As one of the three major console manufacturers, Nintendo's position in the hearts of gamers is more unique than the other two. Under IPs such as Mario and Zelda, Nintendo has created one classic after another. According to GameRankings, the top five highest-rated video games in history are all by Nintendo.
As a long-standing game and related peripheral manufacturer, Nintendo is one of the manufacturers that has made the greatest contribution to the development of controllers. The Nintendo FC controller is a very important work in the history of early controllers, as the input device of the famous red and white machine, the D-pad was first established on this controller, and has continued to this day.
In 2017, Nintendo launched a new generation of consoles, the Nintendo Switch, and the Switch Pro controller is the peripheral peripherals of this console. IGN gave this controller a high score of 8.8, and in Steam statistics, the Switch Pro ranked second only to the Xbox One controller in terms of utilization.
At present, in the handle market, wireless or Bluetooth handles have gradually become the mainstream, and battery life has become a key point that needs to be paid attention to. This is the absolute advantage of the Pro controller. With the built-in battery, the Switch Pro has a battery life of 30~40 hours, far exceeding most of its competitors, and there is almost no trouble of needing to recharge it when gaming.
In terms of feel, the Switch Pro handlebar part is made of rubber, which is stable to hold. The weight of the handle is light, the shape is similar to the Xbox controller, the overall grip is full, the layout is Xbox asymmetrical, and the left stick is on top. The handle is black overall, and the matte translucent shell is quite durable and detailed when viewed closely. In terms of vibration function, the Switch Pro is slightly weaker, but more delicate.
The controller has a wide range of additional features, including HD vibration, somatosensory features, and NFC (Near Field Communication) that are unique in the industry. On the Switch console, these features can create a very good gaming experience, but on the PC side, these features are not yet supported. In PC games, the Switch Pro controller needs to use third-party software to play normally, and the compatibility is not good. In addition, there are some issues with the Switch Pro button logo, although it is the same as the default ABXY in PC games, but the order of A and B, X and Y is just reversed, and it takes some time to get used to it for the first time.
The Switch Pro handle buttons feel very comfortable to the touch, but the fact that the trigger is not linear is a relatively big drawback. This controller is not recommended for racing players or pure PC players, on the contrary, if you are a Switch gamer, then this controller is definitely a must-have. At present, the price of Switch Pro is 400~500 yuan.
