@@raistlarn 8bitdo’s whole thing is unique controller designs that are based on retro gaming designs, they wouldn’t make a controller with the traditional layout And either way, they make tons of money on their current designs, they have no reason to go backwards and regress to the more common design
@@thatonek1duno regress? Dualshock is the traditional layout pioneered by Sony during the PS1 days. Xbox changed it up to a more modern layout (which feels more comfortable to me for non-2d games.) It wouldn't be regressing anything for them to make one with a modern design. Especially since their controllers last longer than the ones Nintendo is putting. But if you think it's regression to be going toward a modern design then have fun.
I don’t think that the “modern” design of controllers is BAD or outdated I just think there’s little to no point of 8BitDo as a company to make controllers that emulate NORMAL pro controllers, especially considering that THEIR design of a “pro-style” controller is what put them on the map as a real competitor FOR regular pro style controllers People like the SN30 Pro Plus and the 8BitDo Pro 2 because it ISNT in the form factor of a regular pro controller. People like 8bitDo cuz they have ORIGINAL designs. So... would making a regular style pro controller be a bad idea for them? Probably not, I just don’t think it would sell as well
Bob: "Screen protectors are ugly. Just take care of your Switch." Also Bob: Drops Switch from a foot in the air and tries to force it into the dock with oversized Joy-cons attached.
I gotta side with Bob on this one...screen protectors don't really do anything. Do people put their switch face down on tables or something or use it as a hockey stick? Even then, by the time my switch has seriously distracting scratches on the screen it's 2029 and everyone is using their Switch 2 or whatever instead.
@@Level1Sword I installed one too, and as an extra measure I used a couple strips of the fuzzy half of velcro inside the dock. It's cheap & easy to do.
Wulff Den - "A lot of these non-offical controllers don't have the same sort of quality assurance that Nintendo has" Me - Sitting here with 3 sets of joy cons all of which drift.
The fact that the Official nintendo approved Hori controller has no bluetooth or gyro yet the 3rd party Binbok controllers has all that +rgb as a bonus is just baffling
My guess is if they put Gyro and Rumble in the Hori, which is Liscensed by Nintendo, it would become a bigger competition with their own Joy Cons. Nintendo want to sell Joy Cons first and foremost.
I think the tabs on the back of the Hori's are intended to reduce flexion along the connector. Without them the rails would be holding the weight of the switch when at rest, and would have to directly resist any bending forces, which happen more often with a bigger joy-con and are amplified by the distance of the palm grips from the rail.
The Binboks are absolutely amazing! I've been using these for 2-3 weeks now and my wife and I love them. We both had absolutely 0 problems with our 2 sets.
@@edward8049 they have been fantastic! My wife upgraded to the Version 2 that are slimmer in design but our Version 1s still work to this day and are always used above the Nintendo joy cons.
@@patrickbutler87 I will say that the Version 1 has a bit of a mushy D-Pad, however the Version 2 model has an improved D-Pad and I enjoy it alot more than the Version 1 model.
Something like the BINBOK is definitely what I've been looking for, joycons that have ergonomics and also work wirelessly; being able to take them off the switch and connect them together so they work as a controller is huge for me
@@bladeofmiquellalover I hope you still have interest in them, I bought them like a year ago and they still work fine, daily use and I really can't go back to regular joy cons, I hope you buy them
I'm honestly surprised Nintendo didn't do this, cause as soon as I saw the split pad I thought it would be cool to be able to attach them together like some kind of better pro controller.
“When was the last time you felt HD Rumble?” ... last time I used joycons with HD rumble on? Do people not notice HD Rumble? I curse my switch lite every time I have to play a game I know is better with rumble.
I think you're confusing HD rumble with just plain old regular rumble. HD rumble is when games make use of the technology to generate different specific points of rumble on the controller to simulate certain effects. 1,2,3 Switch! was an overpriced game for being a tech demo but it showcased it well. You can simulate objects moving through the joycons for example. The truth is most Switch games do not use this feature. They use traditional rumble most of the time (outside of 1st party games) which you would find on any standard controller.
And before that even happened, my L button ceased function completely for no reason, and of course, also suffered the blocked connection issue- meaning unless the Joycon has direct line of sight, it won't work. 3 things wrong with one controller, and yet the right side is totally fine.
I'm always worried Bob is going to break his Switch or Dock with his reckless abandon, but I can sleep a little easier now knowing that soon he will be getting the new Mario Edition Switch and will have another backup.
I have a Splitpad- it's pretty good, I can't say I've had any problems with it. I will say that I do miss the rumble more often than I thought I would (currently playing through Paper Mario, which has some really nice HD rumble at certain points of the game). The lack of motion controls are also a little unfortunate, as the ergonomics and larger sticks would have been nice for games like Warframe that can use gyro controls.
