EasySMX, a lesser-known accessory maker, has released the S10 Lite, a budget Switch 2 controller priced at around $40 versus the roughly $70 typical for rivals and $90 for Nintendo's own Pro Controller. The reviewer found tactile buttons, Hall effect sticks, motion controls and strong haptics, but criticized a semi-transparent, magnetically attached faceplate as wonky and cheap-feeling, along with marketing language around customization options deemed misleading.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-29
GuliKit has released the TT Max, a large, multiplatform game controller for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Android and iOS. The pad features removable metal back paddles, adjustable TMR thumbsticks, a swappable Hall effect or digital-click trigger mode, a reconfigurable floating D-pad, and interchangeable PC-style face button keycaps. It ships with extra D-pad and stick-height kits for further customization.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-15
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 2, a $70 wireless controller for Switch 2 that includes a charging dock, a 2.4G USB-C dongle and spare key caps. The gamepad features TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers with six total shoulder inputs, adjustable haptics, three custom button profiles and full remapping support.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller costs $90 and offers HD Rumble 2, motion controls, Amiibo support, mappable rear buttons and a redesigned thumbstick system aimed at preventing drift. Reviewers note it remains comfortable and reliable after extensive use, prompting a look at lower-cost alternatives that replicate many of its features for less money.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-06
Nintendo revealed a special-edition Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console priced at $519.99, alongside a matching $99.99 Pro Controller, both up for pre-order now and shipping October 29. The console features gold Tri-Force accents and green Joy-Cons, while the dock carries a bold two-tone gold-and-black Tri-Force design; no game is included. This marks the 12th piece of Zelda-branded Nintendo hardware and the first special edition for the Switch 2.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-09
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