The Nintendo Switch Grip War Is Over 

I also can vouch for the skull and co grip. Have it for my OLED and it's very comfortable, has swappable grips and fits in the dock with NO bulging. Seems to be easier to find in the UK too.

Have you tried Skull & Co's oled grip? It's extremely similar (if not better), even comes with additional grip handles

Alex, you always make such great reviews. Thank you. I play my Switch, primarily, in handheld mode. I love using the Hori Pro Grip thing controllers (I can’t remember that whole “mouth salad” of a title). But you are always there to give us new insight.

I have the nitrodeck and I’m happy with that, it’s my favorite and I find it the most comfortable, I have the same satisfye grip you have the one you can see through and me personally I don’t find it comfortable and makes my hands feel awkward idk why. I also just can’t use the normal joycon sticks anymore they are to small and I like the nitrodeck or I also use the wizard gamecube style controller sometimes from nyxi and it’s not the best but I love the buttons. Is the ronin more comfortable then the regular satisfye grip.

Hello Grip Johnson, I'm Holden Magroin 😂

Thank you for this video, as I had no idea this existed! Love Satisfye and have been using the grips for years. Gonna have to pick one up!

I've had one of these since the Ronin came out, and i love every part of it. Especially having the 2 cartridge slots, they have a solid click, and you kinda need your fingernail to take them out, but it's very secure, and way better than going to the game case to change games. I also recommend the Elite case, holds a portable battery pack in the bottom, right angle cable to charge in the case, plus a top pouch that can hold more joycon, those slim 8bitdo controllers, and genki dock and cables

I have one of these grips it’s a game changer as I suffer with carpal tunnel in my hands and this just makes it so much more comfortable xxx

Got a NYXI controller to solve this docking problem. The switch stays “comfortable” in dock mode and when it is outside the NYXI ensures the grip and comfort to play long sessions. And it also has L4 and R4 programmable buttons.

If it had a magnetic flip cover that you can attach and detach it would truly be perfect for me.

The fact that the kickstand doesn’t work and that it might scuff the deck is a deal breaker for me. I mostly use my OLED in tabletop mode with a controller.

There is only 1 problem with the switch that remains and that is that we can’t play „Doshin the Giant“ on it😊🎮❤️

They don't actually have to get rid of the cartridge storage slots, just manufacture little rubber plugs that go in there. In fact, they don't even have to do that themselves; anyone interested in selling accessories can manufacture those.

I use Spigen Thin Fit case for my Switch oled, it gives a little bit of grip and fits nicely both in dock and official hardshell travel case from Hori

First: Congrads for the weeding

Satisfye makes a grip that is designed specifically for the OLED that works a lot better than shoving your OLED into the regular one. It kinda sucks because I had to buy another grip, but now I have a grip for all my Switches.

'So anyway...' *Me chillin' with my neo grip*

I dock my switch with an extension cable and metal stand...no chance to scratch it and it looks clean

I have bought two of the satsifye grips and they wind up leaving kind of an eraser trail on the back of the switch from the rubber bumpers. I just switched to using the hori compact joycon replacements and it's solved all my problems. Weighs less too.

Grip cases screwed up my oled. Can barely play with the joycons attached anymore because they just fall off (won’t lock properly in place anymore). Don’t know if the wing sliding bars are bent or if it damaged the locking lugs when removing it from the grip case I had. So I’m pretty much just using it on one of those desk vices with telescopic arm.

I love this grip but agree with the dock issues, the bulging is just enough to make it just not feel good and a little sketchy. They could have made the plastic thinner but cover a larger area (covering the kickstand which is useless with this grip) to maintain rigidness but feel smoother to dock. I also don’t like that the feet obstruct the ability to push the console out via the joycons. I’ve had older joycons that don’t quite snap in so when you push on the console to release from the grip they snap off, it also just causes unneeded pressure on the rails of the joycons. The game storage is actually near and useful to me but it is poorly designed and they are very hard and awakward to get games out.

Wonder if it will still be the same outcome when the Nitro Deck + comes out, with its improvements and it can be a dock.

