This makes the Joy-Con controllers fun and family friendly.ĨBitDo bookends our best Nintendo Switch controllers guide with its superb arcade stick – a prime choice if you’re into downloading and playing the veritable wealth of fighting games available on the Nintendo eShop, from compilations like the Capcom Fighting Collection to SNK cult classics like Garou: Mark of the Wolves. On the other hand, there’s undeniable value in their versatility, and they’re excellent for local multiplayer titles like Mario Party Superstars and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Throw in that the Joy-Con controllers lack the firm build quality of the Pro Controller, and have analog sticks that are prone to a drifting defect, then you may be better off checking out some of the other options on our list. You’ll be paying $79.99 / £69.99 for a pair of Joy-Con controllers, making them even costlier than the top two entries on our list. Nintendo Switch reviewīut that fact, along with the Joy-Con’s novelty, makes them even pricier than the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. This alone makes the Joy-Con excellent for local multiplayer games.ĭetaching both Joy-Cons to allow two people to play against one another is a pleasure. Chiefly the fact that – if you can handle their small size – you’re effectively getting two controllers for the price of one. And some of their more forward-thinking elements, such as the HD rumble (a similar type of haptics as seen in the DualSense) are still great to this day. The Joy-Con controllers were a fresh, novel concept when the Nintendo Switch launched way back in 2017. Read more: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller review.While we do prefer the buttons and triggers on the 8BitDo Ultimate, the Pro is still an excellent choice especially if you play primarily in docked mode. If you’re looking for a controller that’s a bit more traditional (not to mention much sturdier) than the Switch’s pack-in Joy-Con controllers, there’s very little wrong with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. And while the Pro Controller lacks some of its rival’s features (no charging dock, rear buttons or support for multiple button profiles), it makes up for it in other areas such as full NFC support and – again – that staggering battery life. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller reviewĪt $69.99 / £59.99 the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller matches the price of our top entry on this list. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller feels a little chunkier than its PS4 and Xbox One counterparts, but that could be down to its class-leading battery life. ![]() Yep, the Pro Controller’s battery life might just be the best thing about it. Especially if you like the sound of 40+ hours of battery life on a single charge. ![]() Despite being just slightly pipped by the 8BitDo Ultimate in our books, Nintendo’s own is still an excellent controller worth considering. It’s no great shock that the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a contender for the best pad for the system.
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