I imagine most gamers who approach Nintendo’s new $100 Virtual Boy peripheral will be as skeptical as my brother. I loaded up the games for him, plugged the Switch 2 into the Virtual Boy’s awaiting ...

While modern game consoles are certainly excellent, there is still something magical about the consoles of yore. So why not ...

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As you'll doubtless be well aware if you're on this page, Nintendo chose not to add analogue triggers to Switch 2. Now, how much you really care about this is mostly going to come down to what kind of ...

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron looks too good to be true, but it has the hallmarks of a perfect pad for home and on the move. We’re barely a week into 2026, and we may already have the ultimate ...

I’m creating an Unreal Engine plugin that replaces the default input device plugins with SDL3. My SDL3 build has been compiled with libusb to enable native support for the Nintendo GameCube controller ...

One of the Nintendo Switch Online perks is that Nintendo will let subscribers purchase special controllers designed to work with the retro games available via the exclusive apps, with the Switch 2 ...

The wireless controller is perfect for playing classic titles like Wind Waker and Soulcalibur 2. The wireless controller is perfect for playing classic titles like Wind Waker and Soulcalibur 2. is a ...

Over the last few years, I’ve been loving my wired GameCube controller: it’s served me well in intense rounds of Smash with friends and felt great to use with, say, Super Mario Sunshine. I also ...

Nintendo even recreated the iconic GameCube controller as an accessory that can be purchased for the Switch 2. Image: Nintendo via Polygon Ensure you have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion ...

The official GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch 2 includes gyro controls, fans have discovered — a feature that Nintendo itself kept quiet about before launch. Now, the hunt is on to find how ...

During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, viewers got a glimpse into Nintendo’s next console, which is set to release on June 5th. With the console offering a new way to play with friends through GameChat ...