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From console to controller: The evolution of the NES’s iconic gamepad

In 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) redefined home gaming, but its innovations meant nothing without a way to ...
Complex

The Evolution of the Nintendo Controller

It's finally here: Nintendo's Wii U is coming to the world on Sunday. It's been a long time coming, but the wait isn't really for the games: Ever since we saw that gamepad—that weird, freakish, ...
Engadget

Switch 2 Pro Controller review: Nintendo's best gamepad simply costs too much

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 ...
Game Rant

Things The GameCube Controller Did Better Than Any Other Nintendo Gamepad

Blaise Santi is a recent graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts majoring in Dramatic Writing. He's had experience writing not only for screen and stage, but also for sketch and late-night. His ...
Gamereactor

PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 - Pokémon: Mega Evolution Edition

An alternative to Nintendo's original Pro Controller 2 that almost finds the sweet spot between price and performance.
TechRadar

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller - which should you buy this Black Friday?

Considering the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is worth doing as Black Friday approaches. And while Nintendo is notoriously shy when it comes to substantial ...
Game Rant

Get the Pikachu Evolution Edition of Switch Controller for Cheapest Price Yet

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...
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Review: I love the Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller, but it has some unnecessary limitations

The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, alongside a launch line-up containing Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. In addition to the console and games, a number of accessories for the new ...
TechRadar

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is now supported on Steam

Valve has released the patch notes for the latest Steam Client Beta update The patch adds support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Support for the GameCube controller has also been added Good ...
The Verge

This may be your last chance to own a rare Nintendo PlayStation controller

In August, Heritage Auctions will be auctioning off another rare piece of hardware from the failed Nintendo and Sony collaboration. In August, Heritage Auctions will be auctioning off another rare ...
SlashGear

Can You Use An Xbox Controller On Nintendo Switch?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though the Xbox controllers are sold first and foremost for Microsoft's gaming console, they're not limited to that device — for example, they ...