PowerA Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Comfort Grip - Reviews
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13.4.2017
Compared to the default Joycon grip, this product makes several compromises and several improvements on the original design.Cons:>Plastic feels cheaper than the regular grip>Lights on the face are dimmer and slightly misted.>The rails that the joycons slide into are plastic not metal, making the sliding action less smooth and the click into place less satisfying.>It feels like the shape of the grip makes it slightly harder to rest your fingers on the ZL and ZR buttons due to the angle of the joycons, your fingers want to slide off.Pros:>Rubberised texture on the back of the handles makes them easier to hold.>Ever so slightly wider and more ergonomic shape makes the grip nicer to hold than the
1.4.2017
The previous reviewer got confused thinking this was a product by Nintendo, but don't let that put you off as the Joy-Con Comfort Grip is a officially licensed Switch product by Power A. Get the cons out the way first, not as nice looking plastic as the official Joy-Con grip that comes included with the Switch. Also the rails that the Joy-Cons slide into are plastic and not metal like the official Joy-Con grip.Now on to the pros, the back of the handles have a different shape to them than the official Nintendo Joy-Con grip. It's alot more comfortable to rest your fingers on, and the back of the handles also have a rubberised grip unlike the slippy plastic of the official Nintendo Joy-Con grip.
21.5.2017
I didn't want to spend twice as much on the charging grip, and I don't think that I would have used the charging function anyway. I purchased this grip instead, and I am very pleased with it.The centre section is slightly wider, but only by a couple of millimetres. The handles are a bit thicker and have a slight bend in them, which makes them fit into my hands more comfortably. I have average-sized male hands. I don't find the OEM grip uncomfortable, but I do find this grip slightly more comfortable. The underside also had a rubbery feel, which is nice.The only small criticism that I can think of is that the rails are plastic instead of metal. But the joy-cons slide in easily and I don't see the plastic becoming a problem.
4.6.2018
Interestingly, Nintendo appear to be licensing out their peripherals to third parties to fulfil. The official charging stand is from Hori, this comfort grip is from PowerA.I paid £9 for this and you shouldn't pay more either, so be dubious of high prices and head to the high street if someone is attempting to ask for anything like £20.It is different to the grip included with the Switch itself. It is ever so slightly wider and heavier. There is no branding on the central plastic bit. The grips themselves are more textured. The handles, rather than tapering towards the triggers, feature a tangible lip. Ergonomically, it is pretty similar, however you may find that lip something that you have to get used to.
14.11.2017
After much deliberation, as ideally I'd have liked the same grip as came with the Switch, I decided to go with this one. I'm pleased to say that I am very happy with it. The rubbery handles make the unit feel more secure to hold. Apart from that the only real difference is that the cut-out for the button you press to release the joy-con is very slightly smaller, making it a tiny bit more awkward to press.Only reservation I have is that the runners where you slide the joy-cons into it are made of plastic so wonder if they may wear quicker over time. At the moment they slide in very smoothly so I don't think it'll be an issue.I plumped for the black unit, simply because for some reason it's cheaper!
18.8.2018
This is a good second holder for your Joy Con’s. like the bundled version that comes with the Switch, it doesn’t charge the controllers, but that’s reflected by the cheap price.I like the colour and I found this to be as comfortable as the official grip. My only real gripe is it isn’t as secure as the official one. To explain, I can slide the Joy Con that slides into the right hand side in and out without holding the release button... i.e. there is no satisfying click to ensure it’s secured. This isn’t a problem for me, as I’m not vigorous with my controllers, but could be an issue for others.
24.7.2019
This product is not the exact same as the grip you get with the switch, but I think it's possibly better. the shape is better and it has rubber surface on the rear. Other people have complained that the shape gets in the way of the rear triggers on the joy cons but I don't see any issue, there's plenty of clearance for the triggers and it's comfortable to hold when not requiring the triggers. If anything I would say the shape gets in the way of the joy con release buttons, but not to the extend that it's difficult to remove them.My joycons fit into this controller perfectly and sit nicely.
21.12.2020
It's not the same joy con grip that comes packed in with your console, but it's not too far off from it. It's sturdy and durable and a bit more comfy than the one that comes packed in. But it is officially licensed by Nintendo (but made by Power A). The only major difference here being that the rail your joy cons slide into are plastic, as opposed to metal in the joy con grip that comes packed with the console, but it has no impact on gameplay. Durability might be a concern, but given the price, I wouldn't worry too much. You can buy this with confidence, no issues here at all.
3.11.2019
Works very similarly to the official grip from Nintendo. Added rubber grips on the back help with immersive gameplay. One downside is that the buttons to release the joy-cons are slightly harder to press, however it does mean that the Joy-cons sit firmly in place within the grip, there is little chance they would be able to be removed. Overall, excluding the rubber grip, there is little visual difference or feel between this and the official Nintendo version and provides the exact same experience for a lower price. Would highly recommend.
1.7.2019
For someone with bigger than average hands, this is a much better fit for me. In all honesty, this grip is probably the closest you can get to the feel of the Pro controller. The rubber padding at the bottom of the grip is also pretty nice. However, I advise you to be careful when you insert and remove the joycons from this grip as they lack the rubber padding on the edges where the joycons attach. Carelessness can result in some scuffs on the joycon, other than that, it's a great little comfort grip and I recommend it.
5.5.2021
I really like the design. The shape is slightly wider than the original grip that comes with the Switch and it also has a rubberized backing.The sliders where the controllers attach is plastic rather than metal so it doesn't click as firmly but I have had no problems with this so far, while not as firm it's still not loose.The plastic is lower quality than the original too, but overall I prefer this design for its looks and comfort.
8.4.2021
Love it. Literally use it everyday. I find it much easier to use this than the handheld version of the switch. It's comfortable, perfectly sized for me, love the design and colour. If they made a version of this that could be charged, I'd love that instead of having to remove the joycons but that's just being picky! Definitely recommend! I think I'll be getting another one once I have another set of Joycons too.
23.3.2018
Bought this to match my Mario red joycons, which unfortunately does not - it’s more of neon red/orange. I got this on sale for £5 so can’t argue with that price, but if I’d have paid anymore I probably would have returned as it looks cheap.It’s slightly larger than the official Nintendo one (this one is licensed by, but not made by Nintendo) which for me is actually a bit more comfortable to hold.
11.7.2018
Makes a great comfortable controller for the Switch games that require you to use both bits of the controller. It does what it should.... holding your joy cons exactly how you would want them... and it just becomes an integrated part of gaming.If you use the joy cons for gaming, and are looking for something to do this job... go for this one... it does what it needs to.
23.6.2019
This makes such a difference to your joycon controllers. While the official one is okay, this is so much more comfortable and as long as you are comfortable playing games with the Joycons, this is a cheaper alternative to buying a rediculously priced pro controller. Only small gripe is that one joycon slides down very easily, the other joycon requires a but of a push