Customer Ratings & Reviews

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!

Most people that I know whom own the switch where not feeling to comfortable holding the joy-con controllers with their hands, I am one of those people who complained about it also. The Pro controller gives Nintendo Switch owners the option to play their favorite titles the old fashioned way with dual thumbsticks, a d-pad, but with the added benefit of motion sensors. The controller feels durable, it has a built in Amiibo reader, and rumble effects. The controller is very comfortable to hold, feels great, its very responsive, and would make a PS4 and Xbox owners feel right at home. My only complaint is the price tag of the controller costs more than a game makes it less attractive to the other cheaper alternatives for switch controllers.

Overall a great controller. Good battery life, nice click-y buttons without too much travel, and has a nice weight to it that makes it feel like a quality build. The D-pad isn't that great though. It can often have improper inputs (such as UP if you press LEFT or RIGHT). I'd try seeing some other 3rd party options first if you don't feel comfortable with the price and don't care for things like NFC, H-D Rumble, and Gyro Controls.

I have to say, my friends all suggested that I get one of the off-brand controllers for Switch and made fun of me for wanting to pay the higher price for this one. I am SOOO glad I did! It synched perfectly with my console just by plugging it in, and I have had zero connection issues since. The Pro controller feels great and provides a much better gaming experience than using the Joy-Cons together. It keeps charge for much longer than expected even with a couple hours of play each day. I do not really have many folks over to game these days, but I am definitely debating the purchase of a second one just in case. Highly Recommend!

I really can’t say enough good things about this Switch Pro Wireless Controller! The performance is flawless—every input is quick, precise, and responsive, making gameplay incredibly smooth. The build quality feels premium, and it’s comfortable enough for hours of gaming. Without a doubt, this is one of the best gaming purchases I’ve ever made!

If you own a Nintendo Switch and play in Tabletop or Docked modes you MUST have this controller. This is my second Pro Controller...loved the first one and picked up a spare when they were on sale for Christmas. So much more comfortable to hold than the joy-cons. Supports vibration/rumble and has an NFC reader built-in for your Amiibo collection. Much longer battery life than the joy-con (roughly double, manufacturer claims 40 hrs). Can also function as a wired controller via USB if your low-battery warning comes on...just be aware the NFC/Amiibo support is lost when tethered. Only con is there are some games which don’t support the Pro Controller (e.g. Mario Party).

I purchased the switch pro controller mostly for when friends/family wanna play games on my switch, it's similar to an xbox one/360 controller which alot of people are used to so that's a good thing. The grip handles, battery and build quality seem great, something you can always expect from nintendo. I personally haven't used the controller much only because i like the joy cons. Alot of people aren't used to the joy cons tho, i want friends/family to play with comfortable controller's when we game together and so far everyone says the pro controller is great. It's a little pricey for a controller but i think the built in NFC and HD rumble more than make up for that, bottom line it's a great controller and i will definitely be buying a few more soon.

I love the Switch Pro controller. Great feel and great battery life.

If you have a Nintendo Switch and are used to controllers like the Playstation or XBox, then you need to buy this controller. Obviously there are some games that you'll need the Joy-Con's for, but for solo playing, FPS games, Zelda, Mario, etc., it's a must have. It is fully motion enabled, has built in haptic feedback (rumbles, feel explosions, etc.), it has substantial weight that makes it feel really solid in your hands. And of course it feels like a real controller. No matter how I try I just can't "believe" in those tiny Joy-Con controllers. They feel rinky-dink and fake to me. Don't hesitate, buy this if you are a serious gamer.

Turns out to be easier on my hands than the joy-cons + grip. However, I'm not a complete fan of where the Plus/Minus buttons are in relation to the Home and Capture ones: I keep hitting the Capture button when I meant to press Minus. I also hate how the connected D-pad means that sometimes means an attempt to move a selection left instead moves it up. No drift yet.

It's a great product. Performs well and has great battery life. I love using the Pro Controller more than the Joy-Cons for my Switch because it feels like a video game controller that I'm used to using. My only complaint is that $69.99 is A LOT for a controller that does the same thing that two Joy-Cons do and isn't supported by several games. Best Buy's online price of $56.99 is what made me even consider purchasing.

If you are at all interested in serious gaming on the Switch, the Pro Controller is an absolute necessity. A sturdy (if boring) build, long lasting (but not as long as the Wii U Pro Controller) battery, and a comfortable hold in most hands makes long gameplay sessions with games like Breath of the Wild or Metroid Dread enjoyable. It's not a great deal at its non-sale price (especially if you own a PS4/5 or Xbox), but if you can find it on sale at certain points of the year, make sure to snatch one of these up ASAP if you haven't already.

It may be pricey but I'm glad I got this controller. First and most importantly the ergonomics are so much better than just the standard joy cons that come rush the switch. I can play much longer using this controller because of the design. It's great quality and you don't have to worry about the joy cons starting to drift. They battery life is outstanding. It says 20 hours in each charge. I believe it because I usually charge it every one to two weeks. It's easy to set up to the switch. Just been to press the sync button on top and the Switch walks you through the rest. Expensive but worth it.

Works well. Bought this for my kids to use on their Switch 2 and it works great, although there were some quirks in the setup

Right now this is the best controller on the Nintendo Switch. Period. End of story. If you're looking for a controller, you can stop your search here. It's also the best controller that Nintendo has produced since the SNES. It's exceptionally comfortable, has tremendously good battery life and works natively with the PC. But it's got a few problems: firstly, no headset jack. That's a real shame, the console itself has one, so why doesn't the Pro Controller? Also, it's really too bad they went with digital triggers instead of analog triggers, I suspect that will hurt future third party titles, racing games and first person shooters especially will play worse on this controller than on the XB1's for example. Those complaints aside, this is a terrific controller.

This controller is a much better quality than the other Switch alternatives out there. The batter life is great, the rumble is awesome, and it feels good in the hands. The Switch joy-cons don't compare to this one. Likes: Quality; color; rumble; battery life; USB-C charging Dislikes: Maybe offer some other color options? Oh, by the way: A year later and this thing is working like it did on day one. I haven't had any issues with this controller. If you feel like you might have issues down the road, buy the geek squad protection plan, I have used those in the past and they have come in handy!

The joy cons are nice and all but a little small when Dad wants to play. I have an Xbox 360 and a PS4 dual shock and this is by far my favorite controller of the 3. Good size and weight. Very comfortable.

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.

Love the ease of use(its a nintendo product!).. the controller is grippy and fits my hands nice. LONG battery life..been playing red dead with it and love it but it is expensive for a switch controller

I love this controller. it feels nice in my hands. I love the thumbsticks, they feel like the PS4 controller's. my only negative is the price but when it has such a lomg battery life, I think it's okay