Here’s the hardware I have reviewed so far on the Nintendo Switch, from best to worst. Note: If multiple games have the same score, they will be sorted alphabetically.
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Controllers / Grips
| Name | Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| ECHTPower Wireless Switch Controller (ES01) | Controller | A |
tl;drThe ECHTPower Wireless Switch Controller offers an incredible amount of features and a high quality for its absurdly low price tag of $23. While it lacks features you would look for in high-end controllers, it absolutely blows away almost everything else I’ve seen in this price range, and even edges out my previous favorite in this category, the Ligame Switch Wireless Controller. If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck in a controller on Nintendo Switch, this is an absolute must-have. | ||
| GameSir Tarantula Pro Wireless Controller | Controller | A |
tl;drThe GameSir Tarantula Pro Wireless Controller is a Pro-style controller that is the priciest Nintendo Switch controller I’ve gotten my hands on, but you absolutely get what you pay for. It is so loaded with features it would take too long to list them all here, with an absolutely fantastic overall quality. It has a few issues here and there, but most of these are minor nitpicks and problems that other features on the controller largely resolve. In the end, this is simply the best controller I’ve encountered on Nintendo Switch. | ||
| Ligame Switch Wireless Controller | Controller | A |
tl;drThe Ligame Switch Wireless Controller would be a pretty good midrange Pro-style controller, but it’s priced as a budget controller, and as a budget controller it absolutely soars above the competition with a solid build that feels great and an excellent feature set. It’s not the best controller on Nintendo Switch, but at $23 it is absolutely the best “bang for your buck” of any controller I have yet tried. | ||
| NYXI Master P1 2.4G Wireless PC Controller | Controller | A |
tl;drThe NYXI Master P1 2.4G Wireless PC Controller is a Pro-style controller that is not only nearly feature-complete and high-quality, but that actually does a few things that are truly great, such as giving players switches to swap between digital and analog triggers, a dongle for top-notch effortless wireless connectivity to PC, and an additional switch that makes swapping between Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android, as well as multiple other nice features. There is a little frustration here with the confusing manner the buttons are labeled, but overall this is a phenomenal controller that is absolutely worth getting, especially if you plan on using it on multiple platforms. | ||
| 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ Bluetooth Gamepad | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ is a Nintendo Switch controller that is similar in design to Nintendo’s pro controller, although it lacks some of that controller’s features, and has a few unique features of its own. While it’s not without its flaws, overall this is a superb controller and an excellent lower-price alternative to Nintendo’s Pro controller. | ||
| 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller | Controller | A- |
tl;dr8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is one of the best pro-style controller options on the Nintendo Switch, featuring a wonderful form factor, hall effect analog sticks, multiple profiles with programmable button assignments and macros, as well as two programmable back buttons. It’s also a rare example of a third-party controller that can wake the Nintendo Switch from sleep mode. Unfortunately, it’s not quite the “ultimate” option – it cannot scan Amiibo figurines, it lacks HD Rumble, and its $70 price tag makes it one of the priciest options for this style of controller. Make no mistake, this controller is still one of the best, but it isn’t definitively the best. | ||
| Donajia Switch Wireless Controller | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe Donajia Switch Wireless Controller is a Pro-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch that has a few issues with its form factor and button layout, and doesn’t have much in the way of extra features, but overall this is a surprisingly high quality controller given its low $20 price tag. If you’re looking for a great controller that doesn’t cost much, this is a superb choice. | ||
| EasySMX S10 Controller | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe EasySMX S10 Controller is a Pro-style controller for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s feature-rich, with very few flaws, and yet is still $25 cheaper than Nintendo’s own Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. It may not boast all the features Nintendo’s controller has, but it has plenty of features Nintendo’s controller doesn’t, and overall I think this is a much better “bang for your buck”. If you’re looking to buy a controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (or the original Nintendo Switch), the EasySMX S10 Controller needs to be a part of that conversation. | ||
| ECHTPower Wireless Switch Controller (ES03) | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe ECHTPower Wireless Switch Controller (ES03) is a Pro-style controller that may have an unnecessarily confusing name, but it shares much of the great quality and excellent features of its similarly-named predecessor, albeit with a very different form factor and a few changes beyond that. On balance, I still prefer ECHTPower’s ES01, due to a few design choices here I dislike, including an odd recessed USB-C port. However, this is still a superb controller for a relatively low price. | ||
| Exlene Wireless Pro Controller | Controller | A- |
tl;drExlene Wireless Pro Controller has two features that are unusual for a third-party Nintendo Switch controller – it can wake the Nintendo Switch from sleep mode, and it can scan Amiibo figurines. It also has some nice, user-friendly extra features like turbo functionality, as well as PC and mobile device support. I don’t like the form factor quite as much as Nintendo’s own Pro Controller, and there are a few other minor issues, but otherwise this is an outstanding controller on Nintendo Switch, and at a price that ranges from the very good $50 down to a ridiculously good $30, I’d say this controller is one that needs to be in the discussion when talking about the best controllers on the Nintendo Switch. | ||
| IINE Aether Radiant Silver Wireless Controller with Charging Dock | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe IINE Aether is a mid-range Pro-style controller with an included controller dock for Nintendo Switch that works well and has a good selection of features. It’s a bit lacking in some areas, and the choice to have multiple functions tied to buttons and indicators on the back and top of the controller makes things more awkward than they need to be. But overall, this is a solid controller that’s a good choice in this price range. | ||
| Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | Controller | A- |
