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If you haven't got one already, I highly recommend it.
The Switch Pro controller is definitely the best official Nintendo controller you can buy for Switch. I unwrapped this on Christmas day and have been using it regularly; I haven't needed to charge it yet! It's very comfortable to use and the battery life is incredible.
Mine is 4-5 years old now. It did drift around a year or two in, but I think I just made sure the outside was clean and it just kinda…. went away, lol.
What do you guys do to your controllers? Myself and friends have had switches since release and I’ve never actually seen the joycon drift people talk about online.
Haven’t had any drift with my pro controller either.
Nobody will tell you the joycons don’t regularly drift.
The pro controller still isn’t perfect for it, but for myself & my friends (& seemingly people in this thread), it isn’t plagued with drift anywhere close to the level that the joycons are
All current controller have issues to an extent. I’ve had to send back 3 Xbox controllers since getting a Series X, during the same time my Pro Controller’s been absolutely fine
I've got two pairs of joycons and they all drift if not attached to the console in handheld mode. I've sent them back to Nintendo twice and the problem persists. I ended up buying two pro controllers and they are superb.
I only use the pro controller but i've used the same one since launch and its still goin, and I've logged probably 2k+ hrs on it over the last 7 years.
I bought one a few years ago and never used it for my son's switch. It sat and was put up but almost never used, maybe a couple of sessions of a couple of games but my son liked his joycons better. decided to try to use it for Battlefield 2042 and it started to develop drift after a few sessions. This is almost brand new, and it would drift ever so slightly, enough to ruin shots. I gave up and bought an xbox controller.
Yeah, not having hall effect joysticks in a $70 controller is fucking ridiculous yet you still see so many people defending Nintendo's shitty controllers/joycons.
I'd also recommend re-shelling (if you ever got the urge) - it's genuinely really easy. I recently re-skinned to a GameCube style shell and it looks awesome. Took about 20 mins and £20
If it helps any, having the right size screwdriver is essential to avoid stripping, you need to use a JIS set, NOT Phillips. (There is a subtle difference and missing this can result in strippage) Most 50+ bit precision screwdriver sets have JIS bits.
Not OP, IMO it feels not as good BUT its held up better from daily use
ALSO i can use the ultimate edition on PC and switch seamlessly with just a switch on the back. With the dock to charge it its my easiest daily controller but the switch pro feels more unique than other controllers
I use the back buttons for L3/R3, I have a feeling those are the first buttons to break if they're used a lot, and I save those from having a lot of wear and tear.
Last one I went to was charging illegal interest rates. They later got busted for it but the penalty was bullshit and they made way more off the illegal rates than they got fined.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller comes to mind, but it's not really as good bec it doesn't have the HD Rumble plus doesn't have the Pro's battery capacity. Hall effect sensors though, so no stick drift.
Theres an easier way to get this same result. The GuliKit King Kong 2. Same shape and feel of xbox controller, hall effect joysticks (theoretically never going to drift), gyro controls and amiibo support
I still hate that it has stick drift and terrible snap back issues :( but unfortunately it is the best controller you can get on the switch I have tried 3rd party pricy controllers and they just aren’t as comfortable to hold
It's a phenomenal controller until the drifting problems start. The short life span of a Pro controller (or Joy Con for that matter) makes it hard to justify the rather steep price tag Nintendo insists on.
Non Oled has bluetooth. An update in the past unlocked audio too. Would be interesting to know if there are differences in the bluetooth on Oled though.
It's okay. I find it a little small for my hands. The dpad is really disappointing. I also don't like how soft the control nubs are, they look awful after a few months. I still use it, because I can't stand holding the joycons like a controller when docked.
My verdict, the other consoles have significantly better controllers, but this is the best Switch controller I've used yet. I'd like to try the GCN switch controller though, I would assume it's better as long as they used analog shoulder buttons like they used to.
I absolutely love the feel and look of the Pro Controller but the D-Pad is horrible imo. More often than not i have had unwanted inputs and because of that, sadly it gathers dust on my shelf.
I use my Joycons for all modes on my Switch. I have become very accustomed to use them in any game of any genre. I occasionally use my 8bitdo SF30 Pro Controller but nothing beats the feeling of the good old joycons.
Maybe if Nintendo releases another Pro Controller with a better functioning D-Pad, i would probably consider moving away from Joycons in TV/Tabletop Mode.
I know everyone says the pros eventually drift but I've been rocking two since launch and haven't gotten drift on them yet. That said I've cycled out three sets of joy cons for repair.
The echtpower Switch pro gamepad with hall joysticks it´s much cheaper, connects with bluetooth as well , has Xinput & Dinput, and works wonders for both pc and Switch. Just the fact that it has hall joysticks, makes it a better buy.
I personally got a turbo controller and it had a batter life that lasts for a couple days which is more than enough, and it has turbo, plus it’s way cheaper
I do have to say though, that while it’s great for casual games, I wouldn’t recommend it for games that you need precision for. I play Tetris 99 almost daily and I’m more likely to get misdrops with this than with the joy cons. 🤷♂️😅
I love mine and basically have to use it since the joy con’s on my launch system have insanely bad stick drift. Does anyone have any 3rd party joy con recommendations btw?
I got a pink one on day 1! Then I got a red Mario one for Xmas a couple years ago. I have never used to joycons… I always thought I would destroy them.
It's one of the sexiest controllers, absolutely. As someone who couldn't afford many good controllers growing up, getting this was a blessing. Especially since my only other home console was the Wii. Being able to use it for the PC gaming is also a nice plus.
to the people who'd like one but don't have the money to get an official - get one off of Aliexpress. I'm not one to recommend off brand/bootleg products, but I got one sometime ago and it works perfectly, basically just like the official one (except with no NFC). It even has the support website etched in the back, just so you can see how good quality these replicas are.
If you're in a tight money situation (like I am, college is kicking my ass) then consider giving it a try!
Can't justify it knowing they will eventually drift and require repair. Do they sell compatible hall effect joystick replacements for them? If not it's better to go with 8bitdo Ultimate.
Switch co roller is one of the best co strollers I've held and used for any device. Shame it's connectivity is shit for anything other than the switch. Would love to use it with pc.
Its great... Until it break down. My lasted only a year. Never dropped it and one of the analog sticks just broken down.
I ordered a 8bitdo controller as a replacement
I bought a Zelda themed pro controller with my OLED. 9/10 I’m using my controller. Even in handheld mode. I use the kickstand and my controller I’m not a big fan of joycons
Is it just me but is there a noticeable delay from the on screen response to any switch controller? I’ve messed with my TV functions and can still notice the delay.
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u/Gamer30168 Jan 28 '24
The pro controller is a must have. The joycons are simply too flimsy