The Switch 2 Pro Controller: Prepare For Glue And Fragile Parts
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Yeah, I thin the first Switch will be the last console I'll ever own. Except for big IP titles, most games are available on PC as well. And are often better, with more effects and higher refresh rates. And with devices like the Lenovo Legion Go, they blow even the Switch 2 out of the water. And you also control the software on it. They can't be bricked by the manufacturer for modifying the software either. And you can use any other controller you want.
Nintendo is in big trouble.
In what way are they in big trouble?
"oh no, they sold more than ever before in the first launchvweeks!" doesn't really sound like big trouble.
Not to mention that a main reason for sales numbers to not be even higher is the fact that the dumb console is sold out everywhere...
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The good news is you can still use the switch 1 pro controller with the switch 2. I actually ordered one for the switch 2 and promptly returned it when I found out (thankfully before opening that, though unfortunately after I'd already opened a set of switch 2 JoyCons). You can also use joycons from switch 1, and even my licensed wired controllers work too. That was an awesome move by Nintendo that saved me a couple hundred dollars, so imo it helps justify the higher price point of the new console. You can get a switch 1 pro controller pre-owned on eBay for like 25 bucks, and new for like $40. No reason to buy the new one imo.
The only drawback here is that the og pro controller will not turn on the Switch 2 using the home button.
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The only drawback here is that the og pro controller will not turn on the Switch 2 using the home button.
I hadn't noticed that, but as far as grievances go, that's pretty minor. Everything else works great.
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I hadn't noticed that, but as far as grievances go, that's pretty minor. Everything else works great.
Yeah, I get that it's a small one, but it's pretty annoying nonetheless.
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Such a shame but hardly a surprise. I love the Switch Pro controller and use it for PC games a lot. I think it's probably my favorite one ever made even with it's lousy sticks. It's also easy to disassemble so you can clean it, replace the battery or simply replace the shell.
Sadly the Switch 2 pro controller isn't only a gluey mess, it also has a much cheaper feeling to it. The surface on the plastic simply does not rest well in the hands and I bet scratches will look horrible too. It's baffling because the old Pro controller is phenomenal in that regard. Nintendo kind of fumbled on that one in my opinion.
Should look into something like an 8BitDo controller. Not shitty quality, cheaper, and you can clean it just fine. It even has more features.
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Should look into something like an 8BitDo controller. Not shitty quality, cheaper, and you can clean it just fine. It even has more features.
When my trusty 8-ish y/o XBOX One S Controller eventually kicks the can, I’ll probably get an 8BitDo controller. Well made, even has hall effect sticks n triggers by default and costs two thirds of any first party controller.
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When my trusty 8-ish y/o XBOX One S Controller eventually kicks the can, I’ll probably get an 8BitDo controller. Well made, even has hall effect sticks n triggers by default and costs two thirds of any first party controller.
Yea, and an Xbox elite controller these days is $250 compared to the $30-90USD of the 8BitDo options. Absolutely wild.
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Yea, and an Xbox elite controller these days is $250 compared to the $30-90USD of the 8BitDo options. Absolutely wild.
And it still doesn’t have hall effect sticks/triggers
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The good news is you can still use the switch 1 pro controller with the switch 2. I actually ordered one for the switch 2 and promptly returned it when I found out (thankfully before opening that, though unfortunately after I'd already opened a set of switch 2 JoyCons). You can also use joycons from switch 1, and even my licensed wired controllers work too. That was an awesome move by Nintendo that saved me a couple hundred dollars, so imo it helps justify the higher price point of the new console. You can get a switch 1 pro controller pre-owned on eBay for like 25 bucks, and new for like $40. No reason to buy the new one imo.
The old one got a little bit of stick drift after 7 years and I‘m using the new one for PC only probably. Weirdly enough it‘s not officially supported for that yet but there are already tools available to make it run so everything is good.
I just wanted to see what the new one was about since the first impressions were very good and I love the previous model. And I still have a (probably irrational but deeply rooted) dislike for 3rd party controllers. There were just too many crappy ones growing up. Maybe one day when the Switch 2 Pro gives up the ghost or I lose patience with it‘s odd feeling surface. Time will tell.
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The old one got a little bit of stick drift after 7 years and I‘m using the new one for PC only probably. Weirdly enough it‘s not officially supported for that yet but there are already tools available to make it run so everything is good.
I just wanted to see what the new one was about since the first impressions were very good and I love the previous model. And I still have a (probably irrational but deeply rooted) dislike for 3rd party controllers. There were just too many crappy ones growing up. Maybe one day when the Switch 2 Pro gives up the ghost or I lose patience with it‘s odd feeling surface. Time will tell.
I get the 3rd party controller hate, but I got a couple of these at Ross for like $14 , and they worked great for when you have guests over and wanna play smash or something, or if you have kids and don't want them screwing up the good ones. Also there's no latency, and imo it's more responsive. Might just be in my head, but I actually prefer it. I was absolutely shocked that they also worked on switch 2. Best $14 I ever spent.