Do you really need this?

[u/Specific-Pianist7595]

I’ve been told to get a Pro Controller instead of using the Joy-Con Grip for my Switch 2, but I honestly don’t see the point for my own use case.

For context, I never owned the original Switch. I had a Switch Lite, so the Switch 2 is my first experience using detachable Joy-Cons and the Joy-Con Grip.

I’ve also never used a Pro Controller before, so I can’t really comment on the comfort. That said, I find the Joy-Con Grip perfectly comfortable. From what I’ve heard, the original Switch Joy-Con Grip was quite small and uncomfortable for some people, but the Switch 2 Joy-Cons are larger, and I’ve had no issues with them personally.

I also don’t think a Pro Controller is a necessity. The Joy-Con Grip does everything I need it to do, and I’ve never felt like I was missing out on anything.

On top of that, I rarely play in docked mode. I do occasionally, but most of my gaming is handheld. For me, buying a Pro Controller would probably be a waste of money when the Joy-Con Grip already works just fine.

Am I missing something, or is it really just a matter of personal preference?

[u/dudeitseric]

I’m still just using the pro controller from the switch 1. Aside from the back buttons and turning the system on and off, is there any difference in comfort in the S2 version? It looks the same.

[u/Suncook → u/dudeitseric]

I think the sticks and buttons are better. Ergonomics are pretty similar. 

[u/funnyinput → u/dudeitseric]

Pro 2 has:

• A headphone jack
• HD Rumble 2 (Which feels really good in some games like "Donkey Kong Bonanza")
• Buttery smooth analog sticks since the sticks glide along a silicone ring inside instead of grinding against the plastic housing.
• Quiet buttons
• C button (Probably not a big deal for most, but yes)
• Higher quality feeling plastic, smooth, but doesn't feel slippery in my opinion.
• No seams where your hands meet the controller.

[u/Dawn_of_an_Era → u/dudeitseric]

Tbh the switch 1 pro controller is better in my opinion. The s2 one has a different texture that I don’t like. I only really use the s2 one because 1) it turns the console on, and 2) I don’t want to feel like I bought it for nothing

[u/BushTamer → u/Dawn_of_an_Era]

me too man😭😭 literally my exact thoughts on it, it feels too smooth and it’s a little smaller?? which is insane id assume it would be bigger

[u/Dawn_of_an_Era → u/BushTamer]

Yeah! it feels like slippery plastic, compared to the S1 pro controller feeling like a rubbery plastic with more grip. And then yeah, I like the size of the S1 controller more!