tl;drThe Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a more traditional game controller that feels all-around better than the Joy-Cons for most games. Having said that, it’s pricey and can suffer from the problem of “drift” just like the Joy-Cons do, so it’s far from perfect. Still, if you play your Switch a lot, you should definitely consider buying one of these. | ||
| EasySMX D10 Wireless Game Controller | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe EasySMX D10 Wireless Game Controller is a Pro-style controller for Nintendo Switch that does pretty much everything it attempts well, and it has a good list of features. It’s inexplicably missing the screenshot button, and it lacks app support, but otherwise it has good multiplatform compatibility, TMR analog sticks, swappable digital-analog triggers, and a convenient charging cradle, as well as the standard list of features we’ve come to expect from modern third-party Nintendo Switch controllers. Despite the few features it lacks, this is an all-around excellent mid-range price controller. | ||
| GuliKit KK2 T Wireless Controller | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe GuliKit KK2 T Wireless Controller is a Pro-style wireless controller that is an all-around excellent controller with a good feel, responsive buttons, Amiibo scanning, TMR analog sticks, and excellent multi-platform wireless connectivity via bluetooth, no dongle needed. Its one macro button is in an awkward spot, and there are a few other features I wish it had, but overall this is a superb midrange Nintendo Switch controller. | ||
| GuliKit KK3 Wireless Controller | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe GuliKit KK3 Wireless Controller is a Pro-style wireless controller that lacks some of the bells and whistles you’d expect to find in this price range, like macro buttons and app support. However, while it may lack exciting features, it makes up for this by being an all-around excellent controller with a good feel, responsive buttons, TMR analog sticks, and excellent multi-platform wireless connectivity via bluetooth, no dongle needed. If you’re looking for a good mid-range controller, this is well worth picking up. | ||
| IINE Candy Pop Mini Wireless Controller | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe IINE Candy Pop Mini Wireless Controller is a Pro-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch looks cute, but nevertheless manages to be a pretty well-made controller with a good selection of features for those looking for something mid-range. There are a few places where it could do with improvement, but overall this is definitely a controller that punches above its weight. | ||
| Machenike S3 Wireless Controller | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe Machenike S3 Wireless Controller is a Pro-style controller for Nintendo Switch that does pretty much everything it attempts well, and it has a good list of features. It lacks app support and analog triggers, but otherwise it has good multiplatform compatibility, Amiibo support, and a convenient charging cradle, as well as the standard list of features we’ve come to expect from modern third-party Nintendo Switch controllers. Despite the few features it lacks, this is an all-around excellent controller for the low-to-mid price range. | ||
| NBCP Wireless Gaming Controller Pro | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe NBCP Wireless Gaming Controller Pro is a low-end Pro-style Nintendo Switch controller that’s all-around well-made with some good features. I’m not fond of the paddle-style macro buttons, and the apparent lack of hall effect sticks is disappointing, as is the iOS-only mobile app. However, despite these issues, this is still overall a very good controller for the price. | ||
| NealGamefy Wireless Switch Pro Controller | Controller | B+ |
tl;drThe NealGamefy Wireless Switch Pro Controller is a mid-range Pro-style controller that feels good, has a good layout, buttons that work well, and the ability to wake the Nintendo Switch from sleep mode. And it has a few nice extra features as well, like a Turbo button, smartphone app support, and the ability to play on PC and mobile platforms as well as Switch. However, it lacks other features, like analog triggers and macro buttons. Overall, I think this is a pretty good controller for the price, even if it could be better. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit | Steering Wheel / Misc. Controllers | B+ |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, an Open-World Exploration game, a Party game, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, this game is much better than the previous two in terms of the actual gameplay content it offers, thanks to its Open-World Adventure mode and its overall more cohesive theme. This is definitely one of the better Nintendo LABO kits. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 04: VR Kit | VR Goggles / Misc. Controllers | B+ |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 04: VR Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, an On-Rails Shooter, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, and even a halfway decent beginners’ game design tool. While the Nintendo Switch clearly wasn’t designed with VR in mind, this kit makes it work, albeit in a highly limited fashion, and it’s comparatively cheap compared to more professional VR headsets. Overall, while it isn’t without some major flaws, this is my favorite Nintendo LABO kit, as the Blaster construction and minigame are both my absolute favorite, and this game goes much farther than the others in its game creation tools. If you only get one Nintendo LABO kit, get this one. | ||
| 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller | Controller | B |
tl;drThe 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller is a Pro-style controller that takes the form factor of the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, removes multiple features, adds a pair of additional custom shoulder buttons, and sells for a relatively low price. It’s a pretty good controller, but there are numerous controllers in this price range with more features and a lower price, meaning that even though this is overall a good controller, it’s hard to recommend when its competition is in many ways better. | ||
| arVin Wireless Gamepad Controller | Controller | B |
tl;drThe arVin Wireless Gamepad Controller is a Pro-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch that advertises an array of features and compatibility with a wide range of platforms. In this latter category it ends up being a mixed bag, but if simply taken as a mid-range Nintendo Switch controller for players with smaller hands, this is a fairly solid choice. | ||
| Binbokplay Switch Controllers | Grip / Controller | B |
tl;drThe Binbokplay Switch Controllers is a grip-style controller that doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, and its macro buttons don’t work very well, but everything else is solidly built, and priced reasonably. If you’re looking for a grip for Nintendo Switch, this is a good choice. | ||
| Gammeefy JC200 Switch Controller | Controller / Grip | B |
