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Is the Switch Pro Controller worth it?
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Aarglefarg
Member
My pro controller has a faulty battery. It doesn't hold a charge between sessions. Each time, even after just a few hours of not playing it, it says the pro controller's battery is "depleted" and it doesn't even have the power to turn on the Switch despite being synced. I had charged it for a few hours while playing, and it showed up as mostly full.
The Nintendo support site for the Americas (not my local one but I can't find this page on that one) acknowledges this as an issue that they will repair.
The Nintendo support site for the Americas (not my local one but I can't find this page on that one) acknowledges this as an issue that they will repair.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
I've played over 100 hours of Zelda with it and I've charged it 3 times, because I just don't wait until my power runs out on stuff, but I didn't need to. I haven't seen it below 50%.
I've barely used the grip. I stuck it in a drawer. I don't need it.
I only use the joycons in handheld mode. I use the Pro for everything while docked. Everything being Zelda, Shovel Knight, and the Puyo Puyo Tetris demo.
I've barely used the grip. I stuck it in a drawer. I don't need it.
I only use the joycons in handheld mode. I use the Pro for everything while docked. Everything being Zelda, Shovel Knight, and the Puyo Puyo Tetris demo.
The Main Event
Member
Charged mine fully at launch before using it, and it finally gave me the low battery warning yesterday. Could even play for another hour or so before I decided to plug it in.
About 2 weeks of daily use more or less, pretty awesome.
About 2 weeks of daily use more or less, pretty awesome.
M_A_C
Member
I love the Pro Controller, but I was honestly surprised how good the joycons with the grip feel. Not to much of a downgrade.
Icelandic_Jazz
Member
Totally worth it. I can't go back to using the joycons when playing on TV due to the sync issues.
Aarglefarg
Member
The light on the top of the controller goes out when it is recharged.
radios shipping overview
Member
I like it! It's great! Feels high-quality and well-made. And somehow, it feels like it has some DNA from the Xbox Controller S.
Crayon
Member
Must agree. It's small and funny looking but strangely pleasant to use.
OriginalPoe
Banned
Pro controller is a must have IMO for Zelda. The only comfortable controller available for the Switch otherwise are the joycons in grips.
Aarglefarg
Member
I don't know but I don't see why. Mine had this issue but I troubleshooted some more and might have found it was due to using my USB C phone's charger. Did you use the official cable plugged into the Switch, or the AC adapter that came with the Switch?
Crayon
Member
I've been 99% split handed no grip. Just though about getting a pro controller last week and can't find one. The split hand is the peak of comfort, tho.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
i've tried to go back and forth between the joycons and the pro controller. Personally, I don't think anyone NEEDS a pro controller, the joycons are surprisingly comfortable. I just like the pro controller because I don't need to wear and tear the only pair of joycons I have... for now. Considering getting a second one so I can have four controllers. Should be decent for mario kart.
my only issue is the dpad does not feel good, I have resorted to using the analog stick, even in 2d games.
my only issue is the dpad does not feel good, I have resorted to using the analog stick, even in 2d games.
chekhonte
Member
I finally managed to get one of the gamestop website today. They've been sold out everywhere within 100 miles of Seattle even on launch day.
I even managed to find a USB powerbank that will charge the switch as faster than it can draw power. I have to say that I went from not caring at all about the switch to loving it real fast. I really hope that it has a solid life cycle because it's an ideal system for me.
I even managed to find a USB powerbank that will charge the switch as faster than it can draw power. I have to say that I went from not caring at all about the switch to loving it real fast. I really hope that it has a solid life cycle because it's an ideal system for me.
chekhonte
Member
are you going to cannibalize an elite controller or are you getting just the sticks some place else?
is it mushy like a lot of nintendo d-pads?
I've tried both ways.
This is the only store i can find that sells official thumbsticks -- http://www.morbidstix.com/microsoft-xbox-one-elite-controller-thumbstick-set/
Everything else i've seen online is 3rd-party.
CrispyBoar
Banned
If it can also be used as a PC gaming controller, it'll be perfect. There would be no need for me to get another DualShock 4 controller just for PC gaming use, especially when the Switch Pro Controller has superior battery life & build quality than the DS4 does, from what I've been hearing.
PatShallBe
Member
No, for me it isn´t. It has bigger buttons und a better placing of the stick on the right Joycon but the D-Pad is too "wobbly" for me. The single buttons on the left Joycon are way better. Joycons >>>> Pro Controller. I regret spending 70 Euros on it.
Red Dolphin
Member
Really impressed with how good the Pro Controller is. Very comfortable.
I don't mind the joycons in handheld mode but found them very uncomfortable separated or in the joycon grip. The buttons are just too small. The worst thing is the right analogue stick placement. That is so uncomfortable and difficult to reach especially if playing with the joycons separated.
