Top 5 gamepads / controllers for Nintendo Switch 2 Pro 2021

Top 5 gamepads / controllers for Nintendo Switch 2 Pro (2021):

I have been looking for the top controllers for Nintendo Switch since the console released. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro supports multiple controllers & even controllers of other consoles including Xbox One & PS4, works well with Switch 2 Pro.

There are too many options if you opt to buy controllers for Switch 2 Pro. Nintendo offers 2 controllers that come with the console & it allows 2 players to play games together. However, if you are looking for other controllers then your search is over because in this post we have added 5 best controllers that can work well with Nintendo Switch 2 Pro. Also we have provided pros & cons of every controller so you can have a better idea about them.

All of these controllers have been tested & they have no issues with Switch. We are describing five controllers that work best with Switch. We will add more compatible controllers in this article.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller:

Play games efficiently using Nintendo Switch Pro Controller which supports motion controls, HD rumble, & also there are more cool features including amiibo functions. Buttons of this controller are very satisfying to press & it’s fun to play games using this controller. The package includes a controller & a charging cable.

The drawbacks include the D Pad of the controller which is prone to incorrect inputs. Also price of this controller is a bit high.

8Bitdo Wireless Bluetooth Adapter:

8Bit Wireless Bluetooth Adapter allows you to connect controller of other consoles to Nintendo Switch. Now you can connect PS3, PS4 & Xbox One controllers to Switch. When you open the box, you will find an OTG cable which can be used to connect controller to Switch & enjoy playing games in Undocked Mode directly.

8Bit Wireless Bluetooth Adapter

8Bit Wireless Bluetooth Adapter allows you to connect DualShock 4, DualShock 3, Bluetooth enabled Xbox One, Wiimote, Wii U Pro, & other compatible controllers to Switch. It is simple to setup connection & play games on Switch.

However, some of the games will cause abnormal vibration which requires you to update firmware in order to solve this problem. It is unable to wake up Nintendo Switch from sleep mode.

8Bitdo SN30 Pro Plus:

8Bitdo SN30 Pro Plus supports wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, & motion controls. This controller comes with USB-C cable. It features extensive button mapping. It offers customizable rumble functionality. Joystick sensitivity can be modified.

8Bitdo SN30 Pro Plus

The only cons of this controller is that it needs a PC to customize controller inputs.

PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ Controller:

It is a cheap controller. This controller has a very good D-pad. It features remappable paddles. The audio port can work best for voice chat enabled games & listening with headphones.

PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ Controller

However, this controller is unable to wake up Nintendo Switch from sleep mode.

Hori Split Pad Pro:

Best Nintendo Switch controller that can be used for handheld mode. This controller is very comfortable to use in handheld mode with Switch. The analog sticks are more precise than Joy-Cons. D-Pad of this controller is great. The controller fits easily into the dock.

Hori Split Pad Pro

Its drawback is that it can allow only handheld use. There are no rumble & motion controls.

Hori D-Pad Joy-Con:

Add a D-Pad to Switch that can be used effectively in handheld / portable mode only. It is a perfect controller for D-pad intensive games. This controller is available in 3 artwork & design including The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, & Pokemon.

Hori D-Pad Joy-Con

The drawback of this controller is that it can be used only in handheld mode.