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Switch Pro controller takes the throne for me in terms of controllers
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O rly. I just assumed the light bar was a big contributor to battery drain.
Worst controller battery life I've ever experienced, imo
HIGH DEF JEFF
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Correct!
Disgusting
Septimus Prime
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Yeah, it's ass. It's like they took the shittiest parts of Sony's and MS's designs and threw them together.
The controller looks nice, though.
Kayo Police
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Can I use the Switch Pro on my pc like I can with my Wii U pro?
Fixed that for you.
Manny Calavera
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I also have to agree and since using it for the first time I was actually surprised how comfortable it was. Amazing controller really and makes Zelda play even better.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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I didnt know it didnt have a headphone jack built in..lol, why is that thing 70 bucks
MrCookiepants
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The battery life is just godlike. I played Zelda 3 days straight without having to charge!
The Dude
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Via Bluetooth
Does steam recognize it yet?
thebisonxrc
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I don't have an Xbox One, so I can't comment on that controller, but I do much prefer the Switch Pro controller over the DS4. It feels fantastic and I like the size of the buttons. Also, it's great that it comes with all the extras, such as gyro (bow aiming) and NFC (amiibo fun). Just my preference, I suppose.
It's a really tough call for me between the Elite and the Pro. I like the Elite's construction slightly more, and the paddles are super useful (especially in PC games that tend to need a few more hotkeys than the average console game). There are definitely games I would not play without my Elite unless I switched over to keyboard & mouse.
I definitely like the face buttons and general ergonomics of the Pro more. The triggers I think are a toss up depending on what game you're playing, though overall I think I prefer buttons to analog triggers for most games.
I definitely like the face buttons and general ergonomics of the Pro more. The triggers I think are a toss up depending on what game you're playing, though overall I think I prefer buttons to analog triggers for most games.
Cert.in.Death
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Wii U gamepad is far worse. But yes, DS4 is not great.
Lion Heart
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Its a wonderful controller, I'm super happy with it. Price tag is still an insult though no matter what Nintendo fanboys say.
For me Its still behind the DS4:
Digital triggers vs analog (big deal)
Buttons aren't that comfortable to push and are too elevated.
DS4 trackpad is a godsend for opening maps and inventory alone considering how many times you open it in an open world game.
DS4 still has better ergonomics for using 4 shoulder buttons at the same time.
Dpad is way better on DS4.
+-/home/screenshot buttons aren't good or intuitive.
Sticks are equal I would say, they both feel wonderfully accurate and kill the XB1 controller.
Switch Pro has amazing feeling textured grips. Really nice and soothing to just rub lol.
For me Its still behind the DS4:
Digital triggers vs analog (big deal)
Buttons aren't that comfortable to push and are too elevated.
DS4 trackpad is a godsend for opening maps and inventory alone considering how many times you open it in an open world game.
DS4 still has better ergonomics for using 4 shoulder buttons at the same time.
Dpad is way better on DS4.
+-/home/screenshot buttons aren't good or intuitive.
Sticks are equal I would say, they both feel wonderfully accurate and kill the XB1 controller.
Switch Pro has amazing feeling textured grips. Really nice and soothing to just rub lol.
Kilau
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Correct!
The glossy surface is so bad though.
It can look pretty bad on black, I don't see any fingerprints on my white one though. It looks great after four or so years.
Dark-Cloudz
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Xbone Elite> Wiiu Pro >S Switch Pro > Xbone > DS4 > JoyCon Grip.
Done,
Done,
GankzyMcfly
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Glad this is the first post, pretty much all that needs to be said imo.
Knuckle Sandwich
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It's number 3 for me.
Xbone Elite
Regular Xbone
Swith Pro
Wii U Pro
360
DS4
Xbone Elite
Regular Xbone
Swith Pro
Wii U Pro
360
DS4
broncobuster
Banned
It's really nice. Compared with the DS4, battery life, slightly better d-pad, rumble, and while they're not analog, the wider second shoulder buttons are nice. Nitpicks would be the d-pad is a step down from the CC Pro and Wii U Pro, the placement of the start/select/home/capture buttons, and grips are a touch too thin. I'm considering a second one for PC emulation/2D games when there's a sale.