Yes me too I got the hori split pad pro. Been using it for a few weeks now. Love it but tbh i didn't know it didn't have rumble. I watched a video on TH-cam a short tome after I ordered it and was disappointed when guy said there was no rumble . Aside from that pretty good. Only other thing i have found I get teally bad pins and needles in my hands after a while but maybe that's me as I am aging, no idea.
I recently got the Kydlan JoyCons and I absolutely love them and makes playing in portable mode comfortable. I think they're worth it if you don't want to spend that much on the Split Pad Pro
I came for the content, stayed for the sponsor spot, cringed at the drops and dock tests, all the while privy to a narrative journey unrivaled on the TH-cams. Another fulfilling experience, as per usual!
I would really like to watch an updated video or a review with the NYXI Hyperion, its a newer option that seems to be waaay better than anything else on this category of products.
A couple observations: *the weird nubs on the backs of the Hori controllers? They're feet. They keep the Switch elevated if you set it down on a table so that those rear buttons don't get pressed. *there is a pretty good reason for the full width controllers like the Dobe. One of the problems a lot of people have had with their Switches is the vent grille on top of the console breaking off. I personally thought it was really strange, and wondered if it was becoming brittle from heat or something. Then when I was playing in handheld mode one day, I realized something: torsion. Seriously, pay attention to the forces you're exerting on your Switch the next time you're playing it handheld. Unless you're a precision machine like Data, you're constantly putting twisting force on everything while you're playing. It's enough to put flexion strain on everything from the shell to the joycon rails. This is why I like to use those full-width grips when in handheld mode. I've been looking at the Dobe specifically because I like the idea of my console being braced in my hands. After this video, I feel confident enough to give it a try.
DO IT.... I bought mine a week ago as I wanted something better than my split pad pro, The Dobe sits flush and the backplate makes the switch feel alot more secure in my hands and the interchangeable joysticks are tops ! And as you stated with the top vents popping out I have noticed that with alot of my friends devices and wondered what led to that so I thank you for informing me... Im mainly a handheld gamer but im severly overprotective of mine so I have yet to experience that *fingers crossed* the only negative I give the Dobe is that not many switch cases are built to withstand the length so you may be forced to find other means to carry it with you
@Bennett Branch Nice, I'm definitely planning to pick one up for my collection either way, but I like to know that people have solid experiences with it first. And I'm glad if I could help you and your friends avoid more grille damage, any time I can contribute back to the community, I'm happy.
@@ProjectDv2 well I certainly endorse it... I know the video pointed more towards actual joy-cons but I think the DOBE is really underrated as a GOOD product and I truly thank you as I can let them know how to avoid further damage.... It makes me cringe knowing that its almost an innocent break with most so definitely makes me up my security parameters 😂
The thing I like about the "back pieces" is because I almost exclusively play in handheld, and I dislike all the 'pressure' on the slides of the joycons.
I got the Binbok ones and I like them. I wanted replacements for my drifting joycons and a more conventional controller with a + shaped d-pad, so these saved me some money on a pro controller for a while. I made the stick lights blue and red to match the neon blue/neon red joycons.
These make me think; would be cool to see you look into accessories for the Switch that help make playability more accessible for those with physical handicaps or limitations
I am pretty sure all of the Binbox joycons have the "sticker" behind the D-pad and supposedly if you remove it the D-pad is a little bit *more* tolerable.
I really like the Dobe one, i wish a company like Hori or PowerA would make a controller of that style, it makes the switch feel more like a dedicated handheld
@@MysteryDreamer I've never wanted the HORI split pads cause they're overpriced for their lack of gyro, wireless functionality, rumble, and NFC. That last one is the most negligible but many 3rd party controllers not licensed officially have most of those. I'd rather wait for binbok to be available. In the meantime my Satisfye grip makes my joycons feel comfy and since they're fairly recent (and because I have been careful of where I store them) they have yet to drift on me so far. Nintendo really needs to get a handle on that drift though, honestly.
@@CJSai64 Well i literally play acnh only atm so the hori joycons should do it just need something i can play in my bed while watching netflix in the evenings and i think 45 is a decent price so i hope they're worth it. They will arrive monday. I'll get these ones as well probably cuz u can use them wireless as well so i have another controller for friends when we play smash. Unfortunately they sold out and i need joycons asap so hori it is.
tbh my biggest complaint about joycons Is the feeling at the connection and how much they flex so the dobe is for people like me that feel like they will snap off their joycon if not careful with it Also Screen protectors are a must because plastic EASILY scratchable screen
i picked up the split pad pro a couple weeks ago specifically in anticipation for playing monster hunter rise in bed (and on the toilet) and while it lacks some fancy features, it's honestly stuff I personally don't miss, but i can understand if those are important to you! I personally think they work great and are super comfortable, and if you only need a bigger joy con for playing in portable mode, I'd say go for the Hori!
