30.12.2019

Alright, so I will separate this review throughout 6 different categories. I will list them here: (please note I purchased this on another account on amazon). Please note I also own a PS4 & Xbox One controllers and have a lot experience with other controllers such as: Wii, Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360, NES & SNES, PS1, PS2 & certain alternatives.• Paragraph 1 = First impressions• Paragraph 2 = Main Review• Paragraph 3: Comparison against Xbox One & PS4 Controller-Paragraph 1 = First Impressions:The package arrived swiftly for starters, early actually! So that’s good. The packaging itself was very good quality (the actual nintendo controller package - not the amazon one). Came in protected perfectly and wrapped well.Anyway, cutting to the product itself. My first impressions were that the controller was much more compact and well-made then expected from the videos I looked at. It just looks way way better in person than in videos. I also noticed the buttons feel responsive, clicky, not too loud and overall good. Fit perfectly in the palm of my hands and rested very comfortably! The triggers are also not analogue (which doesn’t matter anyway since the switch doesn’t support it). Works perfectly fine and buttons are sized perfectly.-Paragraph 2 = Main Review:I will separate the actual review in several different subheadings named subheading *number* = *my point*.P2 - Subheading 1 = FeelThe controller feels very good and is very good quality. Fits in my hand, and can be played hours upon hours with no discomfort whatsoever. The positioning of the analogues help this a lot especially compared to the PS4 Dualshock 4 controller’s low thumb sticks, causing hand cramps. This switch pro controller does not cause any cramps or discomforts at all. The buttons feel nice to press and overall the controller feels great. The size is perfect as it is not too small like the PS4 dualshock controller but not too large like the xbox one controller.Rating For This Subject: 10/10P2 Subheading 2 = All Buttons & Triggers:The buttons on the controller are circular and are at a great height. They are between a mix of the dualshock 4’s flat easy-to-press buttons and the xbox one controller’s higher, raised oval buttons. I will say, it is a bit more on the dualshock’s flatter circular buttons than oval raised buttons like the xbox’s. However, no issues with the buttons, and they feel just fine. The D-Pad does NOT count as buttons by the way. Now let’s talk about the triggers. The bumpers (top triggers) are probably the best bumpers on a controller in my experience. This controller’s bumpers take the best from the ps4 dualshock controller’s bumpers and xbox one controller’s bumpers and put them together. What I mean is there is one advantage of the ps4 controller bumpers and that is it pushes in and is more responsive and easier too press but a bit too small. The xbox one controller bumpers on the other hand are very well sized but do not push in and are slightly harder to press. What I love about the pro controller for the switch is that it takes the PS4 controller bumper’s advantages and takes away the disadvantages, and replaces them with the xbox bumper’s advantages and takes away the disadvantages. This results in the best bumpers made out of all the controller bumpers I have tried TO THIS DAY. Last of all in the buttons and triggers section, I will talk about the low triggers (ZL&ZR) below the bumpers. I will start off with the disadvantage that it does not have analogue triggers (the triggers that work like real triggers for shooting games like the ones in ps4 and xbox controllers). Now, this is not the controllers fault but it is the fact that the Nintendo Switch does not work with analogue triggers as it only detects fully pressed in sticks so it wouldn’t make sense for them to make a controller with analogue triggers since it would cause problems in games. However, it does a good job at being nice and responsive and clicking down to make you feel like it is actually pushing down. This is not a problem for me, but might be something to be aware with for some people. The triggers themselves are just the right size though, work well and feel very responsive as they should do.Rating For This Subject: 9/10P2 Subheading 3 = The D-Pad:The reason I made the D-Pad it’s very own thing is due to the controversy regarding it (e.g: movement registration issues, directional issues, etc.) The feel itself is alright. But it sometimes struggles to register the difference with up/down/left/right movements if you hold it down and drift it towards it. Meaning you have to click and take off your finger every time you move the direction. For an example you are holding left d-pad while playing a game, but then you want to change to going up whilst still holding left so you can alter in between. The