Customer Ratings & Reviews

Love the Pro controller - it's just the right size, shape, and weight. Pairs instantly with a Switch and the battery lasts a long time.

If you can get this controller on sale, it is a definite must have for every switch owner. Aside from the mediocre D-pad, this controller is packed with features no third party controller can compare to (NFC, HD Rumble, wireless, etc). This is also probably one of the most comfortable controllers I’ve ever used.

I was worried that Nintendo wouldn't put much thought or effort into the design since they don't want to make traditional controllers any more, even though every other controller today is just a modified Super NES controller. It's much more comfortable than the joy-con in the comfort grip. As much as I love and support Nintendo's innovation, sometimes it's just nice to use a more traditional controller, particularly when playing a game that has no need for unconventional control schemes. It's easier to pick this up and start playing in docked mode than to detach the joy-con from the Switch and put them in the comfort grip. This allows you to leave the joy-con attached, so they'll always be charged up if you want to play undocked or need a second controller for multiplayer. The texture on the handle grips is a nice touch. It's great having a real D-pad. The only downside is that this thing hardly goes on sale. Retail price is ridiculous as with all other pricing for Switch related accessories. I found this for twenty bucks off and piled on a reward certificate and gift card to bring the price way down.

This is the best controller for nintendo switch. It feels great and i have more control over my characters when i play super smash.

I ended up buying one of these after my joycons succumbed to stick drift, which didn't exactly fill me with confidence in regards Nintendo's current quality standards, but I'll say after almost a month of use I've come to like it quite a bit. Personally I wasn't too fond of the toy-like quality of the joycons so having a solid traditional controller feels much better for the majority of games I play. It's shaped very ergonomically and the sticks and buttons all feel sufficiently responsive and satisfying to use. I also really like the clear plastic on the front of it, adds a lot of charm. There is one major flaw though, the dpad. Compared to the rest of the controller it not only feels cheap, but has a tendency to return the wrong inputs that you weren't intending to press. This makes 2d games that require a lot of precision, like Tetris 99 for example, far more difficult than they would be otherwise. Personally I already owned an 8bitdo M30 controller for 2d gaming on my Switch so this wasn't an issue for me, but if you're expecting a versatile controller that works well for both 2d and 3d games, this is definitely not it. Otherwise if you're looking for a better way to play Mario Odyssey, Astral Chain, Breath of the Wild and the like, this won't disappoint.

Tough controller, unlike its Joycon brethren, you can tell this is built well and to take a beating. So far, no issues with drift. The battery life is amazing. I am very happy with this.

This is probably the best controller for the Nintendo Switch. The battery life is quite extensive, the controls are seamless, and it is comfortable to hold. Connectivity is fast and simple.

While the price is a little higher than competitors' controllers, the Switch Pro Controller has a lot of tech inside, including an NFC reader and motion controls. It feels comfortable in your hands and is much better suited for extended play than the system's included Joy-Cons. Has a very good battery life of around 40 hrs.

This controller is great if you have bigger hands and the normal switch controllers are just a little too small for you! So far no drift or any other issues with it. It is a little pricy but if you can snag it during a sale it is definitely worth it.

this controller is great and I would say a must buy for a switch. I never had any drift issues with it and the battery is a beast. It lasts for ever. I'm not a heavy gamer and I probably charged this thing just 3 or 4 times in a year span of owning it.

This is perfect. I was using this JoyCons that come with the switch but when I play for extended periods those JoyCons feel small and uncomfortable. This is very comfortable to use the grips are good the button sizes are perfect and battery life is good

Nintendo is famous for always making the best controller option well....their controller option. 3rd party nintendo controllers just never quite felt as good since the super nintendo days. This is worth the buy also because there are also a lot of adapters for say using an xbox or ps4 controller given fancy bluetooth nowadays...but then you have to worry about firmware updates and pairing and button options...you get my point. I own a pc, xbox, ps4 and a switch. I would say more comfortable than both the dualshock 4 but not as comfortable as an xbox elite controller. Connection is consistent, buttons are crisp, joystick are smooth with a good range of motion and although i have those kontrol freek caps on my ps4 and xbox controllers i don't think I'll need them for this switch pro controller as the joysticks are a great texture out of the box. motion controls are awesome too. and the battery truly is somewhere around 30ish hours or more...i have not had to recharge it yet in over a month.

Great sturdy wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch. This is very comfortable to use and the charge seems to last a long time. We usually plug it in at the end of the day and let it charge overnight or until the next time it's needed. This is much easier than using the switch controllers that I always thought felt too delicate to use for too long. Those can now stay attached to the switch in the dock for when you need to take the switch away with you. After purchasing this controller the switch controllers have not been off of the switch. Recommend buying this for anyone needing a controller that seems to be built to last. I don't think kids could break this one as easy as the delicate feeling switch controllers attached to the console. It is a bit over priced I think but all Nintendo stuff is.

Great joystick in terms of the fell and grip. Its a bit expensive compared to others, but I'll pay the extra $$, instead of using batteries. This joysticks comes with a rechargeable battery. My son loves it and the charge last for at least 8 hours. J

I wish there were more color options but I have no complaints about this controller. The buttons are sturdy, I LOVE that it's wireless, and the battery lasts for a long time. I've played several hours of sessions without having to charge it.

So much better than the joycons. No glitching and the battery lasts 20+ hours. I have 3 older ones as well, and they are durable.

The best controller to get for the switch. Not many brands have the rumble feature and feels as comfortable as this one. This is my second controller and would always recommend over any other 3rd party brands.

I bought two of these when I got my first switch in 2017. I bought two more when they were on sale for Christmas 2024. The work great, the battery life is excellent and I've never had a problem with drift.

Great controller. Battery life is amazing, after about 24 hours of gameplay I wondered what the charge was at and it wasn't below 50%. The grips feel very nice and it is very comfortable to hold in my hands. The sticks also allow for better aiming than the joy-cons, in games where aiming is crucial.

The controller is a bit more expensive than I would have liked but if you’re a TV gamer and aren’t using the switch as a portable then it’s a must-have accessory. The Pro controller doesn’t exhibit any of the lag or connectivity issues of the normal controllers and is much more natural to hold.