The Switch Pro controller sits much easier in the hands than the Joy-Con pair, even when they’re placed in a charging grip, as the Pro Controller is a clear 2cm wider both at the top and the handles. Paired with the face of the controller being clear of the docking run for the Joy-Con pair to lock into, the Pro has a considerable amount more room for the buttons to breathe – you won’t be fighting with the analogue stick to get to the minus button here. The triggers are also considerably bigger, and the grips are more rounded and tactile to boot. It even has a proper D-Pad! When Digital Foundry rounded up their choices of best controllers for the PC, they praised the long battery life and quality of the controller, with the caveats of price and USP beyond Switch compatibility. If you’re in the market for something that fits this particular niche though, you won’t find a better single solution for a controller that you can use on either platform. Check out Jelly Deal’s hub for the best Nintendo Switch deals, and follow Jelly Deals’s Twitter to be the first to know if the Pro Controller ever does dip into the fabled lands of a sub-£45 price.
