While the Joy-Cons that come with the Nintendo Switch are great controllers to start with, you may want a different type of grip that gives you more options and control while gaming. The Nintendo controller does exactly that: styled similar to Xbox wireless controllers and those of other consoles, offering you shoulder buttons, thumb sticks, a D-pad, and more. It is much more comfortable to use when playing action and adventure titles like the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and hardcore gamers probably prefer it to Joy-Cons so much that it becomes their default controller.
Nintendo’s own solution also gives you features like an infrared sensor, vibration capabilities, and amiibo support – things that are sometimes lacking in third-party controllers. The Pro Controller also comes with a USB-C to A cable for charging.
But we’ve always had a complaint with the $ 70 price of the Pro Controller. It is expensive and it becomes less tempting when you can get a lot of third party drivers for less. However, avid Switch users can feel much better buying it while it’s at this $ 59 sale price.
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