I got one of those from amazon. the one i got i didn't like it. to much of a angle. Is there a fix for joycons for house of the dead remake? There was a update that fixed it a bit. still wonders after a wile. even tried getting them replaced with no luck. IDK. ended up getting doyoky gamecube controllers. IDK motion worked out better. Even the switch pro controller worked better. There is joycon drift fix that replaces the joysticks. will that help. kinda don't want to get arms and switch sports now. Works grate with other games without motion.

I have this and love it apart from it makes the usb on the side on the dock unusable which was a big downside for me as i was using it to power my 8bitdo controller dock into.

I'm a big fan of the Nitro Deck. Can't wait for the plus model to come in that has built in dock support

I just use hori split pad conpacts. The layout of joycons is less ergonomic and the thum sticks are too short.

Fixture S1 / S2 is the best way

I tried an insert style grip like this, and it was okay, but part of my problem is the size of the buttons and joysticks on the original joycons, so I use a Hori Split Pad Pro, so I get the full sized buttons and sticks.

How's it compare to nyxi or hori split pads?

Does anyone have anything bad to say about this grip? Trying to decide between this and Skull n co. I didn’t like my Zen Grip pro because it was too tight but this seems to have fixed that? This also has the special colour ways that I like more.

I bought a satisfye grip for my switch lite but it rubs the skin/decal I got for it so I haven’t been using it. It is designed for a better grip but lately it just sits on my shelf.

Those side slots for cartridges, works fine. Push it in and it locks like when you put in a game in the switch!

Congrats on your recent nuptials 😊 As for this product, I've been a Switch owner since launch, and while my Switch is easily my most played console, I'd estimate 99% of my thousands of hours playing it have been in docked mode. However, the recent Balatro release has finally got me playing it in portable mode, and as someone who has wrist issues, I could definitely see this helping an "old 37 year man" like myself :P

They are coming out with the nitrodeck plus with a repositioned thumbstick on the right side.

It doesn’t get in the way of any ports or anything does it?

I don't have big hands but when I first got the switch I played it primarily in handheld mode and started getting tendonitis in my thumbs. Mind I had a Wii U before it and that was very comfortable for long play sessions. I ended up getting a pro controller and playing primarily docked and the tendonitis went away

I don’t really dock my Switch so the last revision works, but the offset grip design is just SO GOOD. And this is clearly its FINAL FORM. And it’s a good’un. The Steam Deck didn’t have as far to go, but their Stylth Grip moves the balance of the unit down towards the hands really well, too.

That Ice grip is probably really tight because the original was designed before the OLED. I had one on my regular size Switch, nice fit. It will fit an oled but it will be under constant pressure. Maybe they make new ones to fit the OLED in the Ice edition as it is called.

Does it scratch the body or joycons

I've been using the Satisfye since it came out. The non-symmetrical grips are perfect for long gaming sessions I've been saying this for years that they needed one to go in the dock! Surprised you took so long to do a video on this version! edit-since I got my satisfye grip two years ago I haven't played docked at all...

It's les about hand size and more the angle your hands and wrists are at with the Switch, and the fact that it's just a big, heavy machine compared to earlier handheld gaming devices.

I’ve been using the skull & co grip for probably over a year and haven’t had any issues. Plus it comes with different size hand grips and fits in the dock no problem. I love mine cuz I use it mainly handheld anyway!!

Skull & co jumpgate plus gripcase? been using it for ages now. Works a treat and best I've had considering I have moderately large hands. I can palm a basketball for reference

The JoyCons are absolutely atrocious: sticks are to small, they are prone to drift, there is not a good D-pad and they are seriously uncomfortable to use! We use Hori Split Pads and Nyxi Hyperion Metor pads: you get normal sized sticks, a very good D-pad, good sized buttons and very comfortable grips. Downside: our Switches are as big as my Steam Deck...

