Category: controllers

Where do you stand on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?

[ad_1] If you’re serious about Nintendo Switch gaming, chances are you probably own a Pro Controller. It’s been our favorite Switch controller here at Engadget pretty much from the start, with senior editor Devindra Hardawar calling it “a solid alternative for gamers” and  “a must-have if you’re into fighting games.” We appreciate its built-in D-pad […]

PowerA’s cute Nano Switch controller is great for small hands

[ad_1] Kris Naudus / Engadget Despite the Nano’s diminutive size, the D-pad, thumb sticks and buttons are all the same size as a standard controller, just pushed closer together. This is actually a huge advantage for those like myself with small hands, since a recurring issue I have with both Nintendo’s Pro Controller and PowerA’s […]

The best Switch controllers for every player level

[ad_1] Buy FastSnail Grips at Amazon – $13 Buy Hori Analog Caps at Amazon – $9 There’s really no good way to replace the Joy-Cons entirely with a third-party copy. Some Joy-Con-like controllers won’t connect wirelessly, while others lack key features like vibration or an NFC reader. But there are some tradeoffs that are worth […]

Our readers find Nintendo’s Joy-Con controllers a crushing disappointment

[ad_1] Devindra Hardawar / Engadget Nintendo does have a policy of fixing these issues but, as several users noted, the repair center is currently closed. However, some users like Jake, who got theirs repaired pre-pandemic, reported issues even after their units were supposedly fixed. Many people just bit the bullet and picked up replacement Joy-Cons, […]