Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thanks to a new controller and a handy software update, I actually enjoy using the Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode. Let's check out the Mobapad M12 HD and the new Handheld Mode Boost for Switch 1 games.
Mobapad M12 HD: mobapad.com/products/mobapad-m12-switch-2-joycon
Carrying case: mobapad.com/products/mobapad-h12-carrying-case-for-mobapad-m12
Other options mentioned in the video:
dbrand KillSwitch 2: shop.dbrand.com/RETROGAMECORPS?q=nintendo-switch-2-cases
Genki Grips: kickstarter.com/projects/humanthings/genkigrips
Mechanism Basecase: getmechanism.com/pages/switch-2-basegrip
Nitro Deck 2: crkd.gg/pages/nitro-deck-2
Genki Dual Wield: genkithings.com/products/dualwield
dbrand grips: shop.dbrand.com/RETROGAMECORPS?q=nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-grips
The controller was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this video ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:01 what I don't like
01:46 other options
03:20 Mobapad intro
04:29 unboxing and impressions
05:21 connecting to Switch 2
06:19 the controls
12:17 ergonomics
13:09 programmable buttons
15:06 RGB lighting
16:20 Handheld Mode Boost
17:45 game testing
21:40 summary and conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#switch2 #switch #Nintendo #gaming #mobapad
Thanks to a new controller and a handy software update, I actually enjoy using the Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode. Let's check out the Mobapad M12 HD and the new Handheld Mode Boost for Switch 1 games.
Mobapad M12 HD: mobapad.com/products/mobapad-m12-switch-2-joycon
Carrying case: mobapad.com/products/mobapad-h12-carrying-case-for-mobapad-m12
Other options mentioned in the video:
dbrand KillSwitch 2: shop.dbrand.com/RETROGAMECORPS?q=nintendo-switch-2-cases
Genki Grips: kickstarter.com/projects/humanthings/genkigrips
Mechanism Basecase: getmechanism.com/pages/switch-2-basegrip
Nitro Deck 2: crkd.gg/pages/nitro-deck-2
Genki Dual Wield: genkithings.com/products/dualwield
dbrand grips: shop.dbrand.com/RETROGAMECORPS?q=nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-grips
The controller was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this video ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Check out my weekly newsletter: news.retrogamecorps.com
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:01 what I don't like
01:46 other options
03:20 Mobapad intro
04:29 unboxing and impressions
05:21 connecting to Switch 2
06:19 the controls
12:17 ergonomics
13:09 programmable buttons
15:06 RGB lighting
16:20 Handheld Mode Boost
17:45 game testing
21:40 summary and conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#switch2 #switch #Nintendo #gaming #mobapad
