Tag: Controllers
News New DIY Kit Aims To Revive The "Classic GameCube Controller Feel"
Update: The 'GC Ultimate Controller Kit' has been "fully funded"
Update [Sat 21st Sep, 2024 06:00 BST]: Well, the Kickstarter for the 'GC Ultimate Controller Kit' has now been "fully funded". Creator Mitch Cairns has also provided an update, thanking everyone for their enthusiasm and support. Here's the "to-do list" for the rest of September:...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Which Switch controllers should you buy?
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options available to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when playing the console on the TV or in Tabletop mode, there are a plethora of controller...
News Switch Online NES Controller Limited-Time Sale Now Live (North America)
Get 20% off the regular price
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition can be played with all sorts of controllers, but if you want to perfectly recreate the retro speedrunning magic, you're going to need the official wireless NES controllers. Thankfully, they're currently on sale. Switch Online members in the US and Canada can now get 20% off...
News Switch "Joy-Con Drift" Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed After Five Years
Five years of effort ended "with a whimper"
Throughout the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch, there has been all sorts of controversy surrounding Joy-Con controller drift. As the generation winds down, it looks like "5 years of efforts" to sue Nintendo over "Joy-Con drift" issues have now come to an end. As highlighted by Game File reporter Stephen...
Reminder Nintendo's New Pastel Pink Switch Joy-Con Set Is Out Now
Launching alongside Princess Peach: Showtime!
Princess Peach: Showtime! isn't the only official product arriving this week. Alongside her new solo adventure, Nintendo has also released a set of pastel pink Joy-Con controllers for the Switch. In case you missed it the first time, they'll set you back $79.99 (or your regional equivalent) and will be...
News Hori Unveils New Dragon Quest Slime-Themed Switch Controllers
Just in time for Dragon Quest Monsters
Ahead of the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince next month, Japanese accessory maker Hori has announced a new range of Dragon Quest themed Switch products. This new range includes two new Split Pad Compact controllers covered in Dragon Quest's famous Slime monster. There's a traditional blue...
News Switch Online Nintendo 64 Controllers Restocked In North America
Update: Back in stock
Update [Tue 14th Nov, 2023 04:00 GMT]: Nintendo recently restocked the Nintendo 64 Switch Online controller in the US and Canada. Have you had any luck securing one? Tell us in the comments. Original [Wed 27th Sep, 2023 05:45 BST]: If you're looking to enhance your Switch Online experience, you might be interested in an...
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New 'Ultimate C' Bluetooth Controller, Compatible With Switch
Pre-orders are live
8BitDo has this week lifted the lid on its new gamepad the 'Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller', compatible with Nintendo Switch. It's got the "same ultimate quality" but has been simplified and is now available at the ultimate price of $29.99 USD (or the regional equivalent). It comes packed with 6-axis motion control, rumble...
Feature Is 8BitDo’s N64 Controller Mod Kit A Better Buy Than Nintendo's Switch Online Pad?
Can’t find a wireless N64 controller? 8BitDo has the answer
Nintendo’s official Switch-compatible wireless controller Nintendo 64 was announced nearly two years ago but has been elusive to many. Supply seems to have finally caught up with demand, with the pad currently still available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers via Nintendo's website...
News Extremely Limited Edition Cult Of The Lamb Switch Controllers Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
Joy-Con and Pro Controllers up for grabs
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb recently received a cool Don't Starve crossover, but if that wasn't already enough it's now unveiled officially licensed Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controllers. These designs were crafted by CptnAlex Designs and are "extremely limited" edition. There are only 125 of each controller...
News PDP's New Switch Controller Includes A Collectible Sonic Figurine Inside The Grip
A Pikmin themed one launches this Winter
Video game peripheral maker PDP has announced a new line of officially licensed Sonic-themed Nintendo Switch controllers that contain a "collectible figurine inside the grip". This product is part of the "REALMz" accessory line, which also includes headsets. Here's a bit about this latest creation from the...
News 8BitDo Unveils New "Micro" Switch Controller, Available In Blue & Green
A "pocket-sized" Bluetooth pad
Accessory manufacturer 8BitDo has released all sorts of controllers compatible with the Nintendo Switch in the past, and now it's unveiled the latest one. It's called the '8BitDo Micro' and is a pocket-sized Bluetooth controller, designed for use with the Switch as well as Android devices. It weighs just 24.8 grams...
