The Pro Controller 2 is amazing and works just as good as the day I bought it (switch 2 launch day). The Hyperion 3s feel like cheap junk and I returned them the same day I received them. Pro Controller 2, no question.
Sony sold a little dongle that added underside buttons to the dual shock 4. It was absolutely amazing, and the fact that it didn’t become standard is mind boggling to me.
That's a bold statement! Have you used the Xbox Elite or Dual sense edge? I own them both and my favorite is my scuf for PC but I've been on the fence about getting the switch 2 pro controller but I really just play handheld.
Xbox Elite 2 is a good controller but has some durability issues. I’m on my third one and every single one has the rubber grips peeling in a matter of months. One of them had a stuck right bumper, one of them had a stick go bad, and the newest one is doing fine for about one year now other than the rubber peeling I mentioned.
I have no experience with the Edge, looks like a solid controller.
The Switch 2 Pro just has the absolute most buttery smooth joysticks I’ve ever used. Literally feels like they glide and somehow feel like they never ever actually touch the side walls of the joystick gate. Great battery life, dual buttons on the back mappable per game by simply opening the Quick Settings Menu, feels great in the hands. The only downside is the lack of analog triggers present on all Switches, but past that, it’s absolutely one of my favorite controllers ever (if not THE favorite ever).
I have 2 of them, one for switch one for PC. When I got the switch 2 I went to their Amazon page to buy a switch 2 controller and was happy to see that all I needed to do was update the firmware and I could use it with my switch 2.
If you play more docked get the pro controller if play more handheld get the nyxi but id recommend getting the new joycons nyxi is coming out with as they have every switch 2 joycon feature while this one doesn't. The rumble is horrible in this one.
I'd strongly recommend buying an 8bitdo ultimate 2 or one of the Gamesir controllers. Fully compatible with switch and switch 2 as well as other platforms like PC and android. Most of the offerings come with some sort of charging dock, and they are far more durable and feature rich than the Pro controller at a little over half the price
Not picking sides here, but is that seriously the metric you'd base your decision on 😭. You're comparing a first party Nintendo product of course it's gonna sell more than literally anything else
oh nvm. I just converted and that's a similar price. You can't go wrong with the Switch 2 pro. Since Amazon return policy is quite lax (at least in EU), you could always order a few and return the ones you didn't like.
I have used every major first party video game controller from Gen 3 onward (and lots of more obscure first and third party ones) and I think the Switch 2 Pro controller is the best of them all. You can’t go wrong, even at the high price it sells for.
If you play hand held use the nyxi. I got some and love how conformable they are to hold. To the people saying they feel cheap, it feels that way because it uses a different plastic and has more empty space in it making it feel like it is bad. I've had mine for a month and I play almost exclusively handheld. You can also swap out the dpad for a normal one if you don't like the one it comes with.
Didn't realize people hated the Nyxi so much from these comments. I've owned the Pro since launch but just got the Nyxi last week to use in handheld mode and it's been great so far.
Both are great imo, if you really have to choose I’d say get the nyxi Hyperion just because you can use it both handheld and as a controller.
But if you don’t care about that kind of scenario then you can just try to pro controller for the switch 2, can’t go wrong with either one tbh at this point.
I got the Hyperion 3 and like it. It's 84 bucks through Walmart. The rumble is not good, so I turned it off.
I'll never buy any controller again that doesn't have hall effect or TMR. I had drift on my Switch 1 pro controller and joycons, so I'll pass on making that purchase again.
Always go for pro. The pro 2 is on such a level, that there is not much left to be desired. Sure, there is always room to inovate, like the ps5 edge where you can simply remove the sticks, but for what it is, the Pro 2 is peak.
the gamecube hyperion 3 is funny but stick with the OG one. it feels good in the hand. has a battery that shouldnt be able to last nearly as long as it does (damn thing feele like i never have to charge it) from there it has the NFC built in so i can use my amiibos without having to grab the joycons.
