The EasySMX S10 Lite is rewriting the rules of third-party Switch 2 controllers — and it’s doing it for a fraction of Nintendo’s price. After naming the original S10 the best Switch 2 controller last fall, EasySMX is back with a stripped-down but smarter version that fixes the biggest pain point gamers have had with non-Nintendo pads: clunky setup and limited OS-level integration.

This is the first third-party controller to offer native support for the Switch 2, meaning it pairs instantly, wakes the console with a single tap of the Home button, and is recognized by the system as a first-party Pro controller. No more awkward macro workarounds. No more bizarre initial setup sequences. Just grab it, press a button, and you’re in — the same seamless experience you get with Nintendo’s $90 controller.

And it doesn’t stop there. Because the S10 Lite is treated like a first-party device, it unlocks deeper customization. You can configure the rear GL and GR paddles directly through the Switch 2’s operating system by holding the Home button mid-game. This is huge: unlike other third-party controllers that force you to remap buttons manually each time you switch games, the Lite lets you save per-game paddle configurations, just like the official Pro controller.

Compatibility is another win. While EasySMX’s website suggests otherwise, the S10 Lite works with the original Switch, too — though you lose the native OS-level perks and GameChat button functionality on that platform.

So what’s the catch? To hit that $39.99 price point, EasySMX trimmed a few features from the original S10. There’s no amiibo support, the rumble feedback doesn’t feel quite as refined (though it’s still better than 8BitDo’s offerings), and it uses Hall effect sticks instead of the more efficient TMR sticks found in the pricier model. Both stick technologies are still superior to what’s in Nintendo’s Pro controller, so it’s not a huge downgrade — just a different approach.

For gamers who value quick pairing, OS-level customization, and native Switch 2 integration over amiibo functionality and premium haptics, the S10 Lite is the smarter buy. It simplifies the things that matter most. But there’s still a case for the original S10 if you want it all — the question is whether EasySMX will ever merge these strengths into one ultimate controller.

Until then, the S10 Lite is a major leap forward for third-party gamepads — and proof that Nintendo’s stranglehold on the premium controller market is starting to slip.

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