This is the best Nintendo Switch controller for handheld! (Better than joycons)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- This controller came as a surprise, wow is it ever so comfortable, it has nice features, looks amazing, and is quite affordable. Not everyone is a handheld player but if you are, don't sleep on it. It's honestly amazing!
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Not to mention it looks like a gamecube controler! Looks awesome.
No shit
It scratches the OLED railings
Just checked mine and can confirm that don't happen to everyone and even if it does that's not something to be worried about cause you'll still be able to slide any joy cons on anyway.
I bought one and it happened to mine. Putting some electrical tape over the metal prongs solved the issue for me, although it now takes a little more force taking it out and putting it in.
@@GoofyPoptartOf course it's something to be worried about lol. Just because you don't care does not mean there aren't others such as myself who keep their games and consoles in pristine condition.
@@scaryhours2220its no longer in pristine condition if you have been using it
@@scaryhours2220it barely scratches a place that you'll never see. You kids get pedantic with the silliest of trivial details.
Wish I saw this yesterday when I ordered one except the one I got is black/blue/red with these features you’ve mentioned By Gammeefy on sale from $53 to $30. This one gives me such nostalgia though haha.
Ill look up the one you mentioned, who knows, might be a good product to feature! Cheers
I have this controller. I just got it for Christmas. It’s great.
Whats it called and where do i get it
I love the GameCube c stick that’s so awesome. I would prefer if the controllers weren’t connected through the back though, don’t want to scratch my switch.
Ohh great point! I forgot to mention the back is made of velvet so no scratching worries to be had. Cheers! :)
The controller is nice to use, but I have 3 issues with it:
1. ZR button doesn't click very well and kind of gets stuck when I take my finger off. The input does stop but the button stays stuck down and it feels weird.
2. My Switch has received some marks on the sides right below the rails where the joy-cons go. There's small metal tabs in the controller and I think that's the cause. Really sad that the manufacturers didn't consider that...
3. Switching Game Cards is actually a little difficult.
My ZR isn't stuck, maybe consider getting some contact cleaner compressed can and get in there, maybe something got stuck from the factory. As for the metal markings, sorry to hear. You have the OLED model I presume? I don't and those metal bits don't touch the console for me, it's too narrow. As for the game card, I checked it out and you are right. I don't use game cards per say but good point, it did make opening it harder. Cheers!
@@GameTechTalk I’ll try cleaning it, thanks for the tip. It’s hard to explain through text but it really only gets “stuck” when pressed on the side. When I press it more towards the back it’s fine, if that makes sense?
But yeah, I do have the OLED lol
@@ToonLink1672 Ahhh yeah that's a different kind of issue altogether. If I had to guess, the button (or the shell) may have had a slight defect out of production chain and quality control didn't catch it. Why I say that? Well, it sounds as though your ZR button gets "unsocketed" when pushed in a specific area. That, of course, is not supposed to happen, that's an issue. Mine doesn't do that at all. And I'd agree that it most likely wouldn't be caused by dust or a sticky matter. I guess it could be grease but it's very unlikely that they'd resort to that for a button. Grease is a rather "old school" approach that for the most part isn't as common in modern day controllers.
Rather, if you look closely through the not fully opaque shell, you'll see sort of a triangle which is most likely what holds the prongs of the button to prevent it from sliding out, my educated guess would be that this little triangle probably has a piece of plastic that broke. That could have happened if the controller took fall damage precisely on the ZR button now causing it to slide in the case in get stuck, especially when push to the side it's weakened. I'd try an RMA if you care to bother.
Mines is the opposite. All the buttons and the controls are working perfectly well. So it must be a bad one that you got from the company which is possible.
I had ordered the new hori compact and sent them back and ordered this can’t wait for it to arrive
It's a solid product, you'll like it no doubt. I might have to pick up the Hori Compact at some point to review them myself. Personally, I place them in two different subcategories. Cheers! :)
sending mine back today. i prefer my hori compact pokemon edition...this one would be nice if it was two parts..now you have to remove it everytime you want to put it to the dock
Standard Joycons and comfortable in the same sentence? Ain’t no way… 🤯
Maybe I should've said "familiar" rather.
I have the Dobe controller, it's not that bad. The vibration is kind of loud tho. 😁 But I still plan on getting this one just because I like that GameCube color. 👍
Good choice, honestly it's in every sense an upgrade to the Dobe.
