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 ...

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 ...

Not to be outdone by the Switch 2 itself, the already great Pro Controller is getting an upgrade. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will launch on the same day as the console, that’s June 5, and ...

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 unergonomic, but I still loved it, and it set me down the ...

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller features a faster three-hour charge time, a smaller 1070 mAh battery with 40 hours of use, customizable rear buttons, and a dedicated GameChat C-button.

Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, misinformation and cryptocurrency. Nintendo's next console, the Switch 2, will come out on June 5 starting at $450. The ...

PowerA has been a leader in making high-quality budget-level controllers for the original Switch and seeks to do the same for Switch 2 starting with its Advantage series of wired controllers. But with ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller boasts a 40-hour battery life. That’s plenty for weekend gaming marathons. Charging now takes just 3.5 hours with a USB-C cable or Switch 2 AC adapter. The ...

As Senior Video Producer at CNET, Sean has worked on more videos than he can count. He covers video games and video game hardware through previews, reviews, events, and more. The Switch 2 Pro ...

The Pro 3 has 2.4GHz Wireless and Bluetooth support on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC. It's also compatible over Bluetooth on Steam Deck, Apple devices, and Android smartphones and tablets.

Nintendo has taken the wraps off a Pro Controller to go along with the newly detailed Switch 2. It’s been upgraded with two new “GL” and “GR” buttons on the rear grips that can be used to remap other ...