News Kirby Has Gobbled Up PowerA's Latest Wireless Switch Controller
Arriving later this week
All you fans of the pink puff might want to set aside some coin because PowerA is launching a brand new Kirby controller on 8th August. This wireless controller, designed for use with the Nintendo Switch, will be available for $45 USD (or regional equivalent) and comes with all the usual features including wireless,...
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Are Back In Stock Now
Go! Go! 64
One of Nintendo's most sought-after Switch peripherals has been restocked in its official online stores in North America and Europe — yes, the Nintendo Switch Online wireless version of the Nintendo 64 controller is in stock at the time of writing: <products id="16036"> <products id="15943"> One of these pads will set you...
News Hori Unveils Brand New Sonic And Pac-Man Switch 'Split Pad Compact' Designs
Coming later this year
Back in September last year, accessory manufacturer Hori announced a follow-up to the 'Split Pad Pro' known as the 'Split Pad Compact' - featuring controls shaped more like regular Joy-Con and extra buttons allowing players to reassign commands. Now, it's unveiled two new designs for the Compact model. One is based on Sonic...
News Switch Online N64 Controller Restock Now Live
In the UK and Australia
Update: The Switch Online 64 controllers are once again available to those in the UK and Australia. They're extremely limited and you must have a Switch Online subscription to claim them: <products id="15943"> Original Article: One great way to enhance the Switch Online N64 experience is by picking up one of...
News 8BitDo Releasing Mod Kit For The Original N64 Controller, Adds Switch Support
Includes Bluetooth, a Hall Effect Joystick & more
If you're looking for more ways to use an N64 gamepad on modern systems, don't worry because the talented team at 8BitDo has got you covered. It has unveiled a "Mod Kit" for the original Nintendo 64 controller, with limited pre-orders available now for $39.99 USD and stock shipping on 17th June 2023...
News Nintendo Reveals New Switch Joy-Con Pastel Colour Controller Sets
Coming later this month
If you're looking for an excuse to add even more Joy-Con colours to your Switch collection, you'll be pleased to know Nintendo has today announced another two sets. They are due out in North America and other locations on 30th June 2023 and will be priced at $79.99 (or your regional equivalent). As you can see, one set is...
News Switch Online N64 Wireless Controller Back In Stock In Europe
Update: Live now, so get in there quick!
Update #2 [Fri 24th Mar, 2023 09:49 GMT]: The UK and EU My Nintendo Stores have the NSO Nintendo 64 pads in stock at the time of writing. Purchases are limited to four per person. If you've been waiting for these hard-to-get controllers to come back in stock, now's the time to jump on them. <products...
News Apple iOS Update Adds Support For Switch Online Classic Controllers
Play the Nintendo way
Companies are always adding support for various wireless devices and controllers, and this time it's Apple's turn. The latest update for iOS 16.1 has added support for the Nintendo Switch Online classic controllers. Based on tests so far, it seems the SNES and N64 wireless controllers work. It's not been confirmed just yet if...
News Hori Reveals New Pokémon-Themed Designs For The Switch Split Pad Fit
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update: Pre-orders for the two new Hori Split Pad controllers are now live on Amazon. You can grab them below. <products id="21002,21003"> Original Article (Fri 23rd Sep, 2022 02:55 BST): Accessory-maker Hori has revealed it's teaming up with The Pokémon Company to release Pokémon-themed Split Pad Fit. In case...
PSA Remember To Update Your Switch Joy-Con And Pro Controllers
The latest Switch firmware update has arrived
Nintendo earlier today released a new firmware update for the Switch and it seems there might be some controller updates to go with it according to a number of users who have already downloaded the update. Obviously, this is just a little PSA to remind you, in general, to update your Joy-Con and Pro...
News Hori Officially Announces Switch Split Pad Compact Western Release
The follow-up to the Split Pad Pro
Towards the end of last month, the popular accessory maker Hori announced it would be releasing a follow-up to the Split Pad Pro called the Split Pad Fit. Now, a month later, it's officially announced the western release. Locally, it'll be known as the 'Split Pad Compact'. Apart from the name change, this...
News Hori Reveals The Split Pad Fit For Nintendo Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
An updated version of the Split Pad Pro
Hori's Split Pad Pro controller has been one of the most popular third-party controllers for the Switch - with the company releasing it in all sorts of themed designs, from Pokémon to Sonic the Hedgehog. Now, it's revealed a brand new version called the Split Pad Fit. The button layout appears to be the...
