Top 5 BEST Nintendo Switch Controllers - Which one is right for you?
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
- Here's our list of the Top 5 Nintendo Switch Controllers! Let us know your list down in the comments!
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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Description
00:30 - 8BitDo Lite 2
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02:20 - Pro Controller
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03:41 - HORI Split Pad Pro
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04:50 - PDP Little Wireless Controller
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06:15 - 8BitDo Pro 2
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08:37 - Outro
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No more asking, now you know! 8BitDo Pro 2 all the way! Up next, we've got HAULED episodes for the PS5, Xbox and yes... the Switch 😜
It's too bad the 8bitdo Ultimate hasn't come out yet for this video... very excited for that one.
@@richparkinson9647 I know! we preordered!!
@@itcamefromabox glad they finally responded by saying it wakes the Switch from sleep mode. It's an odd one in that you turn the controller on and shake it to wake the Switch up.
@@richparkinson9647 hi
literally went and found me a 8bitdo pro 2 controller on amazon based on this review. thank you so much for the suggestion. i found it in clear purple and the nostalgia immediately settled in. cant wait to recieve and try it out. thanks
Love these sincere reviews of high quality tech! Great job as always, Sergio!
thanks so much!! means a lot!!
Crazy still gets stuck drift so it’s the same thing 30$ controller go look at reviews 🙌🏼
I'm glad you guys are still able to upload even though you can't do this full time love your videos ❤
Hey Luigi, we're currently doing a full-time so we're doing weekly videos if possible! There's going to be shorter videos that we could do throughout the week as well :D All that is due to your support
This may be 2 weeks old but your videos are just beautifully well done man.
Just love the channel, bro. I never miss an episode. Cheers from Brazil!
thanks Ricardo!!! appreciate you watching from all the way over there!!
I have the Split Pad Pro for handheld mode. The grip is phenomenal as well.
Hey man thanks for the great vids
no problem! appreciate you watching!
I love all the different controllers you can get for the switch. I may or may not have too many myself 😅
There's like 8 to 10 new ones each year lol
Great video! I might consider that 8bitdo Pro 2, and the playstation colourway is great!
You also reminded me I oughta play with my Legends Arceus Split Pad Pro again 👀
it's a great one! And that's an awesome edition!
It’s always fascinating to see improvements to controllers so I shared the video to Facebook 🎮🏆💫
Just bought my 8BitDo pro 2 remote in the gray ps1 colorway and got the carrying case combo, excited to test it out when I receive it!
Surprised not to see the Power A Nano Enchanced Wireless Switch Controller. It's an awesome and surprisingly comfortable controller that I tend to use more often than my Switch Pro Controller.
That 8Bitdo Lite is such a neat looking thing but I just wish they had a grey or black colour option.
That's definitely a favorite I'd say in the top 10 list! And yeah I wish 8bitdo had more colors for their controllers as well :(
The splitpad has an official adapter that lets you use it as a standalone controller so you can use it in TV Mode. It's something akin to the joycon grip.
I know but it's wired T_T Really wish they went wireless with it :[
@@itcamefromabox I agree, but it's still nice they FINALLY gave an option to use those controllers outside Handheld mode.
I swap the DPad on the Pro Controller with that of a Wii U Pro Controller. That alone fixed all of the issues I previously had with that controller.
Id also add the 8bitdo Arcade Stick considering all the awesome arcade collections on the switch
I have to admit I have the 8 bitdo lite and was considering getting the lite 2 thanks, and as for the PDP lite I own it and enjoy it
Yeah it's honestly the best portable controller out there! but that being one size matters the most
I love you keep up the good work
we love you caydawg! thanks for watching!
@@itcamefromabox No problem
The Pro 2 is certainly very good... But the one I got seems to have a faulty BT switch, because it loves to disconnect if you so much as look at that toggle funny. I had to go through the radical procedure of removing the toggle switch so it wouldn't do that anymore, AND EVEN THEN it would still do it on Android and PC. So until I can figure something out, my Pro 2 is a Nintendo Switch only controller.
Did you figure it out? maybe you could've sent it back if it still was under warranty or something
Wassup ICFAB. I still have the original SN30 Pro+ but would u say it's worth upgrading to the 2nd model as well?
Unless you want symmetrical start/select buttons, back paddles, analog triggers and the easier profile switching it's basically the same controller so not really unless you really want another one
I Love Your Vids And My OG Controller is Just a good 😊
Yes it is and thanks so much Dino :D
Hori Split Pad Pro for using it as a handheld and 8BitDo Ultimate when playing on my TV. Two of the best accessories I’ve ever purchased.
