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Review on Nyko Mini Wireless Core Controller - Enhanced Compatibility with Switch, Lite, Android, PC - Ergonomic Design - Turbo Functionality - Ideal for All Gaming Enthusiasts - Nintendo Switch by Cheryl Bailey

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing for Android once you have it lol

This controller is amazing. I almost returned it because I couldn't get it to work with my Android phone or tablet. I don't actually have a switch and bought a controller as it's mini, looks just like a mini xbox one controller and works with pc and android. Well, the instructions that came with it and all the information online doesn't tell you how to properly set up an Android device. The only instructions are to pair with the Switch and set it up, which I can understand since it's primarily a Switch Pro controller. But if you try to pair your controller to a PC or Android as if you'd done it to the Switch by pressing the Home button and Y, Bluetooth will pair but none of the buttons will work at all. Bluetooth recognizes it as a professional controller. It took me HOURS to figure out that you pressed the home button and A button to pair with Android. When connected via Bluetooth, it is recognized as a "gamepad" and not a "pro controller". It's crazy that you can literally completely change the way a Bluetooth controller is recognized by putting it in different pairing modes. But after figuring everything out, I love the controller even more! Look, feel, feedback - everything about this controller is great. Now it works great with my android 9.0 phone and 10 inch android 9.0 tablet. With Octopus Keymapper it plays every mobile game perfectly, is recognized and works well with all my android emulators. You can even use a controller to control your tablet from the home screen. I bought this 90% for mobile use with my tablet. I play on an Xbox One console and wanted a tiny handheld mobile controller that was styled like an Xbox One controller and this fits right in. Recommend this controller to anyone looking for a mini you mobile controller for Switch, Android or Windows Mobile. I just wish the company would provide a little more setup information on the Android and PC side.

Pros
  • Enjoyable
Cons
  • Infinitely sluggish