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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Last Updated: April 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
206
Unverified
52
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Gameplay
 334
switch, controllers, nintendo, joy, comfortable
+95%
-5%
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" ...  As someone with larger hands, playing with the joycons is a bit painful for me, but this controller is a fantastic alternative.  ...  "
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" ...  Extreme improvement from the default controller included with your Nintendo Switch.  ...  "
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" ...  Pro controller is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Great controller for switch!!  ...  "
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" ...  Almost as comfy as Wii U Pro Controller, but has a gyroscope and works with Steam  ...  "
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" ...  A great controller. ... The Wii U pro controller was great and this seems like a big improvement.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good controller, more expensive than I like but worthwhile.  ...  "
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" ...  Best Nintendo controller to date. ... Quality controller through and through.  ...  "
Gameplay / Controls
 323
switch, controllers, nintendo, joy, comfortable
+96%
-4%
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" ...  This controller is worth every dollar you spend on this controller, the battery life on this is great. ... If you are a casual gamer like I this is the controller for you.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this, button placement is like Xbox, the body is like a steam controller, and the arms are like a PlayStation 4, very responsive, joysticks are as if you have extensions on (can move joysticks very far) I've had this for about 20 days and I love it,  ...  "
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" ...  The most comfortable controller I’ve ever used.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are a true gamer or just have normal size hands, this is the controller for you.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect gaming controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good controller, more expensive than I like but worthwhile.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product, the controller works as if it was new, & it has a charger with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Is it a good controller? ... Should Nintendo be charging $80 for a controller?  ...  "
Price
 48
worth, worth the money, money, cost, well worth
+94%
-6%
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" ...  I was determined to get this on sale and it was well worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  Absolutely worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this before price dropped. ... I paid the original $80 each.  ...  "
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" ...  We already got rid of the box, so I guess we wasted a bunch of money.  ...  "
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" ...  this is a steal. ... cheaper than best buy. ... it's only 5 dollar difference and i really think it's worth it if you are playing Zelda like i do.  ...  "
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" ...  TAKE MY MONEY, NINTENDO!  ...  "
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" ...  Great Price and works perfect!  ...  "
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" ...  It so worth the money.  ...  "
Performance
 29
xbox one, pc, controller, console, xbox
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Feels like xbox on nintendo switch  ...  "
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" ...  Works great and fast shipping  ...  "
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" ...  It feels and plays at a higher quality than even xbox one or ps4 controllers.  ...  "
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" ...  The quality is better than Xbox or PS4 controllers.  ...  "
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" ...  The best console controller on the market.  ...  "
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" ...  The controllers I used to have were the xbox 360 and xbox one controllers that I mainly used for some PC gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  I believe the Switch is the best console ever, and I’m 38 so I’ve seen a few consoles.  ...  "
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" ...  Recently was also able to use it with Steam on a gaming PC!  ...  "
Performance / Platforms
 17
xbox one, pc, controller, console, xbox
+100%
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" ...  It's my second favorite controller ever built for the consoles.  ...  "
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" ...  It's dinput compatible, so it will work with your PC.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like xbox on nintendo switch  ...  "
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" ...  The controllers I used to have were the xbox 360 and xbox one controllers that I mainly used for some PC gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  The best console controller on the market.  ...  "
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" ...  It's better than other controllers I have used from other consoles.  ...  "
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" ...  I believe the Switch is the best console ever, and I’m 38 so I’ve seen a few consoles.  ...  "
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" ...  A must have for the Nintendo Switch!  ...  "
Gameplay / Engagement
 7
way, played, lot, hrs, hours
+100%
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" ...  Thankfully, none of these things actually make the games hard to play.  ...  "
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" ...  the only way to play.  ...  "
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" ...  So much fun.  ...  "
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" ...  Played about 65 hrs of BOTW.  ...  "
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" ...  The only way to play.  ...  "
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" ...  Play with both once and you'll never go back.  ...  "
Gameplay / Engagement / Fun
 5
way, go
+100%
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" ...  Thankfully, none of these things actually make the games hard to play.  ...  "
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" ...  the only way to play.  ...  "
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" ...  So much fun.  ...  "
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" ...  The only way to play.  ...  "
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" ...  Play with both once and you'll never go back.  ...  "
Returns
 4
would, sent, return, repair, really
-100%
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" ...  I would really love to return this and get sent a new copy because I believe I may have gotten a damaged version. ... I would return it but the window is closed . ... I would really love to get in contact with an amazon employee, so I can get a refund .  ...  "
Performance / Bugs
 4
+50%
-50%
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" ...  They did say it lags a little.  ...  "
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" ...  It would not calibrate correctly and it was basically unplayable.  ...  "
Gameplay / Multiplayer
 4
one, multiplayer, games
+100%
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" ...  Great for single player games or even multiplayer  ...  "
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" ...  Might purchase a second one for multiplayer games that it would be good for.  ...  "
Content
 3
little, games like, cost
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Should have bought a xb2 limited edition.  ...  "
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" ...  If it were a little flatter and pivoted a little more strictly, it might serve its purpose better on games like Cave Story and Tetris.  ...  "

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