Gaming

PC, Android or Switch? How to Check a Controller Will Work Before You Buy

Compatibility depends on the exact model and how it connects, not the brand. How to read a controller listing for platform, connection, layout and stick type.

Buying a Nintendo Switch 2: Console or Bundle, Upgrading From a Switch, and What Else You Need

What comes in the box, what carries over from an original Switch (and what doesn't), how much storage you'll need, and when your current console is still enough.

Physical vs. Digital Games on Nintendo Switch 2: What to Know Before You Buy

A Switch 2 game in a box isn't always on the card: game-key cards still need a download. Here's how physical cards, game-key cards and digital games differ for storage, offline play, resale and sharing.

Gifts for a Nintendo Switch 2 Owner: Storage, Controllers and What to Check First

Which Switch 2 accessories make good gifts, why a microSD Express card is the one most owners end up needing, and how to avoid buying something made for the original Switch.