Level up your handheld play with Nitro Deck 2! A completely new product engineered for compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2 and fully backwards compatible with Switch and Switch OLED. The Nitro Deck 2 delivers redesigned ergonomics, newly optimized controls, and expanded versatility across PC, mobile and smart TVs via Bluetooth and USB.

Nitro Deck 2 holds your console for handheld play, and its removable centerpiece lets it instantly convert into a standalone pro-style controller for use when your console is docked, giving you even more ways to play. Inside, CRKD CaptiStick Technology uses a capacitor-based, zero-contact sensor design engineered to eliminate stick drift and deliver consistent, long-lasting precision with no electromagnetic interference. Customize your setup even further with innovative adjustable controls and tuning through the CRKD Companion App.

As the gaming world braces for the next generation of console gaming, EasySMX, the leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals, officially unveils the S10 Lite, a controller designed to redefine the entry-level experience for the New Nintendo Switch 2. Positioned as the definitive "Best Switch 2 Controller at $40," the S10 Lite combines "light entry" accessibility, striking aesthetics, and an intuitive "pick-up-and-play" design. It is engineered specifically to meet the rigid demands of young gamers and casual enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on ultra-smooth gaming performance despite a budget-friendly price point.

As the gaming landscape evolves toward 2026, EasySMX recognizes that players have diverse needs. While the S10 caters to the enthusiast seeking maximum competitive advantage, the S10 Lite ($39.99) arrives as the definitive "Essential Choice." It is designed to be the Best Compatibility $40 Switch 2 Controller 2026, serving as the perfect reliable backup, travel companion, or "Player 2" controller without sacrificing the core quality the S-Series is known for.

Embrace style and performance with the GameSir T7 Pro Floral, featuring a stunning floral-patterned matte shell. Its semi-transparent design and dynamic RGB lighting create a mesmerizing visual experience. Designed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 and Steam, it delivers an ultra-smooth, low-latency gaming experience. Now available for pre-order on gamesir.com and Best Buy.

Built to Last. Engineered to Perform.
Using GameSir non-contact magnetic Hall Effect technology to ensure the sticks never wear down in their lifetime and provide an ultra lifespan of up to 5 million cycles, the T7 Pro Floral prevents stick drift and ensures reliable, durable stick performance. At the same time, GameSir's precision-tuned Hall Effect analog triggers offer unparalleled smoothness and responsiveness. With 2-stage trigger stops, gamers can toggle the triggers to a short pull position. Whether you need precise linear control or ultimate responsiveness, the T7 Pro Floral gives you the competitive edge you need.

Following last week's jam-packed Switch 2 presentation, Nintendo staffers engaged in conversation with media outlets. To the surprise of many, a high level member of the incoming console's design team was quite comfortable with his name-dropping of NVIDIA graphics technologies. Meanwhile, Team Green was tasked with the disclosing of Switch 2's "internal" workings. Attention has turned to the much anticipated-hybrid console's bundled-in detachable Joy-Cons—in the lead up to official unveilings, online debates swirled around potential next-gen controllers being upgraded with Hall Effect joystick modules. Many owners of first-gen Switch systems have expressed frustration regarding faulty Joy-Cons—eventually, Nintendo was coerced into offering free repairs for customers affected by dreaded "stick drift" issues. Unfortunately, it seems that the House of Mario has not opted to outfit its Gen 2.0 Joy-Cons with popular "anti-drift" tech.

As reported by Nintendo Life, Nate Bihldorff—senior vice president of product development and publishing at Nintendo of America—"outright confirmed the exclusion" of Hall Effect. Up until the publication of Nintendo Life's sit down interview, other company representatives have opined that Switch 2's default control system features very "durable feeling" sticks. When asked about the reason behind "new-gen modules (feeling) so different to the original Switch's analog stick," Bihldorff responded with: "well, the Joy-Con 2's controllers have been designed from the ground up. They're not Hall Effect sticks, but they feel really good. Did you experience both the Joy-Con and the Pro Controller?" The interviewer confirmed that they had prior experience with both new models. In response, Bihldorff continued: "so, I like both, but that Pro Controller, for some reason the first time I grabbed it, I was like, 'this feels like a GameCube controller.' I was a GameCube guy. Something about it felt so familiar, but the stick on that especially. I tried to spend a lot of time making sure that it was quiet. I don't know if you tried really whacking the stick around, but it really is (quiet)...(The Switch 2 Pro Controller) is one of the quietest controllers I've ever played." Nintendo will likely not discuss the "ins and outs" of its proprietary stick design, but inevitable independent teardowns of commercial hardware could verify the provenance of underlying mechanisms. Nowadays, hardcore game controller snobs prefer third-party solutions that sport Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) joysticks.

With the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 all but a given, much has been said about the new handheld gaming console in leaks and rumors. Now, a new set of supposed leaks from Decky Wizard on X have caused a bit of consternation among the Switch community, given the seemingly random mix of upgrades and perceived downgrades coming to the next-gen Switch. Minor details include larger buttons, a redesigned dock, and three colorways at launch, however, details around the new display and controls are more significant. For starters, the leaks suggest that the Switch 2 will have larger buttons and Hall-effect joysticks, both of which would likely be a massive upgrade in the eyes of most gamers, however it also seems as though the Switch 2 will use an LCD, as opposed to an OLED display, for the base model.

It seems as though most Switch fans were expecting an OLED panel right out the gate, given the Nintendo Switch OLED has been available for quite some time, now. Hall-effect joysticks will also likely solve one of the community's biggest complaints about the Switch controls—that being stick drift—but Nintendo would have to also provide a calibration tool in the Switch software to correct for wear and tear on the joysticks. Larger buttons may also be a welcome change for most Switch gamers, since cramped controls are a fairly common criticism of the original Switch. In addition to the news of the physical and technical specifications, Decky Wizard also claims that the Switch 2 will be lighter than the Steam Deck and be launched as soon as January 2025. In a subsequent post, Decky Wizard uploaded leaked images of the new Switch 2, showing off not only a fresh looking chassis with smaller screen bezels and a new built-in kickstand design, but also the design of the new first-party dock and two new, larger Joycon release buttons on the backs of each Joycon.

Late last week, several specialist Nintendo coverage websites cottoned onto an update on the company's UK support pages - the offer to repair faulty Joy-Con units, affected by the notorious drifting problem, for free. Customers who possess long out of warranty controllers will not be charged for fixes, as long as it is apparent that drifting is occurring. The blurb on the official website outlines a pattern of diagnosis: "Joy-Con Control Sticks Are Not Responding or Respond Incorrectly (responsiveness syndrome or so-called "drifting")."

Nintendo has already offered free lifetime repairs to its customers in North America, way back in 2019. Latin America and France received similar treatment shortly thereafter. According to its updated documentation the company is now extending the same service to folks spread across the European Union (and adjacent to): "Until further notice, Nintendo will not charge you in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK and Switzerland for the repair of the responsiveness syndrome irrespective of whether this is caused by a defect or by wear and tear."