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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 150 reviews

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87%
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Customers are saying

Customers highly value the improved grip, comfort, and protection that the Joy-Con Gel Guards provide for their Nintendo Switch controllers. The guards are also praised for their affordability, vibrant colors, and easy installation. While some users have mentioned that the fit could be snugger, the overall consensus is that these gel guards enhance the gaming experience.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip, Protection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good grip on them! Good protection as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    They work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the blue version of these and I enjoy them, be careful though when its on the switch for a long period of time it makes the switch have rubbery x's and marks on thd back. They are hard to get rid of

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Grip

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Do the job but could be better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased these to add grip and comfort to my switch. Definitely keeps sweat off and adds a reasonable amount of comfort but grips like to slip off a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but can't pick color

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to get the grey ones for my Switch but when I went to pick them up they were blue. Apparently all the colors have the same SKU number so when you order online you have no idea what color they really are. Buy in store if you want to get what you really want. After a few stores were called and they checked physically the manager was able to track down what I wanted. The actual product feels nice and looks good though I wish they were a bit more snug so they wouldn't move as much when in use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great covers.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I got a switch for Christmas with the red and blue neon controllers. I saw these grey grips and thought, ok protection for the controllers. They give a perfect grip and perfect fit with no slipping, and makes the controllers look nice too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Joy-Con Gel Guards

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Joy-Con Gel Guards gives you a better grip playing your games. The only downer is that you have to keep cleaning because everything sticks to the grips.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Eh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s okay sucks that it does fit on a full controller but when in used in handle mode it feels great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Gel Guards, Very Low Price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased these officially licensed JoyCon gel guards after buying an off-brand for the same price ($5), and being disappointed with how loose they became. The off-brand guards began to warp and loosen after only a couple weeks of light playing my Switch in handheld mode. The officially licensed guards not only have a better "matte" rubber finish for grip, but they also fit snugly to the JoyCons, and do not seem to be warping or stretching out after nearly a month of use. The extended backside of the guards make the JoyCons much more comfortable to hold as well. The thumbstick covers are an added bonus. All in all, you can't go wrong with this purchase, especially for only $5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap and Comfy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These covers were cheap. I don't use the overall covers that much but I can't go without the analog covers. They're so comfy. The overall covers don't fit the grip though, so I leave them off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better feel than plastic Joy cons

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the Gel-guards feels better in the hands in portable mode and adds a little more comfortable grip. Would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great grips for joycons!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These grips will stay on joycons and keep them from getting dirty/dusty. The control stick caps also are useful in that they reduce the wear of the standard thumb stick rubber.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When you play as much as my son does your hands get sore and tired. These jell guards really helped and made it easier to use the controllers

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Must have if you don't have a joy-con grip

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does what it does, but the fit isn't perfect. Nice product to have if you find the joy-cons to be a bit uncomfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does what it is supposed to. Kind of silly to think you need them but would rather spend a fee dollars vs new 70 joycons

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Makes Nintendo switch much more comfortable when playing. I am no longer worried about dropping my switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Come for the grips stay for the thumb cap

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The grips are nice and make handheld mode better, but the real star of the show is the thumbcaps. These make using the Switch in handheld mode with games like Doom much easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not the best cover for the joy cons, but I did notice they fit better over time. The thumb grips r perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thumb grips are great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The thumb grips are great. Not as thick as some but gives you an extra grip to play. The joy con covers go on well and stay. The grip on the back helps with playing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got these to protect the Joy-Cons from grubby child hands, haha. They fit a little loose but do the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product for great value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son enjoys having these on the controllers for a little extra grip. We got them at a great price too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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