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Nintendo is launching a new line of Switch 2 accessories that have gotten similar price increases compared to the original Switch.
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Nintendo detailed the highly anticipated Switch 2 on Wednesday.
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller is an ideal choice for anyone who is after a cheaper Switch controller without scrimping on quality.
The N1 HD also costs about the same as the 8BitDo Ultimate, our pick as the best Nintendo Switch controller right now. This too has Hall effect sticks and multi-platform support, but unlike the N1 HD, the Ultimate comes with its own charging dock. However, it doesn’t have NFC support, so it can’t be used with Amiibo accessories.
Initial setup is easy: You simply head into the 'Change Grip/Order' section of the controller settings on your Switch, press the home button on the Ultimate 2C, and briefly hold down the small pairing button next to the USB-C slot. The power light will flash quickly for a few seconds before pairing, and that's it.
In a highly anticipated Nintendo Direct presentation this morning, the company revealed new information about the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software ahead of a newly announced June 5, 2025, release date. The system will be available on its own or in a bundle with Mario Kart World, for $449 and $499, respectively.
The controller is a "one-off drop" according to CRKD, meaning it likely won't be sold again, and is expected to ship sometime in May 2025.Much like the Neo S Purple Wave 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Edition,