Customer Ratings & Reviews

The pro controller is one of the best pieces of hardware that Nintendo makes. It’s cheaper than joycons and lasts way longer. Charges quickly and holds a long battery life. Makes games like BotW, Smash bros, Hades, and more very fun and easier to play

This controller feels well made and works great as a different controller option instead of the joy cons.

The remote is way better than the remote the switch cimes with. This system is so much fun for the family so the extra controllers are definitely necessary.

Really nice controller and nice feel Great battery life

Sometimes, joycons just don’t cut it when playing competitive games such as Splatoon 2 or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Definitely pick this up over other third party controller for the switch because in the long run, you’ll feel more inclined to use this comfortable, tactile Pro Controller over the included joycons.

This controller is a must have for all switch owners. The controller offers a comfy experience for long term smash bros. The controller also has a load of features like amibo support and gyro controls. The controller is a well balanced and I highly recommend it!

Another overpriced Nintendo product, even though it is a great controller for the switch, it isn't worth the price Nintendo is asking for. Bittersweet review, but it had to be said.

If there was something good about the switch is this controller the switch itself for me is very uncomfortable wether it’s laying down sitting just don’t like it but this pro controller just felt amazing best purchase ever for the switch

I'm probably in the minority as I despise playing Mario Kart with the joy cons due to the hand strain. This is an essential item - very comfortable, sturdy, and easy to configure for use. Still don't understand why it's so expensive TBH but it's Nintendo...

The Nintendo Switch Pro controller is an excellent alternative to the joy cons. This controller feels good in your hands and has long battery life. This controller feels just like PS4 and X Box controllers which is a plus for those used to using those controllers. I highly recommend this controller.

5 starts for a Switch controller. As good as PS5 standard. Would recommend for playing Zelda and Mario games.

No longer being tied down while playing docked or getting carpel tunnel from using the side controllers is great! Connection is flawless with no discernible latency. Worth the investment just to save ypur qrists from the doctor and their bills!

The joy cons that come with the switch are fine for mobile gaming but if you plan on playing on a tv you need this controller. A bit pricey but worth it in the end.

This controller is a must for a Nintendo Switch gamer. I bought it for Breath of the Wild after the Joy-Con controller’s analog sticks kept sticking, apparently a very common issue. This pro controller solved that problem and has handled many hours of gameplay from multiple users in my household with no issues.

10/10 a lot easier to use than the joycons, less hand cramping too

Having been a big fan of the Wii U Pro controller and also worried about the ergonomics of the Switch's included Joy-Con controllers, buying the Switch Pro controller was a must for me. I was pleased to find that it was even more ergonomic and comfortable than the Wii U Pro controller, especially the shape and materials used for the portion that is cradled in the palms of your hand. The analog sticks and trigger buttons both feel great, although the lack of analog triggers is missed. Battery life is excellent, rated at 40 hours -- half that of the Wii U Pro controller, which did not have to devote battery life to new features such as force feedback (HD Rumble,) an NFC reader, and a gyroscope. I only need to recharge it once a week, if that, and that's definitely acceptable. I do have a few qualms with the Switch Pro controller, one of which is a serious design flaw that really hampers my enjoyment of the product. The negligible problem is with the face buttons -- they're just kind of "there;" ugly, boring buttons with sharp edges that stick out a millimeter or two more than they need to. It'd be nice if the edges were flush with the controller when pressed. The serious design flaw is with the D-pad (directional pad.) I frequently get erroneous inputs from it due to its design, despite being on my third refurbished controller from Nintendo. The D-pad is able to be easily rocked up and down via the left and right directions, meaning I get plenty of unintended "up" inputs while pushing left or right. This ranges from inconvenient (choosing runes in Zelda, aiming in Metal Slug, using magic in Shovel Knight) to game-breaking (unintended hard drops in Puyo Puyo Tetris.) It baffles me that Nintendo, the inventor and patent holder of the D-pad, managed to get it so wrong on this controller. It's frustrating to have to avoid using this expensive controller in any game that benefits from using the D-pad over the analog stick. I can't help but laugh that the D-pad was one of the major selling points for me, yet the face-buttons-imitating-D-pad Joy-Con implementation works so much better. If having a D-pad is your top reason for purchasing, be wary. Other than that, it's a pretty solid controller.

One of the most comfortable controllers I've ever held, and the buttons feel good to press. It connects to the Switch via Bluetooth and is even able to sync to my windows 10 laptop. Very nice controller, however there are a few things I don't like about it. It lacks analog triggers, something that has become important in games, especially driving games. Also the buttons and analog sticks are very loud. Love the clearish black color, something Nintendo did a lot back in the 90s. Wish the controller had more color varients.

Great controller! The charger doesn’t work though. Luckily you can just plug the controller into any switch charger because they are the same chord but I will be returning this product for a different one that comes with a charger that works since a portion of the price covers a working charger. I wouldn’t let this stop you from buying this though, Best Buy has an amazing protection plan for situations just like this! The controller is still worth buying especially if you have a switch lite and want the experience of using a controller :)

This feels a lot like a PS4/XBOX controller. Battery life is very good -- I probably got 20 hrs on a charge. Makes game play a lot more natural. Way better than the tiny controller that comes with the Switch. It's a bit pricey, but it makes game play more fun for games like Zelda.

I love the way the controller feels in my hand even when I’m sweating it’s just the best