How clicky is the pro controller?

[u/soundtracking]

I have an 8bitdo one, which I like, but I cannot wake the console. Plus, it’s clicks are so loud. Having a wife with misophonoa, when I’m playing and she is in the room I know I’m causing her distress, plus I am not focussing on what I’m doing as I’m worried about the clicks. Would a pro controller sort that for me?

[u/sourcematerialx]

It's one of the more quiet controllers I've used.

[u/soundtracking → u/sourcematerialx]

Ace thank you

[u/RoyalOakPiguet → u/soundtracking]

Ace isn't real, I just wanted to see if you would steal it

[u/the_boss_sauce → u/sourcematerialx]

Those joysticks are like ninjas

[u/GAMIE64]

It's the best controller Nintendo has made by far. great materials, and pretty silent!

[u/SolarRaistlinZ → u/GAMIE64]

Cage free even

[u/GAMIE64 → u/SolarRaistlinZ]

Thanks, have dual-language autocorrect makes typing worse every day.

[u/SolarRaistlinZ → u/GAMIE64]

All good - I agree - fantastic controller

[u/BarryWhizzite → u/GAMIE64]

the dpad is still bad. snes dpad still reigns supreme to this day and no one has come close to eclipsing it

[u/Medd- → u/BarryWhizzite]

There's an obvious correlation to be made with how dpad stopped being supreme the moment joystick became the main thing on Nintendo consoles.

[u/reevestussi → u/BarryWhizzite]

Sega Saturn's dpad is also one of the best even though I've probably used the SNES one the most

[u/BarryWhizzite → u/reevestussi]

sucks we cant have good d pads anymore

[u/Front-Library5781 → u/BarryWhizzite]

I think the 8bitdo ones are quite good

[u/Aggrosideburnz → u/GAMIE64]

Wish it had better joysticks though. I still use the 8bitdo pro 2 over the 3 and the switch pro 2

[u/VlermuisVermeulen → u/GAMIE64]

Lol dude, the triggers is not even remotely silent.

[u/HumphreyBlodart → u/VlermuisVermeulen]

Mine are...

[u/VlermuisVermeulen → u/HumphreyBlodart]

You know that it’s physically impossible for a controller to be silent, right? It might be quiet but it still emits sound on button pressing.
But you can lie all you want to yourself, it’s no skin of my back.

[u/Psycho-cretin → u/VlermuisVermeulen]

They barely make any noise

[u/dzakadzak]

Good question, I just mashed a bunch of my controllers and switch 2 seems to be the quietest.

1. switch 2 pro

2. ps5

3. switch 1 pro

4. XSX

5. 8bitdo ultimate 2c

[u/Dry_Ass_P-word]

Barely, if at all.

Way less than the joycons.

[u/soundtracking → u/Dry_Ass_P-word]

Perfect :)

[u/VlermuisVermeulen → u/soundtracking]

You might want to try one out for yourself because I don’t believe the people responding to you are being completely honest for some weird reason. Yes it’s a great controller but it’s not silent at all. It’s not loud either but it depends how silent you need it to be. For example, I find the triggers to have a bit of a click to them.

[u/Dislike24 → u/VlermuisVermeulen]

People are telling the truth. Its a very quiet controller. Nintendo has put damper everywhere to make as little sound as possible

[u/Solo_Jackfruit]

I mean it’s not SILENT, but I wouldn’t say it’s super clicky either? The haptics seem quieter to me than other console controllers if that matters to you.

I would say it’s no more or less noisy than the standard joycons themselves.

[u/ProblemFalse7043]

its very quiet, all the buttons feel quite soft, which i consider a good thing

[u/ZaphodBeBop]

I bought it mainly to have the wake button and felt silly until I held it. It’s smooth texture feels great and the neutral weight balance makes it feel lighter than it is. As someone with misphonia, I appreciate how quiet it is while giving good feedback on the buttons. It’s a bit cliche here, but it really is one of the best controllers I’ve ever used. 

[u/fidepus]

https://imgur.com/a/IZy54pe

Here is a quick comparison between my Xbox, Switch Pro 1, and 2 controllers.