News Reggie: Nintendo Was Working On A Device Like Xbox's Adaptive Controller
"My hope is that the effort has continued"
Accessibility is something that needs a lot more attention in the video game space, and one company helping to make people more aware of this is Microsoft's gaming division at Xbox. The team released the Xbox Adaptive Controller in 2018 and has also published guidelines to help developers and publishers...
News Valve's Steam Client Beta Adds Support For Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Sharing the joy
If you love being able to sync your Nintendo controllers with new devices and applications, you might be a fan of Valve's latest update to Steam. The company responsible for hits such as Half-Life, Team Fortress 2 and the Portal series has revealed it's added support for Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers in its latest Steam Client beta...
News PowerA Is Releasing Another Zelda Themed Switch Controller (US)
With a "Link Watercolor" finish
PowerA is still releasing themed Nintendo Switch controllers on a regular basis, and the latest one for the US features Link from The Legend of Zelda series. It appears this same themed controller has previously been released across Europe. This design is another 'Enhanced Wireless Controller' titled 'Link...
News PowerA Celebrates Cuphead's DLC With A Brand New Wireless Switch Controller
Update: We've been sent one to try out!
With the arrival of the long-awaited Cuphead DLC – The Delicious Last Course – accessory manufacturer PowerA has released an appropriately-themed enhanced wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch. We were fortunate enough to be sent one of these controllers, and we've been trying it out. On the plus...
News PowerA's Kirby Controller Is The Perfect 30th Anniversary Accessory
Plus a lovely little case!
PowerA is joining in with the pink puffball's 30th-anniversary celebrations in its own way! The accessory manufacturer has created a brand new wired controller to celebrate Kirby's birthday. Everything about the controller is peak Kirby; pink buttons, splashes of different shades of pink and blue, a little warp star in...
News This New 8BitDo Controller Was Designed By And For Children With Limited Mobility
Made in collaboration with a child who has spinal muscular atrophy
Oskar Karlsson and his dad, Andreas, had tried to create the perfect controller before. Oskar, a young Swedish boy and the oldest of his siblings, wanted to play games with them and his dad. But Oskar found it difficult to use a controller because of his spinal muscular atrophy — a...
Back Page Which Is The Best Controller Button, And What Does Your Pick Say About You?
It's a hot-button topic!
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have (paper) pages on the internet, but we still love terrible...
Video The Nintendo 64 Controller Works With Any Switch Game (Kinda)
Well... define "works"
There's been a lot of rage and indignation going around about all this Nintendo 64 stuff, including the fact that the games aren't playing well, the N64 controllers don't work with accessories, or connect to the PC. Safe to
News No, You Can't Use Rumble Paks Or Other Accessories With The N64 Wireless Controller
Nintendo has filled in the slot
The new Switch Online Expansion Pack service launches today, and as part of this, Nintendo has released some new (but old) controllers. For the Nintendo 64 library of games, it's re-launched its classic three-pronged pad as a wireless controller. We've seen a number of promotional shots of this new version of the...
News Japan's Switch Online Service Gets The Six-Button Sega Mega Drive Controller
The "superior" gamepad
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the announcement Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) games will be coming to the Switch Online service next month as an 'Expansion Pack' service. This includes the addition of new (but old) controllers that are now wireless. There's a Nintendo 64 controller and a...
News Nintendo Is Releasing N64 And Sega Genesis Wireless Controllers
Arriving alongside the NSO 'Expansion Pack'
Alongside the announcement of the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis 'Expansion Pack' for the Switch Online service, Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed two new (but old) controllers. Wireless versions of the iconic Nintendo 64 controller and Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) gamepad will be available to Switch Online...
News PowerA Has Released A Blood Moon Zelda Controller For Switch
The blood moon rises once again
Fancy a new Zelda-themed Pro Controller for your Nintendo Switch? No worries, PowerA has got you covered. The accessory maker has released a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Blood Moon Enhanced Wireless Pro Controller for Switch. It's available right now in the UK for £39.99. It's also out next month on 15th...
Random Pokémon Fans Are Making Themed Xbox Design Lab Controllers
Gotta make 'em all
As you might have seen over on our sister site Pure Xbox, earlier this month the Xbox Design Lab returned. The player designs the controller on the official Xbox website and then Microsoft builds it. Since its return, Xbox fans have been creating all sorts of themed Xbox Series X controllers and now Pokémon trainers have joined...
News Waluigi Is Getting His Very Own PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller For Switch
Arriving this June
Nintendo's purple trouble-maker Waluigi will be receiving his very own PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller on 4th June. It'll set you back $49.99 USD, and will include all the usual features such as Bluetooth 5.0, a rechargeable battery - lasting up to 30 hours per charge, mappable buttons, embedded anti-friction rings for smooth...