tl;drThe Gammeefy JC200 Switch Controller is a grip-style controller that looks great, has an abundance of options and features, and fits your hands like a glove. It’s just a shame that a pretty bad D-Pad and face buttons mar what is otherwise a truly remarkable controller. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit | Accessory / Minigame Collection / Misc. | B |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a Misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers. Don’t buy this expecting deep gameplay, and its utility as a controller is somewhat negligible, but it is nevertheless a fun and unique experience that’s like nothing else out there, and well worth giving a try. | ||
| Junhuan Wireless Switch Controller | Controller | B |
tl;drThe Junhuan Wireless Switch Controller is a Pro-style wireless controller at a budget price, and it’s mostly a pretty solid budget controller, with swappable D-Pad caps, nice textured grips, and good PC and Android support. However, the lack of hall effect sticks and a malfunctioning macro button keep this controller from reaching the top tier of budget controllers. It’s definitely not a bad controller, but you can do better. | ||
| Armor3 Taiko Drum Controller with Sticks | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe Armor3 Taiko Drum Controller is a wired Taiko Drum controller for use with the (as of this writing, four) Taiko No Tatsujin games on Nintendo Switch. It’s not quite as accurate as I would like, and I keep pushing this thing around while I beat on it, but overall it’s preferable to using a standard gamepad when playing the Taiko games, and it’s not priced absurdly high… at least, not if you’re a fan of these games. | ||
| Axybcool Wireless Switch Pro Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe Axybcool Wireless Switch Pro Controller is a Pro-style controller that offers a low price point and has good PC and Android connectivity, app support, and a few other surprising features in a controller in this price range. however, it also has buttons that are less than ideal, and a lack of macro buttons. On balance, this is not a bad controller, but I think you’ll only want to get this if you’re on a tight budget and specifically looking for the features this controller offers. | ||
| Beitong KP40 Elite Wireless Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe Beitong KP40 Elite Wireless Controller is a Pro-style wireless controller that has some excellent and even outright unique features and then bungles some really basic stuff. Its TMR analog sticks are possibly the best you can get and there’s excellent cross-compatibility with Android and PC, but this controller inexplicably loses the screenshot button, can’t wake the Nintendo Switch from sleep mode, only half-implements turbo, and forces you to use an app to set up the macro buttons, leaving this a very mixed bag in a price range with much better alternatives. | ||
| Dobe Fomis Electronics Joy-Con Comfort Grips | Grip | B- |
tl;drThe Dobe Fomis Electronics Joy-Con Comfort Grips make playing with a single Joy-Con more comfortable, greatly improve on the Joy-Cons’ terrible SL and SR buttons, and are inexpensive enough that Nintendo Switch gamers on a tight budget might find this to be an acceptable way to improve their gaming experience. Just don’t expect anything nearly as comfortable or natural as a Pro-style controller. | ||
| Exlene Wireless GameCube Switch Controller (Upgraded Version) | Controller | B- |
tl;drExlene has once again put together a solid controller that does a great job of recreating the look and feel of the classic GameCube controller while working in some additional functionality for players wanting to use it with other Switch games, and this updated model adds multiple nice new features, like the ability to wake the Nintendo Switch from sleep mode. The odd layout of the GameCube controller is still really not ideal for most Switch games, and there are still a few minor issues that need to be ironed out, but anyone who wants a wireless GameCube-style controller on Nintendo Switch should find this to be an excellent choice. | ||
| Exlene Wireless GameCube Switch Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drExlene has put together a solid controller that does a great job of recreating the look and feel of the classic GameCube controller while working in some additional functionality for players wanting to use it with other Switch games. Having said that, the odd layout of the GameCube controller is really not ideal for most Switch games. Smash fans will probably find that this is exactly what they want it to be, but everyone else is better off with more standard controllers. | ||
| Funlab Luminpad | Controller / Grip | B- |
tl;drThe Funlab Luminpad is a Grip-style accessory for playing your Nintendo Switch in handheld mode, and while it’s mostly decent, it has a few significant flaws – its form factor is decent but not great, its analog sticks aren’t hall effect sticks, and the setup for its macro buttons is needlessly awkward. This is a decent enough grip for those who want an accessory like this, but there are enough issues here that I can’t give it a full recommendation. | ||
| Leadjoy Z1 Lite Switch Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe Leadjoy Z1 Lite Switch Controller is a mid-range Pro-style controller for Nintendo Switch that has some decent features, including a dongle that makes connecting to PC a breeze. However, the buttons on the controller stick, and at this price point you have better options. The result is a controller that, while certainly not bad, isn’t one I can wholeheartedly recommend. | ||
| Matbip Switch Pro Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe Matbip Switch Pro Controller is a budget Pro-style controller that has some decent features, but the face buttons are too squishy and they stick, and the advertised PC connectivity simply does not work. On balance, this is still a decent controller for the price, but if you’re willing to spend just a bit more, you’ll find much better options available to you. | ||
| NBCP Switch Joycons Detachable Grip | Grip | B- |
tl;drThe NBCP Switch Joycons Detachable Grip is a Grip-style accessory for your Joy-Cons that joins them to be used as a Pro-style controller, or can be split in half to attach directly to the sides of your Nintendo Switch. It’s a marked improvement on Nintendo’s own device like this, though it lacks some major features, such as charging or syncing your Joy-Cons while using it, or docking your Nintendo Switch while they’re connected. If you want a Joy-Con grip, this is a good one that offers some nice extra options, but many players may want to spend just a little extra to get a decent Pro-style controller instead. | ||
| ShanWan Bluetooth Gamepad Keychain Sized Mini Controller | Controller | B- |
tl;drThe ShanWan Mini Controller is a controller that is only 2/3 the size of a Joy-Con, can be cramped to hold, won’t work for any games that require analog sticks, and not all of its advertised features work. Yet despite all of this, when playing simple and slow-paced games this can be a comfortable way to control the game. The use for this controller is extremely extremely niche, but those looking for something to fit a very specific set of criteria, this controller is a wonderfully unique option. | ||
| 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad | Controller | C+ |
