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Nintendo Pro Controller
While there is nothing wrong with the Joy-Con, you might want a more "normal" controller for a more traditional gaming experience. If that´s the case, the Pro Controller is for you.
The Pro Controller is a gamepad that looks and feels like its peers from the PlayStation or Xbox. Its tradeoff with the Joycon is that some games just don’t work with it, like 1-2 Switch, Super Mario Party or Just Dance. Click on the names or pictures of each controller to be taken to the offsite store page of each controller:
Third-Party Controllers
There are a variety of unofficial Pro Controllers made by third party companies. These can differ from the original in having a peculiar design, additional functionalities (like an audio jack for headphones) or by being compatible with the PC and/or other consoles.
However, as these gamepads are not made by Nintendo, they may lack certain functionalities that the Pro Controller has, like motion controls or the amiibo reader. Take a look at each of their characteristics to see if it has something that might interest you. Click their names to go to their store page.
Model | Characteristics | Company | |
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Slime Controller | A Switch Controller shaped like a Slime from Dragon Quest. | Hori | |
Drum Controller | A drum master controlller (like the DK bongos) for Taiko No Tatsujin game. | HORI | |
Wireless Switch Pro Controller Gamepad | Wireless with motion controls and rumble. | RegeMoudal | |
Custom Pro Controller | Comes in a variety of themes (Zelda,Pokemon,Crash,etc). Includes two additional programmable buttons | PowerA | |
SF 30 | Nes Themed. Has motion controls. | 8Bitdo | |
Wireless Controller | Wireless with motion controls and rumble. | Ralthy | |
Retro Pro Controller | Nes themed | Powerlead | |
Switch Controller | Black | Hycarus | |
Switch Controller | Black and blue or green. Has motion controls. | BEBONCOOL | |
Switch Controller | Yellow | BEBONCOOL | |
Wireless Clear Controller | Has motion controls and rechargeable batteries. | momen | |
Switch Controller | Transparent black and white colors. Hast motion controls | momen | |
Switch Controller | Has Motion controls | RegeMoudal | |
Switch Controller | Has Motion controls | CHASDI | |
Switch Controller | Yellow or Blue. Stick instead of D-pad | CHENGDAO |
Wired Third-Party Controllers
The classic Pro Controller is wireless, but if you rather don´t worry about its battery life, there are wired alternatives. These ones connect directly to the Switch via the USB cable, trading freedom of movement for unlimited battery and less latency when playing.
Model | Characteristics | Company | |
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Wired Controller Plus | Wired. Mario themed. | PowerA | |
Afterglow Deluxe | Wired. Audio Jack for headphones and USB chat. Transparent controller. | PDP | |
Faceoff Deluxe | Wired. Audio Jack for headphones and USB chat. | PDP | |
Wired Controller | Wired. Breath of the wild themed. | PowerA | |
Rock Candy Mini Controller | Wired and transparent Pro Controller | PDP | |
Tribute 64 | Wired retro controller | Retro-Bit | |
Tribute 64 (clear) | Wired retro controller. Transparent faceplate. | Retro-Bit | |
Faceoff | Wired. Mario´s Power Star themed. | PDP | |
HORIPAD | Wired | HORI |
Gamecube Controllers
You might want to go even more classic feel and play with the Gamecube controllers. Unfortunately, the Switch is not compatible with the Gamecube controller. Fortunately, there are a few compatible controllers that are made to look and feel like the purple gamepad. Keep in mind that if you buy the official Nintendo Gamecube Pro Controller, you will need this adapter in order to make it work.
Model | Characteristics | Consoles | Company | |
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Gamecube Battle Pad | Wired | Switch,PC | Hori | |
Wireless Gamecube Controller | Wireless | Switch,PC | PowerA | |
Wired Gamecube Controller | Wired | Switch,PC | PowerA | |
Gamecube Controller | Wired and Wireless. | Switch,PC | Exlene | |
GameCube Smash Controller | Needs and adapter to work | Switch,PC | Nintendo | |
Gamecube Controller | Wired. Comes in a variaty of themes (Peach, Mario, Pokemon,etc) | Switch,PC | PDP |