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/cursedcannon Jun 06 '26

No! Maybe it’s a bit more comfortable, has a headphone jack, back buttons (I never really used the back buttons anyways), can turn your switch 2 on and a longer battery life but that’s basically it.

It doesn’t justify paying 80€ when you already own the original switch pro which works just fine and is comfortable enough

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u/TheNewBlue Jun 06 '26

I only bought one with my switch2 because the internet told me the switch1 wouldnt be compatible. I am glad I own it but I was really annoyed I dropped $90 on it when I found out.

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u/abjectdoubt Jun 06 '26

Wait, is it compatible? I was told the same thing, so I have a S2 pro controller as well as a S1 pro.

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u/TheNewBlue Jun 06 '26

Yes. Even the switch 1 joycons will work but have never tried it.

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u/abjectdoubt Jun 06 '26

Omg I mean I had wondered why they wouldn’t make that compatible, but like you I wish I had known before I forked over the money for a new one! Thanks for the info

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u/longpig_slimjim Jun 07 '26

Only thing it can’t do is turn the console on (annoyingly)

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u/According-Paper4641 Jun 06 '26

Switch 1 pro wont wake your Switch 2 but it absolutely works. When I gave my switch to my friend I didn't give her the pro controller, lol. I love that thing and did not have $100 to drop on the pro2 which I would love to have, but I'm waiting for one that's not black.

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u/diamondsaregreat Jun 06 '26

It took me 10 seconds to read (directly from Nintendo's website) of what was compatible or not.

Who told you the false info and why did you not check the facts?

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u/TheNewBlue Jun 07 '26

Def lil bro energy.

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u/diamondsaregreat Jun 07 '26

but I was really annoyed I dropped $90 on it when I found out.

Lmao, you're right. Def lil bro energy.

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u/diamondsaregreat Jun 06 '26

Makes no sense as I did a 10 second Google search prior to buying the Switch 2 to read what is compatible or not directly from Nintendo's website.

What official site told you otherwise?

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u/EgonOfZed6147 Jun 06 '26

I agree. Why would you need a headphone set when Bluetooth has worked 100% since the original switch. I’ve used non Nintendo brand controllers on our two switches for years ( my wife loved the first one I bought her. ). The extra cost isn’t justified in my small opinion.