tl;drThe 8Bitdo SN30 Pro is a Nintendo Switch controller that seeks to imitate the style of the classic Super Nintendo controller while adding in modern functionality for the Switch. Unfortunately, it’s akward to set up the thing, missing some of the features of the Pro Controller, and its button layout makes it a great deal more uncomfortable than the Pro Controller and other controllers in its own product line. This controller is passable, but you can do better. | ||
| GuliKit Elves 2 Pro Wireless Game Controller | Controller | C+ |
tl;drThe GuliKit Elves 2 Pro Wireless Controller is a pro-style controller that fixes most of the problems of the Elves 2 controller, and even has some nice features, but at a $50 price point seems high for what’s on offer here, especially compared to other controllers on the market. Unless you really want a smaller controller for smaller hands, I suggest you consider another controller instead. | ||
| Hawksbill Handheld Controller | Controller / Grip | C+ |
tl;drHawksbill Handheld Controller is a Grip-style accessory designed to add comfort when holding the Nintendo Switch. It mostly works well enough, but it’s lacking in features compared to other comparable devices, and has some irritating flaws that make it less than ideal. If you’re looking for a Grip-style controller, this will work, but definitely don’t expect anything fantastic. | ||
| IINE Professional Taiko Drum Controller Pro Max | Controller | C+ |
tl;drThe IINE Professional Taiko Drum Controller Pro Max is a wired Taiko Drum controller for use with the (as of this writing, four) Taiko No Tatsujin games on Nintendo Switch, as well as the (currently one) Taiko No Tatsujin game on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. It is unquestionably the best way I’ve found to play these games, but this hardly matters when the price tag is so jaw-droppingly astronomical. Unless you are such a diehard fan of this series that you’d describe yourself as “fanatical”, this simply is not worth the expense, and you’re better off going with a worse (but surely much more reasonably-priced) drum controller. | ||
| Ralan Wireless Controller | Controller | C+ |
tl;drThe Ralan Wireless Controller is a Pro-style controller that offers a low price point and has good PC and Android connectivity, but is otherwise feature-poor, with mediocre rumble and sub-par gyroscopic motion control, and a D-Pad that is less than ideal for Fighting games. While this controller does some things well, there are too many better options in this price range to recommend this. | ||
| TurbX Mini Mate Wireless Gaming Controller | Controller / Stand | C+ |
tl;drThe TurbX Mini Mate Wireless Gaming Controller is a Pro-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch that’s lacking multiple important features, and the included charging stand is a waste of plastic, but as long as you can look past what this isn’t and appreciate what it is, I think you’ll find this is a solid choice for players who want a Nintendo Switch controller for smaller hands. | ||
| VidPPluing 2 Pack Wireless Switch Pro Controller | Controller | C+ |
tl;drThe VidPPluing 2 Pack Wireless Switch Pro Controller is a 2-pack of Pro-style controllers that are extremely inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. These controllers aren’t outright bad, but they’re also not very good. However, if you’re looking for something that will equip multiple players on a shoestring budget, this will get the job done. | ||
| IINE Magnetic Wrist Strap | Grip | C |
tl;drThe IINE Magnetic Wrist Strap is a Grip-style accessory that attaches to your Joy-Con controllers to make it easier to transition from using them separately, or connected via magnets. It’s a clever idea, but the SL and SR buttons are terrible, the connected devices are far too small, and the usefulness of these grips was already pretty limited to begin with. Unless you fit into the narrow group of people with small hands who uses Joy-Cons both separately and together, I don’t think this accessory will be worth it for you. | ||
| Lyvix Wireless Switch Pro Controller | Controller | C |
tl;drThe Lyvix Wireless Switch Pro Controller is a Pro-style controller that does some things well and other things poorly, but multiple features became unusable due to the fact that I wasn’t provided an instruction manual. Overall, I feel like this is a decent controller, but you have much better options in this price range. | ||
| NYXI Warrior Bluetooth Controller | Controller | C |
tl;drThe NYXI Warrior Bluetooth Controller is a GameCube-style controller with some excellent features, including a Wavebird-style receiver that allows it to be used like a GameCube controller, even connecting to the GameCube and original Wii consoles. As great as that is, connecting the controller in the traditional way results in horrible input lag, the D-Pad is terrible, and along with other smaller issues this makes it difficult to recommend this controller, even though there are some specific situations where it might be worth trying out. | ||
| Twylyte Wireless Switch Controller | Controller | C |
tl;drThe Twylyte Wireless Switch Controller is a Pro-style controller with some flashy lights under its transparent casing, and while I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s all flash and no substance, it’s also pretty lacking both in quality and in features. Unless you value style over functionality, you have much better options in this price range. | ||
| Dianven Wireless PC Controller | Controller | C- |
tl;drThe Dianven Wireless PC Controller is a Pro-style controller that has some really excellent features and then bungles some really basic stuff. It has a wonderful dongle for effortless PC connectivity but then barely refers to it in the instructions, it has PlayStation 3 connectivity but its turbo button and motion controls don’t work at all. It has hall effect analog sticks but the D-Pad is pretty lousy. In the end, while there are numerous good features here, I cannot recommend this controller due to all the bad. | ||
| Flydigi Apex 4 PC Controller | Controller | C- |
tl;drThe Flydigi Apex 4 is a Pro-style Nintendo Switch controller with some truly impressive features like DualSense-style haptic feedback triggers. Unfortunately, everything impressive or great this controller does comes with a catch that makes it too annoying, inconvenient, or counter-intuitive to actually use, and at the massive price this controller is selling for, there is no way this controller should be as flawed as it is. Skip it. | ||
| Funlab Lumingrip Charging Grip | Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Funlab Lumingrip is a Grip-style accessory for holding a pair of Joy-Con controllers that will charge them and even show an appealing Zelda-inspired design when lit up. Unfortunately, this feels extremely cramped when holding it in your hands, and it hides the player number indicator, and I just don’t think the utility you gain from this Grip makes up for what you lose by using it. | ||
| Horipad Wireless Switch Controller | Controller | C- |