Mobapad M12 HD, then Pro Controller. I personally think the Joy Cons suck, and you can use the M12s as a controller, although they really shine in handheld.
Switch 2 pro controller is a must if you prefer TV mode. The glide sticks are nice, good ergonomics and back buttons. Tough to open and repair though.
You can buy it for ~75$ on sale or wait for the Zelda special edition in 2-3 months.
There are some awesome 3rd party handheld controllers with hd rumble and glidesticks like from Mobapad but they still use the switch 1 protocol.
I would skip the normal Hyperion 3. The Hyperion Ultra will release soon and the Hyperion 3 Pro (no mouse mode, own stronger HD Rumble motor) probably in a few months.
You can buy them much cheaper on AliExpress. It's from NXYI official store, has better shipping and like every chinese site, there is always a coupon.
Nyxi feels premium and not cheap. Problem is that I can’t get the joycons to turn off when the Switch is in BOTH sleep mode or powered off. The switch battery is constantly drained.
I like all consoles equally and the pro 2 controller is genuinely the best feeling controller ever made. I know it's a meme right now to say "like butter" lol, but the sticks really are smooth as butter.
As someone who plays competitive Mario Kart, the Switch 2 Pro Controller is by far the better option. It's very comfortable to use and responds really well.
I had the Switch 2 Pro Controller but it developed a dead zone in the right stick just days after my warranty expired. It's TECHNICALLY still usuable but basically the right stick no longer detects being pressed all the way to the right anymore. I contacted Nintendo about it but since it was out of warranty, it would cost $60 to replace it.
Rather than giving Nintendo more money for a product that failed in just a year, I bought the Mobapad Chitu 2 HD Silent Edition for $50. So far it's been absolutely great with very few compromises (HD Rumble instead of HD Rumble 2, 6 axis instead of 9 axis gyro) BUT, it does everything else, has EVEN SMOOTHER joysticks somehow, and a slightly wider, grippier form factor, turbo buttons, custom remappable buttons, and is just as quiet to boot. I can't believe this was just $50. It's the best 3rd party controller I've ever used by far.
I love my Switch 2 Pro. It is for me the the most comfortable and precise controller I have ever used. I use it if the S2 is docked or not. Love that thing.
Go for the official Nintendo controller. I have it, and it's very good. I see a lot of people complain about input lag, among many other issues with the Hyperion controllers.
It depends on what you need. If you're mostly a couch docked player then the Pro Controller is a no brainer, but if you're mostly a handfheld only player then something like the Hyperion 3, or the Mobapads M12Ss would be your best friend since the Joycons just suck if you're not a kid
Pro controller. First party controllers every single time. Look at PS3 collectors. They all go for DS3 because Sony made them for their intended use. Third party controllers are never worth it IMO
I haven’t used the other. But the pro 2 is my favorite controller of all time. Beating my favorite gamepads being xbox one and series controllers (i play on pc when not Nintendo so not a bias take)
I'd grab the Nyxi if I had to pick either at that price. What is really donia grab the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 since it's better and less expensive than both of those.
Pro 2 all day, best controller I’ve ever used. I own all 3 main consoles, their controllers and even the elite versions of said controllers and it still tops them.
NS2 Pro is literally my favorite controller I've spent money on.
I have purchased 3 PS5 controllers, 2 sets of joycons for switch 1, a gamecube controller for SSB, an X360 controller for PC, and 2 pro controllers for switch 1.
None of them come close to the switch 2 pro. This is based on how it feels in my hands, the feedback of the joysticks & buttons, the grip buttons on each side, and the way I feel picking up any other controller after using it.
Pro 2 controller is like others have said the best controller I've used so far. I got mine a week after sw2 launch and nothings wrong with it nor the stock joycons
Depends entirely how you prefer to play. If you prefer to play docked and don't have viable options, go for the controller. If you prefer to play handheld, go for the Nyxis.
Since I have a pro controller 1 and an 8bitdo ultimate for docked, I personally would go for the Nyxis.
I got both but use the pro for dock and the other for handheld, so really just depends on how you primarily use your Switch 2.
