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Turtle Beach Rematch review: The cutest Switch 2 controller
Turtle Beach's new Switch 2 controller combines adorable Nintendo designs with RGB lighting, responsive controls and TMR thumbsticks that never drift.
In brief
Turtle Beach's new Switch 2 controller combines adorable Nintendo designs with RGB lighting, responsive controls and TMR thumbsticks that never drift. Turtle Beach's Rematch wireless controller for Switch 2 scores eight out of ten for cute designs, RGB lighting and precise TMR thumbsticks, but lacks rumble and haptic…
A controller that delights
The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Switch 2 comes in Nintendo-inspired designs with RGB lighting that ripples across the face when turned on, creating an immediate sense of joy.
Comfortable and responsive
The Rematch is light and slim with offset thumbsticks like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. It features built-in motion control, never-drift TMR thumbsticks, a dedicated GameChat button and a rechargeable forty-hour battery.
Tested across multiple games
The Rosalina edition was tested on Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem. It proved perfectly responsive with stiff face buttons, clicky triggers and smooth analog sticks with crisp clicks.
TMR thumbsticks beat Nintendo
The analog sticks use TMR technology, making them ultra precise and drift-proof. This is a feature that even the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller does not have, giving the Rematch a technical edge.
Light weight, hollow feel
The controller weighs zero point seventy-nine pounds and has a hollow sound that some might read as cheap, but the lightweight design prevents hand fatigue during long play sessions without cramping.
What it cannot do
The Rematch lacks haptic feedback and cannot wake the Switch 2 console on its own. These are notable omissions compared to other premium controllers, though they do not affect gameplay performance.
Eight designs to choose from
The Rematch comes in eight designs: KK Slider, Timmy and Tommy, Rosalina, Mario Kart World, Koopa Troop, Mario and Luigi, Super Mario Jump and Charcoal Black. Most feature RGB lighting with four settings.
Pricing and availability
The Turtle Beach Rematch wireless controller is priced at sixty-five dollars but often goes on sale for fifty dollars or less. A special Fortnite Kevin the Cube version costs seventy dollars and includes an in-game emote.
The verdict: eight out of ten
The Rematch scores eight out of ten. Its standout feature is the cute factor with officially licensed Nintendo characters and RGB lighting. It is the best choice for Mario Kart fans and anyone wanting whimsy in their hands.
“the thing that makes it worth buying over any other Switch 2 controller, is its cute factor”
What to remember
Turtle Beach's Rematch wireless controller for Switch 2 scores eight out of ten for cute designs, RGB lighting and precise TMR thumbsticks, but lacks rumble and haptic feedback.
