Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 72,902 ratings

Price: 68.94

Last update: 12-30-2024


About this item

Take your game sessions up a notch with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Handheld Nintendo Switch gaming at a great price
Comes with charging cable (USB C to USB A)

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

  • mclmultim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ditch the Cramped Joy-Cons: A Review of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
    If you've been struggling with the small size of the Joy-Con controllers that come with the Nintendo Switch, the Pro Controller is a fantastic upgrade. This larger, more ergonomic controller offers a much more comfortable gaming experience, especially for extended sessions.

    A Perfect Fit

    The Pro Controller feels great in your hands, especially for those with larger ones. The layout is similar to classic controllers from other consoles, with a full D-pad (a major plus for fighting and platforming games) and well-spaced buttons. The sticks feel precise and responsive, and unlike the Joy-Cons, I haven't experienced any drift issues.

    Saying Goodbye to Short Battery Life

    Another major advantage of the Pro Controller is its incredible battery life. You can easily get 40 hours of playtime on a single charge, eliminating worries about constantly having to recharge your controller.

    A Few Downsides to Consider

    While the Pro Controller is excellent, there are a couple of minor drawbacks to consider. First, the price tag is a bit steeper than some third-party options. However, the build quality, button responsiveness, and long battery life make it a worthwhile investment in my opinion.

    Second, the Pro Controller lacks some features found on other modern controllers, such as headphone jacks and programmable buttons. But if these aren't dealbreakers for you, the Switch Pro Controller is an easy recommendation.

    Overall, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a must-have for any Switch owner who prefers a larger, more comfortable controller. It boasts excellent build quality, long battery life, and superb button response.
  • J. Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best controller on the market right now
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
    I have large hands, and I find that most controllers are smaller than I'd like (many are much smaller than I'd like). It's been years since I used a controller that I thought was large enough to sit well in my hands (Logitech used to make one that I really liked, but it's probably been at least 15 years since they stopped making it, and their more recent controllers are all much smaller). Historically, the Playstation controllers have been particularly bad. The PS4 controller is much better than previous generations, because they adjusted the shape to make it less cramped, but it's still too small. The XBox One controller is a much better size, but for me at least, it hurts my hands to use the RB and LB buttons because of how I have to twist my hands to press them (whereas with the PS4 controller, it's really easy to move my fingers between the R1/L1 and R2/L2 buttons). The Switch Pro Controller is not quite as large as I would like, but it sits far better in my hands then either of those controllers (or any 3rd party controller that I've tried in recent years), and while it's not quite as easy to move my fingers between R/L and ZR/ZL on the Switch Pro Controller as it is on the PS4 controller, it's close. So, for me at least, the Switch Pro Controller is far more comfortable than either the XBox One or PS4 controllers (or any 3rd party controller that I've found in recent years). So, from a comfort standpoint, this controller is a _huge_ win for me. No other controller is even close.

    I very much wish that the analog sticks were lined up like they are with the PS systems. Most of the controllers that I've used over the years have had the analog sticks on the same level, and I much prefer that to having them staggered like the XBox systems do and the Switch Pro Controller does. However, the comfort improvements with the shape and size of the controller vastly outweigh that problem for me.

    I have heard that the dpad on the Switch Pro Controller isn't that great, and some folks end up pressing up or down when they mean to press left or right (or vice versa), but that hasn't been a big problem for me, and there are videos on youtube which show you how to fix that problem. So, it's disappointing that they didn't make a better dpad, but it hasn't been enough of an issue for me to care.

    Ultimately, the Switch Pro Controller is so much better for me than any other controller currently on the market that I'm actually using it not only on my Switch, but I'm also using it on the PC, PS3, and PS4. I had to get adapters to get it to work on the PS3 and PS4, but it works, and for me at least, it's a huge improvement. If I had an Xbox of any kind, I'd get the appropriate adapter and be using it there too. Right now, the Switch Pro Controller is the only controller that I use.

    As an interesting bonus, the fact that the Switch Pro Controller has digital triggers actually makes playing games on systems whose official controllers have analog triggers more pleasant (even aside from the comfort improvements that come with the shape of the controller), because all of the games that I play either just treat them as buttons anyway or use them for something like the speed you run at, and I've never wanted to run at anything other than full speed, so having a simple button to press rather than having to push in an analog trigger and make sure that I press it in all the way is a really nice improvement. I'd probably feel differently if I played racing games (which apparently like to use the analog triggers for their throttle), but for the games that I do play, it's been great. And of course, if you only use the Switch Pro Controller on the Switch, then the way the triggers work is never a problem, because that's the way that all of the official Switch controllers are.

    So, from both a comfort and functionality standpoint, this controller is a huge win for me.
  • Carter
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Nintendo Switch Controller There Is!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
    Honestly, this is the best controller for the Nintendo Switch that there is and it is a huge upgrade to the controllers that come with the console when you buy it.

    What makes this controller so good? Well, theres a few things:

    Quality: You can tell from the moment that you pick up this controller that it is made of quality materials and is going to last. Everything about the controller feels good from the material it is made of, down to the action of the buttons which are all have very crisp action.

    Battery life: The battery life on this controller is fantastic. I typically recharge it after several gaming sessions and have yet to run into battery issues. It comes with a high quality USBC cord that will last just as long as the remote.

    Comfort: One of the biggest downsides to the controllers that come with the console is that they are too small and uncomfortable. You just can't move like you can with a regular full sized controller like this one. This makes the gaming experience so much more enjoyable.

    If you have a Nintendo Switch and you really want to enjoy the games you play, this is an absolute must have. Believe me, you will not be disappointed. I enjoyed it so much, I decide to get another one for playing with a partner/friend.
  • Jona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
    Love the pro controller. It's much more comfortable to use than the Joycons that come with the switch.
  • Carla Cooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
    Nice Controller and Product! Would buy again.

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