The joy-cons in grip aren't that bad for Zelda because the motion controls help make up for the Vita analogs. But Pro is the way to go.
I have a lunar white XB1 pad I'd like to use more but between the Steam controller, DS4, and now Switch Pro, I don't know if I can give up motion aiming.
The joy-cons in grip aren't that bad for Zelda because the motion controls help make up for the Vita analogs. But Pro is the way to go.
I have a lunar white XB1 pad I'd like to use more but between the Steam controller, DS4, and now Switch Pro, I don't know if I can give up motion aiming.
You must be a young person if you think that.
Kilau
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I should have gone with white, but I wanted everything to match. Still a great controller for playing BOTW.
AlexFlame116
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Eh. Not a big deal at all for me. I do know that people care about that kind of thing though. But I never used the headphone jacks on my DS4 or One controller.
They have a system for that, it's called the Wii U lol
V
Vilix
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Not to mention its god tier battery life. Does the Switch Pro Controller have that?
ScientificPizza
Banned
Yeah, it is for me too. Every other controller I have one or two issues with, but the switch is basically perfect
(okay except for the digital triggers, but that's only in terms of functionality and not feel)
..................or the actual switch
(okay except for the digital triggers, but that's only in terms of functionality and not feel)
..................or the actual switch
Wii U Pro has 80
Switch Pro has 40
Still leagues ahead of the rest. The Switch dock is always powered even if the system isn't in there so it's very easy to keep charged.
Aztechnology
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It really is. But for $100-150 it should be.
Oh right, I guess so. That's kind of a unique situation though.
SPro > XBO > DS4
DS4 feels cheap to me and battery life is a joke.
XBO has some iffy shoulder buttons but otherwise is comfortable as hell and feels sturdy.
Switch Pro doesn't have a headset jack but feels as comfortable as the XBO controller but with better shoulder buttons. Battery life is way better than DS4.
DS4 feels cheap to me and battery life is a joke.
XBO has some iffy shoulder buttons but otherwise is comfortable as hell and feels sturdy.
Switch Pro doesn't have a headset jack but feels as comfortable as the XBO controller but with better shoulder buttons. Battery life is way better than DS4.
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Vilix
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Why on earth would the battery life be lower? They can't be that different, technology wise.
Well it has gyro. And I'm not sure how power efficient hd rumble is compared to the traditional style so that could play into it. Also nfc though I'm guessing that's not something that is always on.
I really like the feel of the controller. Super comfortable for my hands. Kind of surprised there's no pivot on the dpad though.
Falchion
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This has been my experience but I'm encouraged by all the positive reception the Pro controller has received. I'll absolutely be picking one up when I get my system.
It's not good. Lets just say I keep one controller plugged in at all times just in case the one I'm using starts the low battery blinking nonsense.
Besides the battery the DS4 is my favorite made by Sony. First time I could wreck in shooters because of how well the thumbsticks worked.
I'd rank my pc xbo bluetooth controller and the switch pro a tie, they're both top tier. Ergonomically the switch pro is really well designed. It fits perfectly in my hands.
Initially I liked the DS4, but it's a distant 3rd to the xbo controller and switch pro. I find myself holding it canted slightly forward after longer sessions, which is weird because I don't do that with any other controller.
Initially I liked the DS4, but it's a distant 3rd to the xbo controller and switch pro. I find myself holding it canted slightly forward after longer sessions, which is weird because I don't do that with any other controller.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Gryo, HD Rumble and NFC are the only additions I know of. 40 hours is still very, very good, especially in comparison to the DS4
blame space
Banned
it's good but still no analogue triggers 🤔
Twilight Gap
Member
I'd love the dualshock 4 if i didn't have to buy 4 of them.
Crayon
Member
That battery is maddening.
Man you are making me tempted to go buy a pro controller but I already like the joycons very much both split and on the grip.
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