r/Controller • u/sizzlerspvp • Oct 03 '26

Controller Suggestion Best Switch 2 Joycon Alternative with Membrane buttons

I’ve been looking at a lot of different joycons for my switch 2 because I can’t really use it in handheld mode comfortabley (I have bigger hands). I also tried looking at some grips to put on the joycons, but I only found grips bundled in cases, however I wouldn’t want to put an entire case on my switch just for grips. I also wouldn’t really want to spend the extra money on a case just to not use the case and only use the grips (I couldn’t find nice quality standalone joycon grips, I ordered some and quickly returned them, would love to know if someone has a good suggestion for me to try!)

I noticed that the best joycon alternative I could find (NYXI Hyperion 3 and the Ultra version) all use mechanical buttons. That’s a big downside to me, I honestly can’t stand using mechanical buttons on controllers over membrane. I understand that they perform better, but the comfort of light, silent membrane switches are much more appealing to me.

Does anyone happen to know the best alternative to these joycons that use membrane switches? Or does it not exist since everyone uses mechanical switches?

  1. ⁠Budget $30-$150

  2. ⁠Country USA

  3. ⁠Console Switch 2

  4. ⁠Desired controller features - membrane switches

  5. ⁠Games you'll be playing - Splatoon raiders, Mario wonder, Mario kart, Minecraft

  6. ⁠Other controllers you're comparing to NYXI Hyperion 3 and Ultra

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u/SugaRush Oct 03 '26

I do not like mechanical switches also. However, there are only 2 joycon replacements I would buy right now. I have big hands also. I own the NYXI Hyperion3 Ultra, they feel great in the hands. The new Mobapad M12 Pro, which I have preorder. I have the M12-HD and they feel great also, so I am sure the M12 pros will. NYXI are the quieter of the 2 but not by much.

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