Honestly this just the best option for handheld exclusive players. My dock collects dust and I have a PC and a Playstation if I wanted to game on the couch. I also love how it doubles as a protective case for my Switch. When I used joycons I had a TPU case but unfortunately theres no cases for joy con alternatives like the Hori I believe.
I got one for xmas, its the only grip i'll ever use again. Amazing product.
Will definitely get this after joy cons kept on broken apart
bro just be the nyxi controller u can use it as a hybrid like the switch for dock and as handheld
Can you believe I bought the NYXI and still haven't opened it? Saving it for a review!
@@GameTechTalk Thats hype! Have fun with it.
Just use a hori pad 🤷♂️ had mine for both the regular switch and oled. Never had any problems. Works great feels great and not to pricey.
I have 'em too, both the originals that came out with Daemon X Machina and the Pro Slim ones to, the Gengar Edition is the one I have. I like 'em all, I just like having options! :)
@@GameTechTalk they have Gengar hori pads? I had the original see thru black ones then upgraded to the red ones when I got my Mario oled switch. Never knew they had Gengar ones. Gotta take a look into that. Seen the demon ones. Those are cool.
I have that first one, and i have to say i disagree, it feels amazing to use and its only really loud when you press the joysticks down a ton
I'll say this much, DOBE paved the way but the execution could just have been better and to that end, the Retroflag was. DOBE also did revisions and newer products so there is a fair chance we do not have the same revision. Glad you like yours, I will definitely try DOBE products again, it was definitely good enough for that.
I'm still trying to figure out before buying to have the PS layout.
What do you mean PS layout? Do you mean that B and A are swapped? Like you want Playstation X to do "yes" and Playstation Circle to do "no" ? But Nintendo has it backwards, is that it?
What about the Analog sticks?! And this may sound goofy but is it sweat proof?
I like the idea of changing out my Analog sticks to find which is best for me and because I sweat when I play, I can't find a great, controller/joycons that look just like this.
Isc about gyro or vibration, I just want something durable and comfortable
They are hall sensor so they rely on a very different technology to get their readings. I honestly wouldn't have the first clue about sweat and no way of knowing to be honest. Sorry, tks for watching though!
I just got mine yesterday and the only thing i hate is the "home" button only sometimes wake the device (only about 10% of the time 👎).I don't like putting a strain on my power button.
Interesting, mine doesn't wake it at all, or maybe I haven't tried enough. Tks for watching!
Has anyone in here hear of the slit pad pro it comes in many designs
I hadn't before people mentioned it, the small form factor one that is. The large form factor ones I have 'em.
Guys we have a new GameCube controller for the switch and has no stick drift and it’s lincensed
Are you talking about the Nyxi model? If so, I got one on order but it's taking forever to be shipped.
Yeah
I Love! And i mean love my retroflag controller i recommend it to everyone.
Dang I want to get one
It's solid, I'm sure happy with it. No all that's missing is a new Switch to get in there! 😂
@@GameTechTalk right!
hi.. home button can use for wake-up console?
I don't know that it matters as much as you always have the console technically but the answer is no, no it doesn't wake the console with the Home button. Cheers!
Yeah there you go.
It's not worth the price right now. Can buy other grips for half the amount
Like you pay more for rumble but is it’s necessary ?like the splitpad pro had turbo remapable back buttons
If you consume my content you'll see that I speak very highly of rumble, I know many people dislike it, I am a big believer in that technology. Cheers!
Yeah
Cool, but how are you supposed to play on TV mode?
I don't personally and yeah, I guess this is better towards the ones who don't. Or don't mind taking it off.
Scratched my switch. I returned it.
What?!? That's scary, mine certainly doesn't do that. Could it be that some dust or specks got stuck on the velour like backpad? Sorry to hear that this happened to you.
@@GameTechTalk no, it’s the metal clips on the bottom for each side that scratched the rails of both sides.
@@mossimac I just received the Zelda OLED, so I must ask, was it an OLED or regular? Cause if it's OLED, I'm not even going to put my console in this thing. Thanks in advance!!
@@GameTechTalk OLED which is what the metal clips is for. It provides the space difference for the original console but puts pressure on the OLED that scratches the switch.
I have the hori split pad and it’s great
I might get it eventually for a review, we'll see
Are you sure because i don’t want drift problems and I want to buy one
Positive, that's what makes hall sensors so great.
