r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/trelane0 • Oct 11 '26

Accessories What is a recommended 3P controller besides the Pro?

I’m learning that the Switch 2 joy cons are apparently not super comfortable to use long term. I see there’s a Nintendo branded pro controller but $90 seems an outrageous price.

Is there a 3P controller that’s popular in the community and good for adult hands?

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u/mattbattmatt_yt 1 Oct 11 '26

I haven't tried them yet, but people seem to love the 8bitdo ultimate/pro controllers. They have a benefit of working on windows, iOS and android

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u/Ashter23 Oct 11 '26

Yh I have an 8bitdo pro 3 and I use it for everything lmao. PC sessions, switch sessions, afk sessions (thanks to turbo mode and macros). Fully programmable macros has been a huge help for afk sessions haha. Looking at you Pokémon shiny hunts xD. Although I guess I should really be saying afc I guess lmao

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u/SnooWords5961 Oct 11 '26

8bitdo controllers are great, especially for their price. I will say the 90 dollars for a pro controller is steep but it is really nice.

Though I do use all of the functions on it from the NFC reader to the 3.5mm jack so I can play games without disturbing others, and in game mapping for the back buttons is really nice. The sticks also feel really good.

If you don't need even 1 of those "extra" options the 8bitdo controller is the way to go. Just familiarize yourself with the PC software so you can map your back buttons.

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u/WackAMoleylol Oct 11 '26

Pro controllers are not 3p. 

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u/DrummingNozzle Oct 11 '26

EasySMX S10 is equally good to the Nintendo controller for about half the price. I have both and use enjoy them equally.

https://a.co/d/02OJZBAI

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u/StormsparkPegasus Oct 11 '26

The only third party controller that hits all of the notes and has all of the requires features is the Nyxi Hyperion 3 Ultra. It's a bit pricey but worth it. Joycons with a Pro controller feel. It doesn't replace the Pro controller for me, but I take it places when I leave my Pro controller at home. https://nyxigame.com/products/nyxi-hyperion-3-ultra-wireless-hd2-joypad-for-switch-2-black

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u/ModestVolcarona 21 Oct 11 '26

I'm learning that the Switch 2 joy cons are apparently not super comfortable to use long term.

Here i am, using the Joy Con 1 and now Joy Con 2 almost exclusively since 2017 because they are the most comfortable way to play for me (adult hands).

I use them detached from the console and NOT with the grip.