This is the most anticipated moment for Link fans in a long time: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrives on may 12 nintendo switch and these are long journeys that await players through the kingdom of Hyrule. And to make the most of it, with the Joy-Con known for their problems with adrift from the outset, it may be desirable to have more reliable drivers as well.
Fortunately, there are many alternatives available to you. There are switch controllers on the market that are ergonomic, reliable, and have unique features like the ability to customize your keycaps. Here is a selection of controllers to get the most out of Nintendo’s star game, according to your needs and tastes, but also to get started in wild multiplayer games on mario kart 8 deluxe either Super Smash Bros..
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Official Nintendo Switch Pro
If you are looking for a reliable, practical to use and well-designed controller, you will love the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. This controller follows the traditional Joy-Con design, but offers much better grip and comfort of use than the latter, with keys that fall perfectly under the fingers. This makes it possible to optimally enjoy long gaming sessions.
Available in different editions (xenoblade chronicles 2edition super smash bros ultimate, rise of the monster hunter, splatoon 2), the controller benefits from welcome features such as HD vibration, the integration of a fairly accurate gyro sensor, and support for NFC technology.
Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, the wireless controller can also be connected as a wired controller, via a separately sold accessory, to many devices: PC, Mac, iOS, Android. The Pro charges in six hours via its USB-C port, and Nintendo lists an estimated 40-hour battery life.
PDP Faceoff Deluxe Zelda
A Switch controller that will delight fans of The legend of Zelda showing the colors of the saga? The PDP Faceoff Deluxe Zelda Wired Controller is pretty similar in design to the Switch Pro Controller, but with a Link faceplate.
The latter is interchangeable: you can choose others to further personalize your controller. Ergonomic, the Faceoff Deluxe Zelda is suitable for all hand morphologies and its controls easily adapt to the fingers.
On the functionality side, the controller includes a 3.5mm audio jack, which allows you to plug in a headset. You will be able to enjoy the chat and audio functionality of the game. You also have the possibility to adjust the way you play thanks to its two programmable buttons. Its very affordable price makes it an excellent accessory.
NYXI Wizard Wireless Joy-Pad
The design of the NYXI Wizard will bring back fond memories for Nintendo fans. For good reason, this wireless device uses the design and controller ergonomics of the latest Gamecube. Compatible with Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite, this controller offers joysticks with hall effect for greater durability.
It offers a good grip in particular thanks to its anti-slip properties. Engineered for performance, the NYXI Wizard’s buttons are precise, responsive, and light under your fingers. Also, some of them offer lighting effects that you can configure. The controller also has an adjustable vibration feature for more in-game sensations.
Although light (248g), the controller is quite massive, a detail to keep in mind if you have small hands. According to its manufacturer, this accessory recharges in just under three hours through its USB-C port and its announced autonomy is 58 hours.
Available from $69.99 at the NYXI website.
8Bitdo Arcade Stick
If you’re an old video game veteran and fighting game fan, you won’t be impervious to the Arcade Stick. For good reason, this controller is intended to give you a decidedly vintage gaming experience with its controller layout straight out of a ’90s arcade.
From the outset, this hardware, also compatible with Windows and Steam, seduces with its careful design and excellent finishes. The device, compact and robust (2.1 kg), offers very sensitive buttons and its eight-way joystick allows you to be precise in the game.
Among its striking specificities, you have the possibility of interchanging the buttons and the control stick. In addition, the latter includes two programmable buttons. Supplied with a USB-C cable, the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatible Arcade Stick provides 40 hours of gameplay with a 2.4GHz connection and 30 hours with Bluetooth.
TogoTop
Togetop Wireless Switch Controller is distinguished by its translucent appearance and visible ribbing. Available in black or white and compatible with Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, this controller works wirelessly via Bluetooth, but requires a wired USB connection to use on a PC.
Designed to enhance gaming immersion, the controller has two asymmetrical vibration motors whose intensity can be set to five levels. You can also adjust the brightness level of your LED backlight. To make it easier for you during your gaming sessions, the pad incorporates Turbo functionality that allows you to automate specific actions in the game, a very useful option for fighting games.
The controller is also equipped with a feature that allows you to remotely turn on your Nintendo Switch by pressing a button on the controller. In addition, its six-axis gyro sensor ensures better control precision in action games. The controller is equipped with a rechargeable lithium battery.
Available from 39.99 euros on amazon.
8Bitdo SN30 Pro
A specialist in retro controllers, 8Bitdo has reviewed the entire Nintendo range, from the NES to the GameCube to the Super Nintendo. And among all the references on offer, we find in particular the SN30 Pro, a Bluetooth version reproduction of the Super NES controller with similar dimensions (15.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm for 290 g).
But it adds a touch of modernity with the ability to customize the buttons and their reactivity, adjust the sensitivity of the joysticks or even create joystick profiles and easily switch from one to another.
The SN30 Pro is compatible with Switch, but can also be used on PC, Mac, and Android. It also comes with mobile gaming support which can also be used on smartphones for cloud gaming.
Source: BFM TV
