Switch 2 Rematch Review – Turtle Beach Trio

May 18, 2026

Switch 2 Rematch Review - Turtle Beach Trio

Thanks to Turtle Beach we were provided with three Rematch Turtle Beach controllers for Switch 2, each with a unique design. To spice things up, we thought Matt, Jess and Stephen could each share their thoughts about the controller itself, as well as why their design is objectively the best.

Matt Hewson - Mario Kart World

So the Rematch is undoubtedly a good-but-not-great Switch 2 controller. It feels nice in the hand and is wonderfully light without coming across as flimsy. This is something that a lot of third-party Switch 2 controllers can’t really say, so it is pleasing to see. It also has killer battery life, a time span that rivals the Switch 2 Pro controller. But the biggest sin, at least for cranky old me who hates to get off his butt more than he has to, is the fact that the controller doesn’t wake up the Switch 2. This is the same problem the original Switch Pro controller has with the system, and that makes me wonder if the design hasn’t really been updated as much as it could have been since Nintendo’s last system.

Really, though, that is a minimal issue. Everything else seems to be bang on. The joysticks are much, much nicer than the Joy-Cons, and the light-up design is undoubtedly a highlight. My Mario Kart-themed controller is now the controller of choice for the rest of my family when we are in multiplayer sessions, after all, who doesn’t like flashing lights and cool pictures? No rumble is a bit of a bummer, though, and while I didn’t think I would notice it, it wasn’t long till I realised what was missing. The Rematch also doesn’t support Amiibo, but considering that in god knows how many years I have never used a single Amiibo, I am not really missing that feature.

In all, this is a solid controller, though it isn’t as good as the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller; it is a shade cheaper. It would make a great controller for the kids of the house due to its sturdy and lively nature, but if you were looking for the best in the market, it doesn’t reach the highs of Nintendo’s own product, which, with some judicious bargain hunting, can be found at a similar price.

Jess Zammit - Rosalina

The problem that any third party Switch 2 controller is facing is that the Switch 2 Pro Controller is one of the best controllers ever made, for any system – so it’s hard to beat. Aesthetically, the Rematch controller has it beaten hands down. When talking functionality, however, it’s missing a few key features – like, as Matt has already mentioned, the all-important ability to wake up the Switch 2 system. Going back to a world where I have to stand up and loiter next to the Switch 2 dock while everything turns on is tough to get used to, but perhaps if I’d never felt this luxury, I wouldn’t miss it so much.

On basically every other front, the Rematch controller is a solid offering. It feels good and ergonomic in my (small hands), managing to be both light and sturdy. The battery life is solid (though noticeably suffers when the RGB lighting is left on full shimmer for long periods of time) and the buttons are a little clackier than the Pro Controller, leading them to offer more tactile feedback but also a louder experience for those concerned about making a little more noise during late night gaming sessions.

Ultimately, the Rematch controller is just much more interesting to look at than the Pro Controller, and for the most part it matches up in functionality. I’m always a fan of some flashing lights, but these are some particularly nice ones – and the ability to choose from several levels of brightness means they aren’t too distracting, even in low-light settings. If you’re willing to trade off a little bit of functionality for a bit more pizzazz, the Rematch controller is a very pretty choice – one that will perform well during longer gaming sessions, and will withstand a little rough handling from younger players.

Stephen del Prado - Koopa Troop

Not having any experience with a Pro Controller even on the original Switch, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from the Rematch. Ergonomically it’s been a great fit and has enhanced my experience of a few titles, most notably Metroid 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle compared to the regular Joy-Cons. Battery life is solid with well over 30 hours of play off a single charge, although my youngest son was often turning the controller on outside of the Switch being on to enjoy the RBG light patterns.

I’m anything but a hardcore gamer, so the only feature I found difficult to engage with were the Quick-Action buttons. Not being used to anything on my controllers undercarriage, it was tricky to avoid pressing them at inopportune moments but after putting many hours into the Rematch I’m improving and no longer alerting fascists in Indy to my presence with a poorly timed punch.

Easy to hold for younger players due to its light weight, the Rematch is lacking in two obvious features, one I miss and one I’m not fussed over; rumble and amiibo support. The former is really my only knock against it, while not being able to scan amiibo is of little consequence as it’s not something I regularly do anyway. The Rematch was easy to connect and has easily taken over the Joy-Cons as the controller of choice for my entire family, whether they’re kicking back playing Pokopia or using the built-in motion controls to putter around in Mario Kart World Tour. Priced at $99, it comes in slightly cheaper than a Switch 2 Pro Controller so the decider will likely be what features are most important to you.

Stephen del Prado

While toiling away in the bowels of the now mythical Australian Gamer forums, Stephen's attempts at writing were recognised by then up-and-coming Matt 'Hewso' Hewson as "not terrible". Since then he has contributed to such sites as The Age's now defunct Screen Play, the long-since retired Black Panel and currently serves under Editor-in-Chief Hewso for Player2.net.au, at least until the pattern of decline obvious in his previous engagements is picked up on by Hewso and he is exiled from games journalism forever. Writes on Yugambeh land.

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