I can’t wait for the new 8bitdo pro controller. The sticks are drift resistant. And rumor is it can wake the switch
Sn30 pro 2 is the best budget gaming controller period if you pair it with their wireless adapter and you can use it on ps and Xbox and on that it's flat out better. On steam it works better than the elite series two. Btw great video
too true!! I can't believe that price :0
I've been using my matte black Power A pro controller, has not crapped out, amazing battery life for casual gamers like myself who have kids and can't get a lot of gaming in, it also wakes the switch not sure on rumble as I don't really enjoy it and same for motion control
I have the Pac Man split pad pro on my OLED and it seems that I have to give it a little extra push into the dock. Kinda don't like that but it doesn't seem to affect anything.
I noticed that too, I think it has to do with the bumpers on the back. The newer versions of the split pad don't have that issue.
hmmm interesting. are you using the new doc?
@@itcamefromabox yup new dock
is the hori split pad pro silent ?? or make same / more noise than original ones ?
Can i suggest a controller?
Binbok joycons, they are like the hori split pad pro, but better, it has bluetooth, 6 axis, rumble and a battery.
I've been planning on getting the Pro 2 for a while but none of the stuff I watched/read till now said it doesn't wake the Switch. Ngl, that's kind of a bummer. Not sure if it's a deal breaker but that sucks for me lol.
it really is especially if your switch is always docked :/
So I have 3 controllers for my Switch and none of them satisfy when it comes to retro games on Switch Online/Retro games. Now I’ve heard that the 8Bitdo Ultimate controller is the best overall controller, but would you still recommend the 8Bitdo Pro 2 for retro (mostly 2D) games?
Yeah, but the ultimate controller uses hall sticks which makes drift almost impossible which is nice, there's also a 20-30 dollar streamlined version of the ultimate controller coming in a few months called the "ultimate c" so keep an eye out
I’ve been using the 8bitdo Pro 2 for a couple of months and I have to say it’s the best 3rd party controller out there for the Switch. For 50€, you get tons of features (including the ability to remap the buttons and sticks on the fly with the Ultimate Software app) and the build quality is like a 1st party controller.
I loved mine until it started bugging out. It kept disconnecting from the switch while playing even while plugged in. If that stopped happening I would use it a lot more but, now I use my pro controller almost always
Even the 8bitdo Pro+ is good, it's only missing the two buttons at the back and the physical mode switch.
You have to switch its mode between pc, android and switch via the app.
But besides that, it's still my best pc and switch controller
I use it all the time
is it not confusing to have symmetrical thumb sticks??
@@JLchevz I grew up playing with PlayStation controllers so it doesn’t feel that out of place for me. Its layout is much more comfortable with retro games and 2D platformers since the d-pad is at the perfect spot for your thumb. i’m It handles quite well for 3D games, however I use the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller for those.
@@JLchevz Not really, i've used both and it's not that hard to get used to one scheme or the other, it also depends on what games you're playing
Was that a rowdy tatoo on the 8bitdo pro ?
I have switch pro controller..pdp little wireless controller..hori split pad pro controller love them all !!!
I basically modified my 8bitdo pro 2 and switched A and B and X and Y and to follow the Xbox layout instead of the switch layout
nice, that's the one im most used to lol!! what platform do you use it for??
If I had the money, I would get the split pad pro to replace my joycons since the right one drifts to the right.
Wait for the new split pad pro that's releasing soon!
@@itcamefromabox new split pad pro? Wonder what they got this time.
What's with those subtle lines on the face buttons of the pro controller? Been seeing it in other videos too. Is that a manufacturing flaw?
hmmm time code me! might be light reflections?
2:38 it's a bit hard to see. When u get the chance, take a close look at the Ur pro controller face buttons and let me know if you see them.
I have the older 8bitdo and the pro co troller. I used to have joycons but I traded them in after I got the hori compact. And I don't use all of them lol
I have the 8bitdo pro 2 and I didn't notice it has turbo going to have to check that out.
Yeah! no dedicated button, only through software :[
Does the rumble feels like hd rumble in normal joycon or it just vibrate like normal phone vibrate?
@@darwinsgame6626 It's regular rumble
Probably already done but why not a switch game collection for 2022 would love to get the name of some of the games you play in the video and controller wise it’s a toss up between pro controller and the power a GameCube controller
Missing Gulikit Kingkong 2 which analog drift-proof, mechanical buttons with great durability, and fully compatible as Switch pro controller
Split pad pro are all I've been using for a full 2 years if not more.
Yeah, they're incredibly comfortable!
@@itcamefromabox let's just say i had no problem switching to a steam deck having used a Hori pad pro for so long
The binbok slim are my go to in hand held the are light but not flimsy and leds. And I agree the pro controller is still the best
Does 8bit 2pro rumble feels like joy con hd rumble or just vibrate normally like phone?
HD rumble feels very detailed, the 8bitdo comes close but it's more of an aggressive rumble :D
Can I use this controllers for my nintendo switch lite??