Heyy the one with the plastic sheet backing, connecting the whole thing into one piece isn’t dead weight. It makes the whole thing more stable than if it was just the joycon attachment because it enforces the weakest points of a switch: the controller connections.
Finally got around to getting some of those binbok controllers. Love em so far. Little more grip than the hori split pad and the lights a great little extra gimmick. Also got a “pro” controller bundled with it from them for an extra $10 which was totally worth it. It’s a solid controller and one of my favorite features is they both can wake the console unlike my 8bitdo controller.
Jude Harley I haven’t used them in a little while now but I have had zero issues with mine. They’ve been great so far. Considering official controllers from Nintendo are all riddled with issues themselves. I’d say these are well worth the risk. They seemed to have good customer service as well so I’m sure if you got a lemon or something they’d work with you to fix it. You’re essentially getting a better, more comfortable pair of joycons plus a pro controller for possibly even a little less than official joycons. Even if an issue develops you’ll already have a second controller to switch to if needed.
I personally prefer the RGB ones. Because you have the two licensed options: - Pro Controller, for dock mode - HORI Joy-cons, for portable mode But these are like a two in one, i like it
The split pad pro has a better analog stick and button placement. No grip can fix that. I personally use the new Skull & Co crystal grip when I need to use the Joy Cons in a game though.
The main concern for the Joy Cons in my family is that they're super tiny. I'm really the only one in my family that's comfortable with the Joy Cons. The rest of my family however has huge hands, so it's super uncomfortable for them. These large Joy Cons could be a valuable answer to our dilemma.
I play portable alot and recently gotten the Dobe grip and I will say that it actually feels nice and I really like the fact I haven't had controller disconnect issue or the fact that it waste battery to charge
For anyone that's on the fence, just do it. They're incredible, had them for 2-weeks now and I just love them. Makes me Switch feel like a fat ass Gamegear and they're so comfortable, worth the buy 10-fold. Even rumble and gyro too.
Thanks for the video I'm also a mostly switch docked kind of guy, but am looking to invest in something like this just for kicks. Thanks again Wolf Den
It's been a bit since I've seen one of your videos. But when I saw these controllers on tik tok and needed a review I knew exactly where to go! Thanks for the great video!
I see these being SUPER nice to play once i can get back into coffee shops, or even playing in the park. Would be way more comfortable to hold, not have to worry about setting up a stand and bringing along a pro-controller if you want it to be comfortable. I love my switch, but if i'm playing for more than 20 minutes, my hands cramp up if i'm in portable mode. The Binbock seems to be the seller for me, solely for the gyro-controls. Shame Hori doesn't have that, I'd gladly pay the price of a pro-controller to have a Hori one with gyro-controls.
@@joemomma91 I think between these 2 I would choose the pikachu ones since I dont need a controller for docked play since I have a pro. So split pad would be just for handheld. Kevin said the boinks dont feel as good and the dpad is bad and buttons clicky. I would also it drains battery faster. I've also never played in docked. I'm also still using regular joycons and they work good enough.
I'd really like 8bitdo to get around to making their own joy-con replacements.
That would be great tbh
Or a controller with the joystick placement like the xbox/switch pro controller instead of the dualshock style joystick placement.
@@raistlarn 8bitdo’s whole thing is unique controller designs that are based on retro gaming designs, they wouldn’t make a controller with the traditional layout
And either way, they make tons of money on their current designs, they have no reason to go backwards and regress to the more common design
@@thatonek1duno regress? Dualshock is the traditional layout pioneered by Sony during the PS1 days. Xbox changed it up to a more modern layout (which feels more comfortable to me for non-2d games.) It wouldn't be regressing anything for them to make one with a modern design. Especially since their controllers last longer than the ones Nintendo is putting. But if you think it's regression to be going toward a modern design then have fun.
I don’t think that the “modern” design of controllers is BAD or outdated
I just think there’s little to no point of 8BitDo as a company to make controllers that emulate NORMAL pro controllers, especially considering that THEIR design of a “pro-style” controller is what put them on the map as a real competitor FOR regular pro style controllers
People like the SN30 Pro Plus and the 8BitDo Pro 2 because it ISNT in the form factor of a regular pro controller.
People like 8bitDo cuz they have ORIGINAL designs.
So... would making a regular style pro controller be a bad idea for them? Probably not, I just don’t think it would sell as well
Bob: "Screen protectors are ugly. Just take care of your Switch."
Also Bob: Drops Switch from a foot in the air and tries to force it into the dock with oversized Joy-cons attached.
