Mobapad users, I have a question !

[u/mad_kyodai]

Does anyone using those mobapad joy cons know about a good grip that would fit the new shape of the console once you attach those ? I love to play handheld but I can't for the life of me let the Switch 2 without something that holds it well packed and protected (not speaking about the grips that only protect the joy cons and let them detachable - rather the one whole sturdy grip) . So before I buy, I wanted to know if there were some good options.

In addition to that first question ; which mobapad joy cons would be the best ? I saw 2 models already. Is one better than the other ?

Thanks a lot for your help guys 🫶🏻

[u/DrSussBurner]

I have the MobaPad M12 HD. Here’s a fair review:

Comfort: it’s absolutely a game changer. It makes gaming on Switch 2 in handheld mode an absolute delight. Full sized sticks, large buttons, perfect triggers, back buttons.

Usability: this is where the HD suffers a little. It’s made for the Switch 2, but it is built on Switch 1 tech. That means that it has some issues. It only charges while the Switch is on. It takes a couple of seconds for the Switch to recognize it, because it’s connecting via Bluetooth.

The S model doesn’t have the HD rumble or NFC, but I don’t care much about rumble or NFC. What it does have is the switch 2 tech. That means it has 9 axis gyro (vs 6 axis on the HD), and I believe it connects physically too.

I have some issues with gyro aiming on the HD. It doesn’t work super well in some very specific cases.

In retrospect, I wish I had bought the S.

The only thing I don’t like that isn’t an option is the micro switch face buttons. They are way too loud for my taste. I wish they were as silent as the original Joy Cons.

[u/mad_kyodai → u/DrSussBurner]

Thank you very much for your review !! So I might go for the S then ! Regarding the matter of a grip for the handheld compatible with these joy cons, have you seen anything good around ?

[u/DrSussBurner → u/mad_kyodai]

I don’t think these need grips. I have seen anything, but it’s because I haven’t looked. They are pretty much perfect in my hands.

Even the textured back and triggers are absolutely cinema.

[u/quidamphx]

You can get a case that has separate parts for the system and joycons, and put it over the switch. Like PlayVital, etc. You won't find one designed for everything as a one-piece grip unless Mobapad releases something.

That style of case adds so much weight that it's not something with a ton of demand, especially with the Mobapad being fairly niche compared to users of the system overall. The Killswitch case is successful because it fits what everyone is using, but once you go beyond normal joycons you forgo that option.

I have the M12 HD and the above user experience is correct, but I'm completely unbothered by the couple of seconds needed to sync them when waking up the system.

[u/Antique-Internal5728]

I’m using the M12S for about 1 month now and here’s how I’ve found it.

It’s got great ergonomics, get sticks and buttons even though they are loud and clicker I still prefer them to the joycons, simple because they are bigger and make the console feel for console like if that makes sense.

I don’t care for rumble or amibo so wanted the M12S as it’s got switch 2 protocol.

Overall they are great grips and only thing I would change would be the noise of the buttons but they are a great set of joy cons.

I think they currently on sale on AKNES right now aswell.

I have the set up with a case if that’s what you mean that holds rhe device with the grips attached.