Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best switch controller available. No issue with stick drift. Fast charge with a long battery.

soooo much better than the regular joycons, which tend to drift :/ this feels comfortable when playing games and has better quality. it’s expensive, just like any other controller, but it’s worth it imo

I would give this a 4.5 if I could. This controller may be one of my all top favorite controllers with one slight disappointment. First the pros. The ergonomic feel and layout of the buttons and grip handling of the Switch Pro Controller is far superior to the joy-cons. The face buttons are also larger than the buttons on the joycon which gives more comfort for longer gaming sessions. The triggers feel and respond just right. The controller build quality is very solid with a little weighty feeling that doesn't cause hand fatigue. I the handles themselves also have a nice textured grip that just feels great to handle. The only major negative that I have is that there is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the controller, but this speaks to the overall complexity of the voice chat experience with the system that is still being worked out. I hope that with the Switch Online service to come in September of 2018 that voice chat will be made simpler and maybe a revision will come to allow wired headset connection to the controller. Until then though- if you want to game on the Switch with comfort and satisfaction- get this controller. I've had no d-pad issues whatsoever.

The original is simply the best! I cannot overstate the quality of the Nintendo produced Pro Controller. There are a lot of Nintendo "certified" 3rd party controllers out there, but the simply don't meet the build quality of the "OFFICIAL" pro controller. The battery life on this controller is between 35-40 hrs depending on the game's use of rumble motors. This controller still outlasts the OEM controllers of the XB and PS by a mile.

When I first got my Switch, whenever I played with it connected to my TV I used the JoyCon controller conversion thing that came with it. That worked fine for a while, but it just does not feel right. I decided I wanted something a little more comfortable, so I tried this controller. Boy does it make a difference. It is very comfortable, especially compared to the JoyCon thing that came with the Switch. It is wireless and charges pretty quick, but you can play with it still plugged into the Switch dock in a pinch. If I had to give a negative quality, it would be that the buttons do not click like the JoyCon buttons do, but honestly that is just nit picky, and I will not dock the score for that alone. Five stars all the way.

Must have if your get a switch! I got my son a Power A and it quit working in less than a month. I have had my original pro controller since the day the switch launched. The battery just now needed replacing on my original which was easy with a few screws on the back along with a YouTube video and a $15 official battery from Nintendo website it works like new. This controller was for my mom and her new switch!

Best controller on the market, must have for switch buyers

It's very comfortable and has no connection issues. The price is a bit high compared to other brands, but you are paying for compatibility.

I was skeptical about getting a pro controller because it's pretty expensive and I'd always liked using my joy cons. But they started to drift to the point that lots of games were unplayable. A friend of mine said she was really satisfied with her pro controller and that she hasn't had any drift issues with it. I won't use anything else now! The HD rumble is really nice, especially with games where the rumble helps you navigate, etc. The textures of the different buttons are icing on the cake. My only complaint is that when I'm playing in handheld mode with the pro controller, I have to make sure the joycons aren't attached or else the switch sometimes thinks I'm using them to play and starts drifting.

This controller is so great! Feels great when holding it, I've always heard great things about this controller. Now I can see for myself what everyone has been talking about. Can't say enough good things about it.

Great controller that feels good to hold and use. It is incompatible with some games, but that's because of the games themselves, not an issue with the controller. It's easy to pair with the switch and stays paired until swapped to another device with no disconnecting issues. The battery lasts a long time, too. 5 stars.

i've had my switch for about a year now and only just recently picked up the pro controller in the last month. i've had few issues with using the joy-cons as my primary controller and their ability to be used independent of each other allows for way more comfort during extended play sessions. i decided to pick up the pro controller when i bought the new monster hunter release as i'm not very experienced in that games mechanics and UI and using the joy-cons during the demo was very clunky for my larger hands. the pro controller is fantastic. very comfortable and great responsiveness, and i rectifies the only major issue i have with the joy-cons, which is lack of a proper d-pad. i definitely think it's worth adding to your controller collection even if you are satisfied with what you already have.

Better than controller that comes with the system. Fits larger hands better. Grip is comfortable. Charge lasts longer than I thought. Overall very happy with these controllers. Bought two of them!

Good grip, good amount of gameplay before needing a charge, built in rechargeable battery (bonus compared to Xbox), must have for wireless gaming. No complaints other than how Nintendo and Xbox have different abxy button configurations.

This controller has a fantastic feel to it and the battery lasts seemingly forever. I would highly recommend it if you are buying a Switch as it is significantly better than the Joycons. I do wish it wasn't so pricey as IMO it is overpriced.

I love using it for Zelda when I'm at home playing on the TV. That way I don't have to take the joy-cons off the console each time I play. I've used the controller about 20 hours and I haven't had to charge it since the initial charge. The joy cons don't have d-pads, so you'll want one if you play a lot of 2D games. Although it's bulkiness makes it more challenging to bring with you for portable play, it's a better build quality than the joy cons or even the Wii U pro controller. I still prefer the PS4 controler overall, but I could see this being a favorite with more time. I should mention that it doesn't work with all games, since many of them are designed to use the joy cons unique features. The lack of a headphone jack and no analog triggers are unfortunate, but it's your best choice for Zelda and probably other future "traditional hard-core games".

Fantastic feel, good weight, responsive sticks and buttons that are placed well, and a 40 hour battery life. Includes USB-C charging cable. I think this even trumps the 360 controller. Works natively with PC out of the box. A must have for any gamer.

It took me a while to finally buy this controller. It was expensive, hence only 4 stars. It costs more than a PS4 controller, and more than an XBOne controller. Once I got passed the price point and went for it, I haven't looked back. The controller has a crazy battery life. It is comfortable, and won't hurt your hands after gaming on your switch for hours. If you can afford it or find it on sale at a good price, I would definitely recommend buying one.

This controller is one of the best made controllers all time. Feels so comfortable in your hands and is light. Got it on sale otherwise these controller prices are getting out of hand.

You don't have to own a Pro Controller if you own a Switch, but it's a great controller. You get a good battery life out of it, the weight is just about perfect, and I like the feel of it better than I do the Joy Cons (which seem a bit teeny to me).