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Turtle Beach Rematch review: The cutest Switch 2 controller of the bunch

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  • Official Nintendo designs and RGB lighting give the Rematch an adorable edge.
  • Light and slim with offset thumbsticks just like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Turtle Beach's Switch 2 Rematch is the gamepad for Mario Kart fanatics, Animal Crossing residents and anyone who wants to hold a bit of whimsy in their hands.
  • The Switch 2 Rematch doesn't have haptic feedback and it's not able to wake up the Switch 2 console on its own.
  • A compact form factor is a common feature among Switch 2 gamepads, since they tend to be modeled after Nintendo's Pro Controller line, which is certifiably small-hand friendly.
  • While the Switch 2 Rematch wireless controller is priced at $65, it's often on sale for $50 or less.

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The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Switch 2 features built-in motion control capabilities, never-drift TMR thumbsticks, a button for GameChat.

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Official Nintendo designs and RGB lighting give the Rematch an adorable edge.

On top of the adorable factor, the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Switch 2 is a comfortable, reactive and low-latency wireless gamepad with a few features. Light and slim with offset thumbsticks just like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Turtle Beach's Switch 2 Rematch is the gamepad for Mario Kart fanatics, Animal Crossing residents and anyone who wants to hold a bit of whimsy in their hands.

The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Switch 2 features built-in motion control capabilities, never-drift TMR thumbsticks, a button for GameChat, a rechargeable 40-hour battery and a playable range of 30 feet.

The Switch 2 Rematch doesn't have haptic feedback and it's not able to wake up the Switch 2 console on its own. Sizewise, it's comparable to the official Switch 2 Pro Controller, with a super-smooth face and textured plastic grips.

A compact form factor is a common feature among Switch 2 gamepads, since they tend to be modeled after Nintendo's Pro Controller line, which is certifiably small-hand friendly.

The standout feature of the Rematch, the thing that makes it worth buying over any other Switch 2 controller, is its cute factor. Turtle Beach's Switch 2 Rematch controllers come in a variety of adorable and/or rad designs, complete with RGB lighting effects and officially licensed characters like Mario, Princess Peach, Rosalina and KK Slider.

While the Switch 2 Rematch wireless controller is priced at $65, it's often on sale for $50 or less.

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