controller might get the wrong inputs and send you completely the wrong directions which can be a big deal when playing those types of games. However, I am happy to say that there isn’t yet a game on the system that has this sort of d-pad functionality or input requirement anyway so don’t let this refrain from buying this controller. I just wanted to say this as this review is trying to cover everything. Apart from this, the D-Pad works well in 2D games like: Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley, The Legend Of Zelda: Links Awakening, and any other games that work like that. So don’t worry about 2D D-Pad focused games not working properly. Obviously for 3D games you don’t need D-Pad movement anyway so that’s that. I honestly think that they could’ve made this a way better D-Pad, considering Nintendo have made insane D-Pads in the past. I do wonder why they have not tried to make it as good as their previous controllers because this D-Pad is probably one of the worst from Nintendo. But the thing is, even though it’s one of the worst from Nintendo, that means it’s still good since Nintendo makes some of the best D-Pads. Although, I’m probably being a bit too picky and you won’t notice any of this anyway in actual games. But because this is a review I have to include everything and compare it to everything.So for rating this subject: 6/10 (I think they could’ve made it a lot better even though it’s still alright. Missed opportunity and the PS4 D-Pad is even better than this and that only has a descent D-Pad. Still good though unless you live off of 2D games and even then it is still alright).P2 Subheading 4 = Extra/Unique Controller Features:Although the switch controller might be a bit more expensive at £70 than the normal £50 PS4 & Xbox One Controllers (although I got mine for £50 as well which is weird), it comes with a lot of features to make up for it. All the extra features are:• NFC & Amiibo Reader• Great Motion Controls• HD Rumble Motor (very advanced tech)• Advanced USB-C Charging Port (meaning you can charge it using either sides of the cable)But I’m only gonna zoom around the non important ones and focus on the two important ones: HD Rumble & Motion Controls. The NFC Reader reads your amiibos which is a nice function built in to the controller. I’ve already described the USB-C port, leaving us with the two most important extra features. Let’s start off with motion controls. Motion Controls are the controller tracking it’s movement. For an example, in motion controlled games like Splatoon 2, Fortnite & Super Mario Oddsyey, you can move your controller to move around the camera or do a certain action. This feature is also in the Joy-Cons. Please note, motion controls are optional so you can turn them off if you don’t like them. HD Rumble is like vibration but it rumbles in the pattern of what is happening in the game. So for an example, if 2 trees fall on the left of you, your HD Rumble motor will make it feel like you are actually there witnessing the tree’s impact on the ground. This is something that is only coming on PS5 & Xbox Series X next year, which is 3 years after the switch’s launch. So this is impressive. The Joy-Cons also support this functionality.Rating For This Subject: 8/10-P2 Subheading 5 = Battery:Two words: 40 hours. Yes, that’s right, the switch pro controller can give you up to 40 hours of gameplay without a charge! So you would expect this to mean a slow charging time, right? Well no. The charging time is also very fast! In 2 and a half hours, you can get a full charge of 40 hours battery life! Pretty insane, isn’t it? Huge step up from the 4-5 hour PS4 controller battery life and only slightly better than PS4 - Xbox One controller battery life.Rating For This Subject: 9.999*/10 (I didn’t rate it a 10/10 because, this can be improved on. Yes I just said that lol. But seriously, maybe next gen we’ll get 80 hours like the Wii U controller and even faster charge time!)-End Of Main Review:Overall Rating: 9/10“A must have controller. A bit of a low rating due to the D-Pad, but everything else is great, well worth the price - definetely also a huge step up from the Joy-Cons!”Paragraph 3 = Comparison against PS4 & Xbox One Controller:This will only be a brief comparison as there are plenty of youtube videos out there that have already done this comparison. Mainly, the Pro Controller is much like the Xbox One controller. They are almost tied, but I will give the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller the win due to the 40-hour battery life and so many exclusive, unique features. However, in my opinion there’s no point on comparing it against the PS4 controller, as that is worse than both in my experience although I own all 3 consoles and controllers.-So that’s my review! Hope you enjoyed, thanks for reading, have a nice day. Bye!

