Do you enjoy using the Joy-Con Grip?
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I don't hate it, but I don't particularly like it either. My pro controller has drift issues that fluctuate in intensity, so when it's particularly bad I have to switch to the joycon grip. Hoping I can get a new pro on sale this holiday.
I think the fact that Nintendo doesn't include them with new Joy-Cons tells you just how much of an afterthought they were. I always play with the Joy-Cons detached otherwise it feels too small.
I played a lot of Breath of the Wild with it and thought it was...fine? Or at least, I didn't have any major complaints despite it very much being inferior to a regular controller. Haven't used it since I got a pro controller.
It always bugged me that if you wanted to charge the joycons while using the grip you needed to buy a completely different grip separately. Kind of shitty of Nintendo to not have that in the box. It basically means you have to switch to handheld mode if your joycons run out of battery. As an adult with a lot of expendable cash it's not a big deal but I remember being a poor kid and it was either a new game or a peripheral.
I've never been picky with controllers. Joycon in the grip is perfectly fine to me. (But I mostly play handheld anyway.)
I used it to play breath of the wild but doesn't solve the issues I have with joycon as input devices. A pro controller is a much wiser investment as it doesn't drift, has a real d-pad and has regular sized buttons.
It's awful. The only reason you don't see me in "faulty Joycons" threads is because I'd rather do a backflip off a trailing speedboat and hit my face on the water than use Joycons (or the Joycon Grip) for playing anything to begin with.
It sucks along with the Joycon. I barely play my switch due to that.
I am going to have to look into getting that Hori split pad controller.
I am going to have to look into getting that Hori split pad controller.
It's okay for me, but I kinda prefer the joycons to be separated. Feels more free and relaxing for me.
I was worried when I got a Switch because I had only heard bad things about the grip, but turns out it was just the internet being overly negative again.
The grip is absolutely fine, and I have played 95% of my play time on the switch with it. I really don't like using dual loose joycons, never liked it in the Wii, and here its even worse because the joycons are too small and I have trouble pushing the trigger buttons. The grip doesn't give me any trouble at all. Of course it's not comparable to a regular bulky controller, but that's not the intention, it's just an option for those who don't want to buy a Pro Controller.
I'm going to buy a Pro eventually but only because I want a D-pad for 2D platformers, otherwise I would rock my grip forever.
The grip is absolutely fine, and I have played 95% of my play time on the switch with it. I really don't like using dual loose joycons, never liked it in the Wii, and here its even worse because the joycons are too small and I have trouble pushing the trigger buttons. The grip doesn't give me any trouble at all. Of course it's not comparable to a regular bulky controller, but that's not the intention, it's just an option for those who don't want to buy a Pro Controller.
I'm going to buy a Pro eventually but only because I want a D-pad for 2D platformers, otherwise I would rock my grip forever.
I mostly use split controllers As my partner uses our pro controller. except for splatoon or other shooters I use the grip because it's easier to use gyro aiming with the grip. Even moreso than the pro.
my kids use the grip mostly
my kids use the grip mostly
Why did it take you so long to get a pro controller?
I need the otpion for "I use split joycons instead". I don't like the grip, but I do like the split joycons.
I find it perfectly functional unless I'm playing Splatoon competitively, but it's less comfortable than a pro controller.
Using this and the Switch in handheld mode gives me hand cramps so that's a hard no. I think my hands are just too big.
Weirdly enough, using the joycons seperated with the straps are actually quite comfortable. Been playing Mario Galaxy like that and it's great.
Weirdly enough, using the joycons seperated with the straps are actually quite comfortable. Been playing Mario Galaxy like that and it's great.
I got used to it, I wish it was rubberized on the handles but it's not I don't find it as horrible as I did with Wii U Pro controller
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It's awful lol. I just use the joycons by themselves without the stupid wrist strap attachments.
I like the Switch, but the joycons are probably one of the worst designed gaming hardware things in recent memory. They sacrificed a proper d-pad on a handheld so that you can take them off and give them to family members and friends you don't like as much when you play local multiplayer with them.
I like the Switch, but the joycons are probably one of the worst designed gaming hardware things in recent memory. They sacrificed a proper d-pad on a handheld so that you can take them off and give them to family members and friends you don't like as much when you play local multiplayer with them.
The poll sucks, because I like it.
But I'd rather a regular controller.
Some games feel great with the joycons in the holder, it's great that it can form into extra full controllers or split into half controllers.
Would I rather a pro controller came with the switch and no joy-cons? No. Would I rather use a pro controller? yeah.
But I'd rather a regular controller.
Some games feel great with the joycons in the holder, it's great that it can form into extra full controllers or split into half controllers.
Would I rather a pro controller came with the switch and no joy-cons? No. Would I rather use a pro controller? yeah.
I've never used that thing. I prefer joycons by themselves since it's like a Wii remote + nunchuk setup and that control scheme was top notch
I bought a pro controller at launch, so I've only tried the grip and never had to actually use it. It feels extremely strange in my hands and it's difficult to press the shoulder buttons for some reason. I prefer even separate Joy-Cons.
I use mine. I've got small hands, so the joy cons in general are some of my favorite controllers. I'm cool with or without the grip depending on my mood. Got a pro controller too, but I love how tactile the sticks and buttons feel on the joy cons more and being able to play split. Pro controller is much more ergonomical though.