Is the Switch 2 Pro controller the best controller out there?

I know it doesn't have hall effect joy sticks, so it's life span is limited. But it feels so much nicer to play with than any other controller I've tried.

I saw a few people say the EasySMX D10 and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 are the other best controllers out there, but I've tried them. And they just aren't as nice. The joy cons grind against the side the rim, and buttons don't feel as snappy.

yes
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>>714532424 (OP)
Yeah it's pretty good. I wouldn't mind another couple back buttons but two is still a huge improvement over none. Glad the plastic feels good and isn't a smudge or sweat magnet.

>>714532424 (OP)
It's really nice. Hope seamless PC support is coming soon, I wanna use this controller for everything.

PROS
-comfy since its the same shape as the old controller

CONS
-everything else

i mean really. no hall effect sticks. no toggle on the triggers (prefer button anyway but its still a thing). added paddles but they are in a fixed, built-in position and there are only 2 when the de facto standard is 4.

and now it doesnt work wirelessly on pc like the previous version.

>>714532424 (OP)
It is my favourite contoller ever made. I don't need hall effect my controllers never get drift and I like digital trigger for all the games I play. The feel is so fucking sexy and the sticks and so fucking based.

>>714533490
You clearly have never actually used the Switch 2 Pro controller. Because one of its major selling points is that it's NOT the same shape as the Switch 1 Pro controller. They changed the button size, changed the controller size, and changed the lay out so it's much ergonomical in your hand.

>>714533490
i'm waiting for new colorways to pull the trigger, my old pro is serviceable for the time being and i actually like the joycon2

I'm kinda perfectly satisfied with my regular Switch Pro controller. $90 is a big ask for a controller that looks pretty much the same.

>>714532424 (OP)
>The joy cons grind against the side the rim, and buttons don't feel as snappy.
>Joy cons
If you think they're called that you clearly haven't used enough controllers to know what's good. While the sticks feel great on the new pro controllers Nintendo aren't the first to implement the mechanism for it in a controller even. If you're curious, it's that the physical piece that limits the sticks range isn't the sticks gate but rather on the dome inside the controller, the stick on the controller never physically touches the gate. Cool tech but completely wasted because the new pancake potentiometers inside the controller are the exact same as the constantly failing joy cons you know and love. It's not just a standard lifespan, it's a joycon lifespan. I'll stick with my og pro thanks and if I want back pedals my ultimate 2 is right there.

>>714532424 (OP)
No, I don't know why you would think that, it's just a basic bitch controller that costs $90 for some fucking reason.

The 8bitdo Ultimate 2 is better, has back buttons AND nice extra L4 + R4 shoulder buttons, and is much cheaper. There's no reason to pay so much for a Switch 2 pro controller when it's inferior.

>>714534059
As someone who's used both, the Switch 2 Pro controller is a very, very big upgrade over the Switch 1 controller.

That said, it's not going to change your life. There's no reason not to just wait until you need a new controller and get the Switch 2 one as an upgrade.

>>714532424 (OP)
why shouldn’t the joysticks be in the same location, high or low? what’s the logic there?

>>714532424 (OP)
>16ms latency
Lmao, even dogshit cheap retroshart controllers have between 1-3ms latency nowadays. And nintendo wants 90 bucks for this.
The only positive I could say is that both this and joycon 2 have really nice smooth feel on the analog sticks, rest is the same garbage like the pivoting d-pad that will misinput diagonals.

>>714534381
>The 8bitdo Ultimate 2 is better
I have both this and the switch 2 Pro controller in my hand right now. And I just don't like the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 as much. The sticks have a really annoying plastic-on-plastic clacking sound anytime you touch the side of the rim.

>>714534876
I can't find anyone saying the controller has that much lag.

i'm more tempted to get the game cube one

>>714534381
The 8bitdo is fucking shit. Most overrated piece of shit. I get my misinputs on that dpad compared to my switch 2. The plastic feels cheap and shit, face buttons too small, analog sticks are so shit compared to switch 2 (hall effect is useless if you take care of your shit), anolog triggers so worse than digital for 99.9 percent of games. Unless your forza or gran turismo its shit.