He own more than 1 switch xd
He should just get onn protected screen
I gotta side with Bob on this one...screen protectors don't really do anything. Do people put their switch face down on tables or something or use it as a hockey stick? Even then, by the time my switch has seriously distracting scratches on the screen it's 2029 and everyone is using their Switch 2 or whatever instead.
The reports of docks scratching screens when the Switch first came out was enough for me to get one installed. Skinomi is my brand of choice 👍
@@Level1Sword I installed one too, and as an extra measure I used a couple strips of the fuzzy half of velcro inside the dock. It's cheap & easy to do.
Wulff Den - "A lot of these non-offical controllers don't have the same sort of quality assurance that Nintendo has"
Me - Sitting here with 3 sets of joy cons all of which drift.
Quality not reliability hahaha
haha same
How??? I have 200 hours on 4 games on switch (one of which is smash) and my og joycond have no drifty
idk i have almost 500 hours on evry game and 1000 hours on onegame and 4 pairs of joycons and 1 dont drift :l
but it is reliable, it will always experience a drift in it's lifetime.
4:40 that's made to prevent the joy con rails on the console from getting too much tension and bending, and so it can sit on a flat surface easier
Wulff's document in Google Docs during the ad was called: "Peepee poopoo"
Wulff is like a small child, and I love it!
Pewdiepie’s minecraft pig
That’s pewds pig u !!!
@Marcelo Recinos but Im almost 25 :(
@@rinkashikachi I'm 32. :D
@Marcelo Recinos That's a common misconception, his age range is actually very diverse, spanning from 9-30 pretty equally.
The fact that the Official nintendo approved Hori controller has no bluetooth or gyro
yet the 3rd party Binbok controllers has all that +rgb as a bonus is just baffling
Licensing fees., Gotta cut it where you can.
@@LegendarySkypenis theyd still make profit.. theyre just putting that profit offset onto the customers so the shareholders income doesnt drop.
You also forgot that the Hori don't have any rumble, it's really jarring to play without any feedback.
@@Michneko binbok dpad looks pretty rough though dude..
My guess is if they put Gyro and Rumble in the Hori, which is Liscensed by Nintendo, it would become a bigger competition with their own Joy Cons. Nintendo want to sell Joy Cons first and foremost.
Who else got excited when Kevin kenson said that Bob's video was coming out today
Ive been checking back on TH-cam all day lol
Me, I’ve been checking like all day!!
Same!
Precisely why I'm here so fast! Kept checking Bob's channel to see this video 😅
me
I think the tabs on the back of the Hori's are intended to reduce flexion along the connector. Without them the rails would be holding the weight of the switch when at rest, and would have to directly resist any bending forces, which happen more often with a bigger joy-con and are amplified by the distance of the palm grips from the rail.
I actually like seeing you get sponsored, because you make it funny. Most youtubers are kinda cheesy when they try too doo skits.
Yeah only a few make it entertaining
Yes! Some of the best ad reads. "Butts butts butts butts"
The Whiskey Tribe has good sponsorship reads, also.
Bob and MandJTV make ads enjoyable for me
Go visit Daniel Thrasher's yt if you like skits...and adds that are also skits!!
beat em ups is pretty good at these sponsors ads
The Binboks are absolutely amazing! I've been using these for 2-3 weeks now and my wife and I love them. We both had absolutely 0 problems with our 2 sets.
What about now?
@@edward8049 they have been fantastic! My wife upgraded to the Version 2 that are slimmer in design but our Version 1s still work to this day and are always used above the Nintendo joy cons.
@@Grimgrin666 What about the dpad? I play a lot of indie games that work best with d-pad
@@patrickbutler87 I will say that the Version 1 has a bit of a mushy D-Pad, however the Version 2 model has an improved D-Pad and I enjoy it alot more than the Version 1 model.
@Anonymous Mystery they are much closer to joycon size yes.
So we have come full circle and re-invented the Sega Game Gear. Awesome.
Seems like it's catching on
Something like the BINBOK is definitely what I've been looking for, joycons that have ergonomics and also work wirelessly; being able to take them off the switch and connect them together so they work as a controller is huge for me
Did u bought them did u got them fine or with issues
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@@bladeofmiquellalover I hope you still have interest in them, I bought them like a year ago and they still work fine, daily use and I really can't go back to regular joy cons, I hope you buy them
@@carlos20572 i Will buy
I'm honestly surprised Nintendo didn't do this, cause as soon as I saw the split pad I thought it would be cool to be able to attach them together like some kind of better pro controller.
“When was the last time you felt HD Rumble?” ... last time I used joycons with HD rumble on? Do people not notice HD Rumble? I curse my switch lite every time I have to play a game I know is better with rumble.
Super smash bros is unplayable without rumble, I’m sorry man
@@Actiontime70 I usually play smash with a GameCube-style controller but sometimes I use Pro controller just for that rumble because it’s nice.
