Is the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Worth It? 

Only here cause I already bought it and I can't wait so I just decided to watch pro controller videos.

Definitely a must have. Makes playing in docked mode and long play sessions so much more comfortable

I just got my Switch. I didn't think I'd want a pro controller, but once I'm done with a docked session of like 2 hours and switch to PS4 to watch Netflix, I'm like "Whoa, a _real_ controller" and realize how cramped the joycons feel, even with the attachment pad thing. Honestly, probably my only complaint about the Switch, but the controller design obviously was necessary for a hybrid console.

The pro controller is a must. It has very nice weight to it, rumble, amiibo reader, motion controls like the PlayStation, awesome grip, comfortable even for huge hands, and has phenomenal battery life. I always go a few days without charging it even after long sessions. It’s pricey, but you literally get what you pay for!

Heard the battery is a tank. Gearing up for monster hunter rise myself

Its only missing a headphone jack so I can game at night from bed with headphones while in tv mode

I'm absolutely psyched to get a Pro Controller because I've been using the Joycons for so many years now and have realised how much I've been missing out on a controller that isn't actually rushed, cheap and uncomfortable.

I just paid for my first Pro Controller today. (3/31/21). I’m excited to try it out as I’ve been using JoyCons since I got my switch 3yrs ago.

The pro controller is definitely worth it games like splatoon 2 really need it

The Switch pro controller is a must have if you play Nintnendo Switch games on tv. It makes a world of difference playing breath of the wild on a pro controller rather than the joycons or any other controllers. This controller is one of the most comfortable controllers I have ever used. Don't pass up the opportunity to buy one, it's really worth it.

I have been considering purchasing a pro controller, it’s just I’ve had not too much problems with the joycons. If I had money that I could freely spend, I’d definitely buy this, but right now I’m not ready for one. But this video really convinced me that in the future I should get one. Great video by the way.

I'm a PC and Switch player and I use this controller to play almost everything, it feels awesome.

I gotta say. You've come a long way man. You deserve it. You may not remember me cuz it has been a few years and different username. But you done did good my dude

The switch pro controller is the best controller I’ve ever have and in my opinion i think the pro is the best controller of all time!

Mine came in today after owning a switch two years ago. It's a bit big for my hands but it's better than sacrificing my joycons to the drift while playing MH Rise.

Update: Amazon has a bundle of pro controller + Mario kart or odyssey for $108. If you haven’t gotten the games and don’t mind buying the bundle.

I finally got one for my switch, and honestly I might use it on my PC as well because analog triggers just aren't great when you don't need the control they offer.

Finally purchased. My joy con has got bad drift. And pro controller will be a joy for xenoblade 3

I'm thinking about getting a pro controller and I've been watching reviews and all of them say it's super well made and comfortable I cant wait to get my pro controller

Its a nice feeling controller in the hand. I like how the bumpers and triggers aren't mushy but arent too clicky. The plus, minus, capture, and home buttons are so into the controller and a bit hard to press.

So becuase xmas was yesterday, i got some gifts and one of them was a pro controller! This video helped a lot because i have it charging right now! Thank you for making this video!!

Just got a pro controller off FB marketplace for $25. Literally almost new, just missing the USB C cable, which I have! Feels great and super comfortable to game with

That introwas amazing!🫶

I personally think the pro controller is totally worth the $70 price tag. I bought mine not long after I got my switch. And I've never had an issue with it.

It’s worth it to me cause I like playing fortnite on my switch and Mario kart. The regular controllers are good for when your on the run, but the buttons are to small for me on the original joy cons

I am planning to buy the controller to play Skyrim, when I’m on the go. Do you have to plug it on the tv or can u still use the controller on the little screen?¿

Brought my son the switch for his birthday but refuse to play it with him because the controls are garbage. He has a pro controller sitting on the bench when he gets home from school and I hope to play some crash bandicoot with him this afternoon.

It's a grest controller very well built and has an amazing battery life. I always use my pro controller anytime I play on the TV.

I just orderd one and I cant wait so I decided to whatch pro controller videos

I can't stand the joycons, Just ordered the pro controller and hoping for it to be comfortable.

I really want to get it but when I read about how after maybe a few weeks it starts drifting or the left joystick stops working 😣 I’m just worried that the console wouldn’t be worth for its cost

A Switch connected to a Mac? Yo? Whoah.

