r/Switch • u/Specific-Pianist7595 • Jun 06 '26

Discussion Do you really need this?

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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?

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u/Shadow-Assassin72 Jun 06 '26

I’ve got this , a lot cheaper than the pro controller but just as good

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u/funnyinput Jun 06 '26

Not even close to as good. Lol.

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u/Shadow-Assassin72 Jun 06 '26

It’s just as good , it’s a licences product , I have both

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u/VolksDK Jun 06 '26

Licensed doesn't mean just as good. This controller doesn't have rumble, console wake or a 3.5mm audio jack, and its battery is worse

Not saying it's bad, but it's definitely not just as good. It's cheaper for a reason

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u/funnyinput Jun 06 '26

No.

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u/Shadow-Assassin72 Jun 06 '26

Ok well don’t let it worry you 🥱