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Pros & Cons

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Pros

The only downside is that this joycon replacement doesn't have a battery pack or rumble feature. I don't ever use my joycons in non-handheld mode, so it's not a problem for me that it only works that way. The fact that it can't be used wirelessly isn'...  Read More

D-pad is one solid piece as god intended it and the * are crisp. Easier to use with a smoother transition from one direction to the next. Has a d-pad instead of the arrow *.



Cons

Product description is misleading. Lack of critical functionality is completely absent from the imagery and from the product details.

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Quality


The d-pad is excellent, played sf2 and was able to do moves, no sudden drops in tetris, no random crouching in super metroid, m...  Read More


Regardless, looks and works awesome - no drift.


This joycon is for handheld use only and cannot be used for wireless play.


It would be great if it could be used unplugged and, that horrible bump on the back release button is ridiculous.

Price


It's less expensive than an official joycon for a reason.


The price of this is very cheap because it is a controller that only works when it is connected with the console.


Great value when you consider how much the replacements cost and how short those last


No right side to match 🤣i also got a deal on this !

Shipping


Took a while to get here, but we were expecting that, and it still came before christmas!

Competitiveness


The d-pad on this product is better than their d-pad on the hori split pad pro, the only issues it difficult to press the d-pad...  Read More


Also, it not compatible with grip accessories due to it being slightly larger than a standard joycon.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, good, handheld, original and right.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 9,436 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 20 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My only dislike of this controller and probably something i should have known is that you cant play it as a standalone controller


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Works well though in the system because my daughter drops hers a lot


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I guess the only thing i dont like too much is how the small square button and the small minus button feel 34squishy34 instead of 34clicky34 like a regular joycon


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Buyers should be aware of the lack of battery and rumble


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This controller is intended to be used only while attached to the switch portable use only


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It states this clearly in the description so i wont complain about that


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Some of the reviewers here claim it does not fit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its less expensive than an official joycon for a reason

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