@@GameTechTalk ok nice
Why wrists hurt so much after playing on the switch
It's in the name bruh, Switch that position... 😅
@@GameTechTalklol fr😂😂😂
Yeah what's it called? My son has smaller hands so I tried the hori pro and it was to chunky for him so anyone have a better alternative?
It's called the Retroflag, if you care for something like that, on my channel I have a review of a similar solution that is from a company called DOBE. I even have a giveaway that still is on-going for a few days! Cheers! :)
It leaves some scratches at the back of the switch.
I haven't had any to be frank but you are not the first person to mention that, sticking a piece of felt on the back is probably a good idea. Cheers!
How is the c-stick on the controller feel. Is it uncomfortable to use?
Nah it’s pretty comfortable I like it and it doesn’t feel cheap I just got mine yesterday
@@ghosttiee9212 how is it so far
@@ghosttiee9212 i seen it but the buttons on this one resembles the gamecube controller a bit more retro style rather than modern. the new one looks clicky and the buttons abyx are small. the D pad is meh but it gets the job done as well as all the buttons. i do like the pro pads in the back of the new one tho to bind your own key
Pretty spot-on, I'm with you on every details you listed.
@@bigj2821what was I saying ? The 8bitdo pro 2 is better than the pro controller it’s factssss.
Also I have the Hori splitpad compact in the gengar colors I love the dpad and buttons everything is great about it
But idk if I should get the retroflag agajn
I just got this. It immediately said “paired,” but won’t register when I hit the L&R buttons. What do I do?
Euhhh that sounds like a defect. What you could try is to reset the keys with the "modifier" button. See if it does anything at all. If it doesn't? Sounds like a problem beneath the shell itself
@@GameTechTalk No, they’re not defective, thankfully. Some other guy replied too, it works now. I didn’t change the controllers in settings to wired or whatever, lol. 😅
@@ANewKindaGuy Wait what? I'm going to have to see what this "change in settings" thing is all about. Until then, glad to hear that it's not defective! Cheers :)
Thanks for the reply, though.
@@GameTechTalk Ya, you can’t use controller unless you change that in the “System Settings” under “Controllers/Sensors.” It has to be toggled ON under “Pro Controller Wired Communication.” Mine was originally off.
I got this and I noticed the Dpad is kind of bad. I push at the ends of a dpad and doing so feels mushy, pressing directions from the middle gets the tactile feel back but it isnt consistent, I feel the dpad may not be the right size or something else to not press the membrane right. Also noticed the triggers get stuck (rarely) and vibration isnt accurate compared to what I feel on the joycons.
Its still good overall but it was so close to being perfect!
Vibrations are not HD so I can understand but as for the d-pad, I see no problems with it personally but I do like rubber dome buttons. In fact, the only tactile switch I personally get along with is the Series X controller, otherwise, I hate tactile switch for d-pads, but that's personal preference. The perfect controller doesn't exist 🤣 I've looked for it for so long. I used to think the GC one was but in modern day standard it's no longer.
@@GameTechTalk Yeah perfect is unobtainable, it may just be my model but hard to say if its intentional. The only dpads I liked were on the GBA SP, the launch DS, the Xbox Duke, and especially the PS Vita and Mk 1 Genesis Dpad so thats my preference. Honestly I still love the feel of the gamecube controller but that c nub for sure is a hard mode for shooters haha.
Can they fit in the dock
Unfortunately no. There is a USB-C at the bottom to charge but it cannot go in the dock. Cheers!
Skull & co: *crying in the corner*
Is that so? I'll look it up, thanks!!
Not going in the dock is a big no for me. Split pad pro has been the preferred option for me
I hear ya, I'm one of those "99% of time played in handheld" filthy ones so I completely forget that the dock exists ahahah! Happy Holidays Daniel! :)
Does it have motion controls? And can you play in tv mode some how?
No TV mode, as for motion control, it does support it. Cheers!
@@GameTechTalk No worries. I found a way better third party joy cons with the hall effect sticks and motion controls
@@Matt-xg7nb I'm curious, is it the NYXI Gamecube controller?
@@GameTechTalk lol yes sir
I can't get mine setup
Make sure the wired controller is activated in your Switch’s settings, it should work fine after it’s on.
@@GameTechTalk it's not working after that
I bought 3 of these and all of them can’t charge thru its usb c. Anyone has the same issue?
