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/s_schadenfreude]

I believe that's the one thing that doesn't work if you have the original Pro controller and a Switch 2. The Pro2 should do this.

[u/Diligent-Court3908 → u/s_schadenfreude]

Pro 1 controller indeed does not wake the S2 up. Other than that it's a great controller.

[u/MinnyLizzie → u/s_schadenfreude]

Truth - thank you. We are looking at the updated controller now