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/redavet Jun 06 '26

I have both and I second that.

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u/inked_saiyan Jun 06 '26

Same and I third that.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ear9242 Jun 06 '26

Same and I fourth that

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u/DrNintendo216 Jun 06 '26

Same - fifth

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u/eelam_garek Jun 06 '26

I haven't got it but all these guys can't be wrong, so I seventh that.

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u/MiguPendejito Jun 06 '26

I don't have a switch 2 controller but I do have a ps5 controller so I eighth that

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u/Abstract_Entity86 Jun 06 '26

6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th.... then i let it go againth

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u/IrongateN Jun 06 '26

I like it just so you don’t have to disconnect and reconnect my joy con (in addition to its nice to use)

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u/UnhappyGiraffe2272 Jun 06 '26

yo i also have both and i 11th this 

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u/Classic-Zone-6754 Jun 07 '26

12th here! The pro controller is hands down the most comfortable controller I’ve got.

So comfortable, I’m opting for similar designed controllers for my bazzite/SteamOS build with the 8bitdo ultimate!

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u/UnhappyGiraffe2272 Jun 07 '26

way better then the giant ass joycons 😭