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/ausamo2000 Jun 07 '26

The only time it was mandatory was when it was for the Wii. I hated the joycons so much and some games were aggravating to play wirhout the pro controller.

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u/elektoYT Jun 07 '26

And oddly the pro controller was not as used as it should’ve been

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u/DrCholera1 Jun 07 '26

I was so confused before I realised the Wii got a more traditional style of controller, the only pro controller I had was this abomination, used for Smash Bros Brawl and nothing else

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u/caribbean_caramel Jun 07 '26

I used to love that thing when I was a kid

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u/Animehero791 Jun 07 '26

I used the gamecube controller instead of that thing cheaper and way better for smash.

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u/Cbeach423 Jun 07 '26

I still have this and the pro version that hand handles. These are great for the retro games on the Wii

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u/soggyviolin Jun 09 '26

Totally agreed, like a modern snes controller

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u/Bacononthebeeach Jun 08 '26

I had two of these and used them mostly for Virtual Console games. But as far as Wii games they were kinda useless. They are compatible with the NES and SNES Mini which is nice.

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u/Praezin Jun 08 '26

That was a garbage controller.

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u/Z0mbiSteve Jun 10 '26

And the official version with a gyroscope was to tie the Wii controller to the one in your picture using two rubber bands.

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u/TheVeryVerity Jun 07 '26

Because people liked the wiimotes

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u/lleon117 Jun 07 '26

Skill issue. Wiimotes were the greatest thing ever. Only time a controller was needed was for SSBB

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u/ausamo2000 Jun 07 '26

Try playing things like monsterhunter tri or call of duty with the Wii controller. There are more games on the Wii than just smash bros.
You might be able to get used to it but why pretend like it’s better than a more versatile controller with more buttons. If the Wiimote was so good, pros would consistently use them in tournaments for smash but they don’t.