Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had two sets of joy-cons, for the sake of having a spare set, (before the dreaded joy-con drift became a reality.) I had a fully enclosed case for my Switch and didn't want to constantly remove it to use the attached joy-cons. My hands aren't the largest in the world, but after awhile, I found the joy-cons to be a cramping way to play. I finally broke down, and into my wallet, and purchased the Pro Controller. Greatest move ever!!! The fit is much more comfortable than playing with the joy-cons, and gives one all of the features of the joy-cons (motion control, Amiibo NFC connection.) It's much better than holding onto the small joy-cons, even with the adapters that allow you to use them as a larger controller. And of course, as of date, there is no problem with joy-con drift!

Best controller for the switch. Battery life is great and charge cable is long enough to play with plugged in. Comfortable over long periods of gaming and thumb sticks are smooth and grippy. 2nd one of these I’ve purchased and well worth it.

it feels good in the hands and has a nice weight to it not to heavy not to light. input delay is non existent, and the controls are tight and accurate. bit on the expensive side but recommend to get when its on sale at a discount.

This really is the definitive controller for the Nintendo Switch. The only reason I gave a "Good" rating for the Quality is due to the main faceplate being a magnet to the oils that our hands secrete. Despite using anti-bacterial wipes to remove the oils eventually with time from pressing the "-", "+", "O" and "Home" buttons the matte of the faceplate will begin to develop grease. Nevertheless, overall this controller is impressive and amazing. The reason I consider this the definitive Nintendo Switch controller is due to the many features it offers like an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, HD rumble and built-in Amiibo functionality and you can also connect it with other bluetooth compatible devices. The size may be a bit small for adults but nothing that distracts you from gameplay. The battery is really good as well, this is the must have Switch controller.

This is a fine, comfortable controller that well exceeds the capabilities of the Joycons, but, at the same time, it's definitely not worth the exorbitant price tag. Nintendo definitely could have cut some features, such as HD Rumble and Amiibo scanning, to lower the price - and the controller would have been no worse for it. Additionally, there are some tiny faults with this controller that irk me quite a bit more than they should given its, once again, incredulous price tag. For example, the right control stick is way too close to the Y and B buttons, which makes it all too easy to accidentally swipe. Also, the -, +, Screenshot, and Home buttons are essentially camouflaged visually and tactilely, meaning you're going to be mishitting them way more often than you'd think. And the control pad just doesn't feel all that good to press. It's very scratchy. In my opinion, you should invest in a cheaper third-party gamepad. Not only are they cheaper, but they're far more beautiful and probably higher quality as well. And, really, do you need HD Rumble and Amiibo scanning?

Day 2 having the controller i Can see the difference between aftermarket controller and this one. Faster, easier to handle, the feel is on your hand is great and the battery is about right 9 hours playing time. The controller is on the high side but I recommended.

I know the JoyCons were a big part of Nintendo's Switch sales campaign, and they are fine for most games, but for those intense high action games you really need a more responsive controller. With that said, Nintendo’s Pro Controller not only fills that need but it is one of my favorite controllers I have used on multiple platforms. Also, the battery life is unmatched. Literal days with constant use versus 6 hours for most I have used. Can’t recommend this controller enough.

Everything about this feels much more comfortable than the joycon. I love that it’s wireless as well. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars is that it doesn’t seem to be built for precision. For example, I play a lot of Tetris 99, and it seems like I get more misdrops when I play with this control pad over the joycons.

After all 4 of my joycon controllers experienced stick drift I purchased this controller and I must say its 10 times better. Feels pretty similar to a xbox one controller. Definitely plan on buying more in the future plus their cheaper than the joycons.

Long battery life. Super comfortable in hands for long play sessions. D-pad is present on this control as opposed to the the joy cons. Use best buy's price match program and the controller price is well within range of competing controllers for other systems.

I recommend this controller if you can find it under $70. $60 and under is what it should have been. Nintendo priced it too high but the controller itself is very good and the JoyCon grip is fine but for longer/bigger games you will be playing for hours non stop, I recommend the Pro Controller.

This controller is incredible! I was on the fence for a long time due to its high cost. The bigger buttons and the nicer control sticks make it totally worth it. I enjoy playing Zelda even more now because of this controller. It is much more comfortable for long sessions! The battery life is awesome too!

The Pro Controller’s face buttons are big – much bigger than the tiny Joy-Con buttons – and give a nice press. Thumbsticks also feel excellent, and, Miyamoto be praised, they’re offset just like on Xbox. The handles feel great, too; they’re just the right size for comfortable, extended gameplay sessions. You also get a real d-pad, which is an undeniable advantage over the tiny, separate directional buttons found on the left Joy-Con when it comes to playing classic-style 2D platformers – that might come in handy on a Nintendo console. I also had no issues using motion controls to solve Breath of the Wild’s controversial Myahm Agana shrine. Battery life from the built-in, rechargeable power source is phenomenal, with a claimed 40 hours that I’ve yet to successfully run down. That crushes the seven to eight-hour life of the DualShock 4, and may be similar (or perhaps even superior) to the AA-powered Xbox One gamepad. If you simply use the included USB-C cable to charge it once in awhile you’ll be hard-pressed to run out of power.

The NS Pro Controller is my favorite current-gen controller. While the added tech makes it a bit pricier than a PS4 or XB1 controller, its comfort and long internal battery life are unparalleled, especially compared to the PS4 controller.

This controller is great for most Switch games. It has HD rumble and NFC which you lose with most all aftermarket controllers. It costs a little more but you get all of the features of the Joycon with this controller. Build quality is really good and the battery is rated to last for 40 hours. It’s really a nice controller. The only small issue which isn’t too much of an issue is that the D pad could be a little bit more like the old Super Nintendo controllers or regular NES controller. Still a great buy.

The reason I took off a star is because I feel that the d-pad is mushy. However, the rest of this controller is just plain better than the joy-cons. The sticks, for example, offer a much greater range of motion and make you feel more in control of your games than you are using the joy-cons. The buttons are much nicer to use than the one’s on the joy-cons as well. Don’t get me wrong, the joy-con sticks and buttons are better than say a PSP - but they are nowhere near this controller, or the competitors controllers when it comes to quality. Also, the “Thx to all game fans.” message was a nice touch.

I really thought this thing was overpriced. I avoided getting one ever since the switch came out. First I bought a 3rd party controller, and I ended up letting my brother or friends use it when we played - it felt cheap. Then I got a JoyCon "comfort grip." It didn't fit the bill either. Fast forward a year and I picked this guy up. You can tell from the heft of it that it's quality. I twisted the controller by the grips. No squeaking! Alternated pulling the triggers with varying levels of speed and force. No cheap spring sounds! NFC worked perfectly first try, and most importantly... HD RUMBLE! Battery life has worked out to be 30+ hours, as claimed, plus you can charge it via USB C even while you're gaming. I shouldn't have waited this long, guys.

This is probably the best way to play Switch games, especially when the console is docked. The controller is comfortable to hold and the internal battery can last for days with a few hours of use each day. It does have motion control sensors built in and works with Amiibo.

This controller is expensive, but you can feel the quality! The weight is great, feels great in the hands, and blows the standard joy-cons out the water. I really didn't wanna pay the high price, but I'm super happy with my purchase.

This is the best controller Nintendo has offered...although I do like the design on the battery ones, you constantly have to change them out. Since this is a rechargeable controller, it makes life so much simpler...a definite must have!!!