I think you're confusing HD rumble with just plain old regular rumble.
HD rumble is when games make use of the technology to generate different specific points of rumble on the controller to simulate certain effects. 1,2,3 Switch! was an overpriced game for being a tech demo but it showcased it well. You can simulate objects moving through the joycons for example.
The truth is most Switch games do not use this feature. They use traditional rumble most of the time (outside of 1st party games) which you would find on any standard controller.
I believe he's talking about HD rumble vs regular rumble.
@@CJSai64 not confusing anything my dude. I know exactly what HD Rumble is and most of the switch games I play use it.
"Don't have the same sort of quality assurance that Nintendo has"
Oh yeah, my drifting joycons says the same about this.
For sure.
And before that even happened, my L button ceased function completely for no reason, and of course, also suffered the blocked connection issue- meaning unless the Joycon has direct line of sight, it won't work. 3 things wrong with one controller, and yet the right side is totally fine.
A lot of youtubers are afraid to say bad things about nintendo lol
Just send them into Nintendo to get them fixed! :)
@@luisdabest5396 And then...Nintendo don't send back the Joycons and you have buy New Ones
@@UNKNOWN-zf9yq is there a known case of this happening?
We are all sleeping on the meme potential from Bob's sponsor ads.
Make the Bob memes my friend! You want it? Its yours. Only for the small price of your time.
@@defaultuser9925 Sorry Fujo, I can't give credit. Come back when you're a little, MMMM, RICHER.
Thank you for buying all these Joy-Cons for all the people who are looking for replacement Joy-Cons. Like you, I only play mine docked.
I'm always worried Bob is going to break his Switch or Dock with his reckless abandon, but I can sleep a little easier now knowing that soon he will be getting the new Mario Edition Switch and will have another backup.
He can buy a switch in his sleep
I have a Splitpad- it's pretty good, I can't say I've had any problems with it. I will say that I do miss the rumble more often than I thought I would (currently playing through Paper Mario, which has some really nice HD rumble at certain points of the game). The lack of motion controls are also a little unfortunate, as the ergonomics and larger sticks would have been nice for games like Warframe that can use gyro controls.
Yes me too I got the hori split pad pro. Been using it for a few weeks now. Love it but tbh i didn't know it didn't have rumble. I watched a video on TH-cam a short tome after I ordered it and was disappointed when guy said there was no rumble . Aside from that pretty good. Only other thing i have found I get teally bad pins and needles in my hands after a while but maybe that's me as I am aging, no idea.
Never stop doing ads like these man... they are becoming a highlight whenever you post a new video XD
xD xD xD xD xD xD xD rawr
@@jegerbest89 :3 -nuzzles you-
Bob's delivery of that long-ass name, coupled with the perfectly spaced "But these have *two* programmable buttons on the back", was amazing.
I recently got the Kydlan JoyCons and I absolutely love them and makes playing in portable mode comfortable. I think they're worth it if you don't want to spend that much on the Split Pad Pro
I came for the content, stayed for the sponsor spot, cringed at the drops and dock tests, all the while privy to a narrative journey unrivaled on the TH-cams. Another fulfilling experience, as per usual!
I appreciate you taking the time to make your sponsored bits quite funny
The back plate makes it more sturdy it don’t move or have the waggle that the other ones get after a while I love it
I would really like to watch an updated video or a review with the NYXI Hyperion, its a newer option that seems to be waaay better than anything else on this category of products.
A couple observations:
*the weird nubs on the backs of the Hori controllers? They're feet. They keep the Switch elevated if you set it down on a table so that those rear buttons don't get pressed.
*there is a pretty good reason for the full width controllers like the Dobe. One of the problems a lot of people have had with their Switches is the vent grille on top of the console breaking off. I personally thought it was really strange, and wondered if it was becoming brittle from heat or something. Then when I was playing in handheld mode one day, I realized something: torsion. Seriously, pay attention to the forces you're exerting on your Switch the next time you're playing it handheld. Unless you're a precision machine like Data, you're constantly putting twisting force on everything while you're playing. It's enough to put flexion strain on everything from the shell to the joycon rails. This is why I like to use those full-width grips when in handheld mode. I've been looking at the Dobe specifically because I like the idea of my console being braced in my hands. After this video, I feel confident enough to give it a try.