I do not have this issue, that is weird, sorry it's happening to you. Are you using the original charger of the Switch? It's possible that the controller isn't as compatible with various output variants? In any case, I'm hoping someone might have an answer for you, sorry that I can't help any more than that. Good luck!
@@GameTechTalk at first i used my ipad charger. But yes i read that i should use the Nintendo switch one but still didnt work. -.-
I would love to see how the joysticks compares to the joycons and hori, I really fear deadzone issues with 3rd party controllers.
Joycons have ALPS sticks, its technology uses physical input to determine position. It's not that basic but think "rubber bands" holding the stick into place. The issue is every time you move those sticks, they physically deter and lose precision.
Hall sensor sticks use magnets for their input value so the precision as well as wear and tear takes drastically longer, but also, magnets can be re-magnetized with a magnet wand. That's why everyone praises this technology.
Last but not least, they feel exactly the same in terms of you operating them, there is no difference them. The difference is their precision (they are way more precise), their durability and the fact that they can be "brought back to life".
Last example, I changed the sticks in my Steam Deck from ALPS to Hall sensors ok? By default, Valve sets the deadzones at 8192. (deadzones prevent false readings due to lack of precision in the center from ALPS sticks) Once I installed the Hall sensor sticks? I was able to lower the deadzone to nearly 1/4 with zero misreads and the value remaining dead center.
That's how superior they are. See for yourself: th-cam.com/users/shortscLpiV8gMORY?feature=share
Last but not least, if you read this far, the company that created this product (Gulikit) will be releasing replacement sticks for joycons if you are into servicing them yourself. Cheers and Happy Holidays! :)
Good read if you want to know more about Hall sensor sticks: thegamingsetup.com/guides/hall-effect-joysticks
@@GameTechTalk awesome thanks for the info, I do plan to get hall replacement for my switch when they are available also.
@@oshanewilliams5152 Yeah same, I don't use joycons anymore personally but my son loves his neon yellow ones and the sticks are dead. I changed them once with aftermarkets but they drift in record time so once the hall ones are out, I'm at least grabbing one set, I expect them to run a pretty penny though.
@@GameTechTalk quality ain't cheap 😅 I also have binboks joycons...the deadzones are horrendous.
What name of that controler??
Retroflag Switch Controller
Sorry but my switch is so shiny, the sun refelects off my screen compared to yours!
🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, that Switch's screen protector is beat up to say the least. I have multiple but in this video, I took probably the one that looks the worst so you know, I'll take it ahahaha! That gave me a good laugh, thanks! :)
@@GameTechTalk no worries! Glad some people still has a good sense of humor! 😁
I saw it on google
The 2nd one
The only downside is you can’t play let’s go with it
Does it work with android devices?
I can confirm that it does not. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
What is Turbo?
What turbo does is essentially press your button super fast for you, as if you were mashing the button but instead in all you need to do is hold it. It's useful in some games, completely useless in others, it depends.
@@GameTechTalk ohh I see
Thanks, man
what's the name so I can search on amazon
Retroflag Switch Controller
@@GameTechTalk thank you 😊
@@GameTechTalk hey quick question is the right thumbstick to small? your an adult right so if they aren't to small with I'm a child so I should have smaller fingers but if they are to small I might not get them
@@GameTechTalkyo
@ramPage.. It came with substitution sticks, while the one that I had on this video was the one that is more like the GC one, I'm pretty sure the tip was changeable.
GET THE NYXI WIZARD
It's bookmarked! ;)
Just buy gulikit analog, for my joycon, drift free and portable
Now that it's available, it is indeed a beautiful solution!
Does it have gyro? 🤣
It does! :)
@@GameTechTalk also we went to our local it does have one of those and the price is not too bad I like it hehe!
JOY CONS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE
I make by with them but there is better for sure, at least from a comfort perspective.
I bought this to try it out, dont buy this junk. I almost damaged my OLED trying to slide it in. Way too tight of a fit. Am in the process of returning it
Sorry to hear. Funny enough, I bought the OLED Zelda edition but I didn't took it out of the box. I'll give it a try myself but I'll make sure to be extra careful. Cheers!
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nah Hori split pad pros are way better than these gamecube trash
To each their own but seeing as this comment is fairly common, I'm tempted to grab a pair, no lie. Tks for engaging! :)