Topic: What controller(s) are you using with your switch?

@alexwolf that's one of the key selling points, IMO

@jon128 Finally got home and managed to try the button mapping on the Mobapad M6 HD. Looks like it works fine via the Switch settings - recognises them as regular joycons as far as I can tell.

@dmcc0 Nice! Thanks for checking!

Mobapad M6 HD is incredible. So glad I saw the posts here. It took about 8 days to deliver, and is probably the best controller I own.

I used the default Joycons with my OLED. I also have a hori compact split pad controller and when I’m docked I use a power A wired controller.

HORI Split Pad 'Compacts' - perfect middle ground between the official JCs and the larger HORI Pro pads.

Only con is lack of rumble...! But otherwise, the sizing and grip is perfect for me.

I use a pro controller, the official Nintendo one. I also have the Joy-Cons I got with the system and a spare pair of Joy-Cons in event they start to drift, but I rarely use them unless I'm doing the rare two player game, or using the Joy-Con wheel.

I also have an old PowerA Yoshi controller that's wired, but that's become a spare controller ever since I got the pro controller.

I've had the Mobapad M6 HD for a few months now, and it's pretty much the best controller I've ever had, not just for the Switch but for any platform. Since I got it, I've done all my PC gaming with it too, since using a Joycon style split controller is more comfortable and ergonomic for my arms than holding one controller in the middle.

I rarely use TV mode and prefer to use handheld mode to lay in bed and play, so I use joycon usually and haven't picked up the pro controller in a long time
But joycon is uncomfortable to hold, breaks easily (I've broken two pairs already), and is too expensive (don't want to buy a new joycon for fear it will break again).
So I'm now using the Luminous joycon from funlab, which has most of the common features of third-party controllers, comfortable to hold, is lower in price than joycon, and very beautiful (important). Mine hasn't broken so far.

My kids use Joy-cons.

When we first got the Switch and we only had 1 pair of Joy-cons, we used OG Game Cube controllers hooked up through a 3rd party Game Cube Adapter we had for our Wii U. But that doesn't seem to work anymore.

Since then, we've picked up more Joy-Cons, but . . .

I also picked up a couple of 8BitDo GBros adapters so we can use our Game Cube controllers or our Wii Wired Fight Pad controllers as well.

I also picked up an 8BitDo SN30 Pro a while back, and that is one of my favourite controllers.

And . . . I picked up the recent 8BitDo Game Cube mod kit.

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod-kit-for-original-ngc

I had a broken Game Cube controller (had a broken / fractured joystick) so I figured, why they heck not. Super simple to install. It has clicky sticks so I can play more games with it than our OG Game Cube controllers, but probably can't play everything. But when everyone comes over and want to play Mario Kart or Super Smash . . . that is probably the controller that everyone is going to want to grab.

RE: NYXI Warrior . . . I read about that when NintendoLife did the review about it. It sounds awesome. I totally want one. But I'm currently full-up on controllers right now. But I wouldn't rule me out of getting one down the road. LOL.

https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nyxi-warrior-bluetooth-c...

Just a heads up for all you Mobapad fans: they have a Black Friday sale on their site until the 3rd of Dec. with -50% off of all accessories. I ordered the special carry case that fits the Switch and the Mobapad M6 joycons for 13 dollars, which is a pretty sweet deal.

Default white joycons that came with my OLED when playing in handheld.

Official Pro when playing docked (except Zelda N64 titles, in that case N64 remake controller).

That is one of the benefits I've found with having different types of controllers.

When I'm playing a game that really uses the d-pad, I'll grab my 8BitDo SN30 Pro for its great d-pad. I find this great for the retro games.

When playing a game where I'm mashing down the "A" button, instead of using the Joy Cons where the small little "A" button starts to hurt my thumb, I'll grab my Game Cube Controller (or Wired Fight Pad) with their big thumb-friendly "A" button.

I find that there's no perfect controller for all my needs. The Switch Pro controller has awesome battery life, but it's crazy expensive and mine now has a malfunctioning right stick. Most 3rd party controllers lack something: HD rumble, NFC, power on, motion controls. Or they would have lousy battery life.

I recently got a wired controller (BETMI: one of those no-name brands off Amazon). It's one of those new things that claim to have gyro, hall effect sticks and rumble: rare for a wired controller. I think the coolest part of this thing — besides not worrying about the battery charge — is that I can plug in my headphones. I don't like the lag with my Bluetooth earbuds, so this is a nice alternative. I missed that feature from my Wii U Gamepad. https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Joysticks-Programmable-Vibr...

Never knew about this thread before, probably because it hasn't been active since 2024, which is before I created my account here 😅.

Anyway, about controllers, I asked for a Switch 1 Pro controller for Christmas back in 2024 and got it, and that's the controller I have used most when playing on the TV since then. It's definitely an upgrade over using Joy-Cons, and that's after I used exclusively Joy-Cons for most of the Switch 1 generation.

I definitely want to get a Switch 2 Pro controller as close to when I get my Switch 2 as possible.

Standard red/blue joycon 2, hoping for the purple and green set tho

I love my Switch 2 Pro Controller. It has everything I want and just feels good.

I also use a Switch 2 pro controller when I play docked. Despite how expensive it is, it's honestly a fantastic controller. It feels great in the hands and I even really like how you can plug in headphones. I play in handheld mode too. I'm not much of a tabletop person.

I'm more than happy with the Joy-Con 2s for platform and racing. But if I need razor-thin precision or command inputs (as with fighting games), I switch to the Pro Controller 2.

So far, for the Switch 1 I'm using a generic pro controller that does the work. I'm considering upgrading to an original Pro Controller, though.

When I want to play with amiibo or WarioWare: Move It!, I use the gray Joy-Cons my system came with.