Controllers for Mario Kart World: What Works, Tested
Platform：Switch 2 (NS2)
Mario Kart World is the Switch 2 party game. If you want an extra controller for friends or motion steering, the controller needs a gyro. These are the controllers and adapter I've actually raced with on Switch 2.
TPAX Wireless Controller
Built-in gyro, so tilting steers through corners, and HOME wakes the Switch 2. Under NT$1,000 (≈ US$30), ideal as a second controller for friends. No amiibo support.
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Brook X One SE2
If you already own an Xbox controller, add the SE2 to play on Switch 2, motion steering included, without buying a new pad.
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Brook StarRay
With the Wingman NS Lite receiver it connects to Switch 2: register once by cable, then play wirelessly, and it ran smoothly. For sharing one controller between PS5 and Switch 2.
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Do third-party controllers support motion steering in Mario Kart World?
Only if they have a gyro. I tested the TPAX Wireless Controller and the X One SE2 (with an Xbox controller), and both handle motion steering.
Cheapest extra controller for friends?
The TPAX Wireless Controller, NT$850 (≈ US$26) on sale, with Hall-effect sticks, a gyro and HOME wake. The cheapest of the ones I tested.
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* Prices may change with promotions and stock. US$ figures are rough conversions from Taiwan prices (NT$1 ≈ US$0.0305) for reference only; prices in your country may differ depending on local stores and exchange rates.