>>714536707
>The 8bitdo is fucking shit.
Agreed.
I bought the EasySMX D10, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 and the Switch 2 controller to test them all out, and the Switch 2 one is so much nicer.

>>714532424 (OP)
I will say that inspired of my initial discomfort with the change in ergonomics compared to the original Pro controller, and the desig. If the joystick caps with these "grip rings" that can be a little abrasive on my left thumb in games that have me going a single direction for long dyrationa of time, I find myself going back to this controller frequently to play Switch, Wii U, and GameCube games as the joysticks do feel smoother than any other controller I own. I think once the joystick cap grips "wear in" they become a little more comfortable to use, aside from the material being kind of "slick" rather than grippy.

>>714536994
the pro controller is like 3x the price, it better be better

It’s a great controller but it is absolutely not worth the price tag. I was able to get it at a steep discount (around $60) and would consider that a pretty fair price for what’s on offer.

In general I don’t think controllers are worth the exorbitant prices being charged these days, so make of that what you will.

It’s a tad smaller than the original pro controller, which I don’t like very much (and find somewhat strange considering literally everything else about the Switch 2 is larger). However, the sticks are incredible and I love how discrete the back buttons are. Everything feels very premium.

My favorite part about it is the improved gyro. I play most of my shooters with gyro controls these days because mice have been causing me wrist pain lately, so the boost is greatly appreciated. Really hoping it gets SteamInput support soon so I can get it mapped to my PC library.

tl;dr it’s a very premium product with great features, but for $90 I’d also expect it to double as a fleshlight that jerks me off in tandem with Daisy’s hip gyrations.

>>714537739
ok but the 90 was due to offset the tariffs its not really nintendo's fault

>>714537739
my tenga cost me like 70 and i pump into it almost every day

>>714538258
It was $85 before the tariff hike, not a huge difference

>>714535781
>>714533753
>>714533757
Keep licking those boots, boy.

>>714532424 (OP)
I have no first hand experience with the SPC2, but it is said that the d-pad is a bit meh. I like the original pro controller, it's my favourite of all time, and I have no issue with the d-pad. But the retrofatties are all fuming because of it, so it is what it is.

>>714532424 (OP)
No hall effect
No analog triggers
Dogshit Dpad

No it is not the best controller. It has its uses but for many games (F-Zero GX, fighting games) it is not ideal.

>>714539384
Analog triggers are a huge meme.

>>714537661
Switch 2 Pro controller is 80$.
The EasySMX D10 and 8BitDo Ultimate 2 are 60$.
The price point isn't that different.

>>714532424 (OP)
Probably cus the Switch 1 Pro was very comfy and so was the Wii U pro and the Wii Pro. Nintendo just makes good controllers.

I also have a Series X, DS4, and Steam Controller all for PC.

One thing I will say tho is that I wish the switch pro was a tiny bit wider and that the right stick was on top like Wii U.

>>714539384
>No hall effect
Whatever.

>No analog triggers
Feel like shit to play with.

>Dogshit Dpad
It's a D-Pad, it works fine.

>>714532424 (OP)
i use joy cons for my pc controller! they 're good and comfy for relaxed gaming.

>>714539015
Why do people care so much about console wars?

>>714539480
If you dont need analog triggers, why even bother using a controller?

>>714540316
I don't think I've ever played a game where analog triggers would even be relevant.

>>714540316
What? Am I missing the joke? I know that certain games used it and benefitted from it, namely Super Mario Sunshine and various racing games. But most games do not need it at all. And analog triggers are mushy and a vastly worse input than traditional buttons for most games. The PS2 had analog face buttons which a few games used, but most games ignored this feature and even many veterans of the PS2 don't even remember it.