tl;drHoripad Wireless Switch Controller has a form factor comparable to Nintendo’s Pro controller, can wake the Nintendo Switch from sleep mode, and has good gyroscopic motion control. But it lacks rumble and Amiibo capabilities, feels cheap, has zero extra features, and has issues with its buttons, all for a price that feels far too much for what’s on offer here. You have multiple better alternatives than this. | ||
| Ifyoo SGSX1 Ergonomic Grip | Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Ifyoo SGSX1 Ergonomic Grip is a Grip-style accessory for your Joy-Cons that aims to make holding your Nintendo Switch in portable mode more comfortable while being otherwise as unobtrusive as possible. It accomplished the first of these goals, if only a little, but the issues it causes with making it more difficult to remove Joy-Cons from your Nintendo Switch, as well as the somewhat high price tag, both make it so the benefits are outweighed by the flaws. While I wouldn’t go so far as to say this Grip is bad, I do think there are much better ways to spend your money on controller options on Nintendo Switch. | ||
| Martian Panic | Misc. Controller | C- |
tl;drMartian Panic is a Shooting Gallery game that uses the Joy-Con’s motion-sensing capability (with or without the physical release’s bundled “blaster” accessory) to empower players to shoot aliens in a family-friendly B-movie-inspired setting. Unfortunately, the motion controls are so terrible you’ll struggle to hit anything, and the game suffers from horrendously bad slowdown. At the very least the blaster accessory is kinda’ cool, but it’s absolutely not worth anywhere close to the $30 price tag. Skip this gimmicky mess. | ||
| Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers (L/R) | Controller | C- |
tl;drThe Joy-Con controllers are an iconic part of the Nintendo Switch itself, and represent an immensely creative and ambitious idea to create a controller as versatile as the Nintendo Switch itself. Unfortunately, the execution is pretty bad in numerous ways, and while these controllers are still mostly functional, I think most players are better off leaving them attached to the Nintendo Switch and using a separate Pro-style controller when not playing the Nintendo Switch in portable mode. | ||
| NYXI Flexi Wireless Game Controller | Controller | C- |
tl;drThe NYXI Flexi Wireless Game Controller is a Pro-style wireless controller with a unique feature that you can remove its magnetic face plate to change its insides to your liking. As cool as this feature is, it can’t outweigh the huge barrage of problems the controller has, ranging from poor button placement to uncomfortable buttons to a few buttons trying to juggle multiple tasks and doing so poorly. With everything this controller does wrong, I simply cannot recommend it. | ||
| Phistone Switch Joycon Gaming Holder | Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Phistone Switch Joycon Gaming Holder allows you to attach your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to either side of your smartphone or tablet to use them to play games on that device. It’s a great idea in theory, but in practice it requires that you either have a MagSafe device, or that you struggle with the overly-powerful clamp that’s a pain to put on and take off. Unless you’re MagSafe equipped, you’re better off just using your Joy-Cons loose. | ||
| Satisfye Zengrip Pro Gen 3 | Grip | C- |
tl;drThe Satisfye ZenGrip Pro is a Grip-style accessory designed to add comfort when holding the Nintendo Switch, but I feel that any comfort added here is negligible, and in any case what’s offered here certainly doesn’t justify the price tag, which just is not at all competitive with other Grips on the market. While this is not a bad accessory, it’s overpriced and is simply not deserving of the hype. | ||
| Senwoo Joy-Con Controller | Grip / Controller | C- |
tl;drThe the Senwoo Joy-Con Controller is a grip-style controller that’s bulky and adds a few extra features, but comes with as many problems as it has benefits, and for $40 it just isn’t worth it. | ||
| Toomu Wireless Switch Controller | Controller | C- |
tl;drToomu Wireless Switch Controller has a logo and color scheme seemingly designed to appeal to basketball fans, but while this controller has some nice extra features like great wireless connectivity with PC and mobile devices, it is undone by some terrible face buttons, uncomfortable ZL and ZR buttons, an absolutely horrible D-Pad (yes, even if you swap it out with the other included attachment), and one of the worst placements for a screenshot button I’ve ever encountered. With all of this being the case, I strongly suggest you skip this one. | ||
| ZFY Wireless Controller | Controller | C- |
tl;drThe Power Tom Nook Controller (that’s what the ZFY Wireless Controller is called on the box) looks cute, but is crippled by numerous design decisions clearly done in service of that cuteness, at the expense of playability. Small buttons and analog sticks, buttons moved to inconvenient locations, cramped shoulder buttons, and a D-Pad too close to the left analog stick all make this a controller that’s terrible to play with, even if it’s nice to look at. | ||
| Binbokplay Switch Controller | Controller | D+ |
tl;drThe Binbokplay Switch Controller is a Pro-style controller that offers a low price point but not much else, and even if there weren’t multiple better controller options in this price range, the poor D-Pad and face buttons would make this a poor choice. Don’t get it. | ||
| Flydigi Vader 4 Pro PC Controller | Controller | D+ |
tl;drThe Flydigi Vader 4 is a Pro-style Nintendo Switch controller that boasts a few very nice features like tension-adjustable analog sticks, and switchable analog and digital triggers. Unfortunately, these good qualities are far outweighed by the bad, including a poor D-Pad, and features locked behind absolutely disastrous software tools. Given this controller’s premium price, I absolutely do not recommend it. | ||
| Nintendo Joy-Con Grip | Grip | D+ |
tl;drThe Joy-Con Grip delivers on the promise of giving players a way to turn a pair of Joy-Cons into something vaguely resembling a Pro-style controller, but it does little more than that, and the shape that results from this is uncomfortable compared to an actual Pro-style controller. On top of that, for the $20 price, you can get a third-party pro-style controller, some of which are genuinely great now, or at least get a couple of decent third-party Joy-Con grips. Do not waste your money buying this. | ||
| ZrzlMVP Wireless Switch Controller | Controller | D+ |
tl;drThe ZrzlMVP Wireless Switch Controller is a Pro-style controller with numerous flaws, that’s unreliable, and with many of its advertised features not working, or at least not working properly. Do not get this. | ||
| AceGamer Wireless Controller Pro | Controller | D |
tl;drThe AceGamer Wireless Controller Pro is a low-end Pro-style Nintendo Switch controller that’s absolutely riddled with problems and design flaws. You absolutely shouldn’t waste money on this when you have much better alternatives in this price range. | ||
| ECHTPower Wireless PC Gaming Controller (EP01) | Controller | D |
