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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Switch Compatible Joypad Controller - Joycon Replacement for Switch, Back Map Button/Turbo/Dual Shock/Motion Control/L/R Remote Gamepad by Kelvin Ward

Revainrating 5 out of 5

To the doubters of third parties: don't worry.

Like many others, I love our official products for one reason or another. As a result, we will be extremely cautious about third-party products. You're probably watching this because you have drift issues. I'll say right away that these controllers are great (so far). As you can see from the picture, they're a lot bigger, but that's not a huge issue unless you decide to use them as separate controllers. Contrary to some reviews, yes it works by itself. More on that later. Let's start with the first important point - the buttons. You are not bad. The YXBA buttons are perhaps the least attractive of them all. These are slightly larger keys with noticeable depth of pressure, so they don't feel as snappy as you're used to from official Joy Cons. There is a little empty dead space that takes some getting used to. Not bad, but odd, since all other keys have the same flat, momentary clicks as the original. Second, analog joysticks. This will be an important point whether you like these controllers or not. They are not as limited in movement as the original. For example, you have to push the stick further in one direction than you are used to. Like the YXBA buttons, they can take some getting used to. On a positive note, this also gives you more wiggle room to get in the middle of a direction, for example if you want the character to walk and not run. Note that like the official controller, it has the same dead space from the neutral position until it picks up direction from the slightest bump. Third, the feeling. It has an engraving (tiny snakeskin pattern) on the back and a textured front for an easy grip. I like it for a third party controller. It's not smooth at all, but that just makes it handy to grip. The bulkiness undoubtedly makes it easier to hold. This applies in particular to mobile use. A clear plus here when aesthetics are not an issue. Now I've read the comments that it doesn't work by itself. Actually it works separately. It's just not as easy as the official controllers and some third-party ones. To get it working, do one of the following: Method 1: Go to the toggle controller settings, select toggle toggle as usual, then unplug your Joy Cons. The blue light will search and finally recognize separately. Just press the tiny SR and SL buttons like you normally would to acknowledge each controller individually. Method 2: If you disconnect your Joy Cons before going to the grip setting (via the game's settings menu or tooltip), they will turn off when you try to change the grip setting. All you have to do is either hold down the connect button between the SR and SL, or plug the controllers into the switch and then unplug them. Once activated and recognized, simply press SR/SL as usual to set them up. One downside is that the Switch does NOT turn on wirelessly. At least I don't know. I don't care, but it's still worth mentioning. However, it works great. All in all a great product worth buying if you are looking for something similar. Let's hope there won't be any problems with drifting in the future.

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