DO IT.... I bought mine a week ago as I wanted something better than my split pad pro, The Dobe sits flush and the backplate makes the switch feel alot more secure in my hands and the interchangeable joysticks are tops ! And as you stated with the top vents popping out I have noticed that with alot of my friends devices and wondered what led to that so I thank you for informing me... Im mainly a handheld gamer but im severly overprotective of mine so I have yet to experience that *fingers crossed* the only negative I give the Dobe is that not many switch cases are built to withstand the length so you may be forced to find other means to carry it with you
Another plus.... The Dobe doesnt associate with the joycon rails so its perfect for avoiding that issue
@Bennett Branch Nice, I'm definitely planning to pick one up for my collection either way, but I like to know that people have solid experiences with it first. And I'm glad if I could help you and your friends avoid more grille damage, any time I can contribute back to the community, I'm happy.
@@ProjectDv2 well I certainly endorse it... I know the video pointed more towards actual joy-cons but I think the DOBE is really underrated as a GOOD product and I truly thank you as I can let them know how to avoid further damage.... It makes me cringe knowing that its almost an innocent break with most so definitely makes me up my security parameters 😂
The thing I like about the "back pieces" is because I almost exclusively play in handheld, and I dislike all the 'pressure' on the slides of the joycons.
Same. I've heard tales of Hori splitpads bending and damaging the rails on your switch.
"Not the same quality assurance that nintendo has"
sir do you remember joy cons?
Quality for 45 hours worth of gameplay and under
"Mech people really tried to love that game."
I feel personally attacked.
I mean he's not wrong, the game definitely could've been a bit more polished in some areas. I had fun with the game though
@@axf-22 It hurts to admit, but yeah. Could've been way better.
I can say that never in my life did i ever think id look forward to an ad but its almost becoming the highlight.
I got the Binbok ones and I like them. I wanted replacements for my drifting joycons and a more conventional controller with a + shaped d-pad, so these saved me some money on a pro controller for a while. I made the stick lights blue and red to match the neon blue/neon red joycons.
How are those Binboks holding up? I got mine recently but I been paranoid about them breaking down.
“It is February now” I though it actually was for a second and freaked out
I was like OMG we traveled in time!!!
Reading this in March lmao
8:00 "quality assurance that Nintendo has" hahaha what a hilarious joke
These make me think; would be cool to see you look into accessories for the Switch that help make playability more accessible for those with physical handicaps or limitations
I am pretty sure all of the Binbox joycons have the "sticker" behind the D-pad and supposedly if you remove it the D-pad is a little bit *more* tolerable.
My nephew loves the Hori pad whenever he uses the Switch in handheld mode.
The RGB are, as of this post, unavailable on Amazon.
Goddamit, now I can't look like a "Pro Gamer"
RGB for Real Gamer Buckos
There is a smaller version of the binbok controller in black and also blue and red
@@Joe-if5rq where
There also a blue and red version but the blue and red version doesn't have the led ring around the joysticks.
I really wish someone would make some high quality premium feeling joy-cons, like Razer.
Or ninendo could make a pair of them with the same buttons as the pro controller.
I really like the Dobe one, i wish a company like Hori or PowerA would make a controller of that style, it makes the switch feel more like a dedicated handheld
If the orange right stick on Dobe was rubbery itll be pretty much perfect
Too bad the binbok ones are currently unavailable on amazon. I would've given those a shot.
same... had to get split pad pro cuz i cant play at all with my joy cons...
@@MysteryDreamer I've never wanted the HORI split pads cause they're overpriced for their lack of gyro, wireless functionality, rumble, and NFC. That last one is the most negligible but many 3rd party controllers not licensed officially have most of those.
I'd rather wait for binbok to be available. In the meantime my Satisfye grip makes my joycons feel comfy and since they're fairly recent (and because I have been careful of where I store them) they have yet to drift on me so far.
Nintendo really needs to get a handle on that drift though, honestly.
@@CJSai64 Well i literally play acnh only atm so the hori joycons should do it just need something i can play in my bed while watching netflix in the evenings and i think 45 is a decent price so i hope they're worth it. They will arrive monday. I'll get these ones as well probably cuz u can use them wireless as well so i have another controller for friends when we play smash. Unfortunately they sold out and i need joycons asap so hori it is.
@@MysteryDreamer That makes sense. Hope you like them. :)
i bought controllers from the brand taovaonl on amazon and they look pretty similar. i think it fits the switch even more than binbok
"quality assurance that Nintendo has".
joycon drift says "hi"
I havent had any drift with mine but the rb button on the right controller hasnt worked in months
@@vinnym8461 when did you get the joy-cons/switch?
I've had my switch for more than a year and I've had no issues
My GF sent both of hers in for drift. The left one started drifting again after they came back from being "fixed".
Only to those who don’t take care for their stuff.
The binbok set actually looks like the best option for me. Just hope I actually get a good set...
I love your advertisements. They’re so entertaining!
Thanks bob!
