Review on 🍑 HORI Nintendo Switch Battle Pad (Peach) - Officially Licensed GameCube Style Controller for Nintendo Switch by Christina Snyder

Disclaimer: My review is mostly about comparing this controller to other 3rd party GameCube style controllers. I will mainly talk about its merits as part of these comparisons. I have Hori, PDP, and GameCube style PowerA wireless controllers. This is my favorite of the group. I primarily play Smash Bros, although all controllers are compatible with most of the Switch library. It's worth mentioning if you're looking for a controller that can play more games than Smash and don't prefer or want to pay the price of a pro controller. Another disclaimer: All three "GameCube" controllers appear to be more similar than different. However, small differences make me prefer Hori to the other two. If you really like the look of one on top of the other, these reasons alone might make it worth buying. (Or buy all three like I do.) I prefer the feel of the Hori Knob over the other two. The Hori buttons are a little more flexible and don't "click" as much as the PDP and PowerA buttons, giving a smoother and "less cheap" plastic feel. However, the difference in sensations is not that noticeable. The analog and C sticks on the Hori also perform better than the three. The travel on the PDP is VERY long (probably the biggest hit) while the sticks on the PowerA are very tight and small and need to be broken. Classic GameCube style triggers. I like Hori's weight. It's the lightest of the three, which I also prefer. This makes him feel a little more fragile than the other two. However, it still has good build quality. I would call it smooth. I think Hori's controller size is perfect. I have adult male hands and the PDP seems a bit big while the PowerA definitely feels small. (The PDP didn't feel like it until I tried the other two, though.) Hori definitely feels best in the palm of your hand. other third party GameCube style controllers as described above. If you absolutely need wireless, use PowerA. If you prefer a more reliable controller, choose the PDP. If you prefer some of the qualities I like then definitely go for Hori. (I also think Hori has the best aesthetic.) A few more notes about this controller: My controller has always responded to button presses. I'm not sure what it's about based on others' experiences. Maybe a defective product or a defective controller was not treated properly. The Battle Pad is a bit more fragile than the others, so a good fall can ruin it. Just a guess. The only glaring downside to the Hori Battle Pad is the annoying red light that stays on when swapping triggers to match the pro controller's trigger configuration. I put a piece of tape on it. Not enough to give it a star, but obnoxious enough to agree if it's a big twist.