It arguably has the best ergonomics among Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony’s first-party console video game controllers.
It also has an incredible battery life, holding a charge for around 40 hours.
It’s a high-performing controller with super ergonomics and an all-around great feel.
you could’t ask for much more than that from a first-party controller.
That said, there are a couple of third-party Switch controllers that outperform the Pro Controller in some respects…
This Bluetooth gamepad features extensive customization for button mapping, analog sticks, trigger inputs, and vibration adjustments.
it’s possible for you to even create macros of up to 18 inputs.
All of this customization can be done on Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS.
The convenient mobile app allows you to remap inputs and make other adjustments on the fly.
Its battery life isn’t nearly as impressive as the official Pro controller, though.
The back buttons and customization suite make it well-worth considering if you like the form factor and look.
We’re calling this a tie between the two 8BitDo heavyweights.
It really comes down to your form factor and stick layout preferences.
Thats an impressive price for a pro-style gamepad–especially one that comes with a charging dock.
Like the Pro 2, it doesn’t have NFC support.
The Ultimate shares many of the same features as the Pro 2, including the impressive customization options.
Once again, you could tinker with your controller’s options using 8BitDo’s easy-to-use Ultimate app.
The controller stores three different user profiles.
The Ultimate costs $20 more than the Pro 2, but it also comes with a charging dock.
These controllers have features that pro-style controllers sold for twice the price or more don’t have.
The Hori Split Pad Pro is the best set of Joy-Cons around.
The Split Pad Pro is sold in two different models.
The Split Pad Pro remedies the ergonomic issues that plague the Joy-Cons.
It also ships with two extra thumbstick caps, and you canbuy more styles separately.
However, the sticks are also one of the Nitro Deck’s few sticking points.
Overall, the Nitro Deck offers a more premium feel than either Split Pad.
The Fusion Pro has rubber grips for added comfort and connects via Bluetooth.
You also get two faceplate options and four swappable thumbsticks with different heights and either convex or concave caps.
That said, the headphone jack only works when playing with a wired connection.
The Fusion Pro comes with a 10-foot USB-C cable and a storage case for the controller.
It’s important to note that it does not have HD rumble or Amiibo support.
It does offer motion controls, though.
It’s not an automatic dealbreaker, with games like Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros.
There are a few things that are important to note, however.
Secondly, it’s incompatible with most cases and grips.
This is because the latch button protrudes out further than the official Nintendo Joy-Cons.
Priced at $50, you’ll often find nice deals on older designs at Amazon as well.
Build-wise, the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller is simply lacking compared to some other controllers on this list.
However, its baseline features are solid, and it has a long battery life.
Plus, 8BitDo recently updated the SN30 Pro with Hall Effect sticks, which prevent stick drift.
Thankfully, where PowerA’s controller excels is with games like Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
It comes in both wireless and wired designs.
It also supports button mapping and lets you connect via Bluetooth, 2.4Hz, or a wired USB-C port.
That means you could swap out the arcade buttons or replace the joystick with a new one if needed.
Despite all that, the Fighting Stick Mini performs well, especially considering the price.
The Pro Deluxe version comes with a wheel with on-board controls as well as foot pedals.
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