I was searching a review of the variuous type of joycons to see which joycons buy.
tbh my biggest complaint about joycons Is the feeling at the connection and how much they flex so the dobe is for people like me that feel like they will snap off their joycon if not careful with it Also Screen protectors are a must because plastic EASILY scratchable screen
I mainly play in docked mode because I have big hands, this video gave me hope to relive my gameboy days
I remember sending the Amazon link in the discord
I remember buying them from that link :3
@@WulffDen I love your work
There's a Discord?
Welp I'm joining.
Oooohhhhh all mighty Wulff Den......
How do I join the discord ?
@@LaSoldier505 Its in the description
I ordered the binbok largely because of this video, it arrives on Wednesday and I can't wait to try it.
D-Pad stopped working properly, currently trying to fix it.
i picked up the split pad pro a couple weeks ago specifically in anticipation for playing monster hunter rise in bed (and on the toilet) and while it lacks some fancy features, it's honestly stuff I personally don't miss, but i can understand if those are important to you! I personally think they work great and are super comfortable, and if you only need a bigger joy con for playing in portable mode, I'd say go for the Hori!
They still work fine? I know i am a bit late hahaha
Heyy the one with the plastic sheet backing, connecting the whole thing into one piece isn’t dead weight. It makes the whole thing more stable than if it was just the joycon attachment because it enforces the weakest points of a switch: the controller connections.
Finally got around to getting some of those binbok controllers. Love em so far. Little more grip than the hori split pad and the lights a great little extra gimmick. Also got a “pro” controller bundled with it from them for an extra $10 which was totally worth it. It’s a solid controller and one of my favorite features is they both can wake the console unlike my 8bitdo controller.
How are those binbok controllers holding up? I heard about some downsides about them and I was wondering if they are common.
Jude Harley I haven’t used them in a little while now but I have had zero issues with mine. They’ve been great so far. Considering official controllers from Nintendo are all riddled with issues themselves. I’d say these are well worth the risk. They seemed to have good customer service as well so I’m sure if you got a lemon or something they’d work with you to fix it. You’re essentially getting a better, more comfortable pair of joycons plus a pro controller for possibly even a little less than official joycons. Even if an issue develops you’ll already have a second controller to switch to if needed.
Can you turn the RBG completely off on these controllers? They look exactly like what I want but I don’t care for the lights.
Yarn_dat_jezza _ I’m not sure. I like the lights so I never tried and it’s been a while since I messed with or looked at the settings.
I feel like the Dobe one would save the Switch's rails and body from fall damage
The way he was just plopping his Switch into the dock was hurting my spine!!! 🤣🤣
I need something like this for my big beefy hands. Thanks much for this video! Very helpful indeed!
I personally prefer the RGB ones. Because you have the two licensed options:
- Pro Controller, for dock mode
- HORI Joy-cons, for portable mode
But these are like a two in one, i like it
Got my Binboks for christmas. LOVE THEM. Plus the RGB increase the FPS
Are yours still working?
Clean the switch screen it's stressing me >:(
he dropped a switch from 1/2 meter in the table. cleaning is not the worse part
I don't have friends, so I went with the Hori Split Pad Pro!
Wtf doesn’t Nintendo make their own official version of the Binbok controller? Does Nintendo not want money.🤦🏾♂️
There are so many things fans have begged for that would make Nintendo a lot of money. I'm starting to think they don't want it.
@@kikij_7995 ikr. They have so much that they could do that Nintendo fans would turn their pockets inside out for so many things. So frustrating.😒
@Nobody comments are not funny you troglodyte
It doesn't work docked tho
@@manuelredgrave8348 Uh... 4:36 literally shows the Switch in the dock with the Hori Split Pad attached.
@@War624 you can't use it when the console is attached to the dock but the controllers aren't. Of course it charges in it....
I don't even play my switch anymore, I'm just here for the great production quality
The only thing that interests me is that it does not have the joy-con drinft, that it is fat is the least
. xD
Drinft
@@Fi___ Drinft
@sammy drinft
@@Mitch-lq3ec drinfts*
Guys stop bullying
Binboks have an updated version with a far better d-pad for anyone on the fence, definitely worth the purchase
where ?
@@SakReliGious You can get it on their official website, pretty sure they got a restock on amazon recently too
@@TopazBeast thanks i found them on amazon i hope its worth the price
@@SakReliGious I've really been enjoying my pair, far more comfortable than the original joycons in my opinion
@@TopazBeast i ordered the skull and co crystal grip as well do u think the binbok is better than the skull and co grip?
I have a hori pad pro but never used since getting the statisfye grip. I feel that's the better purchase
They're cool but they blemish the finish of your joycons or switch lite
@@GuyOnTheInternet53 the satisfye grip?
The split pad pro has a better analog stick and button placement. No grip can fix that. I personally use the new Skull & Co crystal grip when I need to use the Joy Cons in a game though.
