Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 review: good, but not quite great
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Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller Review for Nintendo Switch 2: One Minute Review
Want a revenge? That’s right, Turtle Beach is back with the Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, featuring an all-new design, a trusty C button, and a few other technical tweaks.
I was also pleased with the controller’s generous 40-hour battery life, which rivals the best controllers in our guide to the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. Despite this, the Rematch is certainly not without its flaws.
One of the most glaring drawbacks is the controller’s omission of Rumble technology. This can be crucial for certain segments of gaming and is generally an essential instrument for immersing players more deeply into their gaming experiences. I was also sad to see NFC technology left out, which allows you to scan Amiibo in titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Or Kirby Air Riders.
When you combine these with the Rematch’s lack of a 3.5mm port and its inability to wake your Nintendo Switch 2 console from sleep mode, I think it’s fair to say that it’s missing a few crucial features. And yes, even though this model costs a little less than the official Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller, it’s not exactly cheap. At over $60 / £50 / AU$90, I’m hoping for more extensive features.
All of this is not to say that I didn’t like Rematch – far from it. It’s a solid model overall, comfortable and efficient to use, and the TMR technology is something that Nintendo’s official Switch 2 pro controller doesn’t have. And even with some missing features, it do supports motion controls, which worked well in my experience.
Ultimately, I would probably recommend waiting for a sale on this model. This is a reliable, attractive controller that gets many of the fundamentals right and will almost certainly serve you well. At full price, though, I just feel like the features are a little too limited.
Turtle Beach Rematch wireless controller review for Nintendo Switch 2: price and release date
- List price $64.99 / £54.99 / AU$99
- Which is $20 / £20 / AU$20 less than the official Switch 2 Pro controller
- Launched in October 2025
The Turtle Beach Rematch wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2 was released in October 2025, a few months after Nintendo’s latest console went on sale. This Nintendo-licensed controller will typically cost you $64.99 / £54.99 / AU$99 – which is around $20 / £20 / AU$20 less than the official Switch 2 Pro controller. You can buy it with the Mario design – pictured throughout this review – or in a more basic Charcoal Black colorway.
Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Specs
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Price |
$64.99 / £54.99 / AU$99 |
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Weight |
0.8 lbs / 0.4 kg |
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Dimensions |
6.3 x 5.3 x 2.6 inches / 160 x 135 x 65 mm |
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Compatibility |
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch |
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Connection type |
Wireless |
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Battery life |
40 hours |
Turtle Beach Rematch wireless controller review for Nintendo Switch 2: design and features
- Beautiful semi-translucent design
- Remappable GL/GR buttons plus C button
- No NFC support, no 3.5mm port
Looks-wise, I’m a big fan of the Rematch controller for Switch 2. It has a semi-translucent design and is adorned with the Super Mario logo, as well as the Italian plumber himself. It’s beautiful, fun, and a little more charismatic than the gang of plain black controllers that dominate the market. The red detailing really cements the fact that this is also a Mario-themed Nintendo licensed model, which is a nice touch.
As nice as it is, I’d say the controller feels a little cheaper than its price suggests. Its construction is quite plasticky and some components, like the D-pad for example, just don’t have the premium finish you’ll get from Nintendo’s official Pro Controller.
That’s pretty understandable, given that the Pro Controller costs $20 / £20 / AU$20 more, but this cheaper version isn’t the only sacrifice you’ll make if you actually opt for the Rematch instead.
For example, this model doesn’t have built-in NFC technology, which means you can’t use Amiibos in games like Donkey Kong Bananza Or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. I understand that this won’t bother most gamers as much as it would me, but as an avid amiibo collector, this seemed like a significant failure to me. Pair that with the lack of a 3.5mm port for a wired headset and the omission of rumble (which I’ll talk about in more detail below), and you’re not getting the most feature-rich model on the market.
However, the Rematch controller still has some commendable aspects, like its GL and GR buttons – these can be mapped to different controls for different games and can prove useful for managing items in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the RealmFor example.
The C button in the center of the controller is also a big help if you want quick access to GameChat features, something you won’t find on many third-party models.
Testing the Turtle Beach Rematch wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2: performance
- TMR controllers feel pretty good
- Great battery life
- Lack of rumble and can’t wake the console
The Rematch is an ergonomic model, a good size, with a nice weight, and it’s a very solid controller in terms of performance.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of choosing this controller over Nintendo’s official rival is that you get TMR controllers. This ensures high responsiveness and precision, while making stick drift less likely. More generally, the textured controllers feel pretty good and I had no issues with them during hours and hours of gameplay.
In fact, most of the buttons are quite nice to use, whether they’re the main front buttons, the plus and minus controls, or the triggers. I particularly liked the shape of the ZL and ZR buttons, which tilt upwards and are comfortable to press. The aforementioned GL/GR buttons are a welcome addition to boot.
My only real complaint regarding the buttons is some of the placement. For some reason, the home and plus buttons, as well as the minus and screenshot buttons, have been swapped. For starters, I found myself continually pressing the home button instead of the plus one, just out of sheer muscle memory. While playing with friends, I discovered that they would do the same thing, so this change was more annoying than anything else.
But back to the good stuff, and I’m happy to report that this controller offers plenty of playtime. Turtle Beach says you have 40 hours for the rematch, and based on my playtime, I’d say that’s accurate. That’s the same time you’d expect from the official Switch 2 controller, and competitive compared to other third-party controller manufacturers.
This model also supports motion controls, which I found surprisingly accurate. During my game of Super Mario Galaxyit was nice and easy to collect star items and navigate menus – I find the Joy-Con 2 controllers to be superior for motion-controlled games, however.
That said, Turtle Beach left out a few features that could have put this controller’s performance on par with the best of the best. For example, there’s no rumble here, which is crucial for some of the game’s mechanics and providing a more immersive experience overall. You also can’t wake the console with the home button – something I love about my favorite controller, the Mobapad N1 HD.
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Review of the Turtle Beach Rematch wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2: also think
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Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 |
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller |
8BitDo Ultimate 2 |
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Price |
$64.99 / £54.99 / AU$99 |
$84.99 / £74.99 / AU$119.95 |
$69.99 / £59.99 / AU$90 |
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Weight |
0.8 lbs / 360 g |
0.5 lb / 235 g |
0.5 lb / 246 g |
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Dimensions |
6.3 x 5.3 x 2.6 inches / 160 x 135 x 65 mm |
5.8 x 4.1 x 2.4 inch / 148 x 105 x 60 mm |
5.7 x 4.1 x 2.4 inches / 147 x 103 x 61 mm |
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Compatibility |
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch |
Nintendo Switch2 |
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC |
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Connection type |
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless |
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Battery life |
40 hours |
40 hours |
3 p.m. |
How I Tested the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
- Tested over several weeks
- Compared to other wireless controllers
- I played a range of Nintendo Switch 2, original Switch and retro titles
I spent weeks testing the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, during which time I played a variety of games, exhausted its many features, and compared it to a handful of competitors.
To fully assess the controller’s capabilities, I played classic titles via Nintendo Switch Online, like Chibi Robo!, as well as games with motion controls like Super Mario Galaxyand Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Kart World. Most of the time, I used the controller while my Nintendo Switch 2 was connected to my Sky Glass Gen 2 TV and Marshall Heston 120 soundbar.
More generally, I tested a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories – not just controllers, but also cameras like the Hori Piranha Plant Camera, screen protectors including the Genki Aegis Shield, and cases like the Official Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case.
- First revision: February 2026
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