While I'm at it, the d-pad of the Pro Controller is fine for the vast majority of games. But if you're a Tetris autist, you will want to mod it or just swap it for a more precise controller. This is all give and take, the Pro Controller is designed to be as generalist as possible.

The only real criticism is lack of Hall effect sticks, which is positively odd coming from Nintendo since they are typically about withered technology.

>>714532424 (OP)
I wouldn't buy it, unless it was to use on the Switch 2 (since the options there are limited because the hardware arbitrarily blocks you from using your controllers because that's the "magic" of using consoles, I think).
On PC, I'll want a decent dpad to use on emulators, and the Switch 2 Pro Controller's dpad is terribly inaccurate, as has already been proven. There are no analog triggers either, and that's going to be important on PC because you're going to have a lot of simulators or games that require more analog inputs than the two sticks.
Plus, it's expensive as hell.

>>714532424 (OP)
Still doesn't beat the gamecube controller

>>714541097
The Gamecube controller is the hugest meme of all times. And I have no idea where the GC controller apologists even come from. Is it nostalgia? I have no idea.

the only real selling point is it's the only S2 controller that supports wake from sleep. otherwise it's easily cleared by third party controllers that cost less.

I actually had no idea that the controller doesn't have analog triggers. So you're telling me that Mario Kart niggers have never experienced racing with analog triggers?

>>714532424 (OP)
From what I can tell the input lag is still way worse compared to XSX and DS5

>>714541386
>otherwise it's easily cleared by third party controllers
Which ones? All the ones I've tried feel worse.

>>714539384
It's ridiculous how people can even excuse the shitty Dpad. Brainwashed fucking cultists

>>714532424 (OP)
Yeah, love the finish on the plastic, all the buttons feel fantastic, I was worried about it being a bit smaller but it is just a comfy as Pro 1, now if you were to ask me if you should upgrade from your "old" Pro ones I'd say not really but it is absolutely an upgrade, just don't be a lazy bum and wake the console the old school way walking to it.

What's /v/'s favorite controller?

>>714542252
What games even use the D-pad?

>>714541315
Melee and people with ADHD liking the feel of dualstage analog triggers like a fidget toy

>>714532424 (OP)
it's great but it still doesn't work on PC yet

>>714532424 (OP)
>asymmetric sticks
>not hall effect or tmr
>binary triggers
>shitendo pricetag
lol
lmao

>>714544197
All positives, even the last one

>>714544197
Like all controllers?
So what.
That's a good thing.
Stop working at McDonald's.

>>714539480
>Analog triggers are a huge meme.
They're essential for racing games.

>>714544615
Racing sims specifically
Most racing games are just pedal to the metal and brake or drift
And most people that play racing sims just use wheels
I'd much rather be able to press triggers quickly

>>714535781
Ultimate 2 is a downgrade from Ultimate with the exception of having extra R triggers

>>714532424 (OP)
The finish will age badly like an MX Master 3S i think. Give it a year or two and it'll feel like shit to hold. Gamesir Cyclone 2 is still the best

>>714543508
See, just admit you don't care about the dpad quality. It's easier that way.

>>714532424 (OP)
>c-button
So fucking stupid. Like they couldn't make the home menu have a "chat" option.

>>714532424 (OP)
>Is the Switch 2 Pro controller the best controller out there?

>I know it doesn't have hall effect joy sticks

Why then ask a question you immediately answered?

>>714547094
Hall effect is a new meme bro

>>714547310
Everything is a meme if you have a low iq.

>>714547094
Because it's not relevant to how the controller feels to use and play games with.

At best that's a discussion for the lost term cost effectiveness of the controller. Which has nothing to do with how enjoyable it is to use.

>>714547559
long term cost*

>>714547349
I agree, which is why people here think hall effect is the be all and end all of sticks

>>714532424 (OP)
>no hall effect
just mod it if you're a HE autist, everything else about it is perfect

I have an Xbox Elite Series 2 and it's pretty nifty. Has a million options, it's cool. I tried the Switch 2 Pro Controller recently and it feels nice, nicer than first one, but I noticed it doesn't have any screws on it like the original, and that makes me nervous for if I ever want to take it apart to clean.

