With a legacy spanning more than two decades, Snakebyte has established itself as a trusted name in gaming peripherals, developing high-quality, third-party hardware that combines durability, precision, and performance. The company has consistently delivered controllers, headsets, and accessories designed to meet the needs of both casual and competitive gamers.

MKAU Gaming recently had the chance to check out the brand-new Snakebyte Gamepad Pro RGB S2, which is currently available in Europe and set to launch in Australia. Does it live up to Snakebytes’ reputation for reliable high-performance gaming hardware or fall a little short?

The Snakebyte Gamepad Pro RGB S2 comes neatly packaged in a compact box, with the product information on the back. Inside the box, you’ll find the controller itself, a USB-C dongle, a USB-A adapter, and don’t forget about the charging cable and a quick-start guide that no one ever reads.

The controller has been designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 in mind, but will also work on the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, which allows people still using the old hardware to use these new products.The controller itself features a fully transparent polycarbonate shell, allowing a clear view of its cool-looking internal components and giving it a modern, premium aesthetic that stands out from generic standard controllers.

All the buttons, triggers, and thumbsticks are finished in matte black, providing that clean visual contrast against the transparent controller casing. The grips have a subtle texture that prevents your thumbs from slipping in the most sweaty moments.

I loved the RGB lighting on the controller. It really looked awesome at night, and seeing all the internals lighting up made this a great controller to play with. I was impressed by how they have balanced style and ergonomics into the controller, making it feel solid yet super comfortable in your hand.

You might be sitting there reading this, wondering why you should purchase this if it’s just a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller with some RGB lighting. Well, the Snakebyte Gamepad RGB S2 offers several unique functional features that set it apart from the official controllers.

On the back, it includes dual sliders and a turbo button. The upper sliders allow the L2 and R2 buttons to switch between analog and digital input, a function that the official controllers lack. The lower sliders can lock the M1 and M2 buttons, preventing accidental presses that could disrupt gameplay, and the turbo button enables rapid repeated input with a single hold, which is particularly useless for those quick-input times.I was impressed with the use of Hall Effect sensors, which prevent stick drift, which we are seeing more and more in controllers these days, which gives you that small bit of confidence fora longer lifespan from your controller.

I enjoyed playing TinTin and Mario Kart World with the controller, and everything felt precise with minimal input lag. The controller has a 1000 mAh rechargeable battery, which is fantastic for longer gaming sessions, and you can toggle the RGB lights on and off to extend its battery life.

You can choose from a couple of connectivity options with the controller, including a wireless Bluetooth connection, a USB-C Dongle, or a wired connection with the included charging cable. To maintain seamless compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2, occasional free firmware updates are available for download from the Snakebytes website, keeping the controller up to date.

The Snakebyte Gamepad RGB S2 is a thoughtfully designed controller that successfully blends style, function, and ergonomics. Its transparent shell and vibrant RGB lighting give it a striking, modern look, while the matte black buttons, triggers, and thumbsticks finish it off perfectly. The controller really sets itself apart from the others with dual sliders, a turbo button, and Hall-effect sensors to reduce the dreaded stick drift.

Written by: Hayden Nelson