Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

UPDATE MAY 2020: Not that bad So after I wrote my initial review, I was able to get the stripped screw off (and destroyed the grip in the process, having to order replacements from ebay). Then over the ensuing months I tore apart the controller probably 20 times, trying different variations of the tape trick to fix the D-pad with varied success. The tape did largely correct the false inputs, but at the cost of sometimes not registering button presses. In the end, I decided to take off all the tape and use it as it was originally designed to be used, and guess what? It isnt all that bad. Sure, when you do the input test in Switch settings it registers LOTS of false inputs, but this is less noticeable during actual game play. Now granted, Im not a professional gamer, but I used the D-pad extensively to play Rayman Legends and Super Mario Maker, and it worked just fine. So in conclusion, yes, the D-pad is far from perfect, its a major blemish in an otherwise perfect controller and a disgrace for Nintendo, but NO, it is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Its probably still the best Switch controller out there at the time of writing. My advice is to buy it and spend some time actually using it before buying into all the negative hype and trying to mess with it. It really isnt all that bad. (with regards to my original review, everything I had said about the design and ergonomics still holds true, even with the aftermarket replacement grips I had to install). ------ Original review: First off, this controller looks and feels amazing. Its probably the most ergonomic controller Ive ever held, and *almost* everything about it feels extremely well-built. But I say almost, because theres one major inexcusable flaw that just ruins it for me, and thats the D-pad. If you do a quick search, youll see that this has been an issue with Pro Controllers since the very first model. The D-pad is way too squishy, and registers incorrect inputs when you move between directions quickly. It just blows my mind, how Nintendo, the company that INVENTED the D-pad can get away with making such a poorly designed sub-par one and putting it inside their Pro controller. There IS a fix, but it requires opening the controller and putting tape on the chip. I attempted it, but ended up stripping one of the screws and now itll be impossible to ever open it up. So Im stuck with a $70 premium controller with a D-pad thats so imprecise that its borderline unusable. If playing games with a D-pad is at all important to you, save yourself the headache and frustration and buy a PS4 controller and an 8bitdo or Mayflash receiver. I used to always prefer official accessories going all the way back to the NES, but sadly, this whole experience has made me lose faith in Nintendo.

Overall, this controller is more durable and functional for the type of games I play on the Nintendo Switch. The feel is more comfortable as it is one complete unit compared to the Joy-Cons attaching to the controller point. The charge on the controller is incredible as it lasts for about an entire week or slightly longer before I have to do it again and the charge is quick overnight. The only suggestion as I read from other customers is that you definitely dont want to overcharge the controller as it may wear out the life of it quicker.

My joycon controllers had drift beyond repair, so I sought out a Pro controller to replace them. Best investment any Switch Owner can make. 90% of games support it, and it can be used wired or wireless. I have noticed a tad bit of input lag (less than .5 seconds) but I believe this is due to my TV and no fault of the controller itself.

Although I think the portable on the go table is cool, Ill always prefer a standard in hand controller. Ive played Zelda BOTW, Mario Odyssey, and Bayonetta with this controller and its fantastic. Feels great in the hand, buttons have just the right amount of clicky-ness, not to mention one of the longest battery lives I have ever seen on a controller. Ive gone days, if not weeks, completely forgetting I even had to charge this thing at all. Other then the price if you own a switch and plan on playing a lot, this is a must. If you can find it on sale, even better.

If you have a switch but you dont have the pro controller then youre missing out. I say its definitely a must have. While it does take forever to charge (up to 6 hours) once it is charged it will last up to 40 hours. It feels like quality, looks like quality, plays like quality. I would buy again

Legitimate Nintendo brand switch Pro Controller. Exceptional battery life, comes with usb-c cable. Works both plugged in and wirelessly I believe via Bluetooth. Its the regular design, there are other collectible designer versions, Monster Hunter, Splatoon and Super Smash Brothers.

I used my Wii Us Pro Controller so much that there is heavy wear marks on the analog stick hats. When I bought a Switch, I saw the price tag of this controller and thought it was ridiculous. A gamer friend chided me, telling me Id eventually get the Pro Controller. I got a Mayflash NS adapter and tried syncing my XBox One controller and Wii U Pro Controller to the Switch. It worked, but the controllers either suffered from large analog stick deadzones, and/or incorrect neutral point settings on the analog sticks. In frustration I shelved the adapter and just used the Switchs side controllers with the included controller bracket. I have large hands so the Switchs side controllers were awkward to use. After about a week, I caved in and got this Pro Controller. As the same friend said: Nintendo sure knows how to make a good controller. The fit, finish, and battery life of this controller is AWESOME. Ive been binge playing Payday 2 with said friend plus another friend and even during long weekend gaming sessions, my hands arent sore or cramped thanks to this controllers ergonomics. So is the price of this controller justifiable? In my case.... It was. But I gritted my teeth as I placed the order here on Amazon. As Ive said in the past, Nintendo sure knows how to get me to open my wallet. I dont think youll need this controller if the Switch is mostly played by children. But teens and adults may find the ergonomics of this controller too good to pass up.

In my opinion, despite its relatively high price for a controller, its the definitive way to enjoy your Switch on a TV or monitor. For people with big hands, youll be able to play it perfectly fine and comfortably versus with the awkward positioning of the normal Switch Joycons. This controller is also very rugged, has a reliable battery life, and good connection distance.

It arrived so nicely, and brand new. Of course, thats what you expect anyways, but I havent gotten a Nintendo Pro Controller before. It came fully charged and has now become my prime way of gaming. I bought joystick grips to cover, but they were for the Switch light and joycons. So they dont fit the controller, but if you want grips I suggest getting Playstation or Xbox joystick grips, they cover perfectly.

...the Directional Pad is *very* subpar. If youre only going to use it for accessing features or items like in Super Mario Odyssey or Breath of the Wild, it works just fine. However if youre going to use it for retro or 2D games it leaves much to be desired. Theres no central pivot point like in most every good D-Pad allowing you to hit Up, Down, Left, and Right at the same time and they are sensitive so you will be hitting directions you dont mean to. Theres ways to modify it and theres tutorials all over YouTube, but you will have to disassemble the whole thing to do it. I have yet to do it but people have said it makes it a lot better. That said everything about this controller is fantastic. Its not a nice weight, feels quality. It is by far the most comfortable controller Ive ever held. It lasts seemingly forever. It says 40 hours but Ive yet to put a dent in the battery icon even after extended play. Motion controls are flawless and precise. If it wasnt for the D-Pad Id say this is the best controller ever made. I dont know why Nintendo dropped the ball on that considering they are the ones who perfected them. If youre looking for something for classic or 2D games line the Online NES games, Sonic Mania, or Mario Maker this might not be fore you but all of your 3D titles couldnt be played on a better controller. If you want something for 2D games, theres some for sale here on Amazon that look like SNES controllers but with analog sticks (ones without sticks are also available) with an amazing D-Pad. Not sure if Im allowed to mention them by name in reviews but theyre not hard to find if you search for Nintendo Switch controlers. Update: After using this on Super Mario Maker 2 the D Pad works a lot better out of the box than I expected. Though not perfect its fine for casual play but Im sure people who do kizo levels might find problems. Ive been using this with few problems. Occasional accidental diagonal presses but not nearly as frequent as what I saw when first trying out some of NES games. Might need it to be broken in a little. Still prefer the D Pad on the other controller but this one is so much more comfortable in my hands.