This Switch controller is better than Nintendo's, and it's almost $50 cheaper
Gaming Nintendo This Switch controller is better than Nintendo's, and it's almost $50 cheaper Deals By Millie Davis-Williams Published 30 July 2026 The GameSir Super Nova does what Nintendon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I mostly play in handheld mode, but when I do dock my console for gaming sessions on the TV, I enjoy having the luxury of a Pro controller. And I do mean luxury, as the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller costs a hefty $89.However, you don’t need to pay anywhere near that much to get a great game pad for your console.
- ▪Gaming Nintendo This Switch controller is better than Nintendo's, and it's almost $50 cheaper Deals By Millie Davis-Williams Published 30 July 2026 The GameSir Super Nova does what Nintendon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we
- ▪I mostly play in handheld mode, but when I do dock my console for gaming sessions on the TV, I enjoy having the luxury of a Pro controller.
- ▪And I do mean luxury, as the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller costs a hefty $89.However, you don’t need to pay anywhere near that much to get a great game pad for your console.
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Gaming Nintendo This Switch controller is better than Nintendo's, and it's almost $50 cheaper Deals By Millie Davis-Williams Published 30 July 2026 The GameSir Super Nova does what Nintendon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I love my Nintendo Switch 2. I mostly play in handheld mode, but when I do dock my console for gaming sessions on the TV, I enjoy having the luxury of a Pro controller.
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