News PowerA Reveals Its Pro-Grade Switch Controller, Now Available For Pre-Order
Take your game to the next level - with paddles!
If you want to take your Nintendo gaming sessions to the next level, then you might want to check out PowerA's new Fusion Pro Wireless Controller for the Switch. It puts "premium materials and professional-level gaming features" at your fingertips. This "high-quality" Bluetooth enabled design...
News PowerA Is Releasing Another Wireless Animal Crossing Controller For Switch
Pre-orders are now live
PowerA has already released a range of Animal Crossing-themed controllers, and its next one appears to be based on Nook Inc. According to Amazon, the controller will arrive on 1st April and pre-orders are available now. This is the same enhanced wireless design, that many other PowerA controllers use. Here's the rundown,...
Soapbox This Accessibility App For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Shows How Companies Must Do Better
Gamer Biggy is able to play the game with the use of a touchscreen
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Today, Kate asks why the games industry is still so far behind in accessibility features. It's something you never have to think...
News PowerA Celebrates Crash Bandicoot 4's Switch Release With A New Themed Controller
Launching 30th March
To celebrate the release of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on the Nintendo Switch, accessory maker PowerA will be releasing a brand new enhanced wired Pro Controller. It's scheduled to arrive on 30th March and pre-orders are available now. If you've used a PowerA controller for Switch before, then you should already know...
News Celebrate 25 Years Of Pokémon With This Pikachu-Themed PowerA Controller
Update: And a Switch protective case
If the recently revealed Apex Legends PowerA controller doesn't particularly interest you, perhaps you would prefer this Pikachu-themed to mark 25 years of Pokémon. This latest controller from PowerA is another enhanced
News Apex Legends Switch Controller Pops Up On Amazon Amid Confusion Over Game's Release
It's supposed to come out today, but no one's mentioned it yet
Way back in October, we announced that Apex Legends, the super-popular battle royale game, had delayed its Switch release. A few weeks ago, there was an accidental "reveal" of the release date - and that date is today, February 2nd. There have been other hints that the game is almost...
News Monster Hunter Rise Is Getting Its Very Own Pro Controller For Nintendo Switch
Hunt like a pro
Nintendo, as you might have heard, has announced a special edition Monster Hunter Rise Switch bundle. If you would be more interested in a standalone controller, you're in luck. Alongside this new themed console, it's also revealed a brand new Pro Controller. Like the Switch, it's got a themed decal. The controller will launch on...
News PowerA Is Releasing Two New Animal Crossing Controllers For Switch
They're officially licensed!
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch is extremely beautiful, but if you own it, you might be a little peeved that there's no matching Pro Controller. Peeve no more, friends: PowerA has unveiled a couple of new wired Switch Pro Controllers designed around Isabelle and Tom Nook. Now you can get your sweaty hands all...
News Cuphead Is Getting His Very Own PowerA Enhanced Wireless Switch Controller
Now, where is one for Mugman?
We might not be getting Cuphead's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC this year, but that doesn't mean you necessarily have to go without any Cuphead-themed goodness over the holiday season. According to a listing on Amazon, PowerA will be releasing a Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wireless Controller based on StudioMDHR's run and...
News Nintendo Intends To Create The Next Generation Of Controllers
Miyamoto striving to set a new standard
Nintendo has been a leader in video game controller design for the past 30 years. However, at its recent Shareholders Q&A, it stated how it is actively working on establishing a 'new standard' within the industry. When asked if he thought developers would continue making video games where players were...
Deals Retro-Bit's Official Sega Saturn And Genesis Controllers Are Up For Pre-Order Now
It's official
If you are something of a retro gamer and like to dabble on the dark side with classic Sega consoles, then you might be interested to learn that Retro-bit is releasing a series of officially endorsed controllers which are compatible with the Sega Genesis and Sega Saturn. The Genesis / Mega Drive edition is a replica of the iconic 6...
News This Wireless Nintendo 64 "Pro-Style" Controller Is Hitting Stores Early Next Year
Nintendo Sixty-Freedom
Video game peripheral manufacturer Hyperkin has revealed that it will be releasing a "pro-style" wireless controller for use with your beloved Nintendo 64. Named the 'Admiral', this controller uses a Bluetooth dongle to wirelessly connect to your console. As you can immediately tell, the design sacrifices the famous trident...