I was hoping it would be as comfortable as Wii-Remote and Nunchuck minus the cord but it isn't.
I don't mind the joycons in handheld mode but found them very uncomfortable separated or in the joycon grip. The buttons are just too small. The worst thing is the right analogue stick placement. That is so uncomfortable and difficult to reach especially if playing with the joycons separated.
I was hoping it would be as comfortable as Wii-Remote and Nunchuck minus the cord but it isn't.
Aarglefarg
Member
You can send it in for repair if you followed the troubleshooting. This is the support page for the Americas, which is the only one I could find for this issue:
http://en-americas-support.nintendo...~/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-power-issues
Does anyone know if you can connect the USB-C to USB-A connector that comes with the Pro Controller to a standard USB plug to charge the Switch on the go (instead of hauling the bulky power adapter around)? I know there are risks with using cheap USB C cables but not sure if that also applies to USB plugs.
I've had no problems charging using a standard USB wall charger with the Pro Con's official cable.
HorseFD
Member
I initially hated the D pad on this thing because it was so stiff. I kept dying in Shovel Knight, yet I was fine using the "d buttons" on the Joy-Con.
After a while though, the buttons either loosened up, or I just got used to them. Not sure which. Possibly both. Either way, I love the D pad now.
As for the rest of the controller, I can't really fault anything. It feels great to use and it doesn't start hurting my wrists after a couple of hours like the DS4 does.
I paid $99.95 AU for it and it was worth every cent.
After a while though, the buttons either loosened up, or I just got used to them. Not sure which. Possibly both. Either way, I love the D pad now.
As for the rest of the controller, I can't really fault anything. It feels great to use and it doesn't start hurting my wrists after a couple of hours like the DS4 does.
I paid $99.95 AU for it and it was worth every cent.
molnizzle
Member
Is it confirmed that Xbone sticks fit?
split joy con setup is the truth
Yeah, been using the Pro controller cable in the USB port of my MacBook or the dock (although the dock USB ports only seem to actually charge it when it's not in sleep mode for some strange reason), and I've also been thinking of using the USB plug that came with my NES Classic for on-the-go. Keep in mind that standard USB is limited to like 5W, and the Switch uses slightly more power while playing, so you will still slowly drain the battery if you charge while playing. Like I lose 7% while playing for an hour and a half, but it tops up just fine once I put it to sleep (except for the dock USB ports not working in sleep mode).
Sure is. Even made a thread where no one posted in.
tenacioushe
Neo Member
I've been pretty much exclusively been charging the switch with the cable included with the pro controller plugged into an ipad wall charger. No problems here.
Thanks for the replies. At least that is a little extra added value with the controller.
molnizzle
Member
mmmmmm. Delicious. Gonna crack open my Wii U Pro controller and move the Xbone sticks over.
Jigolo
Member
Oh I'd be interested in the actual real world tested numbers for this. And all the new accessories from Nintendo actually. Nintendo's quoted figures probably don't match real world numbers. If this has already been tested I'd like to see if someone has a link
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
it is mushy, and not in the good way. way too resistant, though I may need to break it in.
EndlessFloydian
Member
I noticed Nintendo went NES Classic route with the controller's usb charging cable.
Very short at maybe 4-5 ft max.
Very short at maybe 4-5 ft max.
I mean, it holds a 40h charge. Not a big deal.
Dualshock 4 controllers don't even come with a charging cable right?
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
they don't. And to be fair, nintendo's mini usb cable that came with the wii u pro controllers were 20 feet, so it's probably just that usb c cables are more expensive?
EndlessFloydian
Member
Of course not a big deal. Got a low battery for first time on it though last night, and sitting only 4-5 from TV with a cable the same length is not ideal. I almost pulled the Switch & dock off the shelf only because I wanted to sit back in my chair. Forgot the cable was plugged in.
Luckily theres plenty of third party cables though. And ya, the battery does last quite a bit.
EVA UNIT 01
Member
god yes fuck the joycons
YearoftheWooster
Member
I actually don't like the dpad for Puyo Puyo Tetris this time around. I kept making accidental fast drops. Other than that, the Pro controller is phenomenal and I use it a lot for Zelda and Binding of Isaac. I'm sure the dpad will be fine for platformers too, but it just hasn't been clicking for me for Tetris the way that the n3DS XL does.
NavyPharaoh
Member
Passed on a pro controller twice now cause I hadn't used the joycon enough to make a decision. Now I'm constantly crouching playing Zelda and can't find a pro controller anywhere. Hopefully there's more on the way soon
molnizzle
Member
Mine died on me the other night and I just used the joy-con grip while it charged. Wasn't so bad. Not optimal, but serviceable of you forget to charge for a few days.