I received this grip as a holiday gift and I have to say it has significantly improved my gaming experiences. I credit the grip as helping me beat 16 heat on Hades a few times

I use 3D printed grips that are attached only to the joycons and they work very well, dockable too

Not a fan of scratching my screen by docking it with the Satisfye grip. Skull & Co. doesn’t have that issue and comfortable for me with the slim option. lol

Guess with my grip, I don’t find it too cumbersome to take it in and out. Then again, my Switch stays undocked most of the time.

i bought a satisfye mini grip, cut each of the grips off, and just used scotch tape to tape the underside of the the joy cons into each of the grips. this way i can use the joy cons as a comfortable gamepad/use the joycons with each grip separately if i wanna play something that requires it (zelda skyward sword for example)/ or just stick the joycons onto the switch if i wanna play handheld.

My biggest gripe is the official dpad hori joycon fit in previous model does not fit in this redesign. So this video is incorrect that feature was removed. It was added in their first redesign years ago.

Just re-house your dock in one of those handy dandy low profiles stands. Its wonderful.

Still a solid Mumba Blade grip case enjoyer here.

I still have the original switch. Still worth?

I have the ronin and it’s my favorite grip (I’ve bought far too many) I like having the hd rumble for my games. Love that Zelda grip, was very tempted to buy the Zelda Oled to match it.

"look at those whoppers!"

The regular Switch fits in my tiny baby hands quite well.

Hi, I got the Mobapad M6 joycons recently. They are amazing. Bigger and easier to grip, premium, clicky buttons (Omron microswitches), haul-effect sticks (You can change the faceplates, as they are magnetic, as to have an 8-direction gate, like a fight stick, which helps for a lot of games.) and the best d-pad I have ever used. (I can finally enjoy street fighter 3 on my switch in handheld.) I added some small rubber pads to the sides to help with grip, as I live in a hot country, so sweaty hands can be an issue, but otherwise they transform the switch into a much more premium feeling system. And they have HD rumble and motion controls which work great for Switch Sports. If the triggers were analogue (not used in many games) and they had some rubber grips, they would be almost perfect. Already the best by a long way in my opinion and they fit in the dock. (I added some U-shaped USB adapters, so my cables don't point out the side of the dock and don't interfere with the larger grips.)

I love my Bin Bok joy cons. Similar to th Hori, but with rumble feedback. Awesome for bigger hands and I love th RGB lighting around th joysticks. It also has a case you can purchase separately that does th job suffice.

I got skull&co case grip. Fits in dock, fits in case, detachable grips. Best thing I had.

Is it over cause soon the Switch2 will come out and then we will move into a different grip war?

great review, except you forgot to test the old dock - old dock bends, a lot

I've been eyeing up a Satisfye grip for a while tbh and the only thing I haven't been able to justify is the size and it not being able to fit in my travel case... Mind you, if I travelled more it would be more of an issue! 🤭

Didn't Skull n Co do this years ago, I can doc my switch OG with the case on no prob

I've been using the Satisfy grip for the OLED since it came out -- won't play it portably any other way. But 90% of my Switch time is on the TV. It is annoying having to take it in an out of the grip. Didn't even know that the Mythic Edition solved for that. But, I will grin an bear it until Switch 2 comes out

What about the best D-Pad controller for Switch? Have we gotten a better solution than Nintendo’s official Pro Controller yet?

I want one of these bad but I already own the standard Pro grip and it's hard to justify the price. Right now my really stupid solution is to use my LCD Switch as the docked Switch and my OLED with grip for handheld.

My only complaint is that you can’t use 1 out of 3. 1 of them you need to plug in the usb cord before you dock it. Then there is one on the back of the switch next to the usb-c and hdmi. Never tried any other grip but this one is amazing

I use a UB Pro by Unicorn Beetle. It's comfortable and you can dock it. It gives a good grip while being still kinda compact.

I got one of these after having one of the originals and while the dockable nature of it makes it a step up in my book, it's not 100% an improvement. The molding, most notably, has more flashing on it around the parting lines, and there's more of a gap in the union of the parts. It's also less rigid than the original. BUT, if you play docked a decent amount, it's a huge step up. If you play mostly mobile, go with the original.

The card storage on the grips clicks in and the games get tucked away, just like inserting the card in the system

Customer service is terrible. Rubbish company.

