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Nikita Achanta

I love the Nintendo Switch 2 but I’m not a big fan of the Joy-Cons — here are the controllers I recommend instead

A collection of controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the best consoles of our generation, and I don't think many people will come at me with pitchforks for saying that. While I didn't pre-order it like a lot of people, I have been using it for the last seven months and I have to say: I'm hooked. I've replayed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and I've sunk over 200 hours into Pokémon Pokopia and nearly that many into Pokémon FireRed.

I love how portable the Switch 2 is, and the performance is something to behold. But I'd be lying if I said I love the Joy-Cons just as much. Don't get me wrong: I like that they're bigger and a little more ergonomic than the first-gen ones, but they still aren't perfect. So, when I'm playing in docked mode and not handled while traveling, I opt for one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers instead.

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