Author: Eric Ravenscraft / Source: reviewgeek.com
Nintendo’s official Switch Pro Controller is really nice, but it’s pretty expensive. If you want to save some cash, these alternatives are just as good with a lower price tag.
Even Nintendo knows that while it’s Joy-Con controllers that come with the console are fun, powerful gizmos, they’re not quite ideal for large hands and long gaming sessions.
To fill that need, the company sells a Pro Controller for $70. That’s a tough pill to swallow considering you can buy a whole Joy-Con set for $80, and technically two people can share those.Fortunately, there are alternatives. Better yet, they’ve progressed a long way from the MadKatz days of your youth when third party controllers were for kid brothers and cousins you didn’t like. These are the best third-party controllers that are comfortable, sturdy, and work just as well as the official Nintendo option.
8Bitdo N30 and F30 Pro Controller ($43)
When we reviewed these controllers, we found them a little difficult to pair, but otherwise they were a stellar option for a single, handheld controller. While just a hair small, they’re larger than a pair of Joy-Cons, which makes them more comfortable. You can choose between a classic NES design, or a Famicom design, depending on your nostalgic preferences.
8Bitdo SN30 and SF30 Pro Controller ($50)
Just a step above 8Bitdo’s N30 controller, 8Bitdo also offers an upgraded controller outfitted with a design influenced by the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom. However, they’re not just a color reskin. Unlike the previous controllers, these support…
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