchers for Switch Online players

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-04 08:30:46

In 2019, Nintendo announced a new benefit for subscribers to its Switch Online service: a pair of game vouchers, available for $100, that could be redeemed for any two Switch games on Nintendo's eligibility list. If you already knew you were going to be buying first-party games, the voucher could save you $20 or even $30, if you used it on the normally $70 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. However, Nintendo announced today that it will soon end the program, rather than carrying it forw

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Nintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-04 12:04:09

Nintendo games famously don’t tend to go down in price all that much, but original Switch owners were able to save money on eligible first-party-published titles by taking advantage of the company’s Switch Game Voucher program. But that won’t be the case for much longer, with Nintendo today announcing that the vouchers in question will no longer be sold after January 30 2026 . Currently, Game Vouchers can be purchased as a pair for $99.98, which you then redeem on select digital titles, from Sw

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Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

The Switch 2’s Pro Controller Beats the Competition, for All the Wrong Reasons

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Donkey Kong Bananza Is Satisfyingly Smashing Madness

Nintendo’s slow drip of Switch 2 games is a feature, not a bug

Nintendo launches another Switch Online test program for 40,000 players

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Donkey Kong Bananza's creators reflect on the game's path to delightful destruction

Donkey Kong Bananza is a worthy successor to Super Mario Odyssey’s legacy

Donkey Kong Bananza turns destruction into joy

The new 8BitDo Pro 3 gamepad is open for pre-order now

The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for under $175

The Morning After: Switch 2 user accidentally banned after playing pre-owned game cards

How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17

Switch 2 user warns about accidental ban after playing preowned game cards

This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

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FBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site

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You can (finally) buy the Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon (but don't expect a Prime Day deal)

Some Switch 2 accessories and upgraded games are on sale for Prime Day

Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories

Nintendo discontinues cost-saving game vouchers for Switch Online players

Nintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program

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