While a Switch 2 Pro controller costs $85, third-party devices are often much more affordable. Gizmodo received a bounty of controllers from multiple manufacturers for review, including several devices from 8BitDo and Gulikit specifically to test them on the Switch 2.

Within the Switch 2’s settings, players can remap all inputs on connected controllers, and do so for each Joy-Con independently. You can also toggle the ability to access this menu at any time from the Switch 2’s quick menu, accessed by holding Home.

My favorite third-party Nintendo Switch 2 controller to use has been the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller. Officially licensed by Nintendo, this controller comes sporting basically all of the things I want in a controller, and at a lower price than the Switch 2 Pro Controller.

GameSir's G8 Plus Galileo has ergonomic grips, back buttons, swappable Hall Effect sticks, and a traditional D-pad.

Discover how to use your favorite Xbox or PlayStation controllers on the Nintendo Switch 2 with the 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter 2.

We're not sure how or when including old tech in your brand new controllers became something to be boasting about, especially when it's Bluetooth technology that's been around since the early noughties,

The buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2 has been exciting, heartbreaking, and chaotic all at the same time. First, we had an announcement, then a tariff delay, and then pandemonium during pre-orders. We also cried about the price ( $80 for Mario Kart World?

The Switch 2 has only been out a week as of today, but we’re already seeing attractive discounts on the brand-new Nintendo console. Today we spotted a decent AU$40 saving on the gadget from EB Games’ official eBay store – ringing up to a total AU$50 saving with postage (typically AU$9.95) included.