>>714545013
>Gamesir
good morning

>stick drift still not fixed after ALMOST A FUCKING DECADE!
>$500 CONSOLE, $80 shit games with nothing innovative
>you dont even fucking own the game carts now or the data

LMAO imagine buying the failed switch 2. It flopped.

fuck off

fuck off

>>714547846
>Xbox Elite Series 2
200$ for a single controller is crazy.

>>714548743
I redeemed gamesir in contest and it does the needful better in baby girl simulator 2025 better than any controller sir. Please redeem the controller sir.

>>714549728
It was an impulse purchase and I definitely don't use it as much as I should, but I like having what is essentially the best possible option. I haven't had a PlayStation controller since the DS3 though, DualSense seems nice.

blocks your path

>>714550445
I will never understand the autism of symettrical sticks

>>714550445
It has an absurd battery life at 80 hours. The sticks don't bug me, I don't get why asymmetrical is "needed", it just seems to me like people got used to playing asymmetrical with a 360 controller and anything else pissed them off. They do the same thing, my fingers are right beside buttons either way, do people have baby thumbs and have to reposition their hands every time they press a button?

But it also feels really light as a controller, which I think contributes to this feeling of cheapness.

>>714550948
Thumbs naturally rest on joysticks. What's not to understand?

>>714551837
Do you not have opposable thumbs?

>>714551837
Nothing I play uses the right stick much, makes sense for the face buttons to be more comfortable

>>714534059
Same. People acting like the new controller is so great can't say anything beyond "it feels good". Doesn't even have analog triggers.

>>714553472
>beyond "it feels good"
That's literally all a controller needs to do though
People are getting real hung up on analogue triggers though, I'm not sure why

>>714553680
Try driving slowly in cyberpunk. You basically have to keep tapping and releasing the gas and your car jerks forward everytime.

>>714554047
I'm not autistic so I just go as fast as possible to where I want to go

this controller feels like sex in my hands

>>714532424 (OP)
>no hall effect sticks
>extra triggers not at the top but the back
>need github software to make it work on PC
this shit fucking sucks

>>714536707
>The plastic feels cheap
it is cheap duh

>>714536707
>Most overrated piece of shit.
its not overrated, it's literally astroturfed by jewtubers

>>714544615
>>714544796
you use a driving wheel for memesim racers
which you shouldn't because that genre is dogshit and not worth the literal multiple grand you are gonna sink to get a decent experience

>>714535781
You don't like it more because you payed more than double for the Pro controller and you have sunken cost

>>714550445
best controller for 2D games

>>714532424 (OP)
Dpad in the wrong position makes it useless.

how good is it

>>714559778
Exactly the same as the original without a cord

>>714559778
Unironically made using the original molds with slightly different plastics.
It may feel slightly smoother on the hand than the originals, but it's effectively the exact same, just wireless.

>>714559868
>>714560074
why does it still give me left/right inputs when i rock the bottom direction......

>>714560210
Exactly the same as the original

>>714560362
then why do people say the switch dpad is bad for doing that

>>714532424 (OP)
why the triggers still suck? and no hall effect

>>714560878
Too sensitive I think

>>714549892
>India only
Saaaar

>>714561174
Triggers are a meme outside of racing sims and the sticks feel smoother than any other controller on the market right now
But that'll probably change now that other will copy nintendo again

STILL NO ANALOG TRIGGEEERRRRRRSSSS

>>714561625
>Triggers are a meme outside of racing sims
racing sims are basically racing wheel or bust, they are also a goddamn money sink both because of the hardware and the gorillions of DLC you need for an enjoyable experience

>>714562818
Yeah. Out of literally every single genre of video game ever made, triggers are literally ONLY useful for "simcade" racers which are simmy enough that throttle control matters but not simmy enough to require a proper setup. That's it. And for every single other genre triggers are shit and worse to have on controllers than proper buttons.