abxylute N6 review: The ergonomic Nintendo Switch 2 controller that finally saves my hands

I love the Nintendo Switch 2, but I don’t love how it affects my hands. After several weeks with a pre-production abxylute N6, I’m convinced this deck-style controller is one of the most comfortable ways to play.

The abxylute N6 transforms the Nintendo Switch 2 into a far more comfortable handheld for long sessions. Picture: abxylute.

I’ve spent the past few weeks happily lost in my Nintendo Switch 2. It’s a brilliant machine. Fast, flexible, and packed with personality. But like the original Switch before it, extended handheld sessions leave my hands feeling cramped and my wrists slightly resentful.

The standard Joy-Con-style setup is fine for short bursts. Two or three Grand Prix races, a quick level before bed. But settle in for a longer session, and I start shifting my grip, stretching my fingers, and generally thinking more about comfort than the game. The abxylute N6 is the first accessory I’ve used that eases my pain.