To pair any controller with the Switch 2 you’ll need the console powered on and updated to the latest system software.

TL;DR: Nintendo Switch users have long faced Joy-Con stick drift issues, leading to lawsuits and free repairs. The upcoming Switch 2 Joy-Con will not use Hall Effect sticks, which are less prone to ...

The GL and GR buttons on the Switch 2 Pro Controller are fully remappable back buttons used to assign in-game actions for ...

Dalton Cooper is the Managing Editor of Game Rant. Dalton has been writing about video games professionally since 2011. Having written thousands of game reviews and articles over the course of his ...

Nintendo Switch 2’s C button activates a suite of social features called GameChat, but requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription starting in April 2026. Nintendo risks confusion and backlash from ...

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 ...