4.1.2018

Can't say manythings negative about this controller. It's fairly priced saying its not "bulky" as a X Bone controller since by default you need AA batteries for that specific controller. This is pretty much the same price if you have the play and charge addon for the XBone Controller, giving that a rechargeable battery and cable which Switch Pro Controller comes with by default. Infact because the Switch uses Type-C USB which tend to be more expensive to make at the moment, you are probably getting a slightly better deal. Though compared to the DualShock 4 it could be considered a tiny bit more expensive (we're talking about £8 as of this review).Pros:> Comes with USB Type A to Type C cable (mine was about 1.5m long)> Long battery life> Nice feeling controller all round,infact is one of my favourite controllers> a good D-pad, which compared to the Joycons is very welcomed> larger Face Buttons (compared to Joy-cons)> no weird + and - shaped buttons (compared to Joy-cons)> larger shoulder (L+R) buttons (compared to Joy-cons)> analogue sticks in a way better position, especially for the right side (compared to Joy-cons)> great to use in tabletop and docked modes> makes the use of the "puppy-dog" controller grip with the joy-cons a good Player 2 option compared to a limited single Joy-con, or allows for a Player 3 if the Joy-cons are separated> works great as just a Bluetooth controller for other platforms too, like on a PC (With bluetooth dongle/built-in etc), most Phones (with Bluetooth support in apps and on the phone)> no need for AA batteries, has its own built in battery, which is a probable reason why its more expensive to a XBone Controller alonePro-Cons:> Weighty? Some people would see this as a Pro and some might see it as a Con> Cable supplied may be too short for some, especially if you plan to use it's wired (NFC-less) mode when connected to a switch and enabled in Controller Options, though if you are happy using it wirelessly this won't be much of a problem with its large battery life> Yes its is a little pricy at £50-£60 BUT, don't forget it has an NFC reader, and "HD Rumble" built in, plus it feels deluxe, and compared to an Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller, which at the time of this review, was £120 (double this!), a DualShock 4 was about £52, and a normal wireless XBone is £40 so it really isn't too bad.> It can be charged via regular 5V USB outputs but be careful, it isn't Nintendo's fault if your USB charger/device damages the controller, best plug it into your switch if you need it charging via USB, the Switch Adapter works well for this controller too> Could do with a Audio Jack but since not many Switch Games yet support audio chat, and seeing Nintendo seem to plan on using your mobile device (for Splatoon atm) for voice chat anyway via their app, this could be added with a USB-C add on (since it does send data via usb and not just accept charge) in the futureCons:> After 100%'ing Mario Odyssey (999 stars etc) and using the cappy-spin flick motion control with this controller, I noticed over time, the right handle felt minorly twisted out of position, maybe that was more me since I used that move often in game but I could just hand tighten it back on, so be careful flicking it alot> Sadly ZL and ZR on Nintendo Switch (including the Joycons) doesn't seem to support analog triggers, since it is digital so no "precise" triggers, havent seen this been much of an issue for me, but if a game requires a light trigger squeeze or a hard one (or a range), there isn't any difference with this controller

3.3.2017

The Switch is something of a milestone for Nintendo as it appears that, for the first time since the Gamecube era, the company has taken a good long at core gaming and decided to reach out to fans who were alienated by the Wii/U era.It’s therefore little surprise that this product is the best controller Nintendo has designed since the Wavebird.Right from the get-go, it immediately feels more weighty, comfortable and higher quality than the likes of the Wii U Pro Controller. The materials used for the casing are surprisingly thick and do no creak or flex, adding to it’s overall strength. The grip sections for your palms use a textured mould that has a slight rubbery feel,which prevents it from sliding around.Ergonomics can be somewhat subjective; I’m just glad that my monster hands have no problem cradling the controller. But as a guide, this product actually has very similar dimensions to the Wii U Pro Controller.Where it really shines is the buttons.If you appreciate good feedback and action over long play sessions, then it’s hard to imagine a better experience. The triggers feel designed with e-sports in mind, such is the precision and comfort that you get from them. ZL and ZR actually have a ‘lip’, so your fingers can rest on them like. And when they’re pressed, they don’t bottom-out immediately, but give way to a soft click at the end.The ABZY buttons are reassuringly large and have plenty of depth, meaning that again, there is always that feeling precision. The analogue sticks are thankfully feel nothing like any Wii branded product, and the D-Pad is just something else. It is so well designed - firm, and with a definite click for each axis. I can now see why Nintendo wanted to keep it for a separate product…The included USB 2.0 to Type C cable allows you to charge the controller from pretty much anywhere, and is useful in that it also serves as a Switch charging cable for on the go (minus the plug). During my initial charge, I tested it with various plugs - including iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy - and it worked fine with each. Of course, you can also just plug the controller into the Switch dock to charge and/or use it.Syncing is as straightforward as plugging it into the Switch Dock. There is a red LED indicator on the back of the controller to tell you when the battery is low, as well as a power/manual sync button. On the opposite end is a set of four LEDs for the player number.The only real contentious issue is the price. For the RRP, I think this product represents decent value for money if you’re mainly a solo player. It offers all the bells and whistles of the Joy-Cons - HD rumble, NFC, gyro - but without the option of adding another player. This great technology, combined with the comfort level and quality, makes a great case compared to official Playstation or Xbox One offerings.So if you’ve been in two minds about a purchase, then perhaps think of it like this. The Pro Controller is not something you’re going to purchase for the occasional multiplayer game, nor should you purchase multiple units for a family. I believe it to be one of Nintendo’s most personal accessories - it’s comfort, feedback and overall level of quality can only be appreciated for long play sessions. So if you’re on a tight budget, then do weigh up the main advantage of each controller; would you rather have the convenience of two scaled-down controllers that double up as one, or one that offers the best single experience? And if you go for the former, have you accounted for the additional Joy-Con Grip?