Kind of surprised not to see Power A wireless controllers or the binbok not listed. I have the binbok and Power A Fusion Pro and think those are some of the best for the Switch. That is my opinion though, love your videos, especially your Nintendo switch ones since I actually bought some items thanks to those videos . Keep up the good work man.
Appreciate your opinion! We went with categories instead with these being the best in 'em. The PowerA fusion line is lacking features at the asking price and binbok's just felt cheap to us :O BUT it comes down to preference! Thanks again for commenting :D
No Gulikit king Kong pro 2? Thinking about picking that one up.
It's still a great controller, but because we went with five different categories, the 8bitdo beat it! build quality is much better and it's much more reliable
You should try binbok/nixy joy cons instead the hori ones
And in my opinion the 8bitdo sn30 pro its better than de the pdp
You can also use a ps5 controller, you just need a USB receiver but you end up with an amazing and comfortable experience.
Which game where you playing with the switch Pro controller? 😢
time code me please and I'll let you know!
8bitdo all the way. They have a very good portable one too, not shown here sadly.
Yeah. The ones which lack the controller grips. I’ve had the SF30 for years and it still holds up today
I see you on every other video about the Pro 2 lol
Thanks
I am using pro controller and Hori split pad pro.. not really think want to buy other controller yet ..
Have the Pro Switch Controller, have the 8 bit do PS version controller, BUT I NEED SOMETHING BIGGER. Why? I'm 6 foot 5inches tall = long fingers/hands. Is there a solid Switch controller with BACKPADDLES instead of buttons on the market? Anyone happen to know?
FUSION Pro might work for ya! BUT no NFC or Rumble :[
The sticks on the split pad pro are about a mile high
they're like the chunky crayolas that are easy to use lol
So is there a wireless remote for 25-30 dollar?
Do these controllers have the possibility of getting stick drift?
Every controller does, but there's some that use hall sensor sticks that make drift basically impossible
What abt the Surge Pro Wireless controller? Did it become bad?
no, but that's a budget controller! if I could have a 6th spot it would go in that category!
@@itcamefromabox Oh ok. Thnx for replying
I've already got the Hori Split Pad Pro and I love it. I don't even play in handheld much, but it just feels more substantial when I have to handle the Switch. Definitely worth the buy. They even make nice heavy duty cases for it!
I also want the one you showed right after the Hori. It seems like the perfect controller to take along in a case.
Right now, I mostly play the Switch docked, using the OLED joy cons, plugged into the charging grip. Eventually when the joy cons give out, I'll probably pick up the pro controller instead.
The Pro Controller has issues with drift after so much play. It also can lose contact with face buttons. I’ve had two Pro Controllers die on me and have been using the 8bitdo SN Pro2 for docked and the Hori Split Pad Pro for handheld.
That’s crazy all those that you mentioned have drift issues you 🤡 like come on look at reviews it’s bad
What game is showing at minute 4:44??
This is just the fuel for my impulsive buying.
AND IM TWELVE
My favorite controller is a pdp if you can't hit the right buttons it's not my fault but no vibration on it also lol 😂
how about the gulikuit kingkong 2 pro..
So the Nintendo pro is the top best controller for Nintendo switch? Just want to make sure.
By sales yes! But it's the official first party controller which is hard to compete with.
@@itcamefromabox ok good to know. I’ve been trying to buy one but I keep coming cross users and videos saying that 8bitdo controllers are better but I don’t know which to choose. I think I might end up getting the pro Nintendo switch. In the end they all drift at some point.
If your gonna do another hauled switch episode do iamer switch case
Personally i think nyxi joycon and/or binbok joycon are better than hori split pad.
They are basically hori split pads with motion control and can be use in wireless mode.
And if attached in the middle, they can also act as pro controllers
The Hori Split Pad Pro is nice, but have you guys tried the Binbok Joy-Con controllers? They have a better feeling grip, and they’re wireless.
we have but we've had issues with them with both build quality and random disconnects and missed inputs :( might just have been that one unit though!
@@itcamefromabox The only issue I had with them was the left joystick getting loose in the middle after using the Binbok for over 5 months, which was when I started playing Paper Mario & Bug Fables, so I’m guessing the button mashing may have caused that issue. Other than that, they were pretty good, though it makes me wonder why they aren’t sold in stores like Walmart or GameStop.
I loved the binboks, but they would drain the heck out of my Switch battery even in sleep mode.
What game is he playing @6:05?
How about gulikit kingkong 2 pro?
8bitdo pro 2 or gulikit kingkong pro 2 ?
I use the Nintendo Switch Pro Glow Controller...it has the lights and I can change the colors....
Wish they would make the WiiU pro but for Switch
Plus the 8bitdo is great for small kids with small hands you forget about that.
Im kind of annoyed that after five years there's no one perfect controller for everything. Obviously the closest is the Pro Controller and the SN30, but the crappy DPad and bring unable to wake up the Switch are pains in the butts, respectively.
