Best Third-Party Controllers for Nintendo Switch in 2021

This officially licensed Gamecube style controller from PowerA is guaranteed to get your blood pumping, and there are also a lot of different colour schemes and designs to choose from. This is our preferred option as it doesn't require fiddling around with pesky batteries which can often go flat at the most inopportune moments.

Can't stand wires and always have a steady supply of batteries ready and waiting? If so, then take a look at this officially licensed Gamecube wireless style controller. Available in all of the classic Gamecube colours such as purple and back as well as special Espeon, Umbreon and Pikachu versions.

This wireless controller from STOGA comes with a built-in battery that allows up to 5hrs of playing time from a full charge and also comes with a vibration function. It can be used on your Nintendo Switch or your PC, so this is an excellent addition if you need a controller for either of these platforms.

This wireless SNES-inspired pocket-sized controller from Bigaint is guaranteed to take you back to the past. It comes with a built-in battery that lasts approximately 5 hours, vibration functions and a built-in three-axis gyroscope which enables you to use it as if it were a 3D controller.

You'll never lose sight of this incredibly bright Pikachu inspired controller no matter where you put it. This wireless controller comes with adjustable vibration controls as well as adjustable turbo speeds and a built-in gyroscope so you can enjoy playing games at their full potential.

With a wide variety of designs, including new ones specifically for Pokemon Sword and Shield, this premium controller from PowerA comes with all the functions that you'd expect at this price point as well as two buttons that can be custom mapped.

This controller has been specifically designed for fighting games. It is wired to reduce any potential lag that may occur from using a wireless controller and has a six-button layout along with a floating D-pad which should enable you to lay the smackdown on your opponents more easily.

Let everyone know who your favourite character is with these officially licensed wired Gamecube smash-bros characters inspired controllers from Hori which are guaranteed to light up the room. These also come with some turbo settings to improve your gaming experience.

This classic wireless controller design from Maegoo is great if you're looking for something a bit more subdued. It comes with a gyroscope and vibration functions built-in and to ensure that the controller is always compatible with the Nintendo Switch, firmware updates are provided by the manufacturer from time to time.