So by the sounds of it, its definitely a must buy 40! hours of play time WOW and its 100% better than the joy cons obviously and I'm thinking about get one for Christmas. Have a blessed day everyone :)

So, I had a pro controller for 3 years (December 2017) and it developed drift. (Around November or December 2020 is when it happened) I got a Power A one later on and It had a sinking A button. Now I have an official Nintendo one again. Hopefully if I'm careful enough it'll last longer. I bought it for Splatoon 3.

"But none of them compare to the quality and features the nintendo switch pro controller has to offer." 8bitdo: Are you sure about that?

1st off I didn't buy this pro controller when I bought my Switch. I immediately bought 2) 8 bitdo Sn30 Pro Plus controllers. They are the best controllers I've ever used besides the PS4 controller. The are a mix of the Super Nintendo dog bone controller and the Playstation. It is a nice combination. They work flawless on all your devices too. The only thing they won't do is wake the Switch from sleep. It has rumble and Gyro motion control too. It feels perfect in your hands. I bought the Switch Pro controller last night. It looks nice but has some major issues for me. I thought it was bigger #1. The d-pad feels really bad having to reach for the center of your controller. I don't think any controller should have the d-pad on the bottom/middle there. You might as well remove the d-pad at that point because it almost becomes unusable. The right analog stick is way too close to Y and B buttons. I was playing Mario Tennis and kept accidentally hit the right analog and it would make the player do a trick shot. You have to time the trick shot not just randomly do it. So this screwed me up about 5 times during the match. The triggers feel horrible. Its hard to tell which ones you are pressing. The analog sticks get sweaty and lose grip. Overall makes your hands feel cramped and I will be returning the Pro controller. 4/10 for me and I'm being generous because I think Nintendo could have done better.

I am waiting for it to be delivered.. This video only confirmed exactly what I thought

It’s not heavy price My recommendation (get probably 2 cuz It will be good) Smooth wired Smooth wireless £14-30 Micro usd (get 180or more) Get any Nintendo switch is good Have a good tv too Btw I got the switch when it just came out even before the switch ad

My favorite thing about the Switch Pro controller is that it is compatible with the Switch Lite.

Before I had this controller, playing fortnite on cons I was a bot. Immediately after plugging in the controller and testing out building and editing, everything felt smoother and more consistent. It felt like I paid to win even though it was probably just how weird the cons are when playing shooters

I’m going to see most definitely. A huge difference in gameplay

If Anton Retro reads this your a legend........I’m Not a bot

I’ve also order one because of Monster Hunter Rise. Having playing MHW on ps4, I definite need the pro controller for that game.

How do the joysticks rate compared to the joyvons for shooters. I'm playing Outer worlds and am finding it hard to aim with the joycons. They feel stiff and unresponsive compared to an xbox controller. Does the pro controller have that issue?

Can someone tell me if u can press left stick down on the controller

For me it's a must have, my hands are Big and it makes using the grip SLIGHTLY uncomfortable, I can use it for hours and hours but only because I've gotten used to it. I'm getting this controller so my hands have more to grip and since it feels more solid than the joycons. plus my left joycon crapped out on me, and theres a big D-pad which I love, I cant wait!

Mine drifted in less than 6 months. I sent it for repair along with my drifting joycons but they didn't fix it. Turned it in at GameStop and now I got the hall effect sensor 8bitdo ultimate. It's a shame because I really liked the feel of the pro controller. If they make one that's drift-proof I'd buy it

Its a $35 controller for $70 with no user replaceable battery.

My Nintendo joy con stick is drifting and I couldn’t fix it so I don’t know what to decide! getting this controller or another joy con!

I kinda prefer having no analog triggers because it makes them feel a bit more snappy.

I play mainly zelda games and DW8 along with HRW and HRW:AC so it made sense to buy it

I've had this bad boy for 5 years and only now did it start drifting. Certainly lasted more than a joycon which drift after a few weeks or months

Watched this after buying the pro controller 😔😔 great vid tho, just subscribed!

Thanks ! I'm thinking it long time ago and after watching this video I decided too buy it

you deserve at least 100000 subscribers

I just got mine for Christmas!

I currently own an 8bitdo SN30 Pro which I use for both PC and Switch, and I'm considering getting a pro con this Christmas. Some cons in the SN30 Pro that I've seen: - the silicon pad under the buttons wear out fast. Haven't reached 2 years yet and my A button already got problems - the analog trigger and buttons can be too loud especially for intense games like Genshin Impact. Same goes for the analog sticks when you flick them suddenly. Hope you can help me on this. Does the pro con produce noise like what I mentioned? That will help in my decision. Thank you.