16.6.2018

This controller feels great. It's very ergonomic, I have quite large hands and find the Playstation and Xbox controllers a little too small. I love the feel of the grips too, they feel much better to hold than a PS4 or XB1 controller. The rubber finish doesn't make my hands sweaty either. The analogue sticks feel really smooth, and the buttons feel great too. The triggers feel okay too, but I'd definitely prefer analogue triggers over the digital ones. I use this controller a lot with my gaming PC as well as my switch, so the analogue triggers would be much better for racing games. I couldn't get it to work on Android properly,but I didn't expect it to and I've heard that some phones work better than others.The best thing about this controller is the incredible battery life. I played games for about 20 hours of time before the battery life in the controller depleted. This really impressed me because I pretty much forgot the thing was wireless and needed charging. Another thing worth mentioning is the lack of input lag. There is such a tiny difference between the delay on this controller with my PC and my wired Xbox controller with my PC that I would say the difference is negligible. It's hands down the best wireless controller I've ever used. There are however a couple of gripes that I have with it.The first gripe I have is the DPAD. There is a small design flaw with it, so sometimes when you press one direction it registers as a diagonal press. I fixed this by disassembling the controller and modding it by covering some of the pads where the button registers. This should not be necessary though and it's a little disappointing that I've had to do this to use the DPAD in the optimum way.The other small but slightly annoying flaw is the on system on this controller. When you press any button on this controller, it switches on. This may seem fine but it's really annoying. There's also the small sync button on the top of the controller, this button also powers on the controller. I just don't know why they didn't leave this as the only on button. Whenever I throw the controller in my bag to take on the go, it will turn itself on from accidental button presses and try to sync with my switch. This isn't objectively a massive problem because the battery life is so damn good, but it annoys me knowing that my controller will keep switching itself in when moving around in my bag.Overall, despite the small imperfections, it's a fantastic controller. I'd say It's a must-have if you're going to use the switch a lot in docked mode. As mentioned before, it also works really well on my gaming PC with steam's controller configs. I wouldn't recommend it for this if you're into racing games or shooters due to the triggers. However, for nintendo classics such as Zelda and Mario, or even arcade racers like Fast RMX, this controller is excellent.

12.3.2021

Bought it used, i knew it was a risk but all the splatoon 2 ones was sold out so i risked it. Mine came practically brand new. Feels very tight sticks are perfect buttons are tight no wobbles etc.Pros+ no real set up just plug the usb into the switch dock and controller and press a button on controller and your done+ Very nicely built controller rather impressed by the quality+ Rumble is good feels weird at first to get used to coming from pc with xbox controller but it feels like more detail in there. Its weird to explain i know but trust me+ Sticks are very nice fit like the reach is good, the deadzone etc is all perfect, the resting of the thumbs on top and using them like comfort on the thumb very nice.

23.7.2017

The Pro Controller is EXPENSIVE but boy is it worth it. I picked up the grey version of the Pro Controller at launch and the Splatoon 2 edition today, both absolutely fantastic.I picked up the Splatoon 2 controller as my partner and I love to play 2 player and neither of us ever wanted to use the inferior Joy-Con+grip solution, so now there'll be far less arguments (unless we argue about who uses the prettiest version!).Specifically talking about the Splatoon 2 edition: The design is gorgeous. Aside from the obviously flattering neon pink/green grips, the 'splats' on the controller itself are such a nice touch, they really set it apart from other accessories. There are no compromises with this edition,

16.3.2017

Firstly - this is eye-wateringly expensive. I felt sick when I purchased a second controller for the PS4 and parted with £45, this costs a third more. However, let's look at the performance....This feels incredibly comfy, it sits in the hands nicely with just the right amount of weight. the long sides aren't too long, but they wedge the controller into your grip so you become one with the machine. The buttons are all easily accessible and the joysticks have a great range of movement. I have big hands and I've struggled with the JoyCons native to the Nintendo Switch. They work fine but (as with the 3DS) after long periods of play I get achey fingers.This feels lovely and I don't have any complaints,