tl;drThe ECHTPower Wireless PC Gaming Controller EP01 is a Pro-style wireless controller that seems extremely similar to the Axybcool Wireless Switch Pro Controller but features a different set of features, and this is definitely the worse of the two. What’s more, it pales in comparison to ECHTPower’s phenomenal ES01, and to add insult to injury, it is somehow more expensive than both of those better controllers. In short, you should not get this. | ||
| Gammeefy JC300 Switch Controller | Grip / Controller | D |
tl;drThe Gammeefy JC300 Grip-style Controller isn’t just a step down from the JC200, it’s a massive step down. It feels clunky and awkward, parts of it seem shoddily made, it’s lacking a lot of the functionality of the JC200, and there’s little reason to use this instead of just sticking with the Joy-Cons. This is a pretty big disappointment. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit | Misc. Controller | D |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a Misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers. However, compared to all of the other Nintendo LABO kits, this one is worse in just about every way – there are fewer minigames on offer with less variety and frustrating, awkward gameplay, with glorified menu screens presented as minigames to make up the difference. There’s also nothing here that can be used in other videogames, unlike the other LABO kits. And what little fun there is to be found here are features that are already in the other much better LABO kits. If you want to try Nintendo LABO, go for any of the other LABO kits, this one is the worst of the lot. | ||
| Pedroshaw Wireless Switch Controller | Controller | D |
tl;drThe Pedroshaw Wireless Switch Controller is a Pro-style controller that looks and feels cheap, has a terrible D-Pad, trigger buttons that aren’t very responsive, an oddly slow turbo function, a macro settings button that’s tiny and awkwardly-placed, and doesn’t even work with all the platforms it advertises. I appreciate that it has support for the Keylinker smartphone app, but otherwise this controller can’t compete with even some of the better budget controllers on the market right now. | ||
| GuliKit Elves 2 Bluetooth Game Controller | Controller | D- |
tl;drThe GuliKit Elves 2 Bluetooth Controller claims to be a Nintendo Switch 2 controller, but it isn’t. This is a pro-style controller for the original Nintendo Switch, and a pretty miserable one at that, with an absolutely terrible D-pad, pretty poor face buttons, and it’s far too cramped to hold and far too lacking in features. Don’t be fooled into buying this terrible controller. | ||
| Bokesuya Switch Controller | Controller | F |
tl;drThe Bokesuya Switch Controller is a Pro-style controller with some flashy lights, but also some questionable and outright bad design choices, as well as a D-Pad so terrible that I do not recommend anyone get this controller. Avoid it at all costs. | ||
| Mytrix Switch Pro Wireless Controller | Controller | F |
tl;drThe Mytrix Switch Pro Wireless Controller is a Pro-style controller that has some nice features and a design that makes it look very similar to a controller I’ve praised… but Mytrix’s controller also has some pretty major flaws, including a D-Pad that’s so unreliable I cannot in good conscience recommend this controller to anyone. | ||
| Nonbliep Switch Pro Wireless Controller | Controller | F |
tl;drThe Nonbliep Switch Pro Wireless Controller is an inexpensive controller that feels cheap, and while it has a few nice features, it comes with a lot of flaws, the worst of those being that it died and would not work again within an hour of me using it. Naturally, I cannot possibly recommend that you use this yourself. | ||
| Simgal Wireless Switch Gamepad Controller | Controller | F |
tl;drThe Simgal Wireless Switch Gamepad Controller is a Pro-style Nintendo Switch controller that has some promising features, but none of that matters, because it stopped working properly within an hour of me using it. Do not buy this controller. | ||
| Machenike G3V2 Bluetooth Controller | Controller | N/A (F) |
tl;drThe Machenike G3V2 Bluetooth Controller is a Pro-style controller for Nintendo Switch that, when I tried to use it, simply would not work. It doesn’t hold a charge, and even when connected to power it froze my Nintendo Switch when I tried to sync it. Do not waste your money on this. | ||
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Docks
| Name | Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Genki Covert Dock Mini | Dock | A |
tl;drThe Genki Covert Dock Mini is a Nintendo Switch dock that is as small as a phone charger, and that costs much less than Nintendo’s own official dock. It works quite well, although it lacks USB ports for connecting and charging other devices and controllers. However, as a portable docking solution for the Nintendo Switch, this is an absolute rousing success. | ||
| La Nreucets USB C to HDMI Adapter | Dock | A- |
tl;drThe La Nreucets USB C to HDMI Adapter is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), and only supports up to 60FPS, it more than makes up for this with its extremely portable size and low price. If you’re looking for an alternative to Nintendo’s own docks, this is absolutely one worth considering. | ||
| Acasis Capture Card & Docking Station 2-in-1 | Dock | B+ |
tl;drThe Acasis Capture Card & Docking Station 2-in-1 combines a solid portable Nintendo Switch dock with the capability to use this as a video capture card as well when you also connect it to a PC or Mac. To this end, it works well, but the device isn’t very user-friendly. If you know how to use capture software, this should work great for you, but if not you should probably expect to spend a good amount of time fiddling with this to get it working how you want. In the end, it’s still an overall great device, it just needs much better documentation. | ||
| Dnkeaur Switch Dock | Dock | B+ |
tl;drDnkeaur Switch Dock is a small, portable, and highly inexpensive alternative to Nintendo’s own Switch Dock, though it’s deceptively not as small or as inexpensive as it seems, due to its need to use an AC adapter that is not included with the dock, and an HDMI cable that is not included either. If you can find a workaround, this makes a good alternative to Nintendo’s own dock for those looking to save space and money. | ||
| Fliresy Switch 2 Dock | Dock | B+ |
tl;drThe Fliresy Switch 2 Dock is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small, versatile, and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary HDMI cable and AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), has a small number of ports, and a frustratingly short device cable, I think the pros here well outweigh the cons. Especially if you’re looking for a dock to bring with you for travel, this is well worth a look. | ||
| Funlab Lumindock | Dock | B+ |
tl;drThe Funlab Lumindock is a gorgeous replacement for Nintendo’s dock with a stylish glowing Zelda design, sturdy build, and four slots to charge Joy-Con controllers. It doesn’t come with any cables and it has a few other minor flaws, but overall this is a great replacement for Nintendo’s dock that adds both style and functionality. | ||
| Gmeaou Switch Dock | Dock | B+ |
