Can't say manythings negative about this controller. It's fairly priced saying its not "bulky" as a X Bone controller since by default you need AA batteries for that specific controller. This is pretty much the same price if you have the play and charge addon for the XBone Controller, giving that a rechargeable battery and cable which Switch Pro Controller comes with by default. Infact because the Switch uses Type-C USB which tend to be more expensive to make at the moment, you are probably getting a slightly better deal. Though compared to the DualShock 4 it could be considered a tiny bit more expensive (we're talking about £8 as of this review).
Pros:
> Comes with USB Type A to Type C cable (mine was about 1.5m long)
> Long battery life
> Nice feeling controller all round, infact is one of my favourite controllers
> a good D-pad, which compared to the Joycons is very welcomed
> larger Face Buttons (compared to Joy-cons)
> no weird + and - shaped buttons (compared to Joy-cons)
> larger shoulder (L+R) buttons (compared to Joy-cons)
> analogue sticks in a way better position, especially for the right side (compared to Joy-cons)
> great to use in tabletop and docked modes
> makes the use of the "puppy-dog" controller grip with the joy-cons a good Player 2 option compared to a limited single Joy-con, or allows for a Player 3 if the Joy-cons are separated
> works great as just a Bluetooth controller for other platforms too, like on a PC (With bluetooth dongle/built-in etc), most Phones (with Bluetooth support in apps and on the phone)
> no need for AA batteries, has its own built in battery, which is a probable reason why its more expensive to a XBone Controller alone
Pro-Cons:
> Weighty? Some people would see this as a Pro and some might see it as a Con
> Cable supplied may be too short for some, especially if you plan to use it's wired (NFC-less) mode when connected to a switch and enabled in Controller Options, though if you are happy using it wirelessly this won't be much of a problem with its large battery life
> Yes its is a little pricy at £50-£60 BUT, don't forget it has an NFC reader, and "HD Rumble" built in, plus it feels deluxe, and compared to an Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller, which at the time of this review, was £120 (double this!), a DualShock 4 was about £52, and a normal wireless XBone is £40 so it really isn't too bad.
> It can be charged via regular 5V USB outputs but be careful, it isn't Nintendo's fault if your USB charger/device damages the controller, best plug it into your switch if you need it charging via USB, the Switch Adapter works well for this controller too
> Could do with a Audio Jack but since not many Switch Games yet support audio chat, and seeing Nintendo seem to plan on using your mobile device (for Splatoon atm) for voice chat anyway via their app, this could be added with a USB-C add on (since it does send data via usb and not just accept charge) in the future
Cons:
> After 100%'ing Mario Odyssey (999 stars etc) and using the cappy-spin flick motion control with this controller, I noticed over time, the right handle felt minorly twisted out of position, maybe that was more me since I used that move often in game but I could just hand tighten it back on, so be careful flicking it alot
> Sadly ZL and ZR on Nintendo Switch (including the Joycons) doesn't seem to support analog triggers, since it is digital so no "precise" triggers, havent seen this been much of an issue for me, but if a game requires a light trigger squeeze or a hard one (or a range), there isn't any difference with this controller
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Nintendo Switch Pro Edition Controller - Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Use a Nintendo Switch Pro controller
In addition to Joy-Con, you can use the Pro Controller (sold separately) to play Nintendo Switch. This controller allows you to play comfortably when the console is in TV mode or table mode.
When using the console in TV mode, you can connect the Pro controller to the dock using the USB charging cable (HAC-010) to sync or charge it.
Once the Pro controller is fully charged, you can disconnect it from the USB charging cable and use it via wireless communication.
Charge the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (sold separately)
When the Nintendo Switch dock is connected to the AC adapter, connect the controller using the USB charging cable.
The USB charging cable is supplied with the Nintendo Switch Pro controller.
Fully charge the Pro controller battery takes about 6 hours.
You can also charge the controller using the AC adapter supplied with the console.
Connect the Nintendo Switch Pro controller to the included AC adapter (HAC-002) with the console to charge it.
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You cannot correct this by re-calibrating. The chance of the thumb-stick drifting is about 50%, so you either calibrate for -1,-1 or 0,0, both of which have a problem half of the time.
I'm writing this after having 2 units with the exact same defect. You can see in the attached picture that the default centre of the thumb-stick is not correct as it shows a + when sat in the actual middle.
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By Alastair on 23 April 2020
The left thumb-stick frequently rests at -1,-1 instead of 0,0. While this doesn't sound so bad, the result is that your cursor (or character in-game) will move down and left slowly whenever you let go of the thumb-stick. This minor movement is incredibly frustrating and makes the controller unusable for games with fine movement control (e.g. Animal Crossing).By Alastair on 23 April 2020
You cannot correct this by re-calibrating. The chance of the thumb-stick drifting is about 50%, so you either calibrate for -1,-1 or 0,0, both of which have a problem half of the time.
I'm writing this after having 2 units with the exact same defect. You can see in the attached picture that the default centre of the thumb-stick is not correct as it shows a + when sat in the actual middle.
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