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This tag covers discussions about using Bluetooth controllers with Windows PCs, with a focus on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and the newer Switch 2 Pro Controller. The content highlights that while the original Switch Pro Controller pairs easily over Bluetooth and works with Steam Input, the Switch 2 Pro Controller is more straightforward over a USB connection, and wireless setup may require additional drivers. The tag is relevant for PC gamers and users seeking guidance on connecting gamepads wirelessly to Windows, troubleshooting Bluetooth pairing issues, and understanding compatibility differences between controller models.
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    Xbox Nano Controller Review: $49.99 Pocket-Sized Gamepad for Windows, Xbox and Phones

    The Xbox Nano Controller is Microsoft's smallest gamepad. It is meant for Xbox consoles, Windows PCs and phones. It is also cheap enough that people will probably buy it as a second controller. The Irish Sun's hands-on review runs the day before the US launch, so this is a good time to separate...
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    Switch 2 Pro Controller: USB Works, Wireless Needs Drivers

    PCMag’s new walkthrough gets the central point right: the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller remains easy to use on a Windows PC, while the Switch 2 Pro Controller is straightforward only over USB. The controllers look similar and share a name, but their wireless behavior on Windows is...