Customer Ratings & Reviews

It's a pretty intuitive controller, easy to use, good natural feel to it and perfect for long gaming sessions. I use it regularly and it's held up for hours on end of gaming without leaving my hands sore. The battery life is also amazing. It's nice not to worry about frequent charging. But my favourite part is that nothing obstructs its connectivity. I have my Switch set up in the living room and whether it's a blanket or table etc in between the controller and the console, it still works perfectly. I've had no sudden messages about lost connection, unlike the standard Joycons. It's a little pricy but worth getting in my opinion.

Controller feels comfortable, saves the wear and tear of removing the joy-cons from the sides of the console. Long lasting too. Essential if you want to play on the TV. Expensive, but worth it

I had previously purchased a third party wireless switch controller online and it would frequently develop input lag, sometimes in the middle of a gaming session, which was unacceptable. Decided to purchase this to see if a Nintendo branded Appetites Switch Controller would be better. Short Answer: It was better. Long Answer: There is no input lag, even during longer sessions. The battery life on this controller is excellent, often lasting for 5+ hours of non-continuous play. The weight is light enough that I haven't noticed it at all. The only gripe i have is that the arms that your fingers wrap around don't flare out as much as I'd prefer, but that's being very nitpicky.

Great controller, works well, durable, and functional. Definitely better than off brand controllers, and a great choice if you prefer the standard controller grip to dual joy con. Has great battery life, never ran it out as long as I charge it every day or two overnight, and sticks have yet to experience drift.

This is controller definitely has become a huge part in my Nintendo switch gaming experience. I very much appreciate the look of the joy cons but as for someone with larger hands they do lack size. This pro controller has made it possible for me for to enjoy long hours of gaming with an ergonomic feeling someone with large hands would really appreciate. On top of that, it’s wireless! This is a must for those with large hands and honestly anyone who enjoy traditional gaming controllers.

Joy Cons are fine when playing with others, but this controller is what I prefer to use when playing solo. It is more comfortable to hold in my hands. If you’re more familiar with other controllers, like an Xbox or PlayStation controller, you’ll feel at home with this. I feel like Nintendo accessories can be a bit on the pricey side, so if you have the disposable income AND joy cons are uncomfortable/too small, this is a no brainer. Easy to connect and it charges with the switch docking station.

Great controller, feels good to hold, Good weight and grip, buttons are nice sized for adult hands. Would recommend over any 3rd party controller. Also, holds a long charge.

Great controller, feels great playing first person shooter games! Has a good weight as well!

Great controller, worth the price. My previous controller was a Power A wireless controller, but it eventually got the dreaded drift. I haven’t had this controller long enough to know if this will eventually do that, but I already enjoy it because it feels amazing, it looks amazing, and charging it is much easier and cost effective than changing the batteries all the time. It lasts very long on one full charge, and comes with a long cord, that you could play while charging if necessary. Overall, great controller and I think it is worth the price.

So far I'm hugely impressed with the Switch Pro Controller. $70 is an investment but I think it's honestly worth it. Controller is just the right weight without feeling cheap or uncomfortable to hold. Buttons are clicky and responsive. It has a D-Pad, unlike any other Switch controller options. Excellent battery life so far, compared to my PS4 controller. And they added the biggest feature missing from the Wii U Pro Controller: Gyro aim! Genuinely an awesome addition that makes games like Breath of the Wild handle so well. If you play single player games on the Switch this is worth a serious look.

One of my biggest complaints about using the joy-cons on the mount when the console is docked is that your hands are at an awkward angle. This controller takes care of that so easily! It's light, comfortable, and just really easy to use. The battery even lasts longer than the console itself when docked. My husband plays for 5 hours a night, and we charge it every few days, the savings on batteries alone makes it worth the cost! My only complaint is that you can't use it for all of the games!

