Nyko Wireless Core Controller for Nintendo Switch - Bluetooth Pro Controller Alternative with Turbo Programming, Ergonomic Design and Type C Charging Cable - Compatible w/ Android and PC (Blue)

Best controller you can get for $20!I had high hopes for this and was not disappointed, although I almost was. At first it wouldn't connect or go into discovery mode, but that was because the battery was completely dead. Also when connecting for the first time, you need to connect it physically to the dock. I almost couldn't figure it out, so hopefully this helps someone.Once paired, it works very well. The vibration is a bit strong even with only one vibrator, but it's not too bad. It feels exactly like I expected it to, very similar in quality to their controllers from the 90s and 00s. Perfect for a guest controller, which is what I wanted it for. The red is very nice, feels very Nintendo. The LED lights are white which I'm not a fan of but it's not a big deal. All the controls feel nice and definite. Some of the buttons even feel more responsive than my joycons. I would highly recommend this controller to anyone that just wants a second controller without shelling out for the pro controller. Extra points for the cable being very long.

Remember the decoder ring from "A Christmas Story"?Yeah, this is that thing. Bought because it says "PC Compatible", I was hoping to get to use the gyroscopic features for online gaming. The delivery was fast, can't fault the seller. The packaging was nice, everything looked great. Plugged it in, got connected to Windows 10. Spooled up reWASD so I could use it to map the gyro to my mouse movements.reWASD identified it, but after allowing it control, the controller just spammed "wd" repeatedly and created cursor drift. Killed it with Task Manager, tried again, got same issue. Did this three times.First problem: Nothing in the documentation shows how to calibrate device controls. Nothing on the internet either.Figured a reboot of the device was in order. Deleted the device from Windows. Found device through connection. Still gets same input error and cursor drift as before. Deleted again, only this time I did not plug it in, I connected through Bluetooth. Same input error and cursor drift. Deleted device, reconnected using cable.Second problem: After reconnecting with cable, the device connects for half a second, then disappears. Over and over and over, ad nauseum. I can still hear the chime as it connects and then gets lost.I unplug it from my machine. I just got this POS, maybe its battery is low. It gets plugged into the wall outlet for 20 minutes and try to reconnect by Bluetooth, like I did before. Now Windows can't even identify the device. I give up. I try one last ditch attempt to poke a paper clip in the hole on the bottom of the controller, maybe it will reset. Nuthin. Crap hunk of plastic now on kitchen counter, gonna go back to Amazon. I will not buy it again.Instead, I will most likely run up to Best Buy and pick up an Xbox controller, because even though it does not have the fun bells and whistles that were promised with this hunk o' junk, AT LEAST I KNOW WHAT I AM GONNA GET. Don't waste your time on this thing. One star because no stars is not an option.

Overall, this product is sturdy, has a decent battery and controls, and doesn't have any lag. The different turbo options, either hold for turbo or continuous turbo, and extremely useful and can be applied to almost any button on the controller. It does take a decent amount of effort to remember how to set the modes, since they are mapped to the same turbo button and are differentiated by how many time you press that button. But I do very much enjoy that if you are a budget or space-conscious gamer, this same controller can also be paired with a computer or phone. One controller for all budget systems is really nice. I do not use an official charging cradle for a pro controller, but my unofficial cradle does fit this controller in the pro controller's slot just fine.My only complaint would be the pairing. For whatever reason, and this just might be my unit, once it has sat for a few minutes and turned itself off, I lose all pairing and have to re-pair it using the usb cable. This isn't a massive hassle to me, and it doesn't need to stay on the cable, just a quick plug in, but it is a tad annoying to go grab something to eat or use the bathroom and come back to having to re-pair my controller. This might be an issue for people playing on the Switch Lite, as that console is handheld mode only and might be a bit trickier to pair.But, in the end, I eagerly look forward to the mini version that will be releasing soon. This controller is good, and has a lower price and more features than the pro controller. It is just a bit finicky.

Full disclosure, I don't own a pro controller. I have the Joy Cons, I have a corded pro-type controller (terrible choice), a generic black Pro Controller alternative (awesome), and this Nyko. This controller has good feel in the hands and has all the features of the Pro Controller except for Amiibo support. It has wireless, rumble, and motion control, and they all work well. My only gripe is the button placement for the secondary buttons. The + and - buttons are a little too high, and the screenshot button is too close so I often hit the screenshot button when I mean to hit the +. And the ABXY buttons could be a smidge larger. Also I don't see much use for the turbo button. Overall though it's a great controller that feels well made and works great.

Ordered two to connect to my switch. Both worked when connected directly to it. Unfortunately, when the connection was removed one never connected again and the other would connect if hooked up to power.Maybe I got a bad batch and the batteries were dead on arrival, but I can't really recommend a wireless controller that needs to be connected to a wire to work.

If you enjoy the HD rumble of the pro controller, this is not a good replacement. Luckily, I use this for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and turn rumble off. Otherwise, this is a pretty sturdy controller. No other complaints.