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Joy-Con 2 are clever, but for long sessions in TV mode (or a second player for Mario Kart World) most people want a proper pad. The good news: there are now plenty of officially licensed Switch 2 controllers, and several have Hall-effect or TMR sticks that are designed to resist drift. I’ve only included pads that list Switch 2 support and Nintendo licensing. (Here’s how we choose products.)
- Best overall: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (#1)
- Best licensed wireless alternative: PowerA Advantage Wireless (#2)
- Best battery: Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless (#3)
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| # | Product | Best for | Key spec | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nintendo Switch 2 Pro ControllerBest overall | The full-feature official pad | HD Rumble 2 · amiibo · GL/GR buttons · C button · 3.5mm jack | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2Best licensed alternative | A cheaper wireless second pad | Hall effect sticks · mappable back buttons · up to 30 hours | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2Best battery | Long sessions between charges | TMR sticks · up to 40 hours · motion · C button | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Controller for Nintendo Switch 2Best for RGB fans | Kids and anyone who likes a light show | 8 RGB zones · TMR sticks · motion · C button | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging GripBest official add-on | Turning your Joy-Con 2 into a pad | Official · charges Joy-Con 2 · GL/GR buttons | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | HORI HORIPAD Turbo Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black)Best wired | Docked play and no batteries | Wired · turbo · programmable rear buttons · C button | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 7 | PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black)Best wired with audio controls | Headset users who play docked | Wired · Hall effect · on-board audio controls · 10ft cable | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
by Nintendo
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants every Switch 2 feature in a pad: HD Rumble 2, motion controls, amiibo and the GameChat C button.
Verdict: Our pick for most people. It’s the only pad here with built-in amiibo, HD Rumble 2 and a headset jack, and the two mappable GL/GR buttons on the back are a nice extra. If you want the controller that does everything the console expects, this is it.
What we like
- HD Rumble 2, motion controls and built-in amiibo
- Mappable GL/GR back buttons and a C button for GameChat
- 3.5mm headset jack on the pad
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- The priciest pad here
- Only works with Switch 2 (listing)
Key specs
- Connection
- Wireless, USB charging cable included (listing)
- Features
- HD Rumble 2, motion, amiibo, capture button, C button (listing)
- Back buttons
- GL/GR, mappable (listing)
- Audio
- 3.5mm 4-pole jack (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
2. PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
by PowerA
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Families who want a second (or third) wireless pad that’s officially licensed and won’t break the bank.
Verdict: The licensed alternative most people should look at first. Hall-effect sticks, mappable buttons you can program mid-game, motion controls and a C button, plus up to 30 hours of battery. You lose amiibo and HD Rumble 2, which is the trade-off for spending less.
What we like
- Hall-effect thumbsticks for precision and longevity (listing)
- Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, programmed on the fly
- Up to 30 hours of battery and a 10ft USB-C cable
- Officially licensed; sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- No amiibo or HD Rumble 2 on the listing
Key specs
- Connection
- Wireless, rechargeable (listing)
- Sticks
- Hall effect (listing)
- Battery
- Up to 30 hours (listing)
- Licensing
- Officially licensed by Nintendo (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
3. Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
by Turtle Beach
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Players who forget to charge things and want the longest listed battery life here.
Verdict: Up to 40 hours per charge, TMR sticks designed for less drift, motion controls and a C button for GameChat. A solid licensed pad if battery life is your priority.
What we like
- Up to 40 hours of play per charge (listing)
- TMR thumbsticks for accuracy and less drift (listing)
- Up to 30ft wireless range
- Officially licensed; sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- No amiibo or HD Rumble 2 listed
Key specs
- Connection
- Wireless, rechargeable (listing)
- Sticks
- TMR (listing)
- Battery
- Up to 40 hours (listing)
- Licensing
- Officially licensed by Nintendo (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
4. Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
by Turtle Beach
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Younger players (and grown-ups) who want a pad that lights up, with the same TMR sticks as the Rematch.
Verdict: The fun one. Eight RGB zones with four preset modes, plus TMR sticks, motion controls and a C button. A good Christmas pick for a kid who loves their Switch 2.
What we like
- Eight RGB zones, four preset modes (listing)
- TMR thumbsticks
- Officially licensed; sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- RGB lighting is likely to cost you some battery – the listing doesn’t give a battery figure
Key specs
- Connection
- Wireless (listing)
- Sticks
- TMR (listing)
- Lighting
- 8 RGB zones, 4 modes (listing)
- Licensing
- Officially licensed by Nintendo (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
5. Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip
by Nintendo
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone happy with their Joy-Con 2 who just wants a classic controller shape that charges them while they play.
Verdict: Not a controller on its own, but the official way to turn Joy-Con 2 into a classic-style pad and charge them at the same time, with GL/GR buttons too. If you already have Joy-Con 2, this might be all you need.
What we like
- Official Nintendo accessory
- Charges your Joy-Con 2 via the included USB cable
- Adds GL/GR buttons (listing)
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Joy-Con 2 not included – it’s a grip, not a pad
- Won’t work with original Joy-Con (listing)
Key specs
- Compatibility
- Joy-Con 2 only (listing)
- In the box
- Grip + USB charging cable (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
6. HORI HORIPAD Turbo Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black)
by HORI
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Docked players who never want to charge a pad, and anyone who likes turbo for older-style games.
Verdict: A simple, officially licensed wired pad with a C button, programmable rear buttons, on-board button assignment and turbo. Plug it into the dock and forget about batteries.
What we like
- No battery to charge
- Programmable rear buttons and turbo
- Officially licensed; sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Wired only – not for handheld or tabletop play across the room
- No motion controls mentioned on the listing
Key specs
- Connection
- Wired (listing)
- Extras
- C button, turbo, programmable rear buttons (listing)
- Licensing
- Officially licensed by Nintendo (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
7. PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Black)
by PowerA
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Docked players who use a wired headset and want volume, mic mute and EQ on the pad.
Verdict: Hall-effect sticks, mappable buttons and an audio button on the back to change volume, mute your mic and switch EQ mode. The detachable 10ft USB-C cable reaches the sofa in most rooms.
What we like
- Hall-effect thumbsticks (listing)
- On-board audio controls for a wired headset
- Detachable 10ft USB-C cable
- Officially licensed; sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Wired only
Key specs
- Connection
- Wired, detachable 10ft USB-C (listing)
- Sticks
- Hall effect (listing)
- Extras
- Audio controls, mappable buttons, C button (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 16 October 2026.
FAQ
Do original Switch Pro Controllers work on Switch 2?
This guide only covers pads that list Switch 2 support. Every pick here says it’s for Switch 2, and the third-party ones say they’re officially licensed by Nintendo.
Which Switch 2 controller is best for stick drift?
The PowerA Advantage pads (#2, #7) list Hall-effect sticks, and the Turtle Beach pads (#3, #4) list TMR sticks. Both are magnetic designs meant to resist drift.
Do these controllers support amiibo?
Of the picks here, only the official Pro Controller (#1) lists built-in amiibo support.
Wired or wireless?
Wireless is better for most homes. Wired pads (#6, #7) make sense for docked play if you hate charging things.