Im about to buy one thanks💯

I'm getting this controller tomorrow, I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the price is too much, I highly recommend 2nd hand game shops or pawn shops even. Super cheap!👍

I have one on the way (talking about switch controller in delivery)

My pro controller has a slight "clicking" sound on the sticks, it really isn't very annoying. It is normal?

The sync button is very small and hard to press so you don't accidently press it during a game, therefore disconnecting your controller.

Im going to buy one

I have HORRIBLE joy-con drift, I can’t play many of the games that I used to because the drift has gotten so bad that I can barely play smash because I just keep jumping and smash attacking, I barely use the switch due to the drift, I’m most definitely getting a pro controller

Does it have some weight to it unlike the powera controllers?

Got to buy some Nintendo switch supplies for my console headphones the Pro Controller excetera excetera including a better micro SD card with more storage capacity

They are more durable than the GameCube controllers

I was at the store today deciding what to get a $50 Pikachu 3rd party controller or a Nintendo Switch Pro controller I decided to get the switch pro controller and I'm glad I did. I have an Xbox one and a PS4, but ultimately I'm a PC gamer and out of all them this is the best controller out of every controller I've ever used and I can hook it up to my PC so double the value.

How common is the problem with the dpad registering presses inaccurately? Do they all have the problem? I want to use the dpad for 2D gaming but the PS4 controller's dpad is too "soft" for my liking.

And then there's me who use a dual shock to play on the switch.

The joycons are 50/50 power A controllers are terrible avoid!!!! Il be buying this one today!! As im very late to the switch!! Great video

I might just buy it sound like a good idea even for playing on my wide screen tv 👍

Tell me more about the trigger buttons. Do they have a satisfying click when you press them? Is there a lot of travel distance to them? I want to buy but if the buttons don't feel good then I'll probably end up wasting my money.

Joycons suck so bad!!!! I bought 2 of them one of them got stick drift & for one the R button stopped working out of nowhere

Is it still worth getting in 2022? I already have ps4 controller. Can it be wireless to play in dock mode too?

It is worth! I’d use it when I play on tv at home.

I ran into a 3rd party controller that is just the pro controller but a little lighter but does the exact same thing as the real pro controller.

After all the good reviews this thing got I finally bought one. I can't believe how chintzy the plastic is. My GameSir and MOGA controllers are far better quality and much cheaper. It's unbelievable.

I never play docked but I still want one?

Is the procon supposed to have these big deadzones? Really strange feeling having to do like 35% inputs to direct through menus

the d-pad on the pro controller is one of the worst ive ever tried. its actually incredible how bad it is for a company that has made solid d pads for so long. just thought people should know that before they go buying this for a good d-pad. just get a third party one.

Just get a dualsense and a 8bitdo adapter it just feels better trust me

Ilik the proswitchcontler It fits inyourhands Dogwood😉😉👍🎮

Idk why it feels so cheap imo. Like when holding it comparing it to ps5 & Xbox controllers it feels just cheap imo idk if it’s weight or what exactly it is but just hate way it feels. It’s best option out the Nintendo controllers just wish it felt more premium in hand.

So wish it had pressure sensitive triggers for racing games to control acceleration better. That's the big problem I have with Nintendo they don't put much thought to the racing players

Looks like I'm going to need this for rouge company 😑😑😑 damn cross-platform pc bastards

Hello. Thanks for the review now I see why people like the pro controller

Can you connect a headset to the controller ? Like any headset ?

I just got a pro controller and it’s nice but not worth the $60 bucks. 🎮

I own 2 Power A Pro Controllers, Game Cube Style Wireless Controller and Super Mario Enhanced Wired Controller. Both of them have held up pretty well. Is it worth getting the official one? Note: I don't mind missing out on NFC and Rumble.

Just bought 2 today. The weight was the first thing I noticed, and I am happy with my purchase!

Does it feel similar to the joycons controller? I have to have one feel like that or feel good to use when playing Fortnite and they recommend this controller in the game description in the eShop

What's up with no headphone jack? Totally worth $70? Absolutely not.

I'll go for the Pro controller.

how are you playing nintendo switch games on your Mac

Can the pro controller vibrate when we connect it on the switch lite?

Can this be used, Via Bluetooth and With the cable? So if my controller dies can i plug it in to my switch and keep playing?

Dang. The only reason I even considered buying this controller is because i thought it had pressure or adaptive triggers

I wanted to know if it's only good for Nintendo switch consoles or can I use it on phone, PC games as well