Customer Ratings & Reviews

The pro controller greatly improves the playing experience when the switch is docked. I have huge hands and the small joy cons were a bother. The pro controller was a welcome change. The internal battery lasts around 25-30 hours. The only con is that it is too pricey.

I bought this on a wim of using it for pokemon i like how it feels in my hands and how it works unlike some of these third party controllers i use it everyday and it keeps a charge for a very long time

Overall, I like this controller a lot. The battery life is insane. I've gotten through several weeks of playing numerous hours every day on a single charge (I'm writing this as the Coronavirus lockdown is going on). It feels good to hold and it doesn't have the Bluetooth connectivity issues I've encountered with the Joy-Cons. However, the d-pad is garbage. This is a common complaint I've read many people make online, and it is totally true. This is most obvious if you try to play Tetris 99 with it (a good game you should definitely play), where it will falsely register d-pad presses and ruin your game CONSTANTLY. It's a shame they couldn't get that one very important thing right, because otherwise this would be a nearly flawless controller.

Good quality controller without stick drift, I recommend it because it feels much better than the joycons

I bought this controller since I had a gift card and reward certificates, and even then my wife thought I was wasting my money. Flash forward to today and my wife is the one telling me when need to buy another one! I never minded the joycons in their controller dock but there is a noticeable difference going from joycons to the pro controller.... The buttons are so much bigger and it's so comfortable! Battery life is amazing as well, I'd highly recommend!

Best controller money can buy! Highly recommend for gamers!

I do not care for Xbox too much, but the 360 arguably has the best ergonomic controller, at least for my hands. This controller is pretty close to that level of comfort for me, and it has some heft to it so it does not feel like it is flimsy, but not overly heavy. The only thing it is missing is a headphones port, but the Switch can use wireless headphones now so that is less of an issue. My recommendation is to buy at least one as the joy-con are fine, but this is how you will want to game when you can.

Good stuff. I like this controller because it's Xbox style. The only problem is it takes a while to charge. But its solid overall. Works on both systems which is a plus and uses usb c to charge

This is a really great controller and it's a huge improvement over the Joy-Con Grip that comes with the Switch. The buttons are a decent size, there's a D-pad, and it's in a form that's way more comfortable than the Grip. It feels like a mix between an Xbox One and Xbox 360 controller and I like it. It also keeps the motion controls and NFC chip for games that require it. I like that Nintendo continues to use USB-C even with their accessories as well. It's expensive to be sure, but it's not a purchase I regret.

Writing this 2 years later and this quality is great. this controller is holding so well! and I play on the switch for multiple hours. great grip , light weight, haven’t had any problems. and the price is perfect

My son loves his Switch but got tired of using the smaller joy-cons that come with the unit. This pro wireless controller is a high-quality add-on to the system, and in my opinion, it's essential for those who will use the Switch as their primary gaming console. He won't travel with it -- the joy-cons are fine for that -- but for normal home use, the pro controller is the way to go.

I am glad Nintendo released this pro controller. The joy cons are alright but there’s nothing like an actual controller in your hands when you want to play a game. It’s smaller than the PlayStation controller and fits well in my hands. Very comfortable to play for long periods of time, the battery lasts a good amount of time too. I have to charge it once every week and a half to two weeks and I play for 5+ hours per day.

This is a really great controller and it's a huge improvement over the Joy-Con Grip that comes with the Switch. The buttons are a decent size, there's a D-pad, and it's in a form that's way more comfortable than the Grip. It feels like a mix between an Xbox One and Xbox 360 controller and I like it. It also keeps the motion controls and NFC chip for games that require it. I like that Nintendo continues to use USB-C even with their accessories as well. It's expensive to be sure, but it's not a purchase I regret.

I think the price is a little too high but this really is a great solid controller. MUCH better feel than the joycons that come with it.

This is a great controller! I hate a lightweight controller that feels cheaply made. This thing feels very sturdy and the button layout feels very natural. The battery time is also very impressive. I play around 2 hours a day and I only have to charge the battery once a week...if that. It is a little more expensive than the other switch controllers that are available but the extra money is worth it. I highly recommend this controller

This is a must-buy if you're playing anything on the Switch for longer than a half hour. The charge holds for quite awhile; I'm still on my first charge after 10+ hours of using it. The controls are super responsive and it feels quite comfortable in my hands. Not as comfy as an XBOX controller but it's way better than the tiny Joycons. Games played with it: Zelda BOTW, Mario Kart, Fire Emblem and Zelda: Hyrule.

Bought to use the switch more like an Xbox and this controller is a game changer. It literally smaller than an Xbox controller and holds a great charge for a long time. Would recommend to anyone.

These are considerably more expensive than wired controllers, but they are worth it. Our couch is not close to our tv setup, so we would have to sit on the ground to play. That's fine as a kid, not as an adult. So I came across these. They have been amazing! They have a nice feel to them. It keeps a charge pretty long too! Be smart, and spend the extra money.

Amazing battery life, first off, with it holding a charge of roughly 24 hours so far. I have purchased 2 of these (the review is for the most recent one) and have had zero issues. The signal never cuts out and it holds up really well, considering the fact that I have dropped them a few times on accident. No scratches and no damage when I did so. And they’re way more eco friendly than the battery options for controllers, too. Easily worth the price.

The Switch's Pro controller is very comfortable in your hands, and feels like a mix between the Xbox and PS controllers. This is an essential purchase if you intend to play your Switch with games that require long game sessions like Zelda, etc, but makes games such as SSB Ultimate easier to control, and play. This is hands down the best official controller for the Nintendo Switch. The only con about it is the price. For some reason it costs even more than an XB1 or PS4 controller.