It's no secret that one of the biggest joys of Nintendo's latest console is the ability to slide off each side of it to turn one controller into two, but it's also no secret that it's not the most comfortable way to game. As such, many companies including Nintendo themselves have attempted to create little plastic shells that sit around a single joy-con to make each play session less potentially cramp-inducing than the last.
Check out the video above where we look at a number of the grips available on the market from various sources, and put them to the various tests that are usually associated with playing video games.
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I never would have even thought that the Joy Con controllers needed grips until I saw this video, but now that I have seen them I can see how useful they would be! Might be picking up a couple myself.
Yeah been holding off on Joycon grips for better designed ones
I've been fine with the Wrist straps, but I may try a grip sometime in the future.
Don't waste your time or money on anything in that video. The Surge Gripkit (also sold under Stealth brandname in Europe, but black instead of grey) is hands down the best there is. Even has buttons for the actual ZL/L or ZR/R on the side in case you need to press them, and even has the "turn off" button built in, and the SL/SR shoulder buttons feel amazing, unlike the side straps included with Joycons.
@JaxonH Absolutely agree! The Surge joycon grips are legitly the only ones anyone should buy. I've played Mario Kart by myself with them just because they feel that good in your hands.
For 4 of them I payed something like $24 (CAD). Worthy investment if you plan to play with other people and don't want them griping how bad the grips that came with the Switch are.
@JaxonH sounds cool, how much are those?
@clvr
$15 for a pair of 2 in the US. I imported the black version under STEALTH brandname from Amazon France and they were same price in Euros. Also same price on Amazon UK.
@JaxonH well, 15 euros sounds quute right, especially for that quality. Thanks! I'll think of them when I finally buy a Switch
I really don't care much about joy-con grips... they are a little overpriced in my opinion.
I have two official Joy-Con Wheel pairs, four wheels in total. They're very well built, comfortable to use, and reasonably priced. They also have bigger SL and SR buttons. Recommended!
I think I'll wait until Nintendo make an official product. That way we'll get -
Ergonomic design ✅
Quality build ✅
Extortionate price ✅
In a seriousness, I'm in no need for anything like this until VC comes along so I'll probably hold off
Im surprised no mention of the Surge ones in this video as they look the best and from similar vids they are ranked the best out there right now
I love my Switch but I hate the fact you need another doo dad to play with joy con in landscape mode. I've tried to play m k with my daughter using jut the joy cons and it's very hard to hit the shoulder buttons. Having to then attach another bit of plastic is frankly a design flaw . The last thing this earth needs is more plastic ! Rant over. Thanks
@KIRO You don't NEED one. I have been using mine without a grip other than what nintendo provided. 99% of the time I play it docked or with the standard controller attachment anyway
@JaxonH Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a pair online from Target. Can't wait to try them out!
@KIRO
Ya I've played with them "naked" sideways and it works. If someone at my work wants to race, it serves it's purpose and allows us to play on the spot.
But it's more comfortable and all around better experience with the surge grip. I keep a pair in my droor at work just in case, and 2 pairs in my multiplayer pro bag, but if I needed to play somewhere else and didn't bring a set from home because I just took the small carry case with a handle, naked Joycons still work. I mean, it's not as comfy but it works.
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