Yeah that's actually why I still recommend the OG pro controller, tackles everything the switch experience needs and most people don't even use the d-pad 🤷♂️
@@itcamefromabox Man if 8 Bit Do ever figures out the waking the Switch up thing it would all be over. Wonder why they haven't.
The 8BitDo Pro2 is nice, but I don't like the where the Capture and Home buttons are. I think it would be better to place both of them in the center where where Select and Start buttons are.
8:23 what game is it?
What game is that @2:03?
Splatoon 3
8bit do pro 2 can wake the switch START + Y
The lite 2 is also in yellow
It's a shame hori split pad still doesn't have wireless ability and rumble/motion controllers smh....a real tragedy
i have all of them exp for the Pro Controller
Procon is the best controller from this list
I got big hand so pro controller is a go
LMFAO the tramp stamp 😂😂😂
Gulikit pro conroller 2 is the goat
I have to strongly disagree about hori split pad. Bought to seperate controllers. Massive joystick failure on both. One drifted down. The other literally got stuck in down position. And i dont hulk smash....controllers anyway
the pro controller biggest problem is its too heavy. dpad is its second problem as frankly that only affects classic games.
for a while, the power a wireless was my solution to the weight problem. but its dpad is too small, so i kept searching.
Finally i settled on the hori wireless horipad. it is light weight without being small, and has a great dpad. i used it so much that eventually the ZR button lost its click altho still works. I dont mind the missing rumble or amiibo functions.
i mainly rotate between these 3. but i gotta say the pdp little wireless gets some use as well. its compact and convenient, without much compromise. i wont use it for splatoon or any long intense sessions, but for quick games or casuals like animal crossing its nearly perfect. i also find it great for street fighter and 2d plaformers because the lack of handles makes the big dpad accessible even with a standard layout.
All 4 of these are different makes and officially licensed, and wake the switch. the pdp has a stubborn habit of trying to reconnect even if you turn off the switch or disconnect it from the menus. the solution is to always click the sync button briefly to turn it off.
The first one is like the joy cons just less versatile
yes but it costs less and its still portable!
i've been using ONLY my original blue and red joycons for almost three years now. still working fine as of posting this comment
Gulikit kingkong pro 2
Should be no.5
What about the guilikit king kong pro 2?
The 8bitdo pro 2 replaced it! It's still a good controller but when testing it side by side I kept choosing the pro 2. regardless, both are a solid pick!
@@itcamefromabox I feel like the 8bitdo pro 2 only excels in 2d gaming, because the PlayStation like layout is very uncomfortable for me when playing 3d games.
My 8bitdo sn30 non pro wakes my switch……
Yup, wired ones can
Bro u missed the big fish here, the Nyxi/Binbok Joy Pad are an infinitely superior version for the Hori Split Pad pro, those actually have the same features as the Hori, but can be detachable and played as a normal Joycon. Vibration, giroscope, and even RGB! not to mention that they’re like 40 bucks less than normal Joy Cons, I got em and I just can’t think how I didn’t bought them before
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The joycons
I’m not risking my money to buy chinese controller again. My gulikit kingkong pro controller broke 5 months after buying, and my 8bitdo pro 2 broke 6 months after buying.
If you have the money, buy the original nintendo pro controller and for pc buy cheapo wired xbox controller. Don’t buy multipurpose controller, it broke easily in my experience.
Sure it could’ve been copy only, but buying both of them one after another and both of them broke within a year makes me swear not to buy third party controller again. I’m that bummed out.
damn dude. I'm sorry to hear! Yeah, we've had a lot of issues with Chinese controllers before but it seems the ones we have from 8bitdo haven't had as many issues
@@itcamefromabox thank you. I know 8bitdo is among the best in third party controller market, and I know I’m being too harsh towards 8bitdo. But I can confidently say 8bitdo has the best feeling and features among the rest, including the software you get for button mapping and dead zone adjustment. It’s a steal for that price point.
Shame my copy didn’t last that long..
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I personally think the Pro 2 (and all 8bitdo controllers really) is heavily overrated. I have 3, the SN30 Pro, SN30 Pro+ and the Pro 2 and ALL OF THEM have serious quality control issues.
The sticks have this notable bumpy thing when you use them, hard to describe. When you move or aim and specifically actuate the sticks all the way up or all the way down you feel a particular "bump", also when you do circles or half circles with them, so annoying.
He never even tried the PXN 9607X, which is the best one because it has all the features of the Switch Pro Controller & it is cheaper.
We have and it's on our next HAULED episode but in that category, it doesn't match up to 8bitdo's Pro 2!
Well this video is now obsolete since Gulikit KIng Kong and 8BitDo Ultimate controllers are out.....
Those only beat out one category, the others still stand strong 💪