The joy cons are great but this controller is you are still able to use motion controls which is nice. Its very comfortable and has a long battery life. If you are a casual gamer stick with joy cons. If you gamer who plays a lot this controller is worth the peice.

its an amazing quality controller that is durable and feels amazing in your hand. Dont think twice when thinking about buying it

Battery life is great High quality Not so big for little kids And not too small for big hands players. You can never go wrong with Nintendo

Best controller on the market, must have for switch buyers

The pro controller is a great alternative to the joy con. It's basically an Xbox 360/One controller. I've had it for 3 weeks, and no issues so far. Battery life is great, durability seems fine, and it does the job. A pro controller might be a good fit for any Switch user because the joy cons seem to be having some issues with reliability and/or durability. Not all joy cons, but I have heard that the durability of the joy cons leaves a little to be desired. This is a great alternative. Even if you aren't a Xbox user, a PlayStation user would be perfectly fine adjusting to this controller. It's comfortable, reliable, and easy.

I never had any intentions of purchasing a Pro controller, but after hearing about its battery life and comfort level from different podcasts I decided to give it a try and have no regrets. I've only charged it one so far it's not showing any signs of giving up. The buttons feel smooth and games like Zelda and Mario Kart player better in longer sessions because of it. I know the price tag may turn may away, but my advice is to get a Pro controller if you don't have a second set of joycons. This way you can player any 2 player game without having to rely on splitting the joycons, and you still have the option of 3 player sessions between the two controllers.

This thing was expensive but I took a chance and I'm glad I did. My hands started to hurt after playing some longer session with the joycon slide controller. This pro controller is worth every penny. It is perfect for my hands, no more thumb pain. Love it! Always works great, no problems, and charges with a USB-c (it does come with a charging cord), but that also means I can charge it with my phone cord if I'm feeling too lazy to put the controller back. I also love how it's slightly transparent, it looks and feels sophisticated.

Highest rated controller for a reason. (It's also a bank crusher.) There's two things you probably aren't or won't be using it for that are pumping that price up: - NFC reader - gyroscopic sensor If you just went "what?", you wouldn't be alone. The controller has the capabilities to communicate with Amiibos (and other NFC devices), and it can utilize motion sensor controls. Two things people just aren't capitalizing on right now. But they're included tech, and so you pay more. Chances are you're reading this because of Ultimate. Well, I can assure you the controller is good enough for living room play. If you are pro-pro, you should be using a GameCube controller hooked up to the 4-port OFFICIAL Nintendo USB adapter. You will not find a more honest answer out there. That is the only way to really play Smash, and that's why those peripherals are now crazy expensive. But if you are reading this review because you want the best Switch designed controller available and want to play other games, there is no exceptions. You want this one. It's comfortable, responsive, long battery life, two push button analog sticks, and all the buttons to do all the things the system's designed to do. Yes it has "HD Rumble". No I do not believe in HD Rumble. HD Rumble means there's levels of rumble, as opposed to just having a tiny motor spin inside the controller at a set speed when a current runs through it. It is NOT a deal breaker and is not a requirement to play games. Honestly, I turn it off when it's annoying me too much, which you can do from the HUB menu on the Swtich. The charging chord that comes with it is USB-C and about 3' long. It will charge the controller and allow you to play with it simultaneously, but it does NOT set up a direct connection to the system. The controller is a wireless controller. I thought I'd share that because others probably won't. It's matte, so sweaty smudge marks don't show up as much (like on the Wii U controllers), but it does need to be wiped down occasionally. The grips are rubber which accelerates this issue. Trigger buttons are clicky, true to their digital design. Again, digital means it recognizes on and off. Analog means it recognizes quarter off, half off, 3/4 off. So if you half-press down the right trigger button, you either get a reaction, or you don't get a reaction. You don't get a "soft shield", like in Smash Bros. Melee. This product is not just recommended, it's practically required. Other controllers won't start up the system on a button press (Joy Cons will too, but that's another review).

Long battery life, responsive, comfortable to hold for hours, and no drift.