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Pro controller for the switch
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:11 pm
Worth $80?
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 4:48 pm to braves21
It’s definitely an improvement over the little joycons that come with the switch. I don’t remember mine being $80 tho.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 8:54 pm to braves21
Not worth it imo, but I actually like the joycons so 
I do have two wireless controllers also but they mostly just collect dust.
I do have two wireless controllers also but they mostly just collect dust.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 11:29 pm to braves21
Worth it. I despise the joycons
Posted on 5/9/26 at 7:14 am to braves21
I don't know about $80... but you can buy it today on Walmart's website for $59 with free shipping.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 8:38 am to braves21
When I play the Switch, I tend to use it in docked mode. The Pro controller works great for that.
There are some gimmicky features that the joycons can incorporate from time to time, but I generally prefer the controller.
There are some gimmicky features that the joycons can incorporate from time to time, but I generally prefer the controller.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 11:11 am to braves21
It's worth it in my opinion. I'm not a huge fan of the joycons and the Pro controller just feels solid and well-built in your hand. The battery life is very good on them and I feel like I have better control over just about every game when I'm using it over the joycons.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 7:52 am to braves21
Just be aware - If you want to be able to turn on your switch 2 with the controller you need the switch 2 pro controller. The original pro controller will work, but it will not wake your system. Very lame move by nintendo.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 10:59 am to braves21
Yes to Switch & Switch 2 evolution.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:22 am to urtoosmall
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Just be aware - If you want to be able to turn on your switch 2 with the controller you need the switch 2 pro controller. The original pro controller will work, but it will not wake your system. Very lame move by nintendo.
Totally agree on this one. It's one of the big reasons I'm considering getting a Switch 2 Pro controller, but I'm also debating not getting one just on principle.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 12:20 pm to braves21
I like the pro controller for switch 2. Very lightweight and the charge lasts a long arse time. Nintendo has great battery technology
This post was edited on 5/12/26 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 5/12/26 at 7:55 pm to DesertFox
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Totally agree on this one. It's one of the big reasons I'm considering getting a Switch 2 Pro controller, but I'm also debating not getting one just on principle.
I greatly prefer the Switch 1 pro controller over the 2. I find the handle buttons distracting. And the switch 2 controller plastic feels a little bit less grippy.
But ya, the Switch 1 pro controller is not able to power up the 2, but other than that I would strongly recommend it while playing docked. The joycon grip is awful and the Switch pro controller feels fantastic, huge upgrade.
This post was edited on 5/12/26 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 5/14/26 at 5:36 am to StansberryRules
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I greatly prefer the Switch 1 pro controller over the 2. I find the handle buttons distracting. And the switch 2 controller plastic feels a little bit less grippy.
Agreed here. The handle buttons you can program are a bit weird when you pick it up, but then you quickly forget about them once the games start. And yeah, it does feel a little more flimsy and less grippy than the original switch pro controller.
That said, I still do prefer either pro controllers to the joy-cons. My only gripe about the Mario Galaxy games on the switch is that I felt like you needed to use the joy-cons, and I never quite got over how annoying they are to use over a regular controller. I wish they had some way to use the wii controllers on the Switch.
Posted on 5/15/26 at 7:38 am to StansberryRules
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I find the handle buttons distracting.
I thought I would use them a lot more than I do (which is to say never).
It's crazy to think that in 3 weeks, the Switch 2 will have been out for a year.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 5:54 pm to DrSteveBrule
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Nintendo has great battery technology
They forgot to implement this into the switch 2
Posted on 5/18/26 at 8:42 am to Sabans straw hat
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Nintendo has great battery technology
They forgot to implement this into the switch 2
Man this no lie. The battery life of the Switch 2 itself (haven't tried the Pro 2 controller) is absolute garbage. I can get maybe 2 solid hours of gameplay max on a full charge before the Low Battery warning starts flashing. That limits its usefulness on long flights and places where you may have limited charging options.
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