Like the first time around, Nintendo offers free Joy-Con replacements for the Switch 2, provided they’re still under warranty. The fine print stipulates that warranty only lasts a year, but historically Nintendo has been amenable to fixing controllers with an inactive warranty.

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

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?

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.

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.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has pretty radically different dimensions next to the original Switch or even the Steam Deck, so here are some side-by-side photos that will help you decide which is right for you.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally, officially out, and Verge staffers have spent a bunch of time playing with it. The new console has a lot of improvements, like a bigger screen and an extra USB-C port. There’s a bunch of games to play, too, including a new Mario Kart and nice updates to older games.

A new exclusive game for Nintendo Switch 2 is announced, and players will soon revisit an adventure that's getting a new breath of life.