Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great controller. Easily Nintendo's best since the GameCube. It's comfortable in my hands, the thumbsticks are nice and tall for a good range of motion with plenty of detail. The buttons are right in that sweet spot of having a short, soft travel with just enough snap at the end to give your presses a satisfying sense of punch. Having the gyro built in means motion aiming in games like Breath of the Wild or Splatoon without having to hold the whole tablet, which is extremely convenient, as is the NFC chip for Amiibo. I don't love the Switch's lack of of analog shoulder buttons, but the pro controller's shoulder buttons are shaped with enough travel to feel somewhat less digital than the Joy-Con's clicky pads. The only real criticism I have of the controller is its lack of a headphone jack. This likely won't be a problem for chat as Nintendo plans to handle lobbies and voice chat through a smartphone companion app, but it would have been nice in the mean time to have a headphone option for couch and TV play.

I love this controller except for one flaw. The controller feels comfortable to hold, is responsive and holds a long battery charge so you get to game for quite a while before having to recharge it. However, like the joy-cons, this controller will eventually start to drift. I've never had this issue with any other Nintendo controllers but I guess something is off with the Switch generation. On my 2nd controller after a few years.

This controller has great battery life and is comfortable to use. It is over priced, but so is every other OEM controller out there.

im really lazy and dislike removijg my switch joy cons and worrying about their battery. So after playing smash and zelda with this controller and experiencing no drift i was sold. Great for the money and comfortable for bigger hands.

Joy-Cons, I love you, but...no. The Pro controller is so much more comfortable, and the battery consistently lasts me WEEKS without needing a charge. Haven't had a drift issue with the Pro as I did with my joy cons. Highly recommend.

Feels great in the hand, super comfortable, and ultra long battery life. It's pricey compared to the alternatives but very well worth it (and much better than using the joy-cons in the cradle).

The controller has a great feel and is a MUST have for Zelda and Splatoon. The feel is very comfortable even more than the ps4. Compared with the xbox though, it is definitely comparable. I would highly recommend if you could and want to dish out the money. I was very much against it as well until I tried my brother-in-laws. I fell instantly in love but wish Nintendo would lower the price on this... but hey, that what you get for Nintendo... Buy all these extra components that you wished you got with the system and overprice it all. #hardtobeanintendofan

The Pro controller is the only controller I use for my Switch. It has an exceptionally long battery life, and I’ve never encountered any issues with stick drift.

This controller is a high quality addition to your gaming adventure. The controllers charge last for a very long time. It has a good weight to it and is compatible with all games. The rumble and motion features make it great to use with any game.

The price was a bit steep but this controller is a must have for sports and racing games. A big improvement from the "controller" that comes with the switch. The battery life is exceptional as well. I really like the feel and texture.

Very much a premium controller, sadly a premium price too. I have a very hard time using the joycons for any significant amount of time without hand cramps. This thing however is great. My only complaint is the price. I got it on sale around the holidays otherwise I probably would never have gotten one. Glad I got it. Battery life is great & it feels good in the hands. Comfortable to play on for long sessions which cannot be said for the joycons, even with the included grip.

Forget those tiny joycon controllers, THIS is where the action's at! Anyone who owns a Switch should plan on getting this controller sooner rather than later...the analog sticks are much bigger and more responsive, it has a proper d-pad, and at 35 to 40 hours of battery life it usurps even the PS4 and Xbox One standard controllers. It does still have some sync issues with the Switch hardware, but just make sure to connect it with your Switch via the included USB-C cable for the initial use and you should be fine. By the way, the included cord is only 3-ft long...so depending on where you sit you may want to invest in a longer cord for use while charging. The Pro d-pad still leaves something to be desired when used for fighting games, it's still much better than trying to struggle with the joycon buttons or analog stick. It's a bit pricey, but I still recommend it.

This controller is amazing. The buttons are larger, the controller isn't too heavy, and no battieries required. In fact, the battery life is so good that I havent even needed to charge it yet and I've had it for 2+ weeks. When I'm not playing the switch in handheld mode, this is my go-to controller. The out of the box joycon controller attachment is too small and strains my hands after a prolonged session. Now that I have one of these in my house, my room mate and I constantly fight over who gets to use the Pro Controller when playing Mario Kart. 10/10 controller. in comparison to the PS4 and Xbox 1 controllers, this is my favorite. The color of the controller is more of a transparent dark grey, which is fine but I expected a jet black color based on pictures I saw. I do wish it came in different colors and I'm sure Nintendo will do that in the future. Would not play the switch on the TV without this, it definitely enhances the experience.

Bought a few of these so far. Done great, now for a few years of use.

This control is a better choice than classic Joy Cons in most games, unless you need some kind of freedom like in Mario Odyssey or Just dance, the control is superior in every aspect compared to JoyCons, it's a little expensive, but it's still worth.

Love this controller compared to the original joycons that come with the Switch. It is much larger and easier to hold. I am able to get a better grip using this controller. Love it. Definitely recommend. Long battery life and charges quickly .

Great buy. I have large hands, makes playing my switch a lot easier at home, or at work with a stand lol. Charges quickly and lasts forever on the charge. Buttons are responsive, and I have had zero issues. A bit pricey but I got what I paid for.

they fit in my hand - perfectly. they have good weight without being too light or too heavy. they charge quickly and hold the charge well for a good amount of play time. my only gripe is that the y, x, b, a button were designated a bit more clear (so i can see which is which) it is often hard to see the letters on the button. other than that - great controller.

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.