A**.
Hilariously phenomenal... I have never seen a knockoff this great!
This product just blows my mind by how good it is. Everything about this product is high quality with two exceptions which I'll touch on later. The first thing I want to really emphasize is this controller has the same quality materials as the actual pro controller. The feel is virtually identical. The internal components are virtually identical as well, which can be identified because the Nintendo Switch is actually able to differentiate the Super Smash Bros themed controller from the regular pro controllers (it indicates the white grips). The battery also lasts longer than anyone would ever reasonably need. I played Splatoon for 5 hours or so without this controller even getting halfway down on its battery. It's very easy to charge as well, because the box comes with a USB to USB C charge cable for the controller.On top of the materials feeling great, everything with this controller is responsive. The buttons feel pretty good, and the triggers and d-pad are just about the same as the legit pro controller. The analog sticks feel really good, and they have a good click to them as well when pushed down. There is little to no input lag with this controller as well - at least, none that I can identify. It is very responsive with the Switch.Additionally, the box comes with an instruction manual detailing how exactly you sync up the controller, which was incredibly helpful and pretty clear and easy to understand. This was very nice to have. There is some grammar errors and you can expect, but the parts that mattered were still straight to the point. The box itself also seemed to be made of a pretty high quality cardboard.As I previously mentioned, there are 2 things that aren't perfect, along with 1 other potential issue. The first two things I want to mention is the rumble sucks on this controller, and there is no Amiibo support. To be totally, 100% frank with you: I could not care less about these two features. I never liked Rumble and I have a joycon for Amiibo functionality if I ever needed that for any reason, so these really do not impact my opinion of this controller.Now for the other potential issue. This is found in the analog sticks. The issue is a little hard to explain, but I'll try my best. With any analog stick, there is what I'm going to call the "physical limit" and the "virtual limit." The physical limit is how far you can push the stick until it hits the plastic wall. The virtual limit is how far the analog stick's input can impact what's happening on screen. The issue is that with this controller, the virtual limit comes a little bit before the actual physical wall. For example, take a game where the further you tilt the analog stick, the faster your character runs. Typically, the physical and virtual limit are in sync. Therefore, you'll reach the maximum running speed when the analog stick is physically pressed up against the plastic wall. However, with this controller's analog sticks, you would reach maximum speed before the analog stick would be hitting the wall. What this does is make very small tilts a little more difficult to perform, BUT it makes it quicker to achieve really abrupt directional inpputs.Depending on the video game in question, this might not matter in the slightest. In fact, it could potentially help you out in some games where you don't need more subtle inputs as much. However, I don't think this really will impact performance all that much. I've mostly played Splatoon, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros. The only one of these games where I think it could potentially be an issue would be Smash Bros, but at the same time, many folks opt to use a GameCube style controller for that game anyway. Either way, it's really not a big deal.Overall, I give this controller a pretty easy 5/5. Having a controller with the same form factor, comfort, and quality as the regular pro controller for half the price is insane. As the regular black official pro controller becomes cheaper, I would recommend just buying that. However, these are incredibly good as a backup or Player 2 controller. I will say, though, it is absolutely worth buying the knockoff controllers with the special theming and colors, becuase the offical variants of those are just not gonna get any cheaper.
L**R
Surprisingly comparable quality for third-party
A while back I really wanted the limited edition Smash Bros controller, but didn't get it when it released and the resale prices are very expensive. Then I somehow managed to find this and decided to give it a try seeing the reviews were promising.Pros:I do have an first-party procontroller in a different color and when held side by side the quality in appearance is almost identical at first glance. I even showed it to a friend and they thought I somehow managed to get the official Smash controller until I told them otherwise and took a closer look. Feels great and the weight is only a little bit lighter in comparison. The Switch even reads it as a Smash controller with the white handles when connected! (I assume it would adjust for Xenoblade and Splatoon) And so far I haven't noticed any issues with button inputs.Cons:Limited features. Now I bought this knowing full well it can't read amiibo, can't wake up the Switch (can put to sleep though), and doesn't have HD rumble, etc. The buzz from the rumble is louder than the first-party controller and only has one level of intensity, but it isn't a deal breaker for me since I knew this before hand. Though this could have some issues with games like Mario Odyssey where the HD rumble is part of the gameplay.Other:I also noticed that these controllers cannot receive software updates, not surprising as they are third-party. Though I have not seen an issues as result of this.tldr; a solid 5 star controller for a third-party. More like a high 3 or low 4 when compared to first-party. Great if you are really just looking for the limited edition colors and don't mind a few features left out. Pros outweigh the cons. Well priced with that in mind.
R**A
Why not!?
So this is truly an amazing replica of the original Nintendo Switch Pro controller. There is definitely some stiffness in the analog sticks & selective buttons but once it's been broken in you've already established a nice comfortability to using it without it feeling too rubbish or rough around the edges. This replica takes a 4.5/5 in my view & I'm a really picky person. The weight is significantly differential but ironically feels lighter than the original. Not by too far but by roughly 2-3 grams. The coat of paint is not bad for the one I purchased. I bought the SSBU one out of curiosity in how the paint job would be & I'm satisfied! Nothing to complaining about, well done job, instructions are clear on how to connect this controller to your switch! Definitely worth it!
T**R
Great Value For The Price, Charges FAST!
Comes with a USB port and charges fast. I would have given 5 stars but because. you NEED the USB cord to connect to the system to turn on the controller this was a bit of an inconvenience. I would have preferred if it connected automatically.I'm a gamer for sure. I spend quite a lot of time playing Smash Bros and Sonic. During gaming the controller is very comfortable.Pros:Battery life is longBattery charges fastComfortable to useCons:Doesn't connect automatically (Must use USB cord to connect)
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