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Review on Enhance Your Nintendo Switch Gaming Experience with BRHE Replacement Thumb Grip Caps and Silicone Rubber Covers in Turquoise Yellow Rose Pink by Vincent Poolaw

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Decent analog cap replacement option with some potential deal breakers

Great to have at least one seller offering replacement analog caps for Nintendo Switch joycons. For potential buyers who just need to replace torn or worn out caps quickly, this is definitely a good option. At first glance, they look just like Nintendo's OEM caps. Also, they come in a variety of colors that can help keep your Switch looking amazing if you're into customization. Unfortunately, there are two potentially serious downsides to consider when considering purchasing: 1. There are no ribs on the inside of the cap. The OEM caps supplied by Nintendo have a ribbed design on the inner cap that securely attaches the caps to analog sticks. This will prevent the caps from twisting or falling out unless of course you try to remove them yourself. However, the replacement caps are smooth, which can cause them to rotate quite easily. Since they don't actually snap into place, they can also pop out on their own depending on how you use the analog sticks. This is the more serious problem of the two.2. The actual quality of the caps is pretty cheap and flimsy compared to the OEM caps. The moment you hold both lids, it becomes immediately apparent. Nintendo cases are made of thick, durable rubber that looks and feels very durable. In contrast, the replacement caps are very flimsy and seem to wear out easily if you're playing the Switch a lot on the go. To be honest, I feel like I could easily tear them apart if I really tried. For casual or occasional gamers playing light games on the Switch, or for gamers who simply need a replacement ASAP, this will likely do the trick. However, if you're a hardcore gamer who plays handheld all the time, or you play a lot of hardcore action games that require quick reactions (Bayonetta 2, Devil May Cry, Doom, Smash Bros), then I just can't recommend it for you. The obvious flaws are just not worth the price of admission.

Pros
  • Handy item
Cons
  • So far so good