Nintendo Switch Controller Grip, Ergonomic Controller for Nintendo Switch with Gravity Induction of Six-Axis Gyroscope, Double Motor Vibration and Screen Capture Button

This is the 2nd one I've bought (I bought one for myself, and my son borrowed it and never gave it back...so I had to get another one :) ). If you're looking for a controller for use in handheld mode, this is fantastic. Most of the time, I play in handheld mode anyway, and my kids do as well (or they use their Switch to watch YouTube). We've had the first one for at least two years, and it has never had the controller drift, and since it doesn't require batteries, no need to remember to charge the controllers. It is reasonably priced as well (compared to name-brand Switch controllers that could easily cost double). It's still good to have the regular detachable controllers when playing on TV or with someone else, but using this most of the time cuts down on the wear and tear of the regular controllers overall. It's a win!

I have always loved the portability of many of Nintendo gaming systems. What I feared the most with the Switch was the connection between the joy-cons and the system itself. When I bought my Switch, I bought the Heavy Duty Mumba case that contained the entire system. If you wanted to take the joy-cons loose, or change your micro SD card, you had to take the entire case off. I didn't mind this, because I rarely removed my joy-cons. I wanted something that would keep the joy-cons in place with no stress on the rails.

After many years of use, I finally got a bit of joy-con drift. I had already looked at the Hori Split Pad controllers as a possible replacement, but once again, I still worried about the possibility of stress on the rails during handheld playing. After looking and waiting, I finally found this controller! It's similar in style and grip like the Hori Split Pad, but the console slides into the one piece controller!

It's of a sturdy build, so there no twist or strain on the controller itself when gripping, therefore very little stress on the rails of the Switch console. The grips are large, like the Split Pad, but they are very comfortable for me. While the Split Pad has rear buttons and programmable "turbo buttons," it has no gyro or vibration features. This controller has no turbo buttons, (which is okay with me, since I'm not as into fighting games,) but it has gyroscopic controls and double motor vibration. You can charge your console through a port on the bottom of the controller and set up is easy. Just set up the console for "wireless control," as you would the Nintendo Pro controller and you're up and running.

The only minor issue I had was that you can't connect to the television through the controller. I have a FastSnail USB-C Extension Charging Cable, that plug into the dock, via the Switch console slot, and a wire that runs out so you can charge without removing any fully contained cases. I have to actually remove my Switch console from the controller to dock the system, but that is of little issue to me, since my Switch is used mostly as a handheld system. I just thought I'd mention that.

If you have the same level of paranoia of joy-cons breaking away from the console at any given minute, either from being dropped, hit against something, or from an intense, white knuckled gaming session, (I don't regularly play anything that makes me grip the Switch that tightly, but it could happen!) I would highly recommend this controller...unless you want rear buttons and turbo buttons, and don't need gyro control or vibration.

I’ve had it a little over a month or two and absolutely love it. It’s very comfortable and thought it’s a 5 for me it’s really made for those who love to play in handheld and have a more traditional handle held experience. It had so draw backs but they don’t detract from my love, but I will note it can seem to take a decent about if drain while playing. the vibration can be a bit much or takes getting used too. And right joystick feels cheap. And it’s not really good for playing at night next to someone whose sleeping because it’s but clicky, and finally it’s not the best for 2-d games like megaman 11. It’s way better to play fighter games or musou/dynasty warrior style games and shooters so know you game style before purchase but I love this thing.

Great controller for those who want to get away from the Joycon controllers. In my case, my kid sprayed cleaner on my switch so the joycons no longer connect when in handheld mode. That being said, there is some confusion concerning this grip. It is WIRELESS in the since that there are no wires, however, it connects to the switch screen via the charging port, therefore in order to make the controller work you have to go into the switch settings and check the box that allows WIRED controllers to be used. Basically it’s a wired controller that is formed around the switch screen and runs off the switch units power.

Pros: Great controller, good feel, does not need to charge independently, does what it’s supposed to.

Cons: might run battery down faster on switch, makes your switch HUGE, won’t fit in normal case, joystick was a little tight till broken in.

UPDATE: I’ve been using this controller for several months now and it’s still working great! Found a case that would fit it, pictured, and have traveled across the US with no issues whatsoever. If it drains the battery any faster than the joy ones I can’t tell. Awesome controller with great feel.

I loved this product the moment I laid hands on it. With the Oled switch especially, this controller grip looks and feels great. a little cheap materials but overall feels and works great. I had a problem with one of my trigger buttons stopped working well and the spring seemed to be the problem, but they shipped me a new one right away and this one has been fine for a few days now. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a hori split pad pro but with motion controls, this is the perfect choice for you