22.9.2019

It wasn't long after I bought my Switch that I realised the JoyCons just weren't cutting it. The small clicky buttons, the small movement area of the analogue sticks and the less than ideal solution of having to put them in the JoyCon grip to get something that resembled a traditional controller.After trying to play Super Smash Ultimate and anticipating eventually playing long story games like Zelda I knew the JoyCons just weren't going to be good enough.Immediately after unboxing the Pro controller it felt 10x better than the JoyCons in the hand. Debatably more comfortable than a PS4 controller (Although each has strengths and weaknesses)The shape feels ergonomic and the rubberised grips help

4.9.2017

Beautiful pro controller. Identical to the black version of these pro controllers in every way, except in the splatoon colors for the handles are pink and green instead of black. Very nice to play with these. Not so practical for portable use due to their size, but absolutely wonderful for home use. (definitely extremely comfortable, with superior quality buttons and sticks).TIPS ON HOW TO PAIR THIS WITH THE SWITCH FOR THE FIRST TIME:Note that when pairing these the first time (which even I wasn't sure how to do at first, due to it not being so self explanatory as joycons, but it is actually very easy once you know how, so I will talk about this in order to make it easy for people). To pair these,

1.7.2017

Not a lot to say that hasn't already been said.It's undeniable that this is an expensive controller - on average £15 more than a DualShock 4 for PS4, but it's also undeniable that it is a very well built controller. It has a good heft in the hand, with all buttons within reach and of a very good size. Some people have commented that it is a little on the heavy side, which is true but for me this is a positive and makes it feel much more solid and in that sense appears to be very well built.It has the same buttons as the combined JoyCon L and R controllers, and also features the same HD rumble however, unlike PS4 and Xbox One controllers, all of the buttons including the shoulder buttons are digital - no analogue buttons on this controller,

17.3.2017

I didn't order it here but I'm reviewing this product as I've been using it over a week.The controller feels really premium and nice built, it's got translucent colour so you can actually see what's inside the controller, I love Nintendo left a surprise message near the right analog sticks, if you look closely inside you can see the message.It holds very comfortable in hands, the button feel is not the same as on New 3DS or Joy-con as they are clicky, this one is more like Analogue button feelingThe reception of this controller is great, it contains 2 HD rumble motor inside, so when more games support this feature it will be really benifical and unique experience.

16.9.2017

2019 UPDATE:Unfortunately, the controller is not flawless. The D-Pad on my model ultimately proved temperamental over time, registering downs and ups when pushing left or right or vice-versa. This particularly causes problems in a game like, say, Tetris.Joycon Drift is a well-known problem, but on-and-off I have actually also experienced it with the left stick of this controller. It seems to have gone away for now, but it was incredibly disappointing to see after just a year or so of use. Basically, the left stick/main movement stick will sometimes register movement on its own, with characters walking slowly in directions when not touching the controller etc. This has on odd occasions hampered gameplay.

3.5.2019

I got the controller to mainly play Zelda/Mario Odyssey with, though was hoping to play other games with it too, such as Mario Party.To start, the controller is very well crafted and sculpted, comfortable grip and well placed buttons/analog sticks. Very comfortable to play long gaming sessions on games such as Zelda. So much better than the Joy-Con grip that is supplied with the Switch. Easy to pair and battery seems to last quite a while, other than the initial charge, I haven't charged it yet and it's been a good 9 hours of game play with the battery sign still showing 3 bars.Trigger buttons, especially ZL and ZR have a much bigger surface vs the Joy-Con's and give back nice tacticle feedback on press.

11.9.2017

I understand the Switch is expensive and may not float everyone's boat but if you are willing to spend that money the quality is just how you would expect.The subtle grips on the handles are perfect for long sessions of gaming especially when in docked mode, that isn't me saying it's any different whilst undocked, as it connects relatively quick without delay allowing for no messing around with wires or connection tasks and the 40 hours battery life is a life saver.I haven't used the NFC in the controller yet for amiibos but I am willing to in the future of owning a Switch. The overall feel of the controller is great and fits my hands well,

24.9.2018

We bought this controller as part of a Prime day package along with a Switch and Mario Odyssey. It's not something I would ordinarily buy separately, but it represented good value when combined as a package. I have to say, I'm very pleased we got it!When docked the joycons feel far too small and awkward in my hands (I have very large hands), even when connected to the connecting section. Whereas the Pro Controller is excellent. The touch and feel of the controller is very premium. The buttons have a satisfying level of travel and feel very accurate. I would say the quality is on par with an Xbox controller, easily superior to a PS controller.

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