The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the first time or adding extra controllers for multiplayer games,

Like the new console itself, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller corrects some of the issues with the previous iteration. The original Switch Pro Controller would register false inputs—up when you were trying to press right, for instance—from the d-pad.

Now, this PowerA Advantage controller was designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2 and is officially licensed. It comes with a 10-foot USB-C cable for a seamless connection to the console. Plus,

The X5 Alteron works with smartphones and tablets, and it can replace faulty Joy-Cons on your Nintendo Switch.

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