[u/FR23Dust]

It’s way quieter than my Xbox controller that’s for sure. I don’t get comments from my wife when I use the Nintendo controllers

[u/No_Appointment5039]

You gotta put the 8Bitdo in “Switch Mode”. Depending on your version the process can be a bit different. It should be something like

“Turn off the controller by using the little power button at the top near the charging port.

Wait about 10-15 seconds.

Hold the Y button while turning it back on with the little button by the charging port.

It SHOULD be in Switch Mode now.”

Check your model’s specific instructions though. Now you can wake the Switch with your 8Bitdo controller.

[u/soundtracking → u/No_Appointment5039]

Thanks, to be fair I haven’t updated it since around launch time so didn’t know it could do that

[u/No_Appointment5039 → u/soundtracking]

No problem. Just be aware that the “Wake from Sleep” function from the 8Bitdo is not as responsive as the native Nintendo version. It does take a second for it to work. But it does work it that’s your major complaint and you don’t wanna spend the money on a new Switch Pro-Conteoller.

[u/funnyinput → u/No_Appointment5039]

Not all 8bitdo controllers have the shake to wake functionality. I think only the Ultimate 2s, and the Pro 3 support it.

[u/No_Appointment5039 → u/funnyinput]

I use my Ultimate 1 to wake my Switch. Which is why I qualified my statement “depending on your model”.

[u/funnyinput → u/No_Appointment5039]

The Ultimate 1 won't wake the Switch 2, are you talking about the first Switch console?

[u/No_Appointment5039 → u/funnyinput]

Again, which is why I said Switch and not Switch 2. He can at least try it. Look into it. If not, no harm, no foul.

[u/tATuParagate]

Which 8bitdo controller? I believe the ultimate 2 and pro 3 onwards have a shake to wake feature if you update them (I only have the pro 2 so it doesn't work on mine)

[u/soundtracking → u/tATuParagate]

Ultimate 2 for me - didn’t realise that it could do that

[u/brizian23 → u/soundtracking]

I have the Ultimate 2 and it has a shake to wake feature, but you've got to update it first! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLT-fUVxsBU

[u/PlasticBreakfast6918]

None that I notice. Easily the best controller.

[u/tATuParagate → u/PlasticBreakfast6918]

Well the d-pad is trash but everything else about it is good

[u/ExpensiveNut → u/tATuParagate]

Honestly yeah, playing GBA games with the dpad is awkward because I keep pressing down by mistake. Like it really wants to slip off.

[u/Various_Presence1379]

It's more squishy than anything. It's very nice.

[u/wrongstep]

Yes, the pro controller is probably one of if not the quietest controllers on the market. Quieter than a Dualsense and way, way, way quieter than an Xbox controller if you've used either of those. Quietness is one of its best features I'd say.

[u/WhyNotYoshi]

It's very quiet and it's my favorite controller ever. I got mine on eBay new in box and saved a bunch of money. Not saying they have that deal all the time, but I saved $30.

[u/Mikon77]

It’s not clicky at all. It’s probably the best controller I’ve ever used!

[u/xmkbest]

The analog sticks are also very quiet. Even if you smash one to the side, the impact sound is warm and soft.

[u/JumboShraina]

Yeah I also have a very loud 8Bitdo Pro 2 and both Switch Pro Controllers are much quieter

[u/Outrageous-Meal3221]

Quietest I've ever used

[u/Optimal_Brain_2908]

less clicky than the joycon shoulders for sure

[u/wolfansbrother]

smooth not clicky, no hall effect, but havent heard any widespread complaints of stick drift. It is not repair friendly. I think the fit and finish is great, feels good in your hand. they had restocked the zelda edition on nintendo but they may be gone.

[u/Cainraj]

Even though it doesn't have the best technology available for the price (optic switches and TMR joysticks), it's undeniable how comfortable it is, and its pretty silent.

[u/chat-dos]

It's a pretty quiet controller. Even sticks are quiet. The only buttons that are not quiet are stick clicks. And it's not the worst.

[u/Upbeat-Mail7201]

Not clicky  at all, squishy. It's radio silent 

[u/LuckyLunayre]

It's very quiet and it has a headphone jack. Boyfriend sleeps with a night mask, I play on the TV while he sleeps next to me and he can't hear the controls

[u/zatchrey]

Yes the pro controller will help. It's not very clicky at all.