tl;drGmeaou Switch Dock is a small, portable, and highly inexpensive alternative to Nintendo’s own Switch Dock, though it’s deceptively not as small or as inexpensive as it seems, due to its need to use an AC adapter that is not included with the dock. If you can find a workaround, this makes a good alternative to Nintendo’s own dock for those looking to save space and money. | ||
| RuntoGOL USB C to HDMI Adapter | Dock | B+ |
tl;drThe RuntoGOL Adapter is a small, portable, and highly inexpensive alternative to Nintendo’s own Switch Dock, though it’s deceptively not as small or as inexpensive as it seems, due to its need to use an AC adapter that is not included with the dock, and an HDMI cable that is not included either. If you can find a workaround, this makes a good alternative to Nintendo’s own dock for those looking to save space and money. | ||
| Genki Covert Dock | Dock | B |
tl;drThe Genki Covert Dock is a Nintendo Switch dock that’s smaller and more portable than Nintendo’s dock, not to mention less expensive. It works quite well, but it lacks the larger number of USB ports that Nintendo’s dock has, and doesn’t do as good a job charging your Switch. What’s more, Genki’s own Covert Dock Mini is even less-expensive and superior for those looking for a good portable Nintendo Switch dock. As a result, this dock is still very good, but ends up being a Jack of all trades, master of none. | ||
| Yoxxzus Switch2 Portable Dock | Dock | B |
tl;drThe Yoxxzus Switch2 Portable Dock is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), and has no additional ports beyond what’s needed to plug in your game console and power the device, I think this is a good choice for players looking to save space and money, particularly for a docking solution they can bring with them. | ||
| ANYOYO USB-C Video Capture Card & USB Hub | Dock | B- |
tl;drThe ANYOYO USB-C Video Capture Card & USB Hub combines a solid portable Nintendo Switch dock with the capability to use this as a video capture card as well when you also connect it to a PC or Mac. While this seems like it should work fine, it’s confusing to set up, and this device lacks a lot of features of the similar Acasis Capture Card & Docking Station 2-in-1. If you want this sort of device, Acasis’ dock is the better way to go. | ||
| Nintendo Switch Dock | Dock | B- |
tl;drWhile it had some early issues, overall Nintendo’s own Nintendo Switch Dock is elegant, functional, and works well. But it’s also feature-poor compared to other docks on the market, and ridiculously expensive. If you’re just using the dock that came with your Nintendo Switch, it should serve you well, but if you ever need to get an additional dock, you have much better options. | ||
| Fenolical Switch Charger Dock | Dock | C- |
tl;drThe Fenolical Switch Charger Dock is a Nintendo Switch dock that adds four extra ports for charging Joy-Cons, but it loses all of its USB ports to do so, doesn’t come with a necessary power adapter, and it’s really awkward to dock and undock your Nintendo Switch. In the end, I don’t think you’re getting enough in exchange for what you give up with this dock. | ||
| Mobapad A1 Switch Dock | Dock | C- |
tl;drThe Mobapad A1 Switch Dock is designed to not only be a dock for your Nintendo Switch, but also for a Pro Controller. Unfortunately, this comes with a lot of caveats – it only works with Nintendo and Mobapad’s Pro controllers, you need to attach a dongle that doesn’t have a passthrough, and on top of that, fitting your Nintendo Switch into and out of this dock is awkward, it has fewer USB ports than Nintendo’s dock, and doesn’t come with a necessary AC adapter or HDMI cable. With all of these issues, I feel like this Switch Dock is ultimately more trouble than it’s worth. | ||
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Hardware (Misc.)
| Name | Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Hybrid Console | A- |
tl;drThe Nintendo Switch certainly has its flaws, from clunky hardware, a terrible eShop, and bloated prices for everything but the console itself. However, these issues are far outweighed by the absolutely massive number of great games on the platform, especially first-party games and indie games. As a result, despite its numerous issues, the Nintendo Switch has become an absolute must-have gaming platform. | ||
| Waxity Travel Case | Carrying Case | A- |
tl;drThe Waxity Travel Case is a large-size storage case for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that has some issues with storing smaller objects on the inside, but otherwise this is an excellent, sturdy, versatile case with room to snugly store a lot of accessories and seemingly tough enough to offer some good protection. If you want a large case, I think this is absolutely worth picking up. | ||
| Colors Live | Art Application / Hardware | B+ |
tl;drColors Live is a well-constructed Art Application that comes with a unique stylus pen that allows pressure-sensitive interaction with the touchscreen. While I have issues with the stylus, the software it comes with is superb, and does a great job turning the Nintendo Switch into an art tablet. If that sounds like something of interest to you, definitely give Colors Live a look. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit | Steering Wheel / Misc. Controllers | B+ |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, an Open-World Exploration game, a Party game, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, this game is much better than the previous two in terms of the actual gameplay content it offers, thanks to its Open-World Adventure mode and its overall more cohesive theme. This is definitely one of the better Nintendo LABO kits. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 04: VR Kit | VR Goggles / Misc. Controllers | B+ |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 04: VR Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, an On-Rails Shooter, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, and even a halfway decent beginners’ game design tool. While the Nintendo Switch clearly wasn’t designed with VR in mind, this kit makes it work, albeit in a highly limited fashion, and it’s comparatively cheap compared to more professional VR headsets. Overall, while it isn’t without some major flaws, this is my favorite Nintendo LABO kit, as the Blaster construction and minigame are both my absolute favorite, and this game goes much farther than the others in its game creation tools. If you only get one Nintendo LABO kit, get this one. | ||
| TanReginal Hard Carrying Case | Carrying Case | B+ |
tl;drThe TanReginal Hard Carrying Case is a large-size storage case for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that looks pretty childish and ugly on the outside, and has some issues with storing smaller objects on the inside, but otherwise this is an excellent, sturdy, versatile case with room to snugly store a lot of accessories and seemingly tough enough to offer some good protection. If you want a large case and can get past the way this thing looks, I think you’ll find it to be well worth picking up. | ||
| FYY Switch Case | Carrying Case | B |
tl;drThe FYY Switch Case is a mid-size Nintendo Switch carrying case that can house your Switch, 35 games, a few small accessories or Joy-Cons, and it even acts as a nice substitute for your Nintendo Switch’s kickstand. I suspect the protective padding isn’t quite as protective as I’d like it to be, but overall this is a pretty solid middle-of-the-road case for your Nintendo Switch. | ||
| Mes Merry Wall Mount with Charging Station | Adapter | B |
tl;drThe Mes Merry Wall Mount with Charging Station attaches to your Nintendo Switch dock and adds on charging ports for Joy-Cons, and can also optionally mount your Nintendo Switch dock to a wall. Overall, this adapter feels well-built, and adds a lot of functionality without taking up too much space. The Joy-Cons don’t feel like they’re sitting very firmly in the unit, and this adapter lacks some extra features like game card storage, but overall it is an excellent add-on to the Nintendo Switch dock that’s well worth getting. | ||
| Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit | Accessory / Minigame Collection / Misc. | B |
tl;drNintendo LABO Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit is a really unique hybrid of a Minigame Collection, a series of Accessories you create yourself using the included pieces of custom-made cardboard, and a Misc. tool you can use to explore the features of the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers. Don’t buy this expecting deep gameplay, and its utility as a controller is somewhat negligible, but it is nevertheless a fun and unique experience that’s like nothing else out there, and well worth giving a try. | ||
| Magictodoor Locking Carry Case for Nintendo Switch | Carrying Case | B- |
tl;drMagictodoor has put together a pretty decent, sturdy, large-size carrying case for the original model Nintendo Switch, although it’s not without its flaws – the locking mechanism is difficult to use and easily bypassed, the game card holders hide what games are stored in them, and despite all the stuff this case can carry, it won’t let you carry a GameCube controller or some third-party game controllers. It’s still overall a good case, but there are definitely areas where it could be improved on. | ||
| Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit | Kart Racing / Hardware | B- |
tl;drMario Kart Live takes Nintendo’s classic Kart Racer series into the world of AR games with an actual physical RC car that interacts with the game on Nintendo Switch using a camera. It’s a wonderful and unique experience, but one that comes with a lot of requirements, has a fair number of flaws, and has a pretty high expense. If you don’t mind these issues, this is something truly unlike anything else out there, and it is definitely fun, but be warned that this fun does come with a hefty number of issues too. | ||
| Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset | Wired 3.5mm Headset | B- |
tl;drThe Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset, compatible with both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (as well as various other platforms), is a wired 3.5mm stereo headset with an adjustable microphone with good sound quality, a comfortable fit, and a convenient flip-to-mute mic function. Unfortunately, for this price, I feel like you have better options on the market, particularly options that support surround sound, which this headset doesn’t have. | ||
| FYY Switch Joycon Charger | Adapter | C |
tl;drThe FYY Switch Joycon Charger attaches to your Nintendo Switch dock and adds on charging ports for Joy-Cons as well as a few other features. This device works, but it has some questionable design choices and overall seems rickety and poorly put-together. Not a bad add-on, but not nearly as great as it could have been. | ||
| 8Bitdo USB Wireless Adapter | Controller Adapter | C- |
tl;drThe USB Wireless Adapter is an adapter that can allow you to hook up a select listing of various non-Nintendo Switch controllers to your Nintendo Switch, but the results are mixed. The controllers that worked in my tests (DualShock 4 and Wii U Pro Controller) both had a few small issues, and the Xbox controllers and Wii controllers I tried either didn’t work at all or worked so poorly I do not recommend them. Because of how unreliable this device is, I’d say its use is pretty limited. | ||
| Aimzenix Blader Keyboard and Mouse Adapter | Adapter | C- |
tl;drThe Aimzenix Blader Keyboard and Mouse Adapter is a device that gets a keyboard and mouse working on your console, though it’s somewhat unreliable and I found myself unable to change the key assignments or settings. The device still has its uses, but I can’t give it a high recommendation. | ||
| OIVO For NS Pro VR Headset | Accessory | C- |
tl;drThe OIVO For NS Pro VR Headset gives players a hands-free alternative to Nintendo LABO VR, but the front-heavy weight of the headset when the Nintendo Switch is placed inside it is less than ideal, and this headset still suffers from the fact that Nintendo Switch is poorly-suited to VR, and has only a select few games that support the feature (and most support it pretty poorly, at that). What’s more, you can’t even use it with most of the Nintendo LABO Toy-Con 04: VR Kit itself. Overall, this still might provide an interesting experience for those curious to try it, but do not expect this accessory to be much more than a fleeting novelty. | ||
| Wenocally Switch Controller Charger Dock Station | Adapter | C- |
tl;drThe Wenocally Switch Controller Charger Dock Station attaches to your Nintendo Switch dock and adds on charging ports for Joy-Cons. This device works, but it has some questionable design choices and overall seems rickety and poorly put-together. Not a bad add-on, but it leaves a lot to be desired. | ||
| Ostent 4 USB Port Hub External Splitter Expansion Adapter Stand | USB Hub | D |
tl;drThe Ostent 4 USB Port Hub External Splitter Expansion Adapter Stand is a USB hub that your official Nintendo Switch Dock nestles inside. Unfortunately, in addition to some other minor issues, having this device connected to your dock interferes with the operation of your controllers, making them repeatedly cut in and out. No USB hub should interfere with gameplay, and as such you should absolutely avoid this one. | ||
| Aimzenix AX200 Gaming Adapter | Adapter | F |
tl;drThe Aimzenix AX200 Gaming Adapter is a device advertised to be able to get your Nintendo Switch working with a Mouse and Keyboard in place of a controller, but it really only succeeds at the keyboard part… which is to say it’s pretty much worthless. Don’t bother with this. | ||
| Aknes GuliKit Goku USB Wireless Controller Adapter | Adapter | F |
tl;drThe Aknes GuliKit adapter claims to make controllers from various platforms work on various other platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. This claim is outright false – this did not work for a single controller I tested, with any of the four platforms I tested it with. You should absolutely not buy it. | ||
| Leadjoy VX2 Aimbox Keyboard and Mouse Adapter | Adapter | F |
tl;drLeadjoy VX2 Aimbox Keyboard and Mouse Adapter is a device that purports to get a keyboard and mouse working on your console, but it can only seem to manage the keyboard, which simply doesn’t go far enough to be worthwhile. What’s more, even the included headphone port is plagued with problems. Nothing this device does works properly, and you should avoid it. | ||
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