I have the 1st gen switch and the 1st gen Satisfye grip and I love it

If you're a handheld only player I highly recommend the Fixture s1/s2 (depending on what switch you have) and if you have a pro controller it seriously can't be beat at the moment. I have converted every Switch owner in my life to switch to it, honestly should get a kick back from Fixture by now. Can angle the arm and Switch anyway you want for how you're sitting or laying down and the biggest plus is you get to use the pro controller while in handheld. I went through quite a few grips because I just couldn't play handheld long without my wrists hurting (preexisting condition). But I can hold the pro all day with the switch attached. So if you have similar issues look into it.

Someone let me know when they drop a red one that matches the Mario edition OLED

Grip é algo obrigatório. Por aqui não tem essa variedade, bem difícil de encontrar e custa caro, quase metade do valo de um switch lite 😢

It was over the moment the nyxi hyperion pro came to be. Why use a grip when you can have joycon controllers that fill your hands comfortably?

The title of this video should have been: "Alex used to have trouble getting it in"

I dislike the ZenGrip Ronin because all the gravitational weight/force rests on the joycons. This wears down the rail connection with the base that wants to fall down out of the joycons that are hold up by the grip. I'm using an USB-C extension cable with my dock, so my Switch stays in the grip and stands next to the dock. Ideally I'd buy a mod kit for the dock to change it so that I can slide my Switch in even with the grip on.

The little feet sticking out are such an eyesore lol

Why have game storage in a grip just why? I already bought the original and oled grips, they’re not getting my money again

The grip wars were over since skull and co released their OLED grip. Dockable, three sizes of grips included, and doesn’t even cost 20 bucks. Kickstand works as well.

Just get an extension cable for the dock, and use whatever grip you want The dock is just a big usb c port. There's no reason to try to slide the tablet into the dock.

I like the hori split pad compact

I use nyxi hyperion pro and I have not used anything else since...

I like the Satisfye a lot as a big hander here. Glad to hear they made an update!! Will have to pick the new version when I need another.

I have a mumba blade..it also fit the dock too :)

Shout out to the Fixture S1 & S2 grips for those of us who prefer to use the Pro controller instead of the joycons 🙌🏽

Didn't skull and company make a good OLED gripcase.

I've had my SatisfyeGrip since 2019, but this one pretty much solves all my gripes with the old one. Might have to pick it up!

Skull&Bones has good ones too. Mostly comparaböe but doesn't have the stand thingy

I love the Satisfye grip. I had mine for years. Unfortunately I missed the Tears of the Kingdom themed one.

I’m gonna wait on upgrading my grip for the same reason I didn’t buy the OLED: I’m hoping the next Nintendo console will become my new Switch.

I have ocd so the right grip being larger botheres me.

Skull & Co NeoGrip is where it’s at. Kickstand available, slips in the dock nicely.

Someone please do an edit of just the euphemisms in this video 😅

Was skeptical but when I realized I could use grips and dock it, I was in love. My only hesitation is that we're very near the end of the Switch's lifespan. If this had come sooner, I would be purchasing it right now. I just hope they come up with something like this for the Switch 2 (if the console doesn't change form too dramatically) EDIT: Ah, you made all those points at the end lol

My go-to is the Hori Split Pad Pro. Much prefer the bigger thumbsticks and buttons over the tiny joycons', plus it's dockable. Yeah no rumble but that's not a dealbreaker for me.

Skull & Co has the best grips the trigger ones are better than most controllers even when itr comes to playing Splatoon. And you can also get the Mobapad 6 HD which has actual HD rumble (yes even on Mario wonder it makes the same tunes) and it's comfortable to hold separate it has big trigger buttons like the pro instead of cramped small ones. And it has digital click, and Hall effect sticks so you are freed from stick drift! I don't understand why Nintendo didn't make joycons like that!

I think I would just get more ergonomic and comfortable joycons. Something like the NYXI that fits well in big hands and still docks properly. No need to have this thing that wraps around the entire device.

My Satisfye grip damaged the lock mechanism on my joycon because It's too tight fitting it in & out, it also left scuff marks on my white joycons, so I got a refund and bought a Skull & Co grip, It's way better!