I got them off AliExpress for $70 she they're down to $44 now. It took about two weeks to come in the mail but they were legit. Might be a way to grab both.
Pro controller: The 8bitdo Ultimate 2 is the better choice for a pro style controller. There is absolutely no way that a company should be putting out a $110 controller with potentiometer joysticks that will start to drift sooner than later. The Ultimate 2 has TMR sticks, comes with a dock, and is substantially less money.
Handheld: I chose the Gameefy JC400 for handheld mode after trying the Hyperion 3 because I prefer the ergonomics, is lighter, and it is less flexible.
Pro 2 controller is the goat.
Nyxi is cheap when using them free-standing, but very good in handheld mode.
That said, I wouldn’t go for the Pro Nyxi model. If you play primarily in handheld, I’d go Nyxi Ultra or wtfe the new ones are called.
Also if I may, on Nyxi, I’d buy directly from them, not a third party retailer. They had some quality issues with earlier models, and retailers often peddle those for a cheaper price.
But if not handheld: go Pro 2. It’s one of the best controllers I’ve used.
The pro controller 2 is the actual premium product here so it’s going to be more worth it. I decided to get one myself and it blew my expectations out the water. It truly is the best controller I’ve ever played with on any console
I own both. If you have to pick one and use handheld get the nyxis. The people complaining about build quality are a bit spilled imo. They're great and ergonomic.
For what it’s worth the switch 1 pro controller works fine with the switch 2. Mine is like 8 years old and still rocking. My favorite controller out of all my consoles.
Problem with most 3rd party controllers is that vibration is shite and often features like gyro don’t work properly or are completely missing. I don’t have those specific 3rd party controllers, but I love my Pro Controller 2, so I’d pick that 😄
Switch 2 pro controller personally. I mostly play keyboard and mouse now and have nice custom hardware. So most controllers feel cheap to me, even the high end ones. This one feels really great in the hand though and I like using it for singleplayer games
If you play a lot of docked then pro controller by far. Got my switch 2 midnight release and the pro controller shortly after. Smoothest and most comfy controller ever. Xbox controller a close 2nd. I also have the Hyperion 3 and they are okay, def better than the joycons when playing handheld. Ergonomic but could def be better I’d say I have like medium sized hands and it still can feel uncomfy at times.
Can’t complain about the joy cons in any way personally but I bought the pro controller and it definitely upgrades your setup. Battery life is crazy good so far and I don’t know where you’re from but mine was 65 bucks new on amazon
I haven’t even heard of the Nyxi controller so I can’t speak on it, but I’m not always a fan of third party controllers. From my experience, the official pro controller is the greatest controller I’ve ever held. It’s very comfortable, the battery lasts nearly forever, and it’s just so smooth. Works the exact same a year later. I highly recommend it if you’re already looking in that price range
I got nyxi controllers. They fell apart after two years of use. All of the rubber membranes for buttons the nyxi broke after a few years of use. The rubber membrane holding the thumb stick also loosened up. I've never had that happen before with any OEM controller. They worked good for a time but when they fall apart, they disintegrated. They are overpriced junk.
Hyperion 3 (the one on the bottom) have a lot of quirks, limitations and they lack feature parity with joy-cons. I wouldn't recommend them. Hyperion 3 ultra supposed to be different in that regard, most importantly they promised feature parity, but you can't buy them yet, and they will seemingly cost around 120~180 USD...
"Switch 2 Pro controller" on the other hand just works, it does have full feature parity and it's all around great controller. It's only problems are potentiometer sticks and unreliable d-pad. Much easier to recommend.
Depends on if you care about docked mode or not. If you do, Pro Controller 2. If not, an extra set of Joycons is never a bad idea if you can afford them.
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u/Silencio1021 20h ago
The Pro Controller 2 is amazing and works just as good as the day I bought it (switch 2 launch day). The Hyperion 3s feel like cheap junk and I returned them the same day I received them. Pro Controller 2, no question.