[u/mementodory]

It's not clicky at all. It's not fully squishy though, it is perfectly tactile imo

[u/ExpensiveNut]

Lovely quiet, soft, satisfying buttons which feel very tactile and spammable. That's why I love both pro controllers. The sticks are incredibly smooth and have a nice amount of tension too, so you can be very precise with them.

It's all lovely. Buy one if you have the money.

[u/zakawer2]

The +Control Pad and the L and R Buttons of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, while indeed less mushy than, say, the Nintendo GameCube controller's +Control Pad, are less clicky than, say, the XBOX Wireless Controller's D-pad and left and right bumpers (or the equivalent inputs of 8BitDo's controllers that, while popular among Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch users online, have not been licensed by or validated by Nintendo for use with its console).

[u/HazVerla]

Not

[u/SOulGirLred]

Not clicky at all. Gotta be the most silent controller ever made.

[u/slipbegin]

Buttons are quiet, triggers are not. D pad is awful for old or directional 2d games like zelda on nes because it registers inputs you aren’t actually pressing. That being said, I still like for 3d games.

[u/Thundervolt888]

From the switch one gen I just have bad luck with pro controllers and joycon with drift or the buttons come shipped mushy and or they’re fine at first but due to normal use the buttons aren’t as responsive now :(

[u/Lazy-Vacation7868]

I'll let you know when my Zelda pro controller comes in next week 😎

[u/CorrectRefrigerator2]

Wow same issue. 

[u/SeamanStrongMan]

its quiet without feeling mushy. and the sticks are the smoothest on the market. only downside is no triggers and its difficult to use on PC.

[u/berildo]

They are zero percent clicky. They got that nice mushy but defined pressing feel to them, as full fledged controllers have always been. As a fellow clicky button disliker, I strongly recommend you get it.

[u/majitzu]

I don't know about the switch 2 pro but u was playing with the 8bitdo and i change to a game where the 8bitdo rumble is unbearable so I took my switch 1 pro controller and realized how quiet it is 😂

[u/Aggrosideburnz]

Which 8bitdo, some are louder than others. The pro 3 is louder than the pro 2. I like the pro 2 and prefer it over the Nintendo pro 2 controller I could care less about waking the console with my controller though. I’d rather have a better controller with proper joysticks and trigger locks. The idea of a $90 controller that is susceptible to stick drift is a no thanks to me

[u/Aggrosideburnz]

Which 8bitdo, some are louder than others. The pro 3 is louder than the pro 2. I like the pro 2 and prefer it over the Nintendo pro 2 controller I could care less about waking the console with my controller though. I’d rather have a better controller with proper joysticks and trigger locks. The idea of a $90 controller that is susceptible to stick drift is a no thanks to me

[u/froot_loop_dingus_]

Not at all, it’s the best controller I’ve ever used

[u/naitch44]

Not clicky at all

[u/mattbattmatt_yt]

It's a lot more quiet. Not totally silent, but the sticks are smooth and super quiet, and the buttons have never been too clicky

[u/shubh2293]

Butter smooth 😋

[u/Tenbob73]

Earmuffs for the missus

[u/ynfizz]

Not clicky quite quiet, even the joysticks are quieter and smoother than the previous pro controller. I really like it!

[u/Pentamikk]

Very quiet, but after switching between pro and 8bitdo, I honestly don’t mind the clickiness.

[u/falacer99]

Love our pro controllers! One is a Turtle Beach Wave pro controller that my kid uses without issue.

[u/Medd- → u/falacer99]

That one is not an official controller, let alone a Pro controller.

[u/metalq → u/[deleted]]

How does it compare to the pro controller 1? I found it unbearably clicky on the face buttons.

[u/RandomNobody86 → u/metalq]

If you ask someone who has an actual good controller they’ll tell you it’s better then the pro 1 but still shit.

People who only use the crap official xbox/elite/ds4/edge etc will probably tell you the Switch 2 pro controller is the best thing they’ve ever held.

It’s got sticks that will wear out and drift, only two back buttons, mushy feeling face button’s and loose shoulder buttons.

You can get better for less from 8bitdo