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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

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85 Engadget Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
85

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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Nintendo's Switch Pro controller is a solid alternative for gamers looking for a more traditional gamepad, but at $70 it's surprisingly pricey.

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Pros
  • Only Switch controller with a directional pad
  • Feels great in hand
Cons
  • Right analog stick feels rough when rotated
  • Face buttons feel a bit shallow
  • Expensive

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Controller / gamepad
Connection
Wireless
Console compatibility
Nintendo
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Console compatibility
Controller / gamepad
Wireless
Nintendo

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85 Engadget Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
85

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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