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Turtle Beach Rematch Switch 2 Controller Review

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The first time I turned on the Rosalina edition of the Switch 2 Rematch controller, and a rainbow of RGB lighting rippled across the stars on its face, I expelled a sound of delight. The noise was involuntary, high-pitched and entirely warranted, because this gamepad is a slice of handheld joy.

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 key cutting-edge features. It comes in Nintendo-inspired, RGB-lit designs. Light and slim with offset thumbsticks just like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, it's the gamepad for Mario Kart fanatics, Animal Crossing residents and anyone who wants to hold a bit of whimsy.

The Turtle Beach Rematch features built-in motion control, never-drift TMR thumbsticks, a dedicated Game Chat button, a rechargeable 40-hour battery (12 hours with RGB on) and a playable range of 30 feet. It also has back buttons you can map or use as fidget toys. I tested the Rosalina edition and found it perfectly responsive across Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem.

The Switch 2 Rematch doesn't have haptic feedback and can't wake the console. It weighs just 0.79 lbs and has a hollow sound that could read as cheap, but it's light and perfect for small hands. The standout feature is its cute factor, with adorable designs and RGB lighting.