{"id":60670,"date":"2026-06-14T15:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T07:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=60670"},"modified":"2026-06-14T15:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T07:49:00","slug":"every-pokemon-nintendo-switch-2-controller-you-can-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=60670","title":{"rendered":"Every Pok\u00e9mon Nintendo Switch 2 Controller You Can Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Following the launch of every new console comes a deluge of third-party controllers looking to make a splash. Often times, these controllers are less expensive than the standard first-party options, making them particularly appealing if you have children in the house and need some extras on hand. Officially licensed controllers make a great addition to any collection, as they feature popular characters and unique designs.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For Pok\u00e9mon fans, there are currently only a few controllers designed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, but expect that number to grow significantly in the coming years with Winds and Waves on the horizon. For now, here are all of the Pokemon-themed controllers you can buy for Nintendo Switch 2.<\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1178573261 box jsx-2627838217\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Nintendo has not yet released any Switch 2 Pro controllers with a Pok\u00e9mon theme.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">All Switch 2 Controllers<\/h2>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">PowerA Wireless Controllers<\/h3>\n<div id=\"239350\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239350\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Advantage Wireless Controller (Mega Evolutions)\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/11\/advantage-1781213534077.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/11\/advantage-1781213534077.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller (Mega Evolutions)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">PowerA makes some of the most popular licensed controllers, featuring iconic Nintendo characters from just about every franchise including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pok\u00e9mon. While there were dozens of options to choose from for Pok\u00e9mon fans during the Switch 1 era, PowerA only has one Pok\u00e9mon-themed Switch 2 controller available at the moment. Some key improvements over the previous generation include improved thumbsticks featuring Hall effect sensors, programmable back buttons, motion controls, and the dedicated C button for GameChat.<\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">HORI Wired Controllers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"239351\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239351\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"HORIPAD Turbo Wired Controller (Eevee Cottage Core)\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/11\/eeveecottage-1781214086042.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/11\/eeveecottage-1781214086042.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">HORI HORIPAD Turbo Wired Controller (Eevee Cottage Core)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"239352\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"239352\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"HORIPAD Turbo Wired Controller (Gengar &amp; Mimikyu)\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/11\/gengarmimikyu-1781214098997.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/06\/11\/gengarmimikyu-1781214098997.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">HORI HORIPAD Turbo Wired Controller (Gengar &amp; Mimikyu)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">HORI is known for its wide array of Nintendo Switch controller options, including the popular Split Pad Pro controllers, which attached directly to the console for an improved handheld experience. Currently, HORI&#8217;s Switch 2 controller selection is a bit thin, limited to a handful of wireless and wired options. For Pok\u00e9mon fans, that selection is even thinner, as it&#8217;s just two wired controllers to choose from. The HORIPAD Turbo wired controller features programmable back buttons, turbo functionality, adjustable dead zones, and the C button needed to use GameChat.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Compatible Switch 1 Controllers<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If the designs above didn&#8217;t catch your eye, then thankfully there are still plenty of wireless and wired Pok\u00e9mon controllers available for the original Nintendo Switch to choose from that will work with Switch 2. Keep in mind, while these will pair to the system just fine, they won&#8217;t have updated features like the C button required for GameChat.<\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">Can you use Switch 1 controllers on Switch 2?<\/h3>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Yes. Nintendo Switch controllers are compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 (both wireless and wired), although certain features may be limited or missing. For example, Switch 1 controllers won&#8217;t have the C button required for GameChat or be able to wake the Nintendo Switch 2 from sleep.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Controllers designed specifically for Switch 2 also have upgraded haptics, allowing for more immersive vibration while playing. If you&#8217;re looking to use your Switch 1 Joy-Con controllers, it&#8217;s worth noting that they can&#8217;t be physically attached to the Switch 2, so you&#8217;ll need to charge them separately.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Matthew Adler has written for IGN since 2019 covering all things gaming, tech, tabletop games, and more. 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