I was expecting the satisfye grip to make an appearance. Mr. Bob never talks about it. *wink*
The satisfye grip requires your joycons, and we all know that joycon drift is still an issue
I'll probably be trying my luck with the binbok
Ahhh, but they're unavailable...
I just wanna say, Stardew valley has great HD rumble
HD rumble is a pointless gimmick tbh
Hd rumble is surround sound for the controller, I wouldn’t call it a gimmick.
@@alexj848 Its just an overrated vibration that is OVERLY loud.
I’ve literally been researching which ones to get. Thanks for this video!
The main concern for the Joy Cons in my family is that they're super tiny. I'm really the only one in my family that's comfortable with the Joy Cons. The rest of my family however has huge hands, so it's super uncomfortable for them. These large Joy Cons could be a valuable answer to our dilemma.
Another good option is to get a grip to attach to your Switch, I like the ones from Satisfye and their "ZenGrip Pro" is only about 25 dollars.
Last time I was this early, the Wii U was a success
Was the last time in an alternate reality?
@@Thunderbolt5827 exactly
I really like how the Kinvoco raises the view of the screen. Wish the rest of them had this feature
Kevin told us Bob was working on this video.
Man when you said “mech people really tried to love that game” ......I felt that 😩
ok so imagine joycons but morbidly obese and they actually work
Kevin hella undersold how funny your Binbok vid would be
Im disappointed that Nintendo would let a company produce them without the motion and vibration.
That's not their responsibility
Cease and desist
I play portable alot and recently gotten the Dobe grip and I will say that it actually feels nice and I really like the fact I haven't had controller disconnect issue or the fact that it waste battery to charge
The binbok link doesn't work :(
I love the light around the joycons!
"Sure it feels fine to play like this"
MY TENDONITIS SAYS OTHERWISE
If Bob ran a video game store, I'd be a regular customer. Or just bumping into him to shoot the breeze for a few minutes would be cool as well
For anyone that's on the fence, just do it. They're incredible, had them for 2-weeks now and I just love them. Makes me Switch feel like a fat ass Gamegear and they're so comfortable, worth the buy 10-fold. Even rumble and gyro too.
Yup just do it
Thanks for the video I'm also a mostly switch docked kind of guy, but am looking to invest in something like this just for kicks.
Thanks again Wolf Den
THe creepy anemia dude ALSO had peepee poopoo open in another tab, he's plagiarising!
oh yeah nintendo has great quality assurance if you just ignore all the drift problems
“Quality assurance Nintendo has”
I’m looking for something that doesn’t fucking drift. lol
It's been a bit since I've seen one of your videos. But when I saw these controllers on tik tok and needed a review I knew exactly where to go! Thanks for the great video!
The Binbok one says it’s unavailable 😭
Yeah, I bet they sold out after this
I clicked just for the font that you wrote “fat” in. Perfect decision my good fellow
This basically makes the switch like the Steam Deck in ergonomics and size
Dude, I love your channel. #1 spot for gaming hardware info
I see these being SUPER nice to play once i can get back into coffee shops, or even playing in the park. Would be way more comfortable to hold, not have to worry about setting up a stand and bringing along a pro-controller if you want it to be comfortable. I love my switch, but if i'm playing for more than 20 minutes, my hands cramp up if i'm in portable mode. The Binbock seems to be the seller for me, solely for the gyro-controls. Shame Hori doesn't have that, I'd gladly pay the price of a pro-controller to have a Hori one with gyro-controls.
I like the binbok a lot more than the official ones tbh
They feel a lot better than official joycons to me
No one:
Wulff: I WILL DROP THIS SWITCH SO HELP ME
;-;
I was waiting for someone to make a wireless counterpart to the splitpad pro. Finally!
The split pad pro is only meant for handheld play.
Never wired.
Pro controller is for wireless play. Get that
@@InnerRise
You cannot use the pro controller in handheld mode making a "wireless splitpad pro" the best of both worlds
@@joemomma91
I think between these 2 I would choose the pikachu ones since I dont need a controller for docked play since I have a pro.
So split pad would be just for handheld.
Kevin said the boinks dont feel as good and the dpad is bad and buttons clicky. I would also it drains battery faster.
I've also never played in docked.
I'm also still using regular joycons and they work good enough.
Did he just say "quality assurance" in regards to Nintendo Joy-Cons? Laughable!
Everything from hollowknight to doom. Love the binbak joycons
Best ad, actually didn’t skip through it
This reminded me that I have the hori split pad in the drawer. Never used it. Now Ibuse it all the time. The D-pad is great!
Great vid, got the Hori when you dropped that vid and have been loving it, but the Binbok is tempting.
The Dobe grip has gyro and rumble which is why I bought it over the hori, and it has a form fit case which is why I bought it over the binbok