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Topic: Controllers with rumble

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Ullr52

I was just wondering if there were any other controllers with rumble other than the pro?

Ullr52

Sisilly_G

There are none. My theory is that this is due to the idiosyncrasies of HD rumble, and that a theoretical Switch controller with more conventional rumble mechanisms likely wouldn't function correctly (if at all). HD rumble is also likely a proprietary mechanism that Nintendo may not wish to license to third parties, even though they're otherwise happy for PowerA/Hori to use their IP on their officially licensed merchandise.

Either way, if you do want rumble, you'll have to stick with the Pro Controller and/or Joy-Cons.

I'm a little grateful for this fact as I would be tempted to buy even more controllers than I already have. When it comes to third-party controllers, we are absolutely spoiled for choice.

Edited on by Sisilly_G

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Ullr52

@Sisilly_G
Okay thanks so much. That's what I was figuring since I couldn't ever find any 😂😂 I guess I'll just have to get some skins

Ullr52

Polvasti

@Sisilly_G There are 3rd party controllers with rumble that works with the Switch. For example, the 8bitdo Pro and Pro 2 have that functionality, and I'm sure there are others too. The rumble in the 8bitdo controllers may be a bit less precise than the HD rumble in official Nintendo ones, but it still works fine while playing Switch games.

Edited on by Polvasti

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