Staying inside is much easier with the help of the variety of gaming consoles available, including the popular Nintendo Switch and its Joy-Con controllers. While some people enjoy the adaptability of Joy-Cons, others might be frustrated by the design and find they are better off purchasing an alternative controller for use with the Switch instead. Luckily, there's plenty of options to choose from.
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console, meaning it offers handheld gameplay, but can also function as a traditional console as well. While Nintendo has previously sold traditional and handheld consoles in the past, the Switch is a more ambitious product. Among its many other features, the Switch provides typical handheld gamers the power needed to run Switch Lite with one of the main differences being that unlike the standard Switch, the Lite has built-in controllers.
Typically, when a person uses the Switch as a handheld device, the controls work like they would for Nintendo’s other handheld devices. The docked Switch acts like a traditional console, and the Joy-Cons can together (with the help of the Joy-Con grip) to make one controller. However, other controller styles can provide more comfort and can help to improve a person’s gameplay. For example, avid gamers who are familiar with popular consoles – like the Xbox One – can purchase a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. This product sells for $70 and offers the gamer a familiar feeling of control when playing their favorite Nintendo Switch game.
Switch Controllers: From Aesthetic To Technical
The Joy-Con controllers are versatile, and a person can desynchronize a pair of Joy-Cons to change their function and as a result, the can make the pair act as two separate controllers when needed. However, the separate Joy-Cons’ small design may frustrate some s. Additionally, there is the issue known as class-action lawsuit against Nintendo. For these reasons, some Switch owners might find an accessory like the Esywen wireless controller is a better option for them.
Then there's the classic Poké Ball Plus controller which pairs with the company's Let’s Go series to emulate throwing a real Poké Ball. As an extra bonus, this $50 accessory also offers a real-world application thanks to the ability for s to walk walk around with their favorite Pokémon.
The fun thing about controllers is that they are usually interchangeable and having access to a variety of Nintendo Switch-compatible controllers provides gamers with the option to mix and match as often as they want, or as frequently as they change games. However, the Nintendo Switch Light is a different story altogether. If a Nintendo Switch Lite owner wants to use a controller, rather than the device itself, their best bet is to opt for the 8Bitdo Lite controller, priced at $25.
Source: Nintendo