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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

SillyG

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 by SillyG]

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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

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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.

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