5.0 out of 5 stars Ditch the Cramped Joy-Cons: A Review of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

m. · March 12, 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have controller for switch gaming

M.K. · January 21, 2025

This controller is a game-changer for anyone who wants to enjoy the Switch like a traditional console. The ergonomic design makes it perfect for long gaming sessions, and the buttons and joysticks are incredibly responsive. It feels sturdy and well-built, which adds to the overall quality. The battery life is impressive, lasting hours on a single charge, and it charges quickly when needed. It truly enhances the gaming experience, offering comfort and precision that you can’t get with the standard Joy-Cons. An awesome purchase and absolutely worth it!

5.0 out of 5 stars The best controller on the market right now

J.D. · January 31, 2019

I have large hands, and I find that most controllers are smaller than I'd like (many are much smaller than I'd like). It's been years since I used a controller that I thought was large enough to sit well in my hands (Logitech used to make one that I really liked, but it's probably been at least 15 years since they stopped making it, and their more recent controllers are all much smaller). Historically, the Playstation controllers have been particularly bad. The PS4 controller is much better than previous generations, because they adjusted the shape to make it less cramped, but it's still too small. The XBox One controller is a much better size, but for me at least, it hurts my hands to use the RB and LB buttons because of how I have to twist my hands to press them (whereas with the PS4 controller, it's really easy to move my fingers between the R1/L1 and R2/L2 buttons). The Switch Pro Controller is not quite as large as I would like, but it sits far better in my hands then either of those controllers (or any 3rd party controller that I've tried in recent years), and while it's not quite as easy to move my fingers between R/L and ZR/ZL on the Switch Pro Controller as it is on the PS4 controller, it's close. So, for me at least, the Switch Pro Controller is far more comfortable than either the XBox One or PS4 controllers (or any 3rd party controller that I've found in recent years). So, from a comfort standpoint, this controller is a _huge_ win for me. No other controller is even close.I very much wish that the analog sticks were lined up like they are with the PS systems. Most of the controllers that I've used over the years have had the analog sticks on the same level, and I much prefer that to having them staggered like the XBox systems do and the Switch Pro Controller does. However, the comfort improvements with the shape and size of the controller vastly outweigh that problem for me.I have heard that the dpad on the Switch Pro Controller isn't that great, and some folks end up pressing up or down when they mean to press left or right (or vice versa), but that hasn't been a big problem for me, and there are videos on youtube which show you how to fix that problem. So, it's disappointing that they didn't make a better dpad, but it hasn't been enough of an issue for me to care.Ultimately, the Switch Pro Controller is so much better for me than any other controller currently on the market that I'm actually using it not only on my Switch, but I'm also using it on the PC, PS3, and PS4. I had to get adapters to get it to work on the PS3 and PS4, but it works, and for me at least, it's a huge improvement. If I had an Xbox of any kind, I'd get the appropriate adapter and be using it there too. Right now, the Switch Pro Controller is the only controller that I use.As an interesting bonus, the fact that the Switch Pro Controller has digital triggers actually makes playing games on systems whose official controllers have analog triggers more pleasant (even aside from the comfort improvements that come with the shape of the controller), because all of the games that I play either just treat them as buttons anyway or use them for something like the speed you run at, and I've never wanted to run at anything other than full speed, so having a simple button to press rather than having to push in an analog trigger and make sure that I press it in all the way is a really nice improvement. I'd probably feel differently if I played racing games (which apparently like to use the analog triggers for their throttle), but for the games that I do play, it's been great. And of course, if you only use the Switch Pro Controller on the Switch, then the way the triggers work is never a problem, because that's the way that all of the official Switch controllers are.So, from both a comfort and functionality standpoint, this controller is a huge win for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing HD rumble but missing some pro features

P.G. · May 28, 2025

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is hands down the best controller available for the Switch. It feels solid, comfortable, and the HD rumble adds an impressive layer of immersion to gameplay. The motion controls and amiibo functionality are great extras that make it even more versatile. My only wish is that it had at least two back buttons for added control, especially during fast-paced multiplayer matches. Still, it’s an outstanding controller and a must-have for serious Switch gamers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Get This Original Over the Others, Well Worth It.

A.C. · July 10, 2025

Excellent controller. Works immediately after pairing or connecting.

Controller PRO originale Nintendo: costa caro me è veramente ECCELLENTE, ha anche il sensore NFC

R. · December 30, 2018

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Portato da Babbo Natale alla mia bimba per giocare a Splatoon2 su Nintendo Switch. E' un controller PRO originale marchiato Nintendo, che con il suo bluetooth 3.0 consente di giocare a distanza comodamente seduti in poltrona mentre la Switch è collegata alla TV, ma non solo! Infatti, impostando nei settaggi della switch questo controller pro come primario rispetto ai joycon, vi permetterà di estrarre la Switch dalla base collegata alla tv, di appoggiarla su un supporto (anche uno usato per appoggiare i tablet) e senza usare i joycon di comandare l'intera Nintendo Switch e giocare in qualsiasi posto ci faccia comodo. Oltre alla comodità, è importante sapere che questo controller pro ha incorporati i sensori di movimento (ovvero il giroscopio); questi sensori facilitando il controllo dei movimenti fanno veramente la differenza nel controllo in gaming. Inoltre questo controller pro ha anche il sensore NFC, e cioè è quel sensore che permette, appoggiandoci sopra un amiibo Nintendo, di interagire con esso salvandoci dentro le partite, le configurazioni personali dei mii e attraverso il salvataggio dei dati di gaming nell'amiibo di ricevere per i vostri inkling di Splatoon vestiti e armi omaggio gratuite in base al raggiungimento di punteggi prefissati. Questo controller pro viene fornito unitamente ad un cavetto usb per la ricarica, che così può essere attaccato per la ricarica in qualsiasi trasformatore di corrente usb (che non è in dotazione), come quello che sicuramente avete già in dotazione per i vostri cellulari. Una volta carico la durata della batteria interna è super, vi permetterà di giocare anche per più di 8 ore consecutive... veramente eccellente! Impossibile assegnare meno di 5 stelle anche se costa caro (pagato a Dicembre 2018 euro 69,77)Dimenticavo una cosa importante... per far vedere questo controller pro alla nintendo switch basta collegarlo temporaneamente con il cavo usb in dotazione direttamente in una presa della base della Nintendo Switch. La Switch così effettua automaticamente l'allineamento del controller e lo attiva. Per vedere come si fa basta andare su youtube cercando "come sincronizzare il controller pro alla Nintendo Switch" e troverete i video di spiegazione su come "sync" ovvero allineare e rendere primario il controller pro rispetto ai joycon in dotazione.

Gebrauchter Controller gekauft. Gut um viel schlechter zu sein.( zu viel versprochen )

G. · June 11, 2025

Beschreibung: Gebrauchten Switch Controller im Guten Zustand !?!?- Dieser Controller funktionier, daß ist schon das positive daran. Sehr Stark abgenutzte Sticks mit angetrocknetem Schweiß dran. In den Rillen viel Dreck und Schweißreste zu finden. Die Griffe sind sehr stark abgenutz und schon Glatt puliert statt wie matt am Anfang. Lieber paar Euro mehr ausgeben und einen neuen Kaufen. Einen Gebrauchten Controller lohn sich hier nicht zu kaufen und unter Gut verstehe ich was ganz anderes. Leichter Stickdrift mit 8% nach Links( Linker Stick ) Gezahlt 40 Euro. Wert ca. 25- 30 Euro. mfg

An original product from Nintendo. Recommended...

B. · November 26, 2020

This is an original product. So as far as quality goes, there is no doubt as to how good it is.Regarding whether or not you must/should buy it, this is what I have to say.The controller is as ergonomic as an Xbox controller; remember, they are the pioneers of ergonomics. So there's a huge improvement while playing games such as Bayonetta, Astral Chain, and of course, Legend of Zelda.I did finish the entire Zelda game with the default controller attachment, so I don't mean you cannot live without this controller. But once you get it, there is no going back.I recommend this only if you have the budget to spare.

Muito bom

T.L. · June 9, 2023

Não conhecia o Pro Controller, achei mto bom de se jogar.Para jogos que exigem que se pressione os botões muitas vezes ou que se use muito os analógicos, acabam ajudando a poupar os joy-cons, que são mais frágeis e onde pode ocorrer o "drift".É bem confortável de se jogar, bem melhor de pegar do do que um joy-con, no geral. Mas claro que os joy-cons também têm suas vantagens, podem virar 2 controles e possuem os controles de movimento utilizados em alguns jogos específicos.o único defeito que eu diria, é que por vezes, o nintendo switch não detecta o controle tão facilmente... Por vezes, eu tive que conectar ao cabo HDMI, junto ao switch e o controle, para ser detectado. Além disso, é um pouco mais pesado também do que um joy-con, mas isso já era esperado.No geral, excelente controle pro Switch.

Genuine product

S.w. · February 28, 2025

This is highly recommended by me I love this and this is a genuine it real Nintendo switch controller and I am not fake reviewHave a good day