Tech Up! Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Review

Definitely one of Nintendo's best yet. Haven't got too many complaints with it. Very comfortable and a good weight to it. The obvious complaint is lack of analogue triggers, and unless I'm missing something, the pad doesn't seem to turn itself off if left inactive for a number of minutes. Can't see any setting for the controller to go into standby - only the console itself.

Can't say the rumble has impressed me in Zelda. Unless it's better enforced when playing with the JoyCon or other games just use it better, it's been very minor in terms of feedback for me.

Great pad overall, but £60 is a lot of dosh.

I added the bit about the DS4/XB controller pricing since I'd read in a few GAF threads about how it's not actually far off what they cost at launch, and has more features/tech included, plus the cable for what is pretty much £10 more. Controllers in general are too expensive, I'd say.

As for going into standby mode...can't say I'd noticed. I'm sure mine does, but I'd have to specifically check. It's certainly not on now, but maybe the battery's dead

The main thing I like about this controller is honestly how well it keeps a charge. It's comfortable and all, but still. I swear, neither of my PS4 controllers can hold a charge to save their life, and this thing's survived in my bag for three days with no issues.

I thought the joycon grip was okay, and actually started to get used to it, but wow, after I got the Pro Controller, going back feels really uncomfortable. I tried playing Zelda in handheld mode and it felt really awkward to move the camera and use the buttons.

I'd say it's worth it for Zelda alone, considering how long the game is. if you really want the best and most comfortable experience.

Not a fan honestly... The JoyCon is by far the best controller ever made in my opinion. Free arm movement and positioning is worth so much for me personally. I love being able to wave around my arms freely while playing games or just stretch my arms.

Not that the pro controller is bad from what I have felt when I tried helding one, but to me the pro's of the JoyCon's free movement simply trumphs traditional controllers.

Just unpacked my own Switch and I really agree with the rest of the team: the machine is simply awesome, despite far from perfection.

As for the Pro controller, It's great... but still too small for REALLY large hands such